Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I'd like to express my condolences to the family of Officer Rolniak. You served God as much as man, brother.

Corporal Rob Colwell
Greenville, SC Police Dept.

February 11, 2004

Hey Wally..what did you think? Your bothers and sisters, shoulder to shoulder, 1000 strong, over 400 marked squads, with that 10 mile long procession! And When David told each squad to switch to ISPERN, and announced for everyone to turn their FM car radios to the Oldies station WJMK Chicago......and you guessed it..David got right on! Funny tho... the DJ knew you name, and was waiting with a song for you!
Did you like it? Great choice ..how bout it Wally? " He ain't Heavy...He's my Brother"! Sure was funny seeing 1000 coppers crying at once huh? You always said that oldies music brought tears to your eyes sometimes! Guess we should have listened with you more often! We love you wally...Keep looking down on all of us..and for Me personally...I only can hope and pray...to be half the Officer you were!
I Love U!

Breeeeze

Sgt. Lenny Brezek
Riverdale, Il PD

February 11, 2004

Wally..What did you think?? Did u see the brothers and sisters out there for you yesterdauy..shoulder to shoulder with your family? Over 400 marked units...almost 1000 of your brothers from across the nation! Their love for you caused a 10 backup!! Can u believe it?? a 10 mile procession to bid you unending love! And What did u think when David told all of those 400 squads to swithch to the ISPERN frequency...the he calloed the radio station..WJMK in Chicago, and of course..he got right on the air...and what did they play for all os us?? Yup...that oldie "he's not Heavy......He's my Brother"! Wow Wally..did you ever see 1000 cops crying like a bunch of scool girls? Well, if you missed it, You know me and my didgital camera....I caught it for you dead center perfect on film buddy! God Wally..keep you tender hand upon all of us...and watch out for all of us down here, keep all of us safe.....We Miss U!

Sgt. Lenny Brezek
Riverdale, Il PD

February 11, 2004

WALLY IS NOW RESTING IN OUR LORDS PARADISE, STILL WATCHING OVER ALL OF US. REST PEACEFULLY DEAR BROTHER.

DETECTIVE MIKE
CHI. P.D.

February 11, 2004

To all those who knew William Rolniak Jr I'm so very sorry for your loss. It hurts me to hear another officer has been taken from us. Fly high dear angel..you walk a heavenly beat now. Although gone, you will not be forgotten.

Joy VanDruff Telecommunicator I
Wake County SO Raleigh NC

February 11, 2004

It is a sad day in this country when a Law Enforcement Officer passes. It is true that a great part of America dies. May the Lord have this young Officer by His side and may his family receive the peace necessary to continue living. My deepest sympathies and sincerest condolences to the survivors of Officer Rolniak. Both the immediate family and the members of his other family...the Department that he worked for. He will be remembered in my thoughts and prayers.

Officer Antonio L. Mohr (Retired)
Santa Ana (CA) Police Dept.

February 11, 2004

Wally I served 15 years with the Riverdale PD I never had the opportunity to work with you, but knew you as a friend. My heart and sole is still with Riverdale. I mourn the loss of a brother officer, you will always be in my heart.

Chief Joseph Walker
Florida East Coast Railroad

February 10, 2004

SUCH A WASTE OF HUMAN LIFE. REST IN PEACE DETECTIVE, YOUR TOUR OF DUTY ON EARTH IS COMPLETE, NOW ITS TIME FOR YOU TO PATROL THE STREETS OF A FAR BETTER PLACE!!!!! ANONYMOUS

I H

February 10, 2004

Heard about the fallen officer from your department in the Law Enforcement chat room. My condolence goes out to your department and his family. It is always a sad time when we loose one of our brothers. My prayers go out to all.

Deputy Rick Kruger
Big Horn County Sheriff's Office
Hardin, Montana

Deputy Rick Kruger
Big Horn County Sheriff's Office Hardin, Montana

February 10, 2004

...Thinking of you with sympathy.You will never be alone or forgotten. You will always be in my prayers.



JLB
ICSO

Jerry Brezek, Undersheriff
Iron County Sheriff's Office

February 10, 2004

Today we mourned the loss of Det. "Wally" Rolniak. It seems like just yesterday I attended the funeral of Trooper Patrick of the Indiana State Police. The sadness of losing such good people is truly undescribable. The families shall always remain in my thoughts and prayers. 10-42 Det. Rolniak, you gave all you had to give. Your ultimate sacrifice shall always be remembered.

Officer John Tomaszewski
Lansing, IL PD

February 10, 2004

To the family of Det Rolniak and Riverdale PD-

Our undersheriff is a retired Riverdale Sgt and through him I have met other officers from your PD. Words can not express the sorrow we are all feeling for your fallen hero. Please gain streangth from the many thoughts and prayers that are being offered from all over the country. Even though I never met Det Rolniak, I am by your side in spiriat and share in the grief of your loss. You are all in my prayers daily, God bless.

Deputy Sheriff
Iron County Michigan Sheriff's Office

February 10, 2004

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Detective Rolniak Jr.,

We are so very sorry to learn of the loss of another officer. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

You are now with St. Michael and our Adam patrolling the streets of heaven.

Our Adam paid the ultimate sacrifice on March 22, 2002, in Stark County Illinois.

The parents of Stark County Sheriff's Deputy Adam V. Streicher.

Al and Laurie Streicher

February 10, 2004

Although I did not know officer Rolniak, or his family, I wish to express my sincere sympathy to each and everyone of his friends and family members. Every day men and women put their lives in peril to protect others and, for this, I am most grateful. Please accept my condolences on your loss. Ms. Karen Leonchik, Justice, Illinois

Karen Leonchik

February 10, 2004

A Brother Warrior has fell and died today in battle.

This Brother Warrior has made the ultimate sacrifice.

He has given his life for his Fellow Warriors, his family and friends too.

Brother Warrior, pass your sword to us, so we can keep your spirit alive.

You, my Brother Warrior will not be forgotten.

God Bless you, your family and your friends.

We honor and respect all of the Fallen Warriors who have gone before us.

We ask you, Brother Warriors to guide us, protect us and pray for us.

We will meet again my Brother Warriors.

For this time not to fight another battle, but to live in eternal peace.

God bless all of the Warriors, past, present and future.

Sgt. Chad McDaniel
Seminole County Sheriff's Office (FL)

February 10, 2004

I am truly sorry for your loss. Your family will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest In Peace Detective William Rolniak Jr.

God Bless,
P.o. Trost #661

Anonymous

February 10, 2004

Walter,i sit her just before we lay to you rest missing you so. I listened to the oldies on the way in, thinking of you, remebering so much. Wally I will be there for you always, and always for your girls! Rest easy your my HERO! Forever in my heart John "VICTOR" Dempsey.

Sgt.John Dempsey
Riverdale

February 10, 2004

Such a tragic thing to happen. I'm so very sorry this has happened to your family and department. My heart breaks for all of you.

Officer Kevin L. Gerber
Decatur Police Dept. & Adams County Sheriff's Dept. IN

February 10, 2004

To the family of Detective William Rolniak Jr. , and the Riverdale Police Dept. my thoughts and prayers go with you at this time of loss. This hits home as i grew up in dolton and attended St. Mary's School long ago and later coached there too. the pd was always helpful and I hope I as a coach i helped these young boys how to rspect the pd, fd and service members.

May God keep you in his loving embrace and help you through this difficult time.

As the motto of Special Forces says, De Opresso Libre, "liberate the opressed" our Police do this every day.

Jim Shaffer ff/emt

Jim Shaffer
US Army Special Forces ret

February 9, 2004

Words can not fully express my sadness on your familys loss. My heartfelt condolences to your family. I will keep you all in my prayers

Sgt Richard Martinez
Illinois State Police

February 9, 2004

Bill gave the ultimate sacrifice-his life-in the line duty!
May God bless his family and friends who morn his passing on to be with our good Lord and Savior.
We will miss you.

Jim Griffith
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Police

S/A JAMES B. GRIFFITH
INDIANA HARBOR BELT RAILROAD POLICE

February 9, 2004

Rest In Peace.....

Constable Dave Austin
Dekalb Co. Alabama Constable/K9 Handler

February 9, 2004

To the friends and family of Dectective Wm Rolniak Jr., may God bless you and I have you in my prayers! America lost another hero today; Det. Rolniak was doing his job when he was called to heaven. Rest in peace brother your work on earth is done; go patrol the highways of heaven and guide us all to protect and server others safely. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. God’s Speed Brother…

Diane Dodge
Polk County Sheriff's Office, FL

February 9, 2004

Taps has sounded for you, but your memory will always survive. We ask you to watch over us as we carry on for you and all others before you. This we'll defend.

Officer Michael B. Smith
Columbus OH Division of Police

February 9, 2004

I find myself shedding a tear for a brother officer, his family and his brothers left behind.
I read the tributes left to you and realise that your brothers in law enforcment will look to you for inspiration when times are hard.
God Bless. Your Sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Andy
Thames Valley Police. England

February 9, 2004