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Martin Tully Jr.

Chicago, Illinois

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Martin J. Tully Jr, 68, March 19. Army Veteran , Special Forces. Ret. C.P.D. Det. Div. Area 2. Loving husband of Cheryl A.(nee Hofmann). Beloved father of Martin E. C.P.D. (Bridget), Elizabeth "Betsy" Tully and Grace A. (Myles) Fuller. Fond grandfather of Tiffany, Martin, Katie, Gabby and Violet....

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Marty was one of the first "real police" I met when I came on the job back in the old 006th District. He always a gentleman and I came to learn how real tough guys were exactly that. Always willing to help out recruits and share anything he knew to make us better at our jobs. I never forgot some of the things he taught me as they usually applied to life in general as well as police work. I never heard him tell an arrestee to shut up. Always wanted to hear what anyone had to say and...

My sincere condolences to the family... I wish I would have known Martin, but he will forever have my honor & has made me proud to be an American... God Bless...

Sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

Tully Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Marty's passing. What a brave man and great cop.
I will keep him in my prayers.
Mike "Mags" Magliano
Ret. CPD

It has been my honor and privilege to have known Marty since the summer of 1969.

Marty, there are so many memories shared through the years, both the good times and sad times: Introducing that young woman from Iowa to you at Karen's party; You and Cheryl stopping at our place in Wisconsin, and you secretly placing a giant squash in my garden; The parties in which a bottle of Paisano was passed around while listening to Bob Dylan; You, Cheryl, Karen, and I sleeping out under the...

Dear Cheryl and family,
So sorry for the loss of your husband and father. May all the wonderfu l memories sustain you during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless the Tully family on your loss. I was honored to have received training from Officer Tully on the CPD many years ago. He was a great and humble man who deserves much respect for service to his country and city.

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. At the request of Gia DiVito, Martin will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 13 APR, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Marty,
You faithfully and honorably served your family, community, the Special Forces Regiment, and your country well. We all thank you. We'll linkup when I cross the river.
De Oppresso Liber,
Charlie Inot