| Meet Tim Vasiliadis, an Army Veteran & Chicago Police Officer who grew up never wanting a normal 9-5 job. Tim wanted to leave his mark on this world, even if it was only a small imprint. As a child, Tim had dreams to join the U.S. Army to serve his country and become a Chicago Police Officer to protect his community. He enlisted in the Army in 2011 and deployed to Afghanistan in support of GWOT as a .50 cal gunner while part of a special QRF team. After his time overseas, he began to shift his focus on his second goal which was serving his community. Tim became a Chicago Police Officer witnessing first hand the harsh realities of his hometown. July 30, 2020 was a day of tragedy for Tim, he witnessed first hand his coworker and close friend get shot in the face at close distance, soon after being shot at himself. Tim withdrew to take cover and returned fire while radioing for EMS simultaneously . Due to Tim's experience in such roles, he was able to eliminate the threat while protecting his fellow officers. His performance resulted in saving the lives of those very men who still walk this earth today. For his actions he was awarded the Superintendentโs Award Of Valor, and rightfully so. We are honored to announce Tim as our First Defender of the Month for Operation Community 2022.
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