Captain – Fire Station 15
Deceased:
03/07/2021
Appointed:
02/04/1961
Pensioned:
12/03/1981 – FS15
Services:
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
20953 W. Hoff Road
Elwood, IL 60421
Additional Information:
John was in the United States Marine Corps from 1950 to 1953 and served in Korea.
Donations:
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLEASE SEND DONATIONS TO:
Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund
PO BOX 41903
Los Angeles, CA 90041
I met Jack while I was on probation at 95’s in 1960.. He had just got off the plane from Chicago and saw the sign “Firemen Wanted” in front of the Station. He was ‘interested in joining so we sat down and went over the testing process and the oral. A year later I saw him at a fire. Soon after his brother Jim joined him. Two Irish guys from Chicago. Both were Marines and served our country in Korea. Jack returned to Chicago when he retired. Jim passed away a couple years ago.
Jack and I were partners in the Background Unit for two years. He served with dedication and fairness always with the good of the Department in mind. He served in the field the same way.
Semper Fi Jack and God Bless
Thanks Chief,
Words well spoken for Capt. Jack
Jim Clark