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for William Collins
Cindy Herzberger
January 23, 2013
Danny & Family: I'm very sorry for your loss.
Kathy Schickel
January 21, 2013
My sincere sympathy to the entie Collins Family. My prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless.
January 20, 2013
Deepest sympathy in your loss. We enjoyed visiting with him when he was in Florida. Ed and Lil doody, naples, fl
Terry McMahon
January 19, 2013
To the Collins family I am so sorry for your loss. I worked for Bill in the 001st District he was a great mentor and and friend.
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Susan Heneghan
January 18, 2013
Penny & Family: I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. Sue Heneghan
Jim Shields
January 18, 2013
Sorry for the loss of your Father.
Mary Glynn
January 17, 2013
Dear Collins Family,
Although, I did not meet your father/husband, I know Patti. He must have been a great man to have such a great family. My sincere sympathy on your loss, you all will be in my prayers.
Mary Glynn, Ret. Lt. CPD and RN, BSN
Bob Dragon
January 16, 2013
Dan sorry to here of your loss.
Take care.
Don Lenza
January 16, 2013
Words cannot express the feelings of love my family has always had for the Collins family, and our thoughts are with you, my thoughts are with you, and I wish I could be with you..
Ed Shields
January 16, 2013
Collins Family--I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Having just lost my mother recently, I know what a emptiness it leaves in your hearts. My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time.
Allen & Joan
Allen McCann
January 16, 2013
Bill & I were partners when we first started our careers in the traffic division and worked close together for the next 40yrs. Bill was a dedicated & loyal policeman, member of the American Legion Police Post 207 and close friend of our family. May God bless Bill and his family. Our prayers go with him from the entire McCann family.
January 16, 2013
Bill so sorry for your loss.
Ray Donnelly
Gene and Pat Nolan
January 16, 2013
Our condolences to Delores and the Bill Collins Family on their loss. Bill was a wonderful man and a great policeman. He will be missed by many.
Gene and Pat Nolan
Rick Fornuto
January 16, 2013
Collins Family - So sorry about your Dad -
Coach Rick Fornuto & the entire Scottsdale Park Boxing Team
Kathleen Healy-McCann
January 16, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Collins Family.
Mary Leen
January 16, 2013
Dearest Dottie and Collins Family, So very sorry for your loss. I remember your father so well, that slight tilt of his head, and the warm yet stern smile, keeping us out of trouble as young girls! Your dad was a great sense of comfort to my family, especially my father. My deepest sympathies, Mary Leen
Wallace Griffith Jr.
January 16, 2013
I am very sorry for your lost.He was a great man he was my Lt.in the first 001st dist many years ago.I will miss he too.
January 15, 2013
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please allow his life memories bring you comfort at this time.
Monica Delgado
January 15, 2013
Dan Collins and Family
My deepest sympathy for the lost of your father my prayers are with you. Monica and the family.
January 15, 2013
Dan & Family -- we are so very sorry for your loss. Linda & Chuck
Maureen Lyons
January 15, 2013
To the Collins Family,
There are no words, you have our deepest sympathies, and all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love all of you.
Maureen Lyons and John Kleidon
~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain
January 15, 2013
Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Bill will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 27 JAN, 11:00 a.m., at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd). In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.chicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]
Patty Clarke ~ Ret. C.P.D.
January 15, 2013
Danny and the Collins Family, my deepest condolences to you for the loss of you Dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you and your Dad and hold you in the palm of His hand.
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