GoFundMe Started For Family Of Bridgeview Man Slain In Chick-Fil-A Stabbing

BRIDGEVIEW, IL — Tracey Land was doing his job and minding his own business last week when he was brutally stabbed while making a delivery last at Chick-Fil-A in Oswego.

Police believe the 52-year-old Bridgeview man was confronted inside the restaurant just after 3 a.m. last Wednesday while making a delivery by an assailant who had broken in through the back door when he was stabbed to death. A 19-year-old man from Kankakee has since been charged in his murder.

A 20-year-old maintenance worker was also stabbed outside the restaurant, according to time-stamped security video.

>>> Support Tracey Land's Family After Tragedy

Now, Land’s brothers from Teamster Local 710 have started a GoFundMe to help support his family after his shocking, unexpected loss.

“Two nights ago, we lost a fellow brother to violence while working,” his coworker, Pete Burke, wrote. “We are trying to raise funds for his family and the care of his mother.”

Tracey Land, 52, a few days before he died unexpectedly at a White Sox game.

Land was a 1991 graduate of Argo Community High School. He also had an associate degree in culinary arts from Moraine Valley Community College.

“Tracey wore his heart on his sleeve, you never had to question how he felt about you. You never left his presence feeling hungry, but always left feeling happy and loved,” Land’s obituary said. “Family was the most important thing, he always put your needs before his own. He valued living life to the fullest and taking every new challenge as an opportunity for growth.”

Land was the loving father of two sons, the adored grandfather of two. He leaves his mother and four brothers, and uncle of five. Land was employed as a driver by Martin Brower.

Arrangements are being handled by Heinen & Loschetter of Tinley Park. A celebration of life is planned for next month.

To make a donation, visit the “Support Tracey Land’s Family After Tragedy” on GoFundMe.