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Former police chiefs Bob Maeyama and Cliff Butz (left to right) speak with current Chief Pete Green prior to the vigil. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski)

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WATCH: Large Vigil Held For Officer Tim Jones’ Recovery; Police Officers Honored

by Gary Kopycinski on March 23, 2016

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Police chiefs Bob Maeyama, Cliff Butz, Pete Green at vigil for officer Tim Jones — Former police chiefs Bob Maeyama and Cliff Butz (left to right) speak with current Chief Pete Green prior to the vigil. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski)

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Perhaps one of the most moving events in years was held Monday evening in Park Forest. The community gathered en massefor a vigil service, praying for the recovery of critically wounded Officer Timothy Jones of the Park Forest Police Department. Police from surrounding agencies also attended. The…