Community Activist
A Gentle Man Who Loved Chicago
http://www.hillconnections.org/ri/mireles9ja.htm
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Arnold was the beloved son of Guadalupe R. and Jose Mireles; he was the dear brother of Alberto, Evelyn and 3 more siblings.
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In 1998 the Philip Sheridan Elementary School was renamed the Arnold Mireles Academy.
The community felt that by changing the name of the school it would be a constant reminder to students of the values of honor, respect, love for one another, service and non-violence.
Arnold Mireles was gunned down on Dec. 29, 1997 in front of his home. His death touched the community deeply, and even prompted Cook County State's Attorney Richard Devine to personally prosecute the case against the three suspects.
Arnold never stopped trying to make his community a better place to live. The 35-year-old activist organized residents to fight for their rights in court. He even formed one of the few Hispanic court advocate groups. Angelina Espinoza, a court advocate and South Chicago resident, said Arnold learned a lot about the legal system from his frequent trips to court. Espinoza said Arnold used to attend court sessions even on routine matters. "He used to say, 'We're still going because we might learn something,'" Espinoza recalled. Arnold used to keep abreast of the neighborhood's activities, take pictures of buildings with code violations, and document gang activity.
According to Espinoza, he cared most about senior citizens and children. Karen Hoover, one of many Arnold supporters who attended almost all of the two-and-a half-week murder trial, recalls Arnold as a gentle person with strong determination. "Arnold was a very special person," she said. "He was soft-spoken, but insistent.
"The Mireles family showed similar generosity to everyone who supported them during the murder trial. While they waited for the jury verdicts, the family invited all the supporters to join them for lunch in the law library of the courthouse. Devine even stopped in. "In the middle of all this, the family could take time out to be loving and generous," Hoover said.
It was Arnold Mireles' service and community work that attracted Cook County State's Attorney Richard Devine to personally prosecute the case.
"He took the case because of who Arnold Mireles was" said Bob Benjamin, a spokesman for Devine. "He felt if Arnold could stand up for his community, then it's time for his community to stand up for him.
Angelina Espinoza hopes the memory of Arnold Mireles will live on in the community and in volunteer work. "The most important contribution he made to the community was getting people involved," she said. "We will keep trying [to improve our community] and hope he can see that we'll keep doing what he taught us to do."
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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL WHO LEAVE FLOWERS...I APPRECIATE THIS VERY MUCH!
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A Gentle Man Who Loved Chicago
http://www.hillconnections.org/ri/mireles9ja.htm
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Arnold was the beloved son of Guadalupe R. and Jose Mireles; he was the dear brother of Alberto, Evelyn and 3 more siblings.
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In 1998 the Philip Sheridan Elementary School was renamed the Arnold Mireles Academy.
The community felt that by changing the name of the school it would be a constant reminder to students of the values of honor, respect, love for one another, service and non-violence.
Arnold Mireles was gunned down on Dec. 29, 1997 in front of his home. His death touched the community deeply, and even prompted Cook County State's Attorney Richard Devine to personally prosecute the case against the three suspects.
Arnold never stopped trying to make his community a better place to live. The 35-year-old activist organized residents to fight for their rights in court. He even formed one of the few Hispanic court advocate groups. Angelina Espinoza, a court advocate and South Chicago resident, said Arnold learned a lot about the legal system from his frequent trips to court. Espinoza said Arnold used to attend court sessions even on routine matters. "He used to say, 'We're still going because we might learn something,'" Espinoza recalled. Arnold used to keep abreast of the neighborhood's activities, take pictures of buildings with code violations, and document gang activity.
According to Espinoza, he cared most about senior citizens and children. Karen Hoover, one of many Arnold supporters who attended almost all of the two-and-a half-week murder trial, recalls Arnold as a gentle person with strong determination. "Arnold was a very special person," she said. "He was soft-spoken, but insistent.
"The Mireles family showed similar generosity to everyone who supported them during the murder trial. While they waited for the jury verdicts, the family invited all the supporters to join them for lunch in the law library of the courthouse. Devine even stopped in. "In the middle of all this, the family could take time out to be loving and generous," Hoover said.
It was Arnold Mireles' service and community work that attracted Cook County State's Attorney Richard Devine to personally prosecute the case.
"He took the case because of who Arnold Mireles was" said Bob Benjamin, a spokesman for Devine. "He felt if Arnold could stand up for his community, then it's time for his community to stand up for him.
Angelina Espinoza hopes the memory of Arnold Mireles will live on in the community and in volunteer work. "The most important contribution he made to the community was getting people involved," she said. "We will keep trying [to improve our community] and hope he can see that we'll keep doing what he taught us to do."
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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL WHO LEAVE FLOWERS...I APPRECIATE THIS VERY MUCH!
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Community Activist
A Gentle Man Who Loved Chicago
http://www.hillconnections.org/ri/mireles9ja.htm
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Arnold was the beloved son of Guadalupe R. and Jose Mireles; he was the dear brother of Alberto, Evelyn and 3 more siblings.
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In 1998 the Philip Sheridan Elementary School was renamed the Arnold Mireles Academy.
The community felt that by changing the name of the school it would be a constant reminder to students of the values of honor, respect, love for one another, service and non-violence.
Arnold Mireles was gunned down on Dec. 29, 1997 in front of his home. His death touched the community deeply, and even prompted Cook County State's Attorney Richard Devine to personally prosecute the case against the three suspects.
Arnold never stopped trying to make his community a better place to live. The 35-year-old activist organized residents to fight for their rights in court. He even formed one of the few Hispanic court advocate groups. Angelina Espinoza, a court advocate and South Chicago resident, said Arnold learned a lot about the legal system from his frequent trips to court. Espinoza said Arnold used to attend court sessions even on routine matters. "He used to say, 'We're still going because we might learn something,'" Espinoza recalled. Arnold used to keep abreast of the neighborhood's activities, take pictures of buildings with code violations, and document gang activity.
According to Espinoza, he cared most about senior citizens and children. Karen Hoover, one of many Arnold supporters who attended almost all of the two-and-a half-week murder trial, recalls Arnold as a gentle person with strong determination. "Arnold was a very special person," she said. "He was soft-spoken, but insistent.
"The Mireles family showed similar generosity to everyone who supported them during the murder trial. While they waited for the jury verdicts, the family invited all the supporters to join them for lunch in the law library of the courthouse. Devine even stopped in. "In the middle of all this, the family could take time out to be loving and generous," Hoover said.
It was Arnold Mireles' service and community work that attracted Cook County State's Attorney Richard Devine to personally prosecute the case.
"He took the case because of who Arnold Mireles was" said Bob Benjamin, a spokesman for Devine. "He felt if Arnold could stand up for his community, then it's time for his community to stand up for him.
Angelina Espinoza hopes the memory of Arnold Mireles will live on in the community and in volunteer work. "The most important contribution he made to the community was getting people involved," she said. "We will keep trying [to improve our community] and hope he can see that we'll keep doing what he taught us to do."
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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL WHO LEAVE FLOWERS...I APPRECIATE THIS VERY MUCH!
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A Gentle Man Who Loved Chicago
http://www.hillconnections.org/ri/mireles9ja.htm
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Arnold was the beloved son of Guadalupe R. and Jose Mireles; he was the dear brother of Alberto, Evelyn and 3 more siblings.
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In 1998 the Philip Sheridan Elementary School was renamed the Arnold Mireles Academy.
The community felt that by changing the name of the school it would be a constant reminder to students of the values of honor, respect, love for one another, service and non-violence.
Arnold Mireles was gunned down on Dec. 29, 1997 in front of his home. His death touched the community deeply, and even prompted Cook County State's Attorney Richard Devine to personally prosecute the case against the three suspects.
Arnold never stopped trying to make his community a better place to live. The 35-year-old activist organized residents to fight for their rights in court. He even formed one of the few Hispanic court advocate groups. Angelina Espinoza, a court advocate and South Chicago resident, said Arnold learned a lot about the legal system from his frequent trips to court. Espinoza said Arnold used to attend court sessions even on routine matters. "He used to say, 'We're still going because we might learn something,'" Espinoza recalled. Arnold used to keep abreast of the neighborhood's activities, take pictures of buildings with code violations, and document gang activity.
According to Espinoza, he cared most about senior citizens and children. Karen Hoover, one of many Arnold supporters who attended almost all of the two-and-a half-week murder trial, recalls Arnold as a gentle person with strong determination. "Arnold was a very special person," she said. "He was soft-spoken, but insistent.
"The Mireles family showed similar generosity to everyone who supported them during the murder trial. While they waited for the jury verdicts, the family invited all the supporters to join them for lunch in the law library of the courthouse. Devine even stopped in. "In the middle of all this, the family could take time out to be loving and generous," Hoover said.
It was Arnold Mireles' service and community work that attracted Cook County State's Attorney Richard Devine to personally prosecute the case.
"He took the case because of who Arnold Mireles was" said Bob Benjamin, a spokesman for Devine. "He felt if Arnold could stand up for his community, then it's time for his community to stand up for him.
Angelina Espinoza hopes the memory of Arnold Mireles will live on in the community and in volunteer work. "The most important contribution he made to the community was getting people involved," she said. "We will keep trying [to improve our community] and hope he can see that we'll keep doing what he taught us to do."
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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL WHO LEAVE FLOWERS...I APPRECIATE THIS VERY MUCH!
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