July 31, 2013

Shamekia Goodwin-Badger - Law Enforcement - Illinois

Officer Shamekia Goodwin-Badger, age 33, died on July 27, 2013, at a hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois.

Shamekia was a member of the Wheeling Police Department, Illinois. She was an evidence technician and a youth officer.

Shamekia had five years of service with the Department. She had previously served four years with the Hawthorn Woods Police Department.

On the evening of July 25, 2013, Shamekia was attending a work-related course on night-time photography when she collapsed. She was transported a medical facility. She passed away two days later of a blood clot in the lungs.

Police Officials describe her as calm with a firm demeanor, compassionate and understanding and able to handle any situation. 

Michael, Archangel,
Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for
Shamekia
Shamekia was also a decorated Army veteran who had served in Kuwait and Iraq.

The Wheeling and Hawthorn Woods Police Departments are in mourning over her untimely death.

Shamekia is survived by many loving friends, comrades and relatives including her daughter (age 13).

Thank you for your service to the public, Shamekia.

Pray for all who die in the performance of their duties.

Pray that Shamekia is in heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.

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