This week on Hibernian Radio, Mike Houlihan hosts a Thanksgiving edition dedicated to the final recorded interview with James “Alamo” Lynch, a Vietnam veteran and Chicago Police officer whose life and stories became a cornerstone of the program. The replay features Alamo reflecting on his childhood on the South Side, his combat years in Vietnam, and nearly four decades on the CPD, including his time serving as Mayor Daley’s bodyguard. His storytelling ranges from moments of danger to run-ins with icons like De Niro, Nicholson, and Mel Gibson, all delivered with the humor and grit listeners loved him for. Alamo also speaks candidly about his battle with prostate cancer, the loss of friends, the weight of age, and the importance of faith, family, and the tight-knit Irish American community that shaped him. Mike closes the episode with updates on December events, including the next Movie Hooley screening of Older Than Ireland and the upcoming Hibernian Hooligan Ball. This Thanksgiving show is a tribute to Alamo’s legacy and his lasting place in the Hibernian Radio family.

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