Oak Forest Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, March 17, 2014
Add to My HeroesJames Patrick Morrissy
Police Officer Jim Morrissy was killed in a vehicle crash while responding to backup another officer at a domestic dispute call.
His patrol car was struck by another vehicle at the intersection of 160th Street and Cicero Avenue as he made a left turn onto Cicero Avenue. He was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries several hours later.
Officer Morrissy had served with the Oak Forest Police Department for 30 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 62
- Tour 30 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 154 ReflectionsJohn 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.
A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen
September 11, 2018
Recent LODD Deaths
Police Officer Michael Langsdorf
North County Police Cooperative, MO
EOW: June 23, 2019
Corporal Jose "Speedy" Espericueta
Mission Police Department, TX
EOW: June 20, 2019
Trooper Jerry L. Smith
Nebraska State Patrol, NE
EOW: June 20, 2019
Police Officer Tara Christina O'Sullivan
Sacramento Police Department, CA
EOW: June 19, 2019
Patrol Officer John David Hetland
Racine Police Department, WI
EOW: June 17, 2019
Police Officer Steven James Brown
Port St. Lucie Police Department, FL
EOW: June 12, 2019
Trooper William Moden
Colorado State Patrol, CO
EOW: June 14, 2019
Deputy Sheriff Julius Jamal "Jay" Dailey
Monroe County Sheriff's Office, AL
EOW: June 11, 2019
Sergeant David Jones Fitzpatrick
The Colony Police Department, TX
EOW: June 10, 2019