Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Jim,

We now have a new law in affect to give police officers a better tool to go after Drunk Drivers with certain criteria now making it a class 4 felony in Illinois. I was appauled at the finding of not guilty in your case and have talked with members of your family. Unfortunately we are all Gold Star Family Members, a group that no one wants to belong too. I salute you for your dedicated service not only to law enforcement but also to scouting for your involvement in the Police Explorer Program. I ran a post for 11 years and know the time and effort it takes and its not done for fame, it's done because you want to teach young adults about law enforcement and open doors for them to a profession that one will not get rich from, but a career that comes from ones heart. You had the heart for police work and knew what it took. Say hi to my son Mike for me while you are on patrol. Keep watch over your family and wrap your arms around them to ease some of their grief. You will never be forgotten

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

Bob Gordon

January 3, 2006

Happy New Year Jim....We miss you more than words can say...

January 1, 2006

Deputy Mulay, I was transporting inmates to the Peoria Federal Court house when I heard about your death. The security staff told us about you and the kind of man you were. They comment on how your service as both a volunteer firefighter and sheriff's Deputy proved that you gave the full measure of yourself to protecting the community. That is perhaps the most fitting tribute I can think of. That you were remembered as a man who gave everything he had to the community he served. You will rightly be remembered not for how you died, but for how you chose to live your life. Rest in peace brother.

Patrolman Ben Sleaford
Geneseo Police Dept.

December 23, 2005

Jim,
Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. You had more influence on me that you will ever know. I followed in your foot steps and began a career with the city police. I know you were looking out for me on 9/9/05 when I got into the accident. I think about it daily. I know that you are there for me to keep me positive and succeed at my new career, I will never be able to live up to how you exemplified the job but I hope someday to make a fraction of the impact that you had on everyone. Miss you brother.

CRM
PPD

September 30, 2005

Having a hard time lately Jim...really missing you and your smile. There are so many things that were left unsaid before u passed away. Thanks for being a great friend and listener.

September 20, 2005

Jim, I did not know you but want to thank you for your dedication and bravery. I know a police officer that knows you quite well, and I am sure that he is the OUTSTANDING policeman he is in many ways because of you. He has been on a couple of years now, and is starting to lose his optomistic view of his job. Watch over him and let him know that what he is doing makes a diffrence, not only for the citizens of the community he patrols, but for many that want to enter the field of Law Enforcement.

August 27, 2005

HAPPY BDAY. MISS U MUCH AND THINKG OF U DAILY.

August 17, 2005

Just wanted to say Happy Birthday dear friend...You will always be in our hearts and minds

August 12, 2005

Jim everyday I pass the mangled car in the old sallyport yard I often prayed that you did not suffer. The other day I went out and covered it back up the wind had blown the tarp off again. This was one of the hardest things that I have had to do in my 26 years with the Sheriff's Dept. This was the first time that I had even been around the car that had taken a fellow officers life even though I pass it many times a day and look at the blue tarp through the windows at the jail. Every so often I see Joe and Mary at the ballgames and know that a large piece of their heart is broke and cannot be replaced. Jim may God bless all of your family, friends, and co-workers both with the Sheriff's Dept and Dunlap Fire Dept. We will pass again on the Streets of Gold The jury of Peoria County may have found the person not guilty but he still has to answer on his final judgement day. Rest in Peace my brother

Corretional Officer JD Taylor
Peoria County Sheriff's Dept

July 20, 2005

Went to your grave yesterday Jim for the first time in awhile....I miss talking to you so much. You will never be forgotten and will always be loved. Things are just not the same without you here. Miss your dear friend

June 10, 2005

Jim
I guess you know now that Sabs and I konw each other. There is not a time that we talk that in some way your name doesnt come up or that one of us is thinking about you. I know you played a tremendous role in shapping the person that I am today. It is still hard to belive that it has been 2 years. That is 2 years too long not to hear you call me "firefighter boy". A day rarley goes by that I dont think of you. I know I have made some poor choices but I hope that you understand why I am the way I am....

Cujo

May 27, 2005

Jim,
It's been two years now, rarely a day has gone by that I haven't thought about you. Sometimes things happen and the memories of that night come crashing back as if it were yesterday. We brought you flowers today, Mary was there when we arrived. It's still difficult for alot of us to deal with this, there's an empty spot that just won't go away. I feel that I now know what it's like to loose a brother.

On a lighter note, you would be pleased to know that a few of the "kids" you took under your wing and taught and helped guide as they were growing up are now starting their careers as police officers and firemen, you had more influence than you'll ever know.

We miss you.

TLS
PCSD

May 20, 2005

Deputy Sheriff Mulay,
On today, the 2nd anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service to the citizens of Peoria. Too bad, that the citizens on the jury couldn't do their duty to you and the community.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

May 19, 2005

It is almost 2yrs Jim...I can't believe it still. It all just does not seem real. I know u are watching over us and laughing or crying at the choices we are making. Some dumb, some good!!! I will always remember your smile dear friend. You will live in my heart forever!!! Miss your buddy

May 16, 2005

Jim
Next Thursday will be two years of being without year, and things have changed, but I know you are seeing all of the change the good ones and the not so good ones, but as you and I know life is not fair, and some people don't do things with alot of class. Life without you has started to get back to normal whatever normal might be. I think of you often and miss you much. Your forever friend..ME:)

May 10, 2005

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me...


When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see

If the sun should rise and find your eyes filled with tears for me

I wish so much you would not cry the way you did today

While thinking of the many things we did not get to say

I know how much you love me, as much as I love you

And each time that you think of me, please try to understand

That an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand

And said my place was ready, in Heaven far above

And that I would have to leave behind all those I dearly love

But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye

For all my life, I had always thought, I did not want to die

I had so much to live for, so much left to do

It seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you

I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad

I thought of all the love we shared and all the fun we had

If I could relive yesterday, just even for awhile

I would say good-bye and kiss you, and maybe see you smile

But then I fully realized that this could never be

For emptiness and memories would take the place of me

And then I thought of wordly things I may miss come tomorrow

I thought of you, and when I did, my head was filled with sorrow

But when I walked through Heaven's gates, I felt so much at home

When God looked down and smiled at me from his great golden throne

He said this is eternity, and all I have promised you

Today your life on Earth is past, but here is where life starts anew

I can promise you no tomorrow, but today will always last

And since each day is the same way there is no longing for the past

You have been so faithful, so trusting, and so true

Though there some time you did some things you knew you shouldn't do

But you have been forgiven and now you are free

So won't you take my hand and share my life with me?

So when tomorrow starts without me, do not think we are far apart

For each time that you think of me, I am right here in you heart

April 13, 2005

You Didn't Go Alone

You never said I'm leaving,
You never said good-bye,
You were gone before we knew it,
And only God knew why.

A million times we've needed you,
A million times we've cried,
If love alone could have saved you,
You never would have died.

In life we loved you dearly,
In death we love you still,
In our hearts you hold a place,
That know one could ever fill!

It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you didn't go alone,
For all our love went with you,
The day God took you home.

April 13, 2005

Jim
I miss you so much. I wish I could pick up the phone and call, instead I find myself sitting out at your resting place talking to u. I know that you have heard all that I have said and I know just like the old times you are wanting to tell me just relax and everything will turn out OK. I miss you..Thinking of you often..
:)

March 22, 2005

JIM
THE BOYS ARE GETTING SO BIG. I KNOW THAT YOU WOULD BE SO PROUD OF THEM. I HAD SEEN SOME PICUTRES OF THEM IN KATHERINES SHOP AND THEY HAD YOUR FIRE COAT AND BOOTS ON, THEY ARE SO PRECIOUS. I MISS YOU SO MUCH, PLEASE CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER US...LOVE U

March 3, 2005

Jim it still does not seem real that you are gone. Third shift is just not the same without you. I am sure you are eating all the nachos you could have up there... Rest in peace Jim!!!

February 1, 2005

Jim, it has been well over a year of being without you and I have finally come to terms with leaving my reflection. You are greatly missed and I am thankful for all of the times that me, you, and Jill had. I try not to have regrets in my life but I truly regret all of the times that we said "Let's get together." But we never made the time to do so. You were a good man and I have always been honored to know you and call you friend. I know that you would not want us to be sad. I will never forget you and the friendship that we shared.

Officer Tangela Taylor
Peoria Police Department

January 7, 2005

Jim,

The criminal trial is over and this will be the second Christmas without you being around to hassle. It's not been easy, the memories from being there that night are still very fresh and are a constant reminder of just how fragile life can be.
You were a natural teacher, a gift not given to very many. The impression you left on your "students"...I can see in alot of them still. As close as you and I became, the one thing I learned from our friendship is that family really should come first, no matter the sacrifice.
I'll never fully understand why you had to go that night, so far nothing good has come from it...and yes, it does seem so unfair.
I miss you Jim. You'll never be forgotten, the memories and the scars run deep.

Deputy T.L. Smith
Peoria County

December 24, 2004

Jim.. We all still miss you and think of you often. There were alot of tears and hurt when the not guility verdict came back.
I strongly believe god has plans for the man involved in the accident.

October 15, 2004

To the family: I am very sorry for the loss of you husband, son, and father.
hearing the recent verdict of the case infuriated me and made me more determined to stop those that drink and drive, even though our state caters to guilty, Justice always will prevail.
To memebers of the Peoria Co Sheriff:
the loss of your friend and co worker was not in vain. he now sits high above watching over us all.
Rest In Peace Dep Mulay

patrolman
City of Warrenville Police Dept, IL

October 4, 2004

To the Family of J. Mulay. I too have the same name as Jim. I have a sinking feeling that we might be related. I was born in Chicago Jan 21st 1940. My parents moved our family to California when I was in my early teens. I grew to adulthood and served with LA County Sheriff for almost 30 years retiring in 1994. I believe I have relatives still living in and around the Chicago area that I have lost contact. One is the son of my Father's brother. My Father's brothe was named Tony and he married a woman named Virginia. They had a Daughter named Toni and she would be in her early 60's now. They also had a son Named "Butch" who I haven't seen since my early youth. There is the slight possibility that "Butch" might be the Father of Jim. If there is anyone in Jim's family that this sounds familiar please contact me. I currently live in Parker Arozona.

(Retired) Sergeant James Paul Mulay Seni
Los Angeles County Sheriff

September 29, 2004