OLCHS, Reavis Honor Fallen CPD Alum Gary And Marmolejo

BURBANK, IL -- Reavis and Oak Lawn Community High School put aside their rivalry to honor the families of fallen Chicago Police Officers Conrad Gary and Eduardo Marmolejo. Students sold t-shirts and took donations at the door during Tuesday's basketball game between the Spartans and Rams. The proceeds will go toward supporting the late officers' families and to creating scholarships in their names.

The officers, who were killed in the line of duty in December, had ties to both schools. Gary and his brothers were graduates of OLCHS. Gary’s wife, Kelly Kubil, is a Reavis High School alum, as was Marmolejo. Several of Marmolejo’s family members are current or former students at Reavis.

The scholarships being established in the officers' names will be awarded to an OLCHS and Reavis student looking to pursue a career in law enforcement.

About 30 of the late officers’ family members were present at the game, as well as officers from the Oak Lawn and Burbank police departments. The Spartans beat the Rams on their home turf in overtime, 48-44.

There are still some “Honor the Fallen, Thank the Living” t-shirts left from the game, and more have been ordered. Community members can order the t-shirts for $15 by contacting OLCHS athletic director Jeremey Cryan email at jcryan@olchs.org or by phone at they can contact me via email or phone.

~ Photos provided by OLCHS