32 years ago my father woke up like any other day as alderman. He was dealing with a problem liquor store. When he returned, he got the call. The mayor had a heart attack and he had to rush downtown. This picture is of him leaving the ward office that day to be sworn in as mayor

One of my favorite pictures from that day is my father holding a portrait of Harold my godmother had painted. Chicago had just lost a mayor. My father had just lost a friend.

Harold Washington speaking to the Lakeview Tenants Organization

Mayor Washington visiting the far northside and Kiwanis park where my godfather (far right) presented Harold with a tshirt.

Mayor Washington speaking to @network49rp

Welcome to Chicago. A Nuclear Weapon Free Zone.

Harold signing pictures for supporters.

After a trip to China, a big welcoming home for Harold Washington.

And the remarks my father made the next day 11/26/1987.

I just this photo.