Per Trib

 

The Chicago White Sox will honor the Chicago Police Department for their service and professionalism performed during the NATO Summit with two tributes.

 

The Sox will hold a special tribute to the services of officers during Wednesday night's game against Minnesota at U.S. Cellular Field.

 

Also, each sworn member of the Chicago Police Department will receive two complimentary tickets to one of 10 select games this season for their service during the NATO Summit.

 

''Mayor Emanuel asked the White Sox organization to join the city of Chicago in honoring the men and women of the Chicago Police Department who represent the most dedicated and finest of our great city, and we are proud to recognize their service,'' Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said in a statement. ''The White Sox thank these true Chicago heroes who served our city during the NATO Summit."

 

Pretty nice.

 

One of 10 "select" games? Let me guess. 6 vs. Seattle, 3 vs. Oakland, & 1 vs. KC?

Very interesting that this was something that Rahm wanted the Sox to do

One of 10 "select" games? Let me guess. 6 vs. Seattle, 3 vs. Oakland, & 1 vs. KC?

CPD has something like 15,000 sworn officers, that's 30,000 free tickets they plan to give out. I really don't think anyone is going to complain if they aren't CHC or NYY games.

 

Very interesting that this was something that Rahm wanted the Sox to do

Yeah, I wonder how that worked. And if Rahm really did go to the Sox himself with it, did he do that with the Cubs too?

 

Its great marketing for the Sox as well.

 

CPD has something like 15,000 sworn officers, that's 30,000 free tickets they plan to give out. I really don't think anyone is going to complain if they aren't CHC or NYY games.

I find it odd that they didn't include the thousands of suburban officers that are doing it as well.

Good for the Sox!

I find it odd that they didn't include the thousands of suburban officers that are doing it as well.

I'm pretty sure Rahm Emmanuel doesn't give a crap about suburban cops.

 

Also, talking to suburban cops, NATO was a bunch of nothing for them.

 

 

State Police were in the middle of everything. They also had some pretty big dudes.

State Police were in the middle of everything. They also had some pretty big dudes.

My neighbor is a State cop and he is assigned to Spain. He is a big Sox fan and ticked when he heard the only chicago cops were getting the benefit. Although the OT is nice for him.

State Police were in the middle of everything. They also had some pretty big dudes.

 

 

My neighbor is a State cop and he is assigned to Spain. He is a big Sox fan and ticked when he heard the only chicago cops were getting the benefit. Although the OT is nice for him.

 

That's true, the State Police had a presence downtown. As did Metra and Amtrak cops. But again, not Emmanuel's guys, and he was apparently the one who asked or brought up the topic. The Sox may reach out to ISP on their own, we'll see.

 

LOL I hear what you're saying about select games.

 

I never understood why on Opening Day you have all these Navy guys unfurling the flag but then you stick them in the furthest-away upper deck.

 

Why? Because capitalism trumps patriotism every time.

 

But it's still a nice gesture because CPD handled this weekend brilliantly. Rahm must be totally proud.

I love it. I hope they all have a great time and get s***faced for free. They earned it.

I love it. I hope they all have a great time and get s***faced for free. They earned it.

 

I'm sure that with all the extra overtime they earned, they can get the beers themselves.

Gotta fill up the seats somehow

 

But in all seriousness, good for the Sox and the CPD.

LOL I hear what you're saying about select games.

 

I never understood why on Opening Day you have all these Navy guys unfurling the flag but then you stick them in the furthest-away upper deck.

 

Why? Because capitalism trumps patriotism every time.

 

But it's still a nice gesture because CPD handled this weekend brilliantly. Rahm must be totally proud.

You do realize that active duty military get FREE best available(as in lower deck) for all games but od/cubs/premium. I dont get worked up over the one game where they have to sit upstairs after BEING ON THE FIELD.

Edited May 22, 201213 yr by ewokpelts

f*** 'em some of them cops are Cubs fans

 

Seriously, nice gesture and solid pub for the team.

 

 

You do realize that active duty military get FREE best available(as in lower deck) for all games but od/cubs/premium. I dont get worked up over the one game where they have to sit upstairs after BEING ON THE FIELD.

 

This.. The last game i went to had me in section 133 row 22 for free, pretty awesome deal i'd say. Unlike the cubs where there are no military deals and CPD get to enter the park for free but have to be in standing room only.

This.. The last game i went to had me in section 133 row 22 for free, pretty awesome deal i'd say. Unlike the cubs where there are no military deals and CPD get to enter the park for free but have to be in standing room only.

 

I am amazed they let you in the park wearing your glittery onesie

I am amazed they let you in the park wearing your glittery onesie

 

The ticket lady told me she would've bet her house that i was a sailor.

I am amazed they let you in the park wearing your glittery onesie

 

True. I figured that was more of a Wrigley type of attire...

Yeah, I wonder how that worked. And if Rahm really did go to the Sox himself with it, did he do that with the Cubs too?

 

Its great marketing for the Sox as well.

 

Rahm was reportedly pretty livid with the Ricketts family last week.

Rahm was reportedly pretty livid with the Ricketts family last week.

over what?

 

over what?

 

http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=85456

Meanwhile the Cubs who has thousands of tickets being sold on stubhub aka their box office served lunch to the police district. Wow, way to go all out.