Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I came to this website to wish my son a Happy 45th Birthday and to let him know how much we love and miss him. In doing so I read the page of memorials from the 5th anniversary of his death. I have only been to this website a few times as it can be quite upsetting;I haven't read many of the memorials but I would like to say that it's fine to love and miss Wally but no one should shoulder any blame for that terrible night. The only person to blame was taken care of that awful night. Wally is now in the loving arms of Our Heavenly Father where nothing can ever hurt him again and he wouldn't want anyone to go through the torture of blaming themselves. Wally truly loved all of his friends as well as his family. Those of you who knew him know that he was at his happiest when everyone else was happy. This isn't what I intended to write but I hope that it will help people realize that it's not the fault of anyone except the one who pulled the trigger. Please remember Wally as the fun loving person that he was and that he is watching over all of you. To my loving son I would like to say Happy Birthday from your whole family. We will be getting together and we know that even if you can't be here in person you will be with us in spirit as you always are. We love you Bink.

Anonymous

March 7, 2009

Well babe its your Birthday on saturday . We are going to see you Hope the weather is good We are going to clean you up too. Then we are going to drink you better be there I know you were there for your dads.Make our babies feel better they are both sick .I love you and I miss you more each day.You are my world. Well HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE I LOVE YOU SO MUCH XOXOXOXOXOXO LOVE YOUR MOEJOE

Anonymous

March 5, 2009

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 20, 2009

As the fifth anniversary of Wally's Death has arrived, I first want Sherry to know that there was nothing that she could have done to change the events of that horrible evening. The officers who responded to the situation did what they could, got the bad guy, but unfortunately it did not change the outcome in that his wonderful wife was left a widow, and his beautiful children were left fatherless.

With that said, I remember working with Wally during his first year on the street on the radio while he was chasing some thugs on the I.C. tracks at 137th and Illinois. In short, he was a stand up guy, and a cop's cop.

Even though I had been away for a while, I will never forget the evening that my friends called to let me know about the tragedy.

Moe, God Bless you and the kids, and Sherry, Demps, Willie Earl, J.D. and others who responded, never blame yourself for an event that was out of your control. You did what you had to do in the worse of circumstances and as painful as it was, you continued on never losing sight of that horrible moment. It shaped all of us. Stay safe and vigilant in your quest. God Bless and STAY SAFE!

I am sending all of you good thoughts.

Anonymous
Former Riverdale Telecommunicator

February 16, 2009

Well babe tomorrow is Valentines Day ! This really sucks rotten eggs. The girls will be together at least.Im sick so I am staying home lucky me .I miss you so much. Its been two long weeks last week your 5th anniversay in heaven and a cops weekend and now valentines day .The twins turn six next week .I Love you so much .Tomorrow is going ot be hard but i'll try to man up .YOur dads birthday is coming up soon .Then yours and then the baby . When does this pain ever end ?????It does not get easier as life goes on it get harder.There are more things your missing in our lives .Yes the memories are the best. I love you and I miss you so much . HAPPY VALENTINES DAY BABE LOVE YOUR MOEJOE XOOXOXOXOXOXO

Anonymous

February 13, 2009

I never had the pleasure to meet Wally because I started to late. From what I hear he is a great man and his memories are here. We hear stories of him all the time. My Wally's family stay strong and blessed.

Lugo 108
Riverdale

February 5, 2009

Wally, I've been thinking about you and your family all day today....spread your angel wings around them and keep them safe, they still need to feel you.

PJN
Cook County Sheriff's

February 4, 2009

Moe,
I cant believe that another year is here again. Continue to keep Wally in your heart. The memories will always be there to give you a smile!
I Love you,
Pammy

Pam Cook

February 4, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the Rolniak family, Irod...

Ofc. Rodriguez
Riverdale Police Dept.

February 4, 2009

hey uncle bink... i been thinken bout you alot lately... i love you, and miss you soo much.....

Anonymous

February 4, 2009

Can't believe it's 5 years already. Still hurts tonight just as bad as it did that night. Sherry, you're not alone in your pain, your feeling of guilt or your anger. I often get mad at myself for leaving when I did, thinking that it would have been different had I stayed. Being touched by Wally gives us all the right to feel everything we are feeling. But let's not forget who Wally really was; someone we all had great times with...someone who always made us laugh and made the job there so much more bearable. Tonight, as I get home safely and raise a shot, I will not only think about Mo and the girls as well as his family, but all of the laughs he brought me and others. I'll tell him how much I love him and miss him, and then I'll pour myself another just for good measure. God speed Wally!

Anonymous

February 4, 2009

Hi babe Its been a long day I love you and miss you so much.

Anonymous

February 4, 2009

mr rolniak,
i havent talked to ya in a while, but i havent stopped thinking about you ever. i cant believe its been 5 years. i remember when we use to all see eachother every weekend at least. its hard now that me and nicole are away at school bc i really miss everyone alot. i talked to my dad today hes really missing his best friend. well take care, you have a really strong family and they are all getting through this together. i love you and miss you alot.

love, your third daughter.

Anonymous

February 4, 2009

Maureen---We are thinking of u, wally and the girls today! Hang tough, and know that he is watching over u, and wanting u to be happy, even though it is hard!

Bob and Kathy Cook

February 4, 2009

Wally not a day goes by that I do not think of that night. I miss you all the time and the good times we had. You will always be missed. Life is just so unfair. You did not deserve this. Godspeed.

Anonymous

February 4, 2009

I am remembering you with the deepest respect for the years of distinquished service you gave to the citizens of Illinois. On this the fifth anniversary of your tragic death, I am embracing your family in my heart and in prayer.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater

February 4, 2009

With all respect and honor Detective. Know that you are remembered today. Your service and sacrifice are not forgotten. May God bless and comfort your family today.

Deputy J.A. Whitfield
Tulsa County Sheriff Office

February 4, 2009

MY GOD, 5 YEARS, I JUST GOT DONE LISTENING TO LENNY AND DEMIKS TRIBUTE ON THE OLDIES STATION, AND THIS IS THE ONLY TIME OF YEAR THAT I CAN BEAR TO LISTEN TO IT. I STILL BLAME MYSELF, I FEEL I COULD HAVE STOPPED IT, AND IT WILL AFFECT ME UNTIL THE DAY I DIE. SOMETIMES, I WONDER IF ANYONE ELSE REALIZES THE PAIN THAT I FEEL AT LOSING WALLY, AND THEN I THINK THAT I HAVE NO RIGHT, BUT I DO....I FEEL FOR HIS LOSS, MORE THAN ANYONE WILL EVER KNOW, BECAUSE IT WAS ON MY WATCH, AND I LET HIM DOWN....I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU WALLY, AND I WILL NEVER, IN MY POWER, LET IT HAPPEN AGAIN TO ANOTHER FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sherry Wright
ex Riverdale Telecommunicator

February 4, 2009

GOD BLESS YOU WALLY. HOPE YOU AND THE GIRLS ARE DOING WELL MOE.

ROCK A IT IS

February 3, 2009

It will soon be 5 years since you were called away from duty. I know some will say the time as gone by and it seems like just yesterday that they saw your smile, heard your laugh and warm touch. For others it has felt like a lifetime. I know it is a daily struggle for all of your loved onesl as they face each day and there is not a day that goes by that they don't think of you for they forever carry your love in their hearts. Continue to watch over all of them and protect them from harm. You have not been forgotten.

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

January 31, 2009

well babe its almost superbowl. I miss you so much .I'm upset that nicole cant come home for your anniversary this year.You watch over her !!!I'm trying to keep the faith but it wearing me down . I love you so much. We miss you this are not the same around here .Put on your happy face and man up i know thats what im suppose to do but it not working lately. everyone says it will get easier in time well it does not . I thimk it gets worse because your missing so much of our girls lives . I love you Miss you so much it hurts . Love you forever and ever your Moejoe xoxoxox

Anonymous

January 29, 2009

hey babe thank you for watching out for the baby. She was scared.I love you And I Miss you. love your moejoe

Anonymous

January 18, 2009

hey babe sorry could not leave you a message for a few days we had no internet .So I love you and i miss you so much . I see randy left a message . well we made it through the cold snap. thank goodness. I hate the cold I love the snow . Well I love you with all my heart.. love your moejoe

Anonymous

January 17, 2009

WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU TODAY AND SOME OF THE GOOFY STUFF WE DID AT PTI. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK WATCHING OVER US.

ROCK A IT IS

January 12, 2009

Well kid Its New Years Eve ! Going to glo and Rol's YOu know we will have tears tonight .We all miss you so much. I love you so much babe . Ok well gettin ready to head over there I love you and I miss you so much!!! Oh yea Dave aka Mountain man called today it was great hearing from him . Happy New Year Babe love your moejoe !!!

Anonymous

December 31, 2008