08/24

The Mike Mette Defense Fund Committee would like to thank everyone who attended the rally Thursday night at the White Eagle Banquets & Restaurant in Niles. Approximately 550 people came out to demonstrate their support to Mike and his family, on a night which was filled with heavy rains and high winds. For many guests it had taken them 1-2 hours to get to the event because of flooded and closed streets throughout the area. The strong showing by all of you was certainly a sincere tribute to Mike and his family and your support to Mike's cause has been overwelming. Chicago Police Department Chaplains Father Thomas Nangle and Rabbi Moshe Wolf started the evening off with a blessing for all in attendance. In the crowd was Cook County States Attorney Dick Devine, Alderman Bernie Stone and Alderman Patrick O'Connor. Former Chicago Police Officer turned actor Dennis Farina, flew in from Los Angeles to add his support. Fraternal Order Of Police-Chicago Lodge 7 President Mark Donahue presented Mike with a very generous check, on behalf of the organization  Guests were treated to a delicious buffet meal, put out by the White Eagle staff. Entertainment for the evening was  provided by the George Glass Band and the Pipes & Drums of the Emerald Society, Chicago Police Department. Many of those in attendance walked away with great items, bought at a great value, from the Silent Auction tables. The committee would  like to thank those businesses and individuals who donated the fabulous items offered for auction. A full listing of those donors will be coming soon to this website. Photos of the event which will also be linked to this website are provided by Greg Giuliani (17th Dist)a.k.a Musical Memories in Motion. The committee would also like to thank the numerous volunteers, who worked the check in tables and those who helped prepare for the event. The event was a huge success and all of you, along with your tremendous support made it possible! 

The following link is to a DVD of the rally produced by Greg Giuliani of the 17th District and a.k.a. Musical Memories in Motion!

Thanks Greg for a job well done!

http://www.photodex.com/sharing/viewshow.html?fl=2865817&alb=0

A DVD of the Rally can be purchased for $15.00. If you would like one, please email us at cmdrmac@yahoo.com. 

2ND FUNDRAISING RALLY

We would like to thank of all Mike's friends, fellow workers and  family who attended the 2nd Fundraising event held at the FOP Hall on September 28th and for supporting our cause. It was a nice evening and the much needed moral support was supplied to Mike and his family from those in attendance.