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Patrolman John J. Sweeney

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Sunday, July 7, 1929

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Reflections for Patrolman John J. Sweeney

You are not forgotten, Patrolman Sweeney. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
You are a true hero.

Miley Sweeney Sparrow
Granddaughter of your cousin, Phil.

April 18, 2021

Thank you for your service, both military and police, and know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 7, 2020

We will never forget!

Tim Sweeney
Grandson

July 7, 2020

Patrolman Sweeney,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during WW I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

July 7, 2019

Rest in peace Patrolman Sweeney.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 4, 2019

Officer Sweeney,

I am the grandson of Sgt. Patrick F. Delaney and neighbor and friend of your grandson, Tim. There will never be enough word to express the debt that is owed to you and all the CPD officers who gave their all. As grandsons of fallen CPD officers, I can say that your sacrifice is still felt to this very day and that your memories are honored. Thank you.

Thomas Delaney

November 2, 2017

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

July 15, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 83rd anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) Officer Larry Lasater

December 31, 2012

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Sweeney. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 27, 2012

It has been 78 years since your ultimate sacrifice but the Chicago Police Department will not forget. Your attention to duty is noted.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago

November 2, 2011

I wanted to stop at your reflection page and thank you for your dedicated service to the City of Chicago. Your name appears on the same panel as my son Michael who also died in the line of duty for CPD. Both of you will forever be remembered with dignity and honor at the site of the Chicago Police Memorial on the Lake front. You will never be forgotten as you are a true hero.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, CPD, EOW: 8/8/04

May 5, 2007

Sgt. E. Chaves, on behalf of the Sweeney family, thank you for your kind words. My father and his sister will never forget their father. We will forever honor his memory and keep all police officers in our prayers.

Terry Sweeney
grandson

August 17, 2006

Patrolman Sweeney, you are a true hero to the people, community and nation that you served. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgoten. We will carry on for you, rest in peace my brother.

Sgt. E. Chaves
Broward County Sheriff Fla

January 5, 2006

No officer should be left without a reflection. God's peace be with you always.

Michigan Citizen

August 28, 2004

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