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.

It's been almost a year since you,ve been taken from us and the pain is still unbearable. This is the first time I've visited this website and I'm hoping that somehow writing this will help me feel closer to you. We all love and miss you very much and are trying to get through one day at a time. You were always such a good boy.This is the only time that you've ever brought pain to us. I know that you're with us and helping us get through each day. I love you Bink. Watch over your girls.

Mom

January 24, 2005

WELL KID 21 INCH OF SNOW IT IS SO COOL YOU WOULD BE LOVING THIS. THE GIRLS TOTALLY FLIPPED OUT WITH IT THERE HAVING A BALL WITH IT . LOVE YOU MISS YOU MOEJOE

wife

January 23, 2005

I checked the names of new 2005 officers for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial: it appears the list will be ready sometime before May, not in January like I sent in an earlier message. The memorial said Riverdale police turned in papers: I would like to visit it.

Joseph Slovinec

January 22, 2005

To those who don't know what they have until it's gone, look closer. I knew what i had while it was here. Thank You..

January 13, 2005

Thank You.. For everything you have left me with. I will never forget.

January 12, 2005

I love and miss you soo much!! I think about you everyday and I still can't believe that this happened to us. It's not fair and the anger I feel is indescribable. I don't come to this website very often - it hurts too much to read... sorry. Love always..

January 12, 2005

Almost a year Wally, I can't believe it still, I keep hoping to wake up and you will be upstairs in your cubicle. I hate that this has happened, please watch down on us. All of us miss you and will think of you everyday of our lives until we see you again.

Anonymous

January 10, 2005

well kid it was suppose to snow and we got freezing rain again i remember last year you were at the station and it was snowing real bad there and you called home and asked how much snow do we have at home i said none your like what your kidding i said no snow just freezing rain you were amazed when you got home it was like a different world. i love you and miss you. i was out salting yesterday and the girls were in the house denise came out and said something to me i could of sworn that she said that you were on your way home . i miss you i can't stand this . I love you and I miss you . who loves ya kid!!!!!!!!

January 6, 2005

Over this past year I have watched Wally's family and friends suffer as they try find find some solace and order in their lives. I have witnessed hurt, blame, and pain in the eyes of those around me. I pray that we may all find the strength and courage to press forward, and carry the memories of Wally with us that warm our hearts, and bring smiles to our faces. I am proud to be part of such a strong group of individuals, who have come together through tragedy to stand by one another and offer unconditional support. On this New Year's eve, my heart and my faith goes out to everyone. May we all continue to grow, and find peace within ourselves, and may our good memories someday take precedence over the bad.

December 31, 2004

well kid its new years eve. boy can i remember last year at this time we took the girls shopping and we went to your moms to play cards.We were so happy to be in the house and everything. i can't believe how fast this year went it still seems like feb. i miss you soo much these holiday suck without you .i can't think anymore without you. i love you kid . we miss you . love moejoe and the girls

December 31, 2004

Wally- you and your family have been very much on my mind this holiday season. I have been reading the reflections left by Maureen, the girls, and your brothers and sisters from the PD and my heart aches for them. I pray that God will comfort them in the coming year, and help them to honor your memory. I can't even imagine how difficult it must be for them to get through each day without seeing your smile or hearing your laugh. I can't help but think of all the guys and girls you left behind at RPD every single day. I know you are watching over them from above, and I pray that they are able to carry on in spite of such a tremendous loss. Please keep them safe and help them to continue your good work. We are all better people for having known you, and you will always be loved and missed.

Stellaaa

December 28, 2004

Merry Christmas Wally!

Toad
Paradise Valley P.D.

December 25, 2004

Merry Christmas Wally. The Bells are ringing.

December 24, 2004

MERRY CHRISTMAS WALLY

rock a it is

December 24, 2004

merry christmas kid we love you and miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

December 24, 2004

Hey Wally!
Christmas Eve is tomorrow, so I just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas. I can't believe that it's really been this long...yeah well i gotta go but i just wanted to say merry Christmas wally! I miss ya! Love Always!
Laura

Laura

December 23, 2004

well its christmas eve it snowed yesterday and its cold i miss you and love you merry christmas kid this sucks without you love ya

December 23, 2004

hey uncle wally whats up not to much down here christmas eve is tomorrow just wanted to wish you a merry christmas well i have to go talk to you again soon love ya moo

amanda

December 22, 2004

christmas eve is one week away still can't believe it all not fair at all love ya miss you love moejoe

December 17, 2004

well kid its 12 days til christmas i can't believe it . i't been a rough week again . i love you and miss you deeply love moe joe

December 13, 2004

hey uncle wally i've waited to long to post somthing i guess i just really didnt know what to say.. well it almost been a year, this year just flew by but hasn't been the same without you, i really miss hanging out with you, like the time we went to go see S.W.A.T and at christmas and other holidays.it would be so cool to sit down and talk to you again.well i'll talk to you later. have a merry christmas and i'll post soon i promise. love always,
andy

andy

December 5, 2004

hey daddy how are u i miss u so much tomorrow is 10 months i miss u and i want to talk to u. i miss when we talk on the phone i luv u so much i hope u know that i luv u and i miss u so much well i'm goin to go ok bye daddy ilove u and miss u

daughter
daugther

December 3, 2004

WELL KID ITS BEEN TEN MONTHS NOW ITS NOT EASY AT ALL .WE STILL THINK THAT WERE IN A NIGHTMARE. OUR LIVES OR SO LOST WITHOUT YOU . YOUR SMILE YOUR LAUGH YOUR HUMOR THAT LIGHT IN YOUR EYES. THE WAY YOU WOULD YELL AT THE TV DURING A FOOTBALL GAME.YOU WERE SO KIND TO EVERYONE .I MISS YOU AND I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART THE GIRLS MISS YOU AND LOVE YOUWITH ALL THERE HEART . I WISH YOU WERE HERE TO HELP RAISE THEM THEY NEED YOU AS MUCH AS I DO. LOVE YOU MOEJOE

December 3, 2004

HAPPY THANKSGIVING,WALLY.GOD BLESS
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

P.O.
CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT

November 25, 2004

well kid the xmas stuff is out i hope you like it !!! it's not christmas vacation (like our old house) but your not here to make it happen . it looks good as you would say for a girl. your dad came out and helped with the lights . i love you and miss you moejoe

November 20, 2004

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