He wants people to know about his son's charisma and ambition, and how good grades led to a scholarship to the Illinois Institute of Technology. He wants people to know about his son's loyalty to his family, especially his older sister, who baby-sat him even as a 10-year-old. He wants his son's commitment and respect for the job of Chicago police officer remembered. Tito Rodriguez Jr. was on his way to work second shift in the Gresham District when the accident happened.