Riverdale Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Wednesday, February 4, 2004
Reflections for Detective William "Wally" Rolniak, Jr.
Thinking of you and all of your loved ones. Continue to watch over all of them. Know that you have not been forgotten.
Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
February 4, 2018
14 years later, it is still raw, Wally.
Protect your brothers and sisters in Lake County and continue to give me strength to be the best I can be.
Never forgotten.
Sherry W - 911 Dispatcher
Lake County Emergency Communications - Ex Riverdale PD
February 1, 2018
Detective Rolniak's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 10-16-17 to remember and honor him.
Sgt. James Galvan
Richton Park Police
October 16, 2017
Well kid you got to meet Big Ed. I miss you so much words can't describe this is been a busy year and going to get busier. Me and the girls miss you more each day. love you Your moejoe
wife
wife
May 2, 2017
Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Continue to keep watch over all of them. Know that you have not been forgotten.
Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
February 4, 2017
ANOTHER YEAR, ANOTHER NIGHT AT WORK.....THINKING OF MY RIVERDALE FAMILY........GODSPEED WALLY.....WATCH OVER MY GUYS
SHERRY WRIGHT
LAKE COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS
February 4, 2017
Love you and miss you
Maureen Rolniak
Wife
May 10, 2016
Thank you for your service. reading these comments from your family i can tell you are still well with us. i could not even imagine what they have gone thru. i wish them the best
Max
Citizen
April 16, 2016
Well kid its been a long couple of months more than normal ;{. Well Friday marks are 27th wedding anniversary. I remember that day.I miss you so much! Happy 27th wedding anniversary. Your always on my mind hug and kisses. love you !! Moejoe
maureen rolniak
wife
April 7, 2016
Happy 52nd Birthday Beloved Son! Miss and love you every day of our lives. Hope you heard the terrible rendition of Happy Birthday we sang to you as we let the balloons fly off to greet you. May you Rest in Peace and Love in the arms of Jesus.
Mother and Father
March 7, 2016
When I lived in Riverdale I would listen to my police scanner and I remember hearing the guys joke about Wally saying, Oh Wally! Like on the radio show. Pete, I know that was you. I know you guys all loved each other and had your fun times. This is how I remembered Detective Rolniak.
Aaron Dabrowski
Schools City of East Chicago
February 5, 2016
So sad..R.I.P. my brother. Prayers to your family
Sgt. Ava Evans
Cook County Sheriff
February 4, 2016
Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Continue to keep watch over all of them. They say time heals all wounds but in reality it doesn't. My thoughts are with your loved ones for I walk in their shoes every day.
Bob Gordon
February 4, 2016
February 4th will never be the same again.....Keep my guys safe, I know you and Tommy are up there.....
Sherry W.
Lake County Emergency Communications
February 3, 2016
Well kid the holidays are over. They have not been the same without you . I miss you more as time passes.they say it get easier but nope .So many new milestones without you .I love you and miss you . Love your Moejoe. :> xoxoxo
maureen rolniak
January 4, 2016
Well Kid Thanksgiving was yesterday.Food was awesome as always. We did a toast in your honor as we always do . I love and miss you more each day . I cant believe another holiday without you. It snowed last week and for thanksgiving it was rain and 60. What happened to our sweatshirt weather ? I love you :>. love your Moejoe
maureen rolniak
wife
November 27, 2015
Thank you for the kind words it means the world to us !!!
Maureen Rolniak
October 10, 2015
Little known fact, Officer Wally worked closely with Riverdale school district 148 in the DARE program, and as a volunteer. I remember him coming into our class to talk to us about drugs, guns, safety...but the thing i remember most was that even in a room full of rowdy obnoxious 10 year olds, Officer Wally was the sweetest, most patient man. He would sit with us for hours answering all of our dumb questions about being a cop and fighting the bad guys...
Thank you officer Wally for all your years of service and dedication, and I hope it brings comfort to your family to know that they are not the only ones missing such a great man.
Roxana M
October 9, 2015
Well Kid we went back . Thank you for giving us the courage to do so. There's is not a day that passes that your not on our minds. I love and miss you more each day . Love always your Moejoe
maureen rolniak
wife
May 19, 2015
Happy 26 anniversary I love and miss you
Maurren Rolniak
Wife
April 8, 2015
Happy 51st Birthday In heaven. We love and miss you more each day that passes. It was a beautiful day. Love your Moejoe and the girls
Maureen Rolniak
wife
March 8, 2015
Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. I know it has been a long bumpy road for all of them even after all this time. Continue to keep watch over all of them.
Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
February 4, 2015
Dearest Son,
Although it's been 11 years; the pain is still there. Sorry there was no Snowman this year but the snow was to soft to make one. I'm sure, however, that you got a big kick out of the spectacle we made trying to drive backwards out of the cemetery. Needless to say, it took the anguish out of the moment. I'm sure you had a part in that whole deal. It sure turned our tears into laughter. We're still your same old goofy family, although we are minus the funniest one of all. We all miss you and love you with all our hearts. R.I.P
Dear Son, until we're together again!!!
Mom and Dad
Mom and Dad
February 4, 2015
Well kid it's been 11 long years without you. I know your here in spirt but I'd rather have you next to me. No one can take our memories way . I love you and miss you more everyday. Keep watching over us
Maureen Rolniak
Wife
February 3, 2015
11 years. This time around it is on another Wednesday, I will be working. I will be reliving that night all week. I think of you often Wally and I am proud to have started off working under your wing. God Bless.
Sherry W - 911 Dispatcher
Lake County Communications
February 2, 2015
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