Sgt. Thomas K. Brand C.P.D. 14th District, age 51. Beloved husband of Erika J., nee Birlet, for 21 wonderful years; loving father of Kevin and Brian Brand; dearest son of Janet (Ben) Spina and Thomas Brand; dear brother of Tammy Gaskill and Tim Brand; fond uncle, brother in-law and friend of many. In lieu of flowers, donations to: The Brand Boy's Education Fund c/o Signature Bank 6400 N. Northwest Hwy., Chicago, IL 60631. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00p.m. until 8:00p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral Servives will begin Monday 8:30a.m. at the funeral home, and proceed to St. Tarcissus Church for Mass 9:30a.m. Interment Private. Info www.cumberlandchapels.com or 708-456-8300.