Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I just can't believe how long it has been since I have seen you. I think of all the times that you made me laugh so hard. Things just are not the same without you. I hope that you are able to look over all of us and guide us in the right direction. God Bless your family!

June 7, 2006

May you rest in peace for your dedication to service to the citizens of Peoria. I grew up in Pekin, IL and often worked with members of the Peoria Police Department during the 1960's while assigned to the area. God bless your family.

Blair M. Gluba, Special Agent
Naval Criminal Investigative Service

May 23, 2006

I just wanted to say g'bye to the closest friend I ever had. Jim Faulkner was a good friend of mine. I will miss him dearly. Thanks 4 the good times Jim!
& We'll see each other again! God Bless you & your family as well! We'll miss you!

Jeremy Linski
Friend

April 29, 2006

The night shift crew were a group of regulars. Most of them were on third shift because they wanted to be, and had found they were good at the specialities that night times tend to bring out. Jim Faulker was one of the best. He was friendly, tried to help people, worked his own district with pride and confidence. He was a good person and a good cop. The night we lost Jim was th e most horrible nights of our lives and none of us will ever forget. We are blessed to have had so many good memories and good times with him before this night. I hope he is running his own district in heaven, still being 3 Adam 2. He is very much missed here in Peoria and is still regularly mentioned in conversation about old times, and also about concern the family he had to leave behind. Add all of them to your prayer lists.

Sharon Dodd
Peoria 911 Center

March 12, 2006

You were highlighted on the website
today so I read all your reflections.
You died one week to the day after
one of our own deputies here in
Whatcom County, Washington. I am
just so sorry to learn that your life was taken so early. Your family
really needed you here to raise your
children. I can't imagine the trials your wife has faced without your help.
Hopefully, she looks to God for her
strength and your children know Him
as their Heavenly Father. Such wonderful things were said about
you. It's a crying shame what injustice beset you. The world needs
more people like you in it, not fewer.
I am deeply saddened by this HUGE
loss. May God comfort all those who
you love and all those who love you.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

December 16, 2005

Officer Falulkner, you have not been forgotten. Even with the 4th anniversary being here I know the pain still runs deep among your family memebers and close friends. Keep watch over your family and those officers still out on patrol. You are a true hero.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon

September 19, 2005

Jim, I just wanted you and your family to know you are still a positive role model to others every day. I believe it was one of your children that spoke at your funeral and told of how you never became angry at your kids when they spilled their milk. That affected me, as I'm sure it did many others, in a big way. Now, when one of my boys spills something, or commits any number of other little childhood errors, and I am tempted to become angry, instead I think of you. And with four of them, I think of you often!

We only met a couple times, but I know what a "true blue" individual you were. The above example shows that, even in death, you are still serving and protecting. Rest in peace brother, and thank you.

Ptm. Jeff Jackson
Pekin Police Dept., Pekin, IL.

September 17, 2005

peace be with you and yours. i left ppd service 4 yrs prior to this unfortunate incident, but i also knew jimmy. i think of him often and miss all my brothers. peace be with you all and god bless.

ex-officer matt jochums #841
ppd

January 25, 2005

Jimmy: Think of you everyday. We had so much fun at work. Miss all the laughs and your great humor. I know I can speak for Officers Craig Willis and Greg Miller. What a great team we were. You know how often I visit you but you are not really there. Only a piece of metal with your name on it, because you are in our souls and hearts until we too die. You were taken from us too soon! Well, little brother, I wish it would have been me instead of you, because you had so much more to give to this world than I could have ever done. See ya at the, LAST ROLL CALL, Chris.........

EX-sergeant Chris Cardinal
Peoria Heights P.D.

January 5, 2005

I wanted to stop in and say that you are a true Hero and that you have not been forgotten. Everyone will help to keep your memory alive so that your children come to know what a Hero you were. If you run into my son, please tell him I love him and miss him just as your family and friends miss you. God watch over your family and keep them safe.

Robert Gordon, Father of Chicago Officer Michael P. Gordon EOW: 8/8/04

Asst. Chief Robert Gordon, Retired
Riverside PD, Illinois

December 6, 2004

Jimmy~
We miss you and you're never far from our thoughts. Just thought you should know.

November 9, 2004

i wouldlike to say i am glad that the suspect got life because he took a old friend from me and my parents (he used to work with my father JIM) and i will tell u this he was a great officer

chris horton

September 10, 2004

I remember the what time it happened, where I was, and who I was with. It was about 11pm, farmington rd, and with five peoria police officers. We sat and watched three Peoria County Sheriff's Deputies driving in excess of 100mph. We all new something bad happened but didn't know what. Five minutes later was the worst news a fellow brother of law enforcement wants to hear. That night brought me closer to the Peoria Police Department and my friends that work there.

To your wife and children,

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming.

I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

Yours very sincerely and respectfully,

JS

PO-JAS #7237

July 16, 2004

I remember the what time it happened, where I was, and who I was with. It was about 11pm, farmington rd, and with five peoria police officers. We sat and watched three Peoria County Sheriff's Deputies driving in excess of 100mph. We all new something bad happened but didn't know what. Five minutes later was the worst news a fellow brother of law enforcement wants to hear. That night brought me closer to the Peoria Police Department and my friends that work there.

To your wife and children,

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming.

I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

Yours very sincerely and respectfully,

JS

PO-JAS #7237

July 16, 2004

Its been a long time. Even though it won't bring you back, the process has been completed.

Anonymous

JIM-JUSTICE HAS BEEN SERVED
REST MY FRIEND

Anonymous

Jim, Seemed like yesterday i heard you on the air, The night that the air cleared for you will stay with me forever. Jim you are with us in our hearts and minds. You will be forever missed . Michael 6437

Officer Michael Lewis
Lacon Police Dept.

Jim...once again you are truly missed. The pain is evident in your wifes eyes that to this day you are her one true love, twin heart. Those beautiful children are doing great and i pray for them daily. Nothing will ever be the same without you. Watch over us Jim. We all miss you so much

Anonymous

I still remember the day I heard that Officer Faulkner's watch had ended. I just want to let friends & family know that the Peoria community has not forgotten his sacrifice.

God Bless,

Bonnie Paris
Resident of Peoria, IL

Officer Faulkner

You are loved an will be missed

Anonymous

AMEN TO YOU JIM ONE YEAR LATER AND FOREVER

P.O. ECKHOFF
PEORIA

Jim,
You were one of the rare people that one encounters in life. You provided an example to all as a husband, a father and an officer. There are a lot of fellow cops who say that they try to emulate you. That is the ultimate compliment in a very cynical community.

You were always "true blue" and stood by your brothers. No one can ever remember you losing your cool or your temper. Always a consumate professional. What we do remember is your love of life and your dedication to your family. You always seemed to squeeze 27 hours out of each day. You worked more OT than most; built your family home by hand; held many side jobs to provide; and still never missed a class outing, a hockey practice or a soccer game. You were a truly amazing man in every way. Our world is a little less vibrant without you, Jim. God Bless You.

Rick McCoy, Formerly badge 923

You will be forever missed by our department and community. There is not a day that goes by when I walk through the back doors a thought of you enters into my mind. I have several memories of you, mostly when I was a rookie on 3rd shift, but I will always remember you spotting me while I was squating a heavy weight in the workout room. Thank you!
Rest In Peace brother Jim.

Officer Mike Ott
Peoria Police Department

you will never be forgotten
rest in peace and god is watching over your flowers

Anonymous

To the family of James Faulker Jr., may the memory of James and the success of his efforts live with in ours forever. His spirit will always be with us as we ride.

Illinois Police & Fire Motorcycle Association