Very Nice Gesture
When a Stone Park police officer was killed in a motorcycle accident, friends and fellow officers decided to hold a car raffle to help raise money for his family.
A Chicago policeman won the car, but he didn't keep it.
It's the [story] of a community pitching in to help the family of a fallen police officer, also a police officer doing what he could to try to help that family as well.
Mike Scali, a police officer in Chicago's 18th district, won a brand new Ford Focus in a raffle. Rather than driving it home, he decided to turn it over to Anna, whose husband was killed in March in a motorcycle crash. He'd been an officer for seven years. The raffle raised $16,000, all of which went to the family.
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posted by SCC at 12:03 AM
54 Comments:
NOW THATS A CLASS ACT
Kudo's to Mike Scali, obviously a class act who walks the walk. My hat is off to this Officer.
I know Mike Scali...he's a good guy. Nice job Mikey.
Nice job, office.
But, Christ, channel 7. Do you think you can give the proper credit due to a CHICAGO police officer? Your asinine website claims a Stone Park PO donated the car. The Stone Park PO was the unfortunate victim in that off duty crash.
Bravo!
Anyone think a lawyer woulda made that same gesture?
this what the department could use more of... an officer being selfless and giving back to those that truly need the help. thank you officer, for showing that cpd police officers know the true meaning of sacrifice and dedication.
Officer Scali,
Cheers, you sir are a gentleman.
May God bless you richly for your demonstration of kindness.
Outstanding job, thanks officer.
He earned his angel wings.
The man is all class.
Nice job. :)
Someone who does what Mike Scali did doesn't do it for recognition...but, hats off to you, Mike.
Rock on, Scali. You're the best!
Making us proud, again. Thanks Office very generous and kind.
Be My Mirror, My Sword, My Shield.
Way to go brother.
Way to Go Mike SCALI, your CPD brothers and sisters are proud of you. Hey FOP, whay not have an Octoberfest Pizza Party or something, and we'll raise some big bucks and buy Mike a Corvette or something? That would be really cool.
Also, you can tell that Mike is not a CLOUT-Baby Cop, all they know is how to take, take, take, like their Politician counterparts.
The Liberal Chicagoland News Media, purposely only shows Chicago Cops in a bad light, that's why their ratings are in the Tank. I'm e-mailing FOX NEWS, and giving O'Reilly the full skinny on Mike and his fantastic kind act.
Don't buy Chicago Newspapers, or watch Mainstream Chicago News, and DEFINATELY make note of the commercial Advertisers on the Liberal Chicago News Networks, and Boycott their Products like the Plague. Shop Outside Crook County for everything possible. Christmas is coming, and Grinch Daley is trying to steal it completely, while he and his family and chronies get richer and fatter every day.
Wow, I am impressed by this officer's outstanding actions. Great job PO Scali!!!
Nicely done.
that was very nice. we should all be proud
Over 20 years ago at roll call there was a speaker from another unit selling fund raising tickets for a copper with cancer. A sergeant whom I respected a lot already, bought $25 worth of tickets. The speaker asked what name to put on the ticket and the sergeant said to put the beneficiary of the fundraiser's name on the ticket. That was class. Since then I've always done the same.
This copper may not have put their name on the ticket, but he did the same thing when he won. There is a special place in heaven for people like him. WTG!
Officer Scali, in these hard times it is great to see such a kind act. You're an inspiration!!!
Be Safe!!!
DuPage County P.O.
Mike Scali, You are an awesome person!! Congrats to you for your incredible kind act!
now this Scali kid...hes a class act for doin that..! a big slap on the back to you Mike. If i was your boss I'd give you a couple of duck days for bringing credit to the department with this.
Signed 008 Boss
A prince!
Good story. Good guy. Probably a great cop.
Thanks, you made my day.
Good going mike!
Good job Mikey.......now go home and get your shine box!
God bless Mike Scali. Now that is kindness.
As a memeber of the Stone Park PD. I would like to say THANK YOU. This is the kinda class act that I have always experienced from CPPD. You guys have helped us out many of other times. Stay safe my fellow Brothers, you are the best.
Class act all the way and a fellow paesan too. Hat's off to you brother.
Bravo!
Anyone think a lawyer woulda made that same gesture?
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As a retired policeman, from the west side "Fort Forgotten", I can tell you that everytime I buy raffle tickets, I write the name of the family down, as I am sure many others do.
However, my hat is off to P.O. Scali, I have never been tempted by finding out that I won.
Best wishes to the family of our departed brother.
What goes around, comes around. Now THAT'S a man!
Nice job, office.
But, Christ, channel 7. Do you think you can give the proper credit due to a CHICAGO police officer? Your asinine website claims a Stone Park PO donated the car. The Stone Park PO was the unfortunate victim in that off duty crash.
10/17/2008 02:04:00 AM
the article did say a chgo p/o, the headline was screwed up
One small problem: Mike is gonna have to pay taxes on his winnings. ouch. Let's have a party for him to cover the cost!
GREAT JOB MIKE,YOU JUST MADE MY DAY.ITS AWSOME TO HEAR GREAT STORIES LIKE THIS ONE...STAY SAFE OUT THERE BOYS AND GIRLS....
well done office
A very nice gesture and what the btotherhood of blue is all about.
Don't know where to post this so I will ask you scc. I am retired CPD, a brother who ia Sgt in Vegas and a cousin currently in 22. We are a having a cancer fundraiser for another brother on 1 Nove 08 at Hawthorn Race Track from 4-pm-10pm. Is there somewhere to post that on this site?? www.taketimefortom. I am just trying to reach guys I used to work with. It is on the FOP site but I thought it was going to be in the newsletter to reach more people but if wasn't. Any help or advise would be appreciated. Feel free to edit this if you can post it. terrygibbons@nomorecpd02@aol.com
Great job office
--- JW
class act, brother!
Gentleman, class act, and good guy. Someone from 018 clue everyone in on this officer. You know what I'm talking about. Not taking anything away from this incident it is very thoughtful on his part. Who needs a Ford Focus when you can drive an expensive sports car. $$$$$. Stay safe everyone.
What a nice guy,this story gave this police wife the goosebumps!
Way to go! That was very generous of you.
It is a real pleasure to read all the positive comments about one of our own. No backbiting or nasty comments. It was a really fine gesture on Mike Scali's part and God bless the family of the deceased PO.
Speaking of a very nice gesture, the Chicago Tribune has endorsed Obama for Prez. A cold day in hell has arrived!
WOW...That's one great officer that we have. God Bless you sir...
Kudos, officer. I am proud to walk with you.
I always liked dem Italiens. God bless.
Merit Sarge material, more deserving then most of em'
hat tip and salute to Officer Scali. We are all very aware of the good in all of us, convincing the press and public is another thing. Thankyou Mike for giving coppers good press for a change.
Congratulations officer, a gentleman and a scholar !!!!
After partnering with Mike for many years both up and down, this was a Class act that reflects positively on us all. Thanks Mike we need all the Good Press we can get.
NM
Anonymous said...
I always liked dem Italiens. God bless.
10/17/2008 08:01:00 PM
I'm fond of them too, but there's just something special about the Irish. And Germans. And the Polish...
I could go on and on... ;)
A heart of gold as big as Montana. There are many like this in our ranks....the public just doesn't realize it. But WE DO, and that's all that matters. Thank you for being the kind of man you are!!!
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