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Old 06-01-09, 07:48 AM
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Officer critically hurt in South Side shooting - Chicago Breaking News

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The Officer is from my District I know him well, and we work on the same watch. I was off last nite please say a prayer for Officer A.V
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Old 06-01-09, 07:50 AM
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I hope he recovers.
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Old 06-01-09, 07:54 AM
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Prayers for this officer.
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Old 06-01-09, 08:06 AM
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May Officer A.V.'s recovery be complete and speedy.

My thoughts are with you this morning too Bird1. Thank you.
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Old 06-01-09, 09:46 AM
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I hope he recovers fully
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Old 06-01-09, 10:10 AM
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My thoughts and prayers for a speedy and full recovery.
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Old 06-01-09, 10:34 AM
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May Officer A.V.'s recovery be complete and speedy.

My thoughts are with you this morning too Bird1. Thank you.
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Old 06-01-09, 12:29 PM
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Old 06-01-09, 12:57 PM
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Old 06-01-09, 02:54 PM
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Old 06-01-09, 03:47 PM
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Prayers enroute for a speedy and full recovery. Prayers also for my colleagues in the Chicago PD as 2009 doesn't look like it's going to be any better than 2008 was for the Windy City's LEOs. Hang in there , bird1.
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Old 06-01-09, 05:35 PM
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I regret to inform everyone that Officer ALEJANDRO " ALEX " VALADEZ of the Chicago Police Department has died of his wounds today at 240 p.m E.O.W 01 JUNE 2009. He was 27yrs old with 3yrs on the job he had a girlfriend with a baby on the way. Please say a prayer for my friend R.I.P
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Old 06-01-09, 06:34 PM
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Old 06-01-09, 10:03 PM
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My condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the fallen.

How are YOU holding up, Bird1? Please be safe out there.
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Old 06-01-09, 11:04 PM
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So sorry to hear of the passing of Officer Valadez. My condolences to you and his fellow brothers and sisters of the Chicago PD.
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Old 06-02-09, 12:00 AM
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Thoughts and prayers with his and family and fellow officers. To all the LEOs stay safe.
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Old 06-02-09, 01:34 AM
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Rest in peace, Ofc. Valadez. Condolences to family, friends and colleagues. Bird1, your friend's commitment , dedication to duty and selfless sacrifice will never be forgotten. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Far from being a handicap to command, compassion is the measure of it. For unless one values the lives of his soldiers and is tormented by their ordeals , he is unfit to command.
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Old 06-02-09, 02:27 AM
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Old 06-02-09, 02:40 AM
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I'm so sorry for your loss, bird1. May he rest in peace.
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Old 06-02-09, 05:12 AM
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God bless his soul, protect his family. May he rest in peace
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