Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Detective William "Wally" Rolniak, Jr.

Riverdale Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Wednesday, February 4, 2004

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Reflections for Detective William "Wally" Rolniak, Jr.

Well kid today is your dad's birthday. His party went well . i love you and miss you so much . love ya moejoe

February 28, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the La Habra Police Department we send our thoughts and condolences to the Riverdale Police Department and the family of Detective Rolniak. It doesn't matter where we work, when one of our brothers or sisters fall, we all feel the pain and the loss. Rest in peace Detective Rolniak. You will never be forgotten.

Sergeant Jeff Baylos
La Habra PD, California

February 23, 2005

well kid still can't believe your gone we(me and the girls ) keep thinking that your going to come through the door and say it was a mistake i miss you and love youlove moejoe

February 23, 2005

HEY KID NOT MUCH GOING ON THE TWINS TURN 2 TOMORROW . I KNOW THAT THEY CAN SEE YOU AND YOU MAKE FUNNY FACES AT THEM . ALL THE OTHER KIDS ARE DOING GOOD WELL I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU MOEJOE

February 17, 2005

Well kid today is valentines day. Another one without you. I know you would of taken me out for dinner or we would of done something really nice with the girls. I love you and miss you Happy Valentines day kid lots of hugs and kisses to you. I LOVE YA moejoe

February 13, 2005

Well it was one year ago today you stop traffic all over. People were out of there cars with there hands over there chest and giving the sign of the cross and some even saluting you in your honor . It was a beautiful site but an very sad day for all of us. We love and miss you so much. Your in our thoughts and prayers everyday and night .We miss you . love always moejoe

February 10, 2005

To all who love Wally even though he is gone he will never be forgotten by anyone who knew him. Reading everything that all you have written about him it seems that he would want all of you to keep living life to the fullest. You know if he were here he would have all of you smiling and laughing even when you feel like crying. You are all so lucky to have such wonderful memories to remember him by and keep in your hearts forever. As you learn to move on in life without Wally know that he will forever be in your hearts and thoughts til you meet again. It sounds like he was just as lucky to have all of you in his life as you were to have him in yours, for each one of you gave him a piece of who he is. His mother and father who gave him life and taught him the values of family, his sisters who were part of that family, his wife and daughters who completed his family, all of you made Wally who he is. Wally will live forever because of all of you as you. Each time you talk about him, think about him, celebrate his life he continues to live in all of you. He is always watching over you, and will be waiting for you all when it will be your turn to join he and god in heaven. Bless you all and rest in peace Wally.

February 8, 2005

May God accept Det. Rolniak Jr. in his kingdom. And may God bless, comfort and keep his surviving family members safe. My prayers are with you all.

Detective
Inglewood Police

February 7, 2005

well kid one year still think it was like yesterday .i love you and miss you everyday more and more.i love ya kid love moejoe

February 6, 2005

Bink, I can't even fathom I woke up this morning again without you. You see lots of people came to comfort us yesterday because of the anniversary. Every time we get together I continue to surch for you, but alas, you are gone.It's very painful,I shed many tears. I can't turn on the radio, because I can see your head bobing to each song, and I can hear you loudly argueing the words,title, and artist to each song.(You know them all!!)I can't watch tv because I hear your laugh at the cartoons. You would sit four hours watching cartoons, and boy would you laugh!!! Its hard to watch sports without remembering the huge gatherings,(And your big screen tv!) Tomorrow is at your house dude!!!!It's hard to think about your house that you had built without you in it!!! Maureen is doing a tremendous job with the girls. It's hard to think of the girls without thinking about softball. And who was their coach??? Dad!!! Most of the girls time is spent in softball. Denice will graduate from 8th grade this year. Bink,you have left our lives lookinglike swiss cheese. You have meant the wourld to us and you always will. THE LORD took you away from us. Why we will never know. He must have a purpose for you!!! I love you now and forever,

February 5, 2005

Police officer's prayer Strengthen me today, dear Lord and help me keep in mind The laws that You created For the world that You designed. May I stand for justice So one day crime may cease, And let me serve all peole So they may live in peace,

February 5, 2005

As I sit here tonight reading all of these remembrances, I reflect on the impact Wally's life made on so many people, those that knew him well, those that were casual acquaintances, and those he came in contact with thru his work. He was loved and respected by all, and could bring a smile and a laugh no matter what the circumstances. God bless you Wally, your family, and your brothers in blue. We'll continue our prayers for everyone, and we'll never let you be forgotten.

Dist 6 Deputies

February 5, 2005

this is the first time I have ever written to you because I never know what to say. All I know is that I love you soooo much and I miss you sooo much. I miss you being around and you yelling at me. It's definitely not the same without you and it's still hard for me to try and believe this actually happened. I just want to wake up from my nightmare. I'll always remember that tomorrow is another day and that our family some how will get through this because you taught all of us to stick together no matter what happens. I LOVE YOU!!

February 4, 2005

We must pray for WALLY and WALLY alone. This is his day, not anyone else's!!!! Thank you very much!!!!
Wally is the only one gone, let's think about him and only him.... thanks again....

February 4, 2005

Me and Ryan are wrestling in regionals tommarrow. I am at 189 and ryan is at 112 and i am seated 2nd and ryan is not seated we will hopefully advance to sectionals and then maybe state.We miss you and we know u will be watchin us wrestle tommarrow, we love you Ryan and Joe

February 4, 2005

It's so hard to believe that it's been a year already. I still hear & feel all the pain in everyone's voices from back home and all I want is to be there to offer comfort, and receive it from all of my "Riverdale family". I wish I could have been there Wally. I wish I could have been there for you at that time and I wish I could have been there for all of those I love so much back home. And I wish I was there for Mo, Denise and Nicole as well as the rest of your family. I woke up this morning dreading the day and many of the horrible memories it would bring, but on the way in to work I saw the most beautiful sun rise and I felt your presence, letting me know it would be alright. Thinking that nothing would top that, you held true to form and delivered the most spectacular sunset I've ever seen. Thank you Wally! Thanx for watching over all of our friends, thanx for watching over me, thanx for all of the wonderful memories,

...and thanx for the sun set.

Cheers Bra!!!

Toad

February 4, 2005

God bless you Wally and love you always!!!!

February 4, 2005

well mr. rolniak...
its your first anniversary in heaven...i miss you soo much... today has been so hard..school just dragged on forever and i could not stop thinking about u being gone and about how your family is getting through thiss horrible day...we are lost w/o you...you could make anyone laugh..i loved seeing you all the time and now its really hard to kno that im never gunna see u again.. well not physically... but u are always gunna be in my and everyone elses heart... i love u soo much ... words cant even describe the pain im feeling as im writing this to u... u should be here... this isnt fair...i cant stop thinking about this day one year ago when we got the horrible call...i relive that moment over and over thinking it was a dream, more like a nightmare, but it wasnt it was the truth.. it really happend and u are really gone...it hurts soo bad w/o you...well im gunna go...take care of yourself...and please keep an eye out for all of your friends and family here.. we love and miss u soo much
love, krista

your other daughter

February 4, 2005

hey wally
how are ya? im doing alright. i really cannot believe that it has been a year...it seems too long. i say a prayer for you everynight, it makes me very sad to think of all the memories of you, but at the same time it makes me happy to know i have those memories. ill say an extra prayer for your girls tonight wally, they miss you more than anything. im trying so hard not to cry right now, but its just to hard. i miss you wally!! i will always keep you in my prayers!! and i will never ever forget this day, your first aniversary in heaven. bye.

February 4, 2005

GOD BLESS YOU WALLY FOR THE SACRIFICE YOU MADE AND TO YOUR FAMILY FOR THE SACRIFICE THEY WERE FORCED TO MAKE. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED!

February 4, 2005

hey daddy i can't beieve that is has been a year i miss you so much and i love you i just wish that you could be there with all of us. well daddy i love you so much and i miss you too. luv ya denise

daughter
daughter

February 4, 2005

Hey Bink,

Well it's been a year and still our hearts ache. Nothing will ever be the same without you. I miss you and think about you everyday - about the stupid things that we used to laugh at - something I'll never forget. You are forever in my heart and in my thoughts.

Love you always,
Your sister,
Stacey

P.S. We've cracked open a beer - it's noon somewhere.

February 4, 2005

Hey Bink,
I cant believe it has been a year since you were tragically taken from us. Not a day goes by that I dont think of you. It could be in a song, or an expression on someones face, I still see you everyday. I wish you could be with us.
I love & miss you everyday.

Love Always,
Your Sister Debbie

February 4, 2005

You are not FORGOTTEN

Detective Lionel Garrett
Inglewood Police Dept. Inglewood Ca

February 4, 2005

Hey Bink,

The pain is still so undescribable. I try to only think of the good things but that just makes me miss you more! You left a big void in our lives. I love and miss you!! Hope to see you in my dreams.

All my Love,
You sister
Michelle

February 4, 2005

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