Top Story Community Tinley Park remembers Patrick Rea as veteran, trustee, clerk and friend Times staff Aug 14, 2024 Aug 14, 2024 0 After serving his country, Patrick Rea spent years serving Tinley Park. Provided Prefer us on Google Learn More Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Times staff Retired Brigadier Gen. Patrick E. 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