Line of Duty Deaths Database

Michael R. Pickering
Name
Michael R. Pickering
Local
L0002, Chicago
Gender
Male
Age
45
District
08
Occupation
Fire Fighter/Paramedic
Type of Duty
Fire Suppression
Fatal Injury Cause
Contact/Exposure - Contagious Disease: COVID-19
Nature of Fatal Injury
Other/Miscellaneous - Infectious Disease
Date of Death
10/8/2021
Year Placed On Wall
2023
Multiple Line of Duty Incident
No information available
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Website Comments
It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Firefighter/Paramedic Michael R. Pickering, IAFF 8th District Local 2, Chicago Illinois. Brother Pickering, 45, passed away on October 8, 2021 from complications of Covid-19.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 15, 2021 from 3:00 to 8:00 pm at Hann Funeral Home, 8230 S Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, Illinois 60455; phone: (708) 496-3344. The Funeral Service is on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 10:00 am at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy or condolences for the family or the Local can be sent to IAFF Local 2, 440 W 43rd St., Chicago IL 60609-2715
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