Roll of Honor
Incident
Park Policeman Robert Love was struck and killed by a Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad train while on patrol at Shedd Park. Policeman Love had been posted near 23rd Street and Millard Avenue to investigate complaints from citizens that young boys had been throwing stones in the park. It is believed that Policeman Love was chasing the boys and failed to see the oncoming train. Policeman Love had served with the West Park District Police Department for 12 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Park Policeman Love gave the West Park District Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Park Policeman Love.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Park Policeman Robert M. Love 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 West Park District Police Department, 3 of 4 officers on record were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Accident compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Robert M. Love's cause is highlighted.
How Robert M. Love Compares
When Accident Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Accident deaths across the full memorial record. Robert M. Love is highlighted in Apr.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from West Park District Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
