Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Detective William Rolniak… and the Riverdale Police Department… our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done William... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vin and Pook- Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

February 6, 2004

Binky....

Not a day will pass, where you will not be in my thoughts and prayers! Dont get upset, when im bothering you daily, talking to you. And in return, I'll do my best, to try and talk to the White Sox, and see what we can do, about getting that pennant you cherished so badly!

Watch over the boys Wally..and keep them safe......Coast to Coast!

Car #99 (Double
Riverdale PD

February 6, 2004

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Tonight, February 6, 2004 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Detective William Rolniak who died in the line of duty just two days ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Det. Rolniak's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

February 6, 2004

"This one thing I know: the only ones who will be really happy are those among you who have sought and found a way to serve." Albert Schweitzer
This terrible act leaves me almost speechless. There is nothing I can say that truly expresses the depth of my sympathy for the loved ones, friends, and co-workers that Det. Rolniak leaves behind. I will hold you in my prayers, and I pray that the memories you have of your officer in happier days will help to ease the pain you're feeling now.
Det. Rolniak did not lose his life-he gave it in service, and there is no higher calling than to live a life in service to others. I feel sure that he watches over you still.
Bless you, Detective, for the hero you are. God speed. You will not be forgotten.

Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, In.l

February 6, 2004

Rest in peace, brother. We will not let you be forgotten

PeaceOfficers Memorial Foundation of Cook County Illinois

February 6, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with Detective Rolniak, his family, and the Riverdale Police Dept. God bless.

Officer Aaron Gooch
Neosho Mo Police Dept

February 6, 2004

The citizens of Riverdale Lost a true hero. Although many may have never known him, they truly had an angel in blue watching over them. To the family I offer my heartfelt sympathy, for the Riverdale Family this will make you grow stonger and conquer all that you set out to do in order to keep your community safe. Wally will always be watching over you and will keep you safe. May god bless you all

Jeff Schoeling
Richton Park,IL POlice

February 6, 2004

The first ride-along that I ever took was in Riverdale, and I was able to meet Detective Rolniak. I noticed from his "hello" that he was a spectacular person. Thank you for your years of service. I assure you that you will not be forgotten. Your memory and family stay in my prayers day and night.

Explorer Rich Stygar
Will County Sheriff's Police

February 6, 2004

May GOD bless the family of Detective William Rolniak.


The Men and Women of the Amtrak Police Department extends our deepest sympathy to the Riverdale (CA) Police Department and to the family of Detective William Rolniak.


GOD Bless!!!

Criminal Investigator
Amtrak Police Department NY & NJ Division

February 6, 2004

To the Family and Co-Workers:
We who have gone before you in the path that you now walk, understand the sorrow and grief that you bare today. It will be hard for awhile, it will not seem real to you that this has happened to your loved one. Your grieving period will have ups and downs, if you want to cry, cry; if you want to talk, talk; if you want to scream, scream, everyone will understand. There will be days when you wonder when this hurt will go away. It will take time. I thought the hurt would never go away, it doesn't, it just gets easier. Take care of yourselves and remember we are all with you and praying for you.

A Mother of A Fallen Officer
Tennessee

February 6, 2004

My thought and prayers are with Detective Rolniaks family at home and at work. May you find comfort in knowing he is watching over you from above.

Melissa Morris, Police Officer III
Jacksonville PD, NC

February 6, 2004

The members of the Orland Park Police Department send our heartfelt sympathies and prayers to the family of Det. Rolniak and to our comrades in the Riverdale Police Department. God bless you all as you cope with this tragic loss.

Chief of Police Timothy J. McCarthy
Orland Park, Illinois Police Departemnt

February 6, 2004

What's left to be said Brother but thank you for the supreme sacrifice and dedication to duty put forth by you. You chose an honorable profession when you decided to enter our ranks. May your family know they will never be alone. We of the Blue Knights are but a phone call away and stand ready to assist. Rest in Peace my friend. Bob Johnson, Blue Knights VAVI

Bob Johnson U.S.Marshal's (Ret'd.)
U.S. Marshal Service

February 6, 2004

My sincere condolences go out to the family and the entire police department.
We just buried one of our own only 2 days ago. There are no words to say to take the pain away. All I can say is that God only takes the best and Detective Rolniak is up in heaven watching down over the rest of us.
You are all in our prayers.
God Bless.

A fellow sister in blue
St. Louis, MO

February 6, 2004

God speed, brother. You will be remembered

PFC R. Hermosillo
Rexburg Police Dept

February 6, 2004

THIS IS FOR THE FAMILY OF DETECTIVE WILLIAM ROLNIAK, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND YOUR FAMILY IS IN OUR PRAYER'S. FROM ALL OF US FROM THE FRANKLINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT IN NORTH CAROLINA MAY GOD BE WITH YOU!

PTK K.G.WATT
FRANKLINTON P.D. NC

February 6, 2004

I never knew you,
But we are brothers,
I never met you,
But we are brothers,
Our paths never crossed,
But we are brothers,
I have never patrolled in your town,
But I know we have been on duty together,
I just in another town.
And we are brothers.
And as a brother,
I feel the pain,
I feel the hurt,
And I feel the sadness that only a brother can undergo.
The sacrifices that each of us make everyday in nothing compared to the one you and your fellow officer have accepted.
One that everyone one of us is aware could happen
Any day, any moment, any second.
You have made me proud,
You have made my job easier because
I am more aware.
I am more cautious
And I will never forget you.
May God hold you in his hand and have you rest in peace.

Corporal Larry Fermin
Cumberland County Sheriff Office, NC

February 6, 2004

Rest in peace brother in blue.
The watch is ours now.

God bless your family and your department.
Thanks for your dedication and service.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

February 6, 2004

I am so sorry that some scum bag has taken the life of another one of our finest. I only hope that Rolniak's family will find some sort of comfort knowing that all of us are thinking of them in this time of need and praying for them. Know that your husband and father is now patroling his beat in Heaven. He is not gone, just waiting for you at a later date meanwhile he will be with you in everything that surrounds you. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER!!!!

Patrol Officer II T. Vincent
Asheboro, NC PD

February 6, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Riverdale Police Department and the family of Det. William Rolniak. Our brother will not be forgotten.

Police Officer
Northern Illinois University Police Department

February 6, 2004

Please accept our grandest condolences from the Detective Division, USMS Central Illinois Violent Fugitive Task Force and the rest of the members of the Bloomington Police Department.
Recenlty both departments have worked together and established a relasioship through this work. Again and again sorry for the loss of one brother.

Sincerly Detective David Quinn
USMS Violent Fugitive Task Force
Bloomington Police Department

Detective David Quinn
Bloomington Police Department

February 6, 2004

My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to Maureen, Nicole, Denise and the rest of Wally's family, friends and co-workers. Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for them.
God Bless Wally and may he rest in peace.

Lisa Edburg
Lansing, Illinois

February 6, 2004

We are deeply saddened by this senseless murder. Rest in peace brother. Your service to your community is appreciated by all of us. May God bless you and the survivors of your family.
AC

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

February 6, 2004

God bless you and your family at your tragic loss. Having just buried a fallen hero here in St. Louis, MO., we grieve for both officers and all those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

You will never be forgotten.

P.O. Doug Eatherton
St. Louis Metropolitan Police

February 6, 2004

My sincere condolence to the family, friends & members of the Riverdale Police Department.

Senior Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

February 6, 2004