Sent: 4/26/2010 1:53:57 A.M. Central Daylight Time
Subj: CPMF Gala - May 1st
Dear Fellow Boater:
Come May 1, we can show our support for the men and woman who put their own lives and safety on the line for us as they perform their jobs while we enjoy the lakefront. If you remember, just a few years ago, we had four fellow boaters become distressed while delivering their boat one cold and nasty late autumn night. Sadly, three boaters lost their lives during the mishap, but there is another story of that night as well—the story of the officers of the Chicago Police Marine Unit that responded to the distress call. During the rescue and recovery, one of the officers was nearly lost as well as he struggled for almost three quarters of an hour in the night’s tumultuous waters. That police officer and the others with him that night gave no thought to their own lives as they fought valiantly to help the endangered boaters. For these officers, this wasn’t an isolated incident. Rather, it was one of many that take place every boating season—one of the many calls responded to by officers from the Chicago Police Department who put our safety and well-being above their own. Fortunately, during that rescue and recovery there was not another tragedy, and the responding officers were able to go home to their loved ones. That is not always the outcome, though. Some are not so lucky in serving us and these officers leave behind wives, children, and other family.
By supporting The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, you help provide assistance to the families of officers who are tragically injured or killed in the line of duty. There is no better way for the boating community to show our gratitude to them than through our support of the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation by attending the May 1 Never Forget Gala.
CHICAGO POLICE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
NEVER FORGET GALA
SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2010
7: OO P.M. UNTIL 11: OO P.M.
COLUMBIA YACHT CLUB
312.938.3625
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