Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chong, I was an intern finishing college back in 1994. I spent six weeks with investigations and six with patrol. I was paired up with you the week you spent off the road with investigations. You were one of the great ones. I remember driving with you in a full sized van that we were relocating back to Des Plaines - think it was going to be used for work with the World Cup which was in Chicago that summer. As we came up to a toll, I remember the funny look the toll booth operator gave you when a couple of young guys in plain cloths drive up to the to booth and say, "this is a police vehicle, let us through". Your badge went a long way for that one. Hard to believe that was 30 years ago. I barely knew you, but your memory lives on my friend. You were a great man.

Brian
Intern

January 24, 2024

I am from out of state and saw your memorial bridge and want to share my prayers to your family. RIP.

Driver
Citizen

January 18, 2024

Thank you for your service, may your memory live on.

Milo

December 17, 2023

I am grateful that, as a passenger in 2023, I can safely learn about our fallen servicemen who gave their lives to keep my family safer in the road. I am sorry for his family's loss but thankful you were here when you were. You deserve your highway, Officer.

The Haugers

June 10, 2023

I just saw the sign on the road and hot curious as someone from Korea and with the same last name, Lim. I have never known you, but I guess we might be a distant relative. Thank you for your service and I pray that you rest in peace heaven. I also pray fir your family.

Ms. Lim
A fellow citizen from Korea

May 20, 2023

Thank you for your service and your life. My prayers will go out to you each time I drive by your sign and read your name. For you and your family. Eternal rest grant to him oh Lord. May the perpetual light sign upon him. May the soul of trooper Lim, through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace. Amen.

A citizen that you kept safe.
None

January 16, 2023

I pass by your sign all the time driving from O'Hare to Elgin. There are not a lot of Asian Americans in the police force and I got curious. Thanks for your service.

non police.
anonymous

November 12, 2022

Thank you

Anonymous
Korean American

September 3, 2022

Rest in peace Trooper Kim.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 8, 2022

Just passed Troopers overpass .
Sending continued prayers to his family . Prayers to all of our State Troopers keeping us in Illinois safe May God watch over all of you

Anonymous

August 15, 2021

I am not sure why his name struck me as one to search for, but I felt compelled to learn more about Trooper Chong Soo Lin and pray for his family. Even 21 years later, his memory lives on.

Anonymous driver
I-90 W

July 9, 2021

Drove past and saw your name...26 years later....thank you for service

Passenger on 90 West
Passenger on 90 West

June 5, 2021

Was just passing through and saw his name on the road and curiosity got me and ended up looking him up, shocked to see dude only served 8 years !? Dude should be serving life right now. Rip bro though.

Passenger
Just driving through

March 17, 2021

I’m not even from Chicago and I don’t know this man. Just passing through and saw the memorial and decided to google info. In a Lyft by the way, not driving. Sad to see a life cut short. I have lost friends like your friends have lost you. Sad just thinking about it. Just wanted to thank you for your service and hope that you Rest In Peace and may your family know that there’s people out here who care about your passing. And that you are not forgotten.

Just a truck driver passing through

December 14, 2020

Thank you for your service and the sacrifices you’ve made to keep the rest of us safe.

Tammy Kim
I-90 regular

September 8, 2020

The Illinois State Police lives forever, and since you were an Illinois State Trooper YOU will live forever. You will never be forgotten. Thank you for your sacrifice and service.

Trooper A.M. Unal
Illinois State Police

April 19, 2020

God Bless you for your service.
Rest In Peace

Naomi
Motorists

November 29, 2019

Thank you for your service and devotion, Trooper Lim. May you rest peacefully in the arms of The Lord.

God bless.

jb
Motorist

September 11, 2019

Speechless after reading your story. Heartbreaking and unfair. I pray that you’re at peace. Thank you for your service.

Julie
Traveler on I-90

August 4, 2019

Thank you for you’re service , May you rest peacefully

Mike Delise
Traveler

June 30, 2019

Ko mup sumí dah (thank you in Korean)Trooper Lim. We will not forget your sacrifice. We honor your service.

Linda Dew MD
traveler on I-90

October 18, 2018

Trooper Lim,
You were remembered and honored today.
Thank you for your service.

Dawn
Passenger in car traveling on I-90

July 28, 2018

I passed your overpass today, I'm only a teen, but I felt that I needed to find you. I found you on this website, and I want to thank for your service and that you rest in peace.

Tim
Northern Illinois Citizen

July 14, 2018

I drove under your memorial overpass today and felt the intense need to seek you out. I was just a little kid when you passed, but I want to thank you for your service and protection. May you and your family have peace.

Liana
Northern Illinois Citizen

June 5, 2018

Trooper Lim's memorial on I-90 inspired me to learn more about his life. What I read here reminds me of how much we owe law enforcement officers in Northern Illinois.

My family and I are kept safe by these brave troopers. I hope all of us ordinary civilians can learn to be more humble and respectful of one another in honor of the service of these brave men and women.

A Civilian Kept Safe by Troopers

September 20, 2017