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Room |
Age |
Birthdate |
Grade |
B/G/T |
212 |
10 |
9/18/48 |
5 |
Boy |
Teacher |
Sister Mary Clare Therese Champagne, BVM |
Address |
934 N Lawndale |
Family |
Father: John Jajkowski, Sr. Mother: Josephine (Dasta) Jajkowski Brother: Steven Jajkowski
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About John |
A photo that more than any other symbolized the tragedy at Our Lady of the Angels was taken by photographer Steve Lasker on December 1, 1958. In the photo fireman Richard Scheidt is carrying John's limp body from the school following the fire. The photo was carried in newspapers around the world.
John was an accomplished musician. He sang in the Boys Choir and played the accordion. He planned to become a priest.
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Interred: St. Adalbert (Niles, IL) |
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