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Harold Brown Obituary
Harold W. Brown, 85, retired Capt. CPD, U.S.M.C. WWII. Devoted husband of Jeanne M. "Gannon" and the late Jeanne N. Brown "Mitchell"; loving father of Michael (Bonnie) and Patrick Brown and Arliss (the late Arthur) Fogelstrom; adored grandfather of Jerry, Carol, Samantha, Gary (Erinn), Mickey (Penny), Jeanne, Cassy, Patrick Brown and Arthur and Douglas Fogelstrom; great-grandfather of Samantha, Brittany, Shelby, John, Talia, Austin, Hanna, Dru, Meghan, Riley, Hayden, Payton, Kenneth and Kelly; great-great-grandfather of two; loving stepfather of eight; stepgrandfather of 19; stepgreat-grandfather of nine; fond brother of Robert (the late Marge), Donald (Ruby), Terry (Diana), Lois (the late Richard) Couture, Bonnie Brown, Etta "Cookie" and the late Gladys (Allen) Forsyth and Darby (Sandra); uncle of many. Harold served 32 years with the Chicago Police Department and eight years in the Marine Corps. He was Iwo Jima survivor. Visitation at the Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, service at 11 a.m. Interment Irving Park. Member of F.O.P. R.C.P.A., Chicago Police Marines, American Legion Post 207, VFW and graduate of F.B.I. National Academy 93rd session. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Addison St. Community Church, 2132 W. Addison, Chicago, 60618, would be appreciated. 773-588-5850
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Bob & Ana Schwind
December 28, 2007
My sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Harold.
I had the privilege to know the Captain while in the Academy on O'Brien St., later working with him at the present Academy and through Jackie. Through all I found that on the surface he could be tough as nails but underneath beat the heart of a true gentleman and one interested in helping you.
Prayers for the Captain and family from us.
Charlie Ford
Charles Ford
December 27, 2007
Capt. Brown was stationed at the Police Academy when I went for my physical and was summarily dismissed for supposed poor eye sight.
When I went before him and pleaded my case that my eye sight wasn't bad, and my eyes had just been checked a couple of weeks before when I had gotten out of the Marine Corps, he immediately scheduled another test for me, and of course I passed that one.
If it hadn't been for him I never would have gotten on the job, and retired after 31 years service.
I have been retired now for almost 8 years and still remember him for getting me on the job.
Thanks again fellow Marine, and tell all my other departed brothers Semper Fi, I will see you all again, just not too soon I hope!
Vern Williams
December 27, 2007
My condolences to the Harold Brown Family.He was my supervisor and we touched bases at different assignments,from the Training division,where I was a recruit,and latter on in District assinments.He had a very rough exterior,but I latter found out the man was for the men and he had a heart of gold,it was my pleasure to know him and I can say with pride I worked for him.
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