Police Officer Henry C. Westlund, Cook County Highway Police, Illinois

Police Officer Henry C. Westlund

Cook County Highway Police, Illinois

End of Watch Tuesday, October 24, 1922

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Henry C. Westlund

Police Officer Henry Westlund and Policeman Robert Stafford both succumbed to injuries when their police motorcycles collided on River Road, between Higgins Road and Des Plaines, on October 14th, 1922.

Officer Stafford was transported to Montrose Hospital, where he died the following day. Officer Westlund was transported to Iroquois Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on October 24th, 1922.

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Age 37
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Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Saturday, October 14, 1922

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On this the 103rd anniversary of your death, your memory and your sacrifice is remembered and honored. Your legacy of service continues to inspire.

My cherished son Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater was killed in the line of duty on April 24, 2005.

Time never diminishes respect.
Rest in Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

October 24, 2025