Roll of Honor
Incident
Park Policeman Robert Gibbons was killed in a motorcycle accident at the intersection of Lake Shore Drive and Fullerton Avenue in Lincoln Park.
Policeman Gibbons' motorcycle collided with a taxicab at the intersection.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Park Policeman Gibbons served with the Lincoln Park District Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Park Policeman Gibbons.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Park Policeman Robert Gibbons is one of 10,088 officers lost to accidents in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 31% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In IL, 354 of 1,318 officers were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 26.9% of this state's fallen. That is 4.1 percentage points below the national rate of 31%.
At Lincoln Park District Police Department, 5 of 5 officers on record were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Accident compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Robert Gibbons's cause is highlighted.
How Robert Gibbons Compares
When Accident Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Accident deaths across the full memorial record. Robert Gibbons is highlighted in Jun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
4 officers from Lincoln Park District Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
