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for Joseph Shields
Thomas Farrell
April 27, 2016
Terry, I was thinking about you today and wondered if you were still alive. So, I searched the internet for about a half hour until I sadly found your obituary by referencing the CPD. We got separated as friends when I moved to Crystal Lake in '74, although you and Carol visited Mary and I at our home here. After that, we both drifted apart and into our own careers but I never really lost track of you in my mind. I thought that when I retired, which I did in 2002, I would track you down but just never worked up the steam to make it happen. I just thought that you would last forever I guess. Even with your passing, I'll never forget what fun we had as teenagers ... we laughed all the time and you were so funny with your comments on life. You and I and Bob Streff hitch-hiked all the way to Loyola Academy for three solid years without ever being late for class. We traveled with your parents to Eagle River, Wisconsin for vacation in 1958 and then you and I made that same trip by train again in 1960 ... one of the best trips ever. I remember when Mike got sick and died suddenly and how devastated you were at the time. You got your sense of humor from him. Terry, there are no friends like old friends and I have rarely been close to anyone during my life as we were to each other ... probably because we both lived on the same block. I was best man at your wedding to Carol in the chapel at St. Ignatius. I'll never forget when we visited you at Christmas and you turned on your tree. I'd never seen so many tree lights at one time ... the whole neighborhood lit up. One more thing. I remember your mom, she was such a sweetheart, and dad as clearly as if they were standing beside me here today. I'm so sorry that we never got the chance to visit one last time. I think I'll look for Streff now. Could I be all by myself???
Tom (4/27/16)
Carlos "Villa Rosa" Beidleman
October 22, 2013
Joe, you were always kind and not only a good customer but I also considered you a friend. May god hold you close and let you shine over you family. I will miss you because you are the type of person that makes it worthwhile to get up for everyday.
Jean Carroll
September 18, 2013
Carol, and all your family . My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. And my very sincere
Condolences . Your former neighbour.
Jean M Carroll
John Northen
September 16, 2013
My deepest condolences to Mike, Danny and the Shield family. Terry was the best. Rest in peace.
~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain
September 14, 2013
Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Terry will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 22 SEP, 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]
September 14, 2013
My sincerest sympathy to the Shields family.
I reconnected recently with Joe when he
contacted me thru a relative. He was one of the greatest.
Ret. Capt. Ron Moran, C.P.D.
September 14, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you all. In Christ's love, George and Marilyn
September 14, 2013
Harold Brown
September 14, 2013
Lt. Joe Shields was a great guy to work for. May God Bless him and his family.
Bill Hougesen, Vista, California
Trisha Shields
September 13, 2013
Ian Shields
September 13, 2013
I love and miss you already Papa Terry. Love Ian
Jim and Sue Healy
September 13, 2013
Our sympathies go out to Carol and the family at this time.Sue and I have many great memories of Joe not only from the Job,but personal also.He was a great man,and true friend to many.He will be sorely missed.
John and Heide Klish
September 13, 2013
Our heartfelt condolences to Carol, the kids and all of the Shields family. Terry will be missed. He, and the family, will be in our prayers.
Bob & Linda Fuggiti
September 13, 2013
I knew Joe for more than 30 years. He was always first to help others when they needed support. I know that my family will miss him along with so many of you. We were privilaged to have known him. Rest in Peace Joe!
Dave Sandlund
September 13, 2013
Rest in peace Lt. Shields I glad I had a chance to know you.
John Thulis
September 13, 2013
great guy good cop
we are very sorry
Joseph Sebring
September 13, 2013
It was a pleasure to work with Joe and to be a friend. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was loved and respected by all.
Dennis Retired CPD
September 13, 2013
Great Boss. I first met him when he was a Youth Officer. He advanced in rank quickly, showing his knowledge along the way! Rest in Peace, Joseph, you're gone too soon!
September 13, 2013
May he rest in peace. Our condolences to your family. Staff of Illinois Masonic Medical Center.
Elwood Danielson
September 13, 2013
My condolences to the Shields family. I worked for Joe at ERPS, he was a great boss. Rest in peace. Elwood Danielson retired cpd. Charlotte harbor FL.
Fr. Thomas Nangle, CPD Chaplain ret.
September 13, 2013
Joe Shields lived a life that made a quiet but very substantial difference in the lives of many CPD officers. He led them thru some dark,stormy times. I'm so sorry for your grief right now, but our belief in the promises of Jesus gently tells us your Joe is now in the presence of the only One who loves him more than we all do. My prayers are for you,as you try to get used to a world without him now. His was a life well-led.
Phil Haskett Ret. C.P.D.
September 13, 2013
My condolences to the family on the passing of Joseph. My thanks and prayers to him for serving our city as a Lt. in the Chicago Police Department, and to his sons Michael and David who also serve, and the rest of his family. "You will never be forgotten!"
Ed Pyrcioch, Ret. CPD
September 13, 2013
My condolances to the entire Shields family. I worked with Joe many years ago. Joe was a character, he was also a great guy. He will be missed. Rest in Peace old friend.
Dan Shields
September 13, 2013
Dad you sure will be missed by all of us.
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