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This site is dedicated to the loving memory of Officer Jeremy Chambers of the Cahokia, Illinois Police Department.
Jeremy was a devoted officer, son, brother, and uncle and will be missed by everyone who knew him. He was
a kind, giving young man whose life came to a tragic early end while serving the community he loved.
To honor his memory and promote awareness in the community, his family often coordinates or participates in various
commemorative and fundraising events. Please check this site often for upcoming events.
Thanks to the Chambers family, Jeremy Chamber's name will forever be associated with Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville, IL. Two scholarships
have been created in his memory.
1. Jeremy Chambers Memorial Endowment for Administration of Justice
2. Jeremy Chambers Memorial Endowment for Fire Science
Both are open to full and part time students residing in the College District #522. Each scholarship will be awarded once a year in the amount of $500.00.
There are some restrictions and anyone wishing to apply can contact the foundation
here
The executive director, Dr. Norman Madsen, said the amount can grow if
people wish to donate to the scholarship in memory of Jeremy. Dr.
Madsen can be contacted at norman.madsen@swic.edu or 618-235-2700 ext.
5215.
I have added a memories section to JeremyChambers101.com. If you knew Jeremy, and would like to share your
memories with others, please email me with the memory you would like to
share and I will post it to this site. Please indicate whether you would prefer to make the posting anonymous.
Message from Officer Joe Cieri of Springfield, New Jersey
Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Joe Cieri, and I am a Police Officer in the Township of Springfield, N.J. This year I will be participating in the 2007 Police Unity Tour, It is scheduled for May 9th through the 12th. The tour is an annual 300 plus mile bicycle ride from New Jersey to Washington D.C. by law enforcement officers. Our purpose is to raise awareness for officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice, serving and protecting their respective communities. Nearly 1,000 riders from all parts of the country join us for the ride.
This is my 5th year participating in the tour and I the honor and privilege of bearing a bracelet representing fallen Officer Jeremy Chambers. I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers of the Cahokia Police Department. The bracelets we bear are used as reminders and inspiration during the police Unity Tour.
Upon completion of the tour, I would like to turn over the bracelet to the family of Officer Chambers. In doing so I hope a small amount of comfort and pride is generated by the Cahokia Police Department and especially the family of Officer Chambers. I want the family to know that his sacrifice touched the life of a fellow officer from New Jersey. From what I found out about Officer Chambers I know that he is greatly missed by all.
--Officer Joe Cieri
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