BRIDGEPORT — Fabulous Freddies Italian Eatery on Sunday will unveil a Horse of Honor statue to salute fallen Chicago Police Officer William J. Luce.
The unveiling happens at 1:30 p.m. at 701 W. 31st St.
The Horses of Honor program pays tribute to fallen law enforcement officers with statues of horses inspired by the department’s famous mounted patrol.
Fabulous Freddies commissioned Bridgeport-area artist Erika Vazzana to create the artwork covering the horse.
Luce spent two decades with Chicago Police, assigned to the department’s Special Operations Unit. He was exposed to radiation during firearms testing and suffered severe burns on his body and face.
Luce, who wore star number 14287, died from cancer on Aug. 14, 1989. He was 45.
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