Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I still miss seeing your smile "Officer Ken Doll"

LG
Joliet Friend

October 12, 2004

Hollywood,
It was great to work with you at the mall and it is a great loss to everyone who ever knew you. You will be missed greatly.
Lt. Travis Gordon
Louis Joliet Mall Security

Lt. Travis Gordon
Louis Joliet Mall Security

September 28, 2004

There are specific moments in everyone's lives that make them who they are...defining moments. So many people shared some of their best "defining moments" with you - as can be seen in so many of the memories you have left behind. I know that there are so many who wish they would have told you exactly what these times meant to them while you were still here with us. Maybe we should all learn to tell others how valued they are and how much they mean to us before the oppurtunity to do so has passed. I know there's a million more ways I wish that I had told you how important you were to me and how valued your friendship was. You are definitely a hero - not only because you died in the line of duty, but more so because of the person that you were here on earth. You, are not defined by your death, but by your life instead. Stay with us always....

September 25, 2004

Walsh,
I already miss your smile and I just want to let your family know that we love them and you will NEVER be forgotten. I didn't believe it when I heard the news, and to this day I find it hard to deal with knowing that you are no longer here. Although I know you will always be with us, I miss seeing you around, and believe it or not.. I miss you pulling me over for no reason! =) Our community misses you and I pray everyday that we can find solace in the wonderful memories that you left here with us. I love ya and know that you and your family will always be in my heart. RIP, and keep on smiling.

Love ALWAYS,
Jackie
[email protected]

PS... I'll see you again one day Hollywood

Jackie Otero neice of Officer Santos #25

September 22, 2004

Keep a watch over us down here and help keep us safe. God bless your family, friends and fellow officers. You are remembered by many many people who have never met you and are a constant reminder of what can happen while on watch. Rest in peace brother in blue.

Annawan PD (Illinois)

September 22, 2004

My beautiful boy,
One month and one day, hard to believe you have been away from us that long. I wanted so bad to talk to you yesterday. I visited this site probably 5 times yesterday, knowing what I wanted to say but just not finding the right way to put it into words. I miss you terribly Jon and so does everyone else. It is just still so unreal, everytime we are all together it is always expected that you will be walking in that door with that beautiful smile and then reality hits and we know it will not happen, which will never be fully excepted. Larry and I talk about you (mainly laugh about you) all of the time, just the other day we were talking about how it still seems as if you are here with us. We will never let your spirit and love leave us. You are still alive in our hearts and always will be.
I have to be honest, I still worry about Larry and the rest of the guys, I know how hard it is for me to not have you in my life, I cannot imagine how they feel. I try to find him comfort but I don't know if I succeed, I hope you will help him (them), they still need you so much.
Thinking back to last month, seeing all of these strong men break down like babies, then seeing them come together for each other and for us wives, fiance's and girlfriends is just incredible...you have brought people who were already so close, even closer.
I was unsure of this career change Larry made 3 1/2 years ago, not knowing the intensity of it all, I was worried...but what I have realized thru all of this is that not only did Larry gain another family but so did I. The brotherhood that is shared is truly a God's sent. I am honored to have known you Jon, as you have already seen, you have made such an impact on so many lives. Our kids ask about you all of the time, which gives us the opportunity to talk about you even more.
Well, handsome, I guess I will say Bye for now and will visit you again soon!! You are always in my thoughts. I love you and I miss you so! Amanda

Amanda Brooks
Wife of Ofc. Larry Brooks #229

September 21, 2004

For the last month I look all around Joliet and see the impact that Officer Walsh's death has had on our community. It is plain to see how much this man was loved by those who knew him and has come to be loved by those who didn't.

Rest in peace, Officer Walsh. Job well done.

Marianne Kerstein
Joliet Resident

September 21, 2004

It has been a month today since we lost you. It breaks my heart still to come to this page and see a Joliet badge on it...worse to see your name next to it. Reading the words "Officer Walsh was killed..." still seems so unreal. I think about you everyday and hope that you are looking down on all of us - I'm sure that you are, and I'm sure I not alone when I say that I can feel your presence everywhere. You are so terribly missed by everyone, and our hearts break a little more every time we find ourselves in a moment when we say "I wish Jon were here", or "I wish I could tell Walsh about this one!". But I think it was said best in a reflection that said "we could all do much worse that to ask ourselves "what would Officer Walsh do here?"" Definitely words to live by, and ones I'm sure we'll all use from time to time. I miss you very much and I love you. And though I'd rather have you here, I'm sure that Heaven's much more fun with you there...I can only imagine! Keep watching over all of us! It must be quite a task!

Tiffany Tapella

September 20, 2004

Dear Hollywood,
I miss you!
Love,
Sydney

Sydney Brooks
Daughter of JPD Ofc. Larry Brooks #229

September 20, 2004

Dear Hollywood,
I am really sad you had to go. Why did you ha
ve to go. We miss you very much, we know you are here on vacation with us. The last time you drove by my house I was so happy to see you. You had that one million dollar smile on just like mommy and daddy always say about you. My Aunt Kristin died on November 1, 2001, I hope you met her and became friends. I love you so much and wish you were here.

Love,
Riley Bear

Riley Brooks
Daughter of JPD Ofc. Larry Brooks #229

September 20, 2004

Jon - I can not believe that it has been a month since you left us. I feel like the last time I saw you was so long ago. I miss your smile and laughter, and all the jokes you used to play. I visit this sight often because it brings me so much peace as I read the wonderful things everyone has to say about you. You touched so many people's lives, and I am proud to know that I was one of them. Not a day goes by that I do not think of you. I have shed a lot of tears, but I also have so much to be joyful for as I think of the great times we had together. I always looked forward to talking to you because no matter what, you always had me laughing about something. You have been such an inspiration to me Jon, and I love you for it. Thank you for being such a sweet man and for bringing so much happiness into to my life. This last month has not been easy, but I know that you will give us the strength to get through it. You would be so proud if you could hear all of the wonderful memories being shared amongst your friends and loved ones. Everyone has such great things to say about you, that one can not help but smile. I miss you Jon, but I know someday we will meet again.

Jenna Crowther

September 20, 2004

Jon it's been a month since everyone who knew you lives have changed forever.As I look outside I see the ocean and my family having a great time on vacation and I can't help to think how Blessed I am not just for my life but being able say you are a part of it.Not a day goes by that I don't think of you.you truly touched us all little brother and I thank you for that.It would be a honor to be known as half the man you were,because you my friend are the best of the best.continue to watch over us,as we remember you and honor you daily!!Love you,miss you. LB.

Larry Brooks Jr.#229
Joliet Police Dept.

September 20, 2004

We are deeply saddened at Jonathan's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) P.D.

September 18, 2004

We all have a new star in our skies. One to dream on, gaze at, or just wish upon......
My thoughts and prayers go out to Jon's family, friends and co-workers. He's smiling face, nice hair, and let the good times roll attitude, will be missed but never forgotten.
I know he is in a better place, watching over us. Until we met again.

Marsha

September 14, 2004

You and your family are in my prayers. I was working at my department the night that you died. It brought back all of our memories that our department went through the night that we lost one of our own died and continue to go through. Rest in peace. Keep watch over us.

rpd employee
rpd

September 13, 2004

you will never be forgotten

citizen

September 13, 2004

I only met you a couple of times and i have to say i never saw someone smile as much as you. My dad talked very highly about you. he always said you were one of the best like a son he never had. so from me to you i would like to say thankyou for being a part of my dads life and even no we didnt no each other that good im very happy i was able to meet you. My family and friends will never forget July 31st the day every one got to meet you at the party.So just do me one favor keep an eye out for my dad and all the other officers. You will always be missed.

Angie Baggett daughter of Sgt. Gary Bagg
Dwight IL

September 13, 2004

Jon you and your family will always be in my prayers. Brothers for life!

Ofc. Jeremy Sims
Matteson P.D.

September 11, 2004

Walsh~
There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I find myself looking at this webpage every day but every time I look at this it feels as if this was just yesturday. It is really hard to walk into work everyday and the first thing I see is your mailbox. Nothing else comes to my mind, except WHY HIM? Now I question all the time what was god thinking when he took you away from us, but no matter what everyone says or believes I will never understand what God was thinking. NEVER!!!!! No matter how many times I stop and look at everything up there I can't help but to read everything over and over again. I used to look forward to seeing you at work and now I just dream that I could see you again. This is by far the HARDEST thing I have ever had to deal with in my entire life. For being only 19 I am scared for life of something I never would have thought. For each day that goes by I will never forget you, and the same with everyone else. The people you knew 1st hand, the peolpe you just said hi to but didn't really know them, and the people who just heard what happen on the news or read it in the paper, that didn't know you at all...will always remember you. We all LOVE YOU and MISS YOU soo much. LOVE YOU..........MISS YOU.....I will see you again until then, I will think about seeing again. ---<--@ @-->---

Cadet Jasmine Baez
Joliet Police Department

September 10, 2004

Jon,
First off you picked a great department to work for, I should of tested with you. Jon I almost forgot what the brotherhood was all about but at your funeral it all came back to me. I want to thank all the Joliet Police Officers for all the work they did for my best friend Jon. I also want to thank all of the officers from every agency that came to your services

Jon I kept looking at this web sight and I tried to leave you a reflection but I was unable to because everytime I saw you picture I was unalbe to type. I will never forget the last ten years we knew eachother. The times at Mike Haggerty Pontiac, Chicago Ridge Cadets, ESDA, when we bacame Officers for Chicago Ridge, the academy, Church, but my favorite memory of you was that I had the HONOR of you being my best man in my wedding. Jon you will always be my best man and I know every time I look at my passenger front seat I know it will not be empty because you will be there with me for the rest of my life.

Jon I do feel sorry for the Joliet guys because they only knew you for a few years. But even knowing you for ten minutes was worth life itself.
Jon you will always be a part of my life and my family. We grew up with a dream to be police officers and we both made it. I would not be where I'm at today if it was not for you. I will miss the long phone calls and us going out very much but I want you to know I will see you again and thank you again.

To Jon's parents,

I hope I will never have to go through what you guys are going through but if I do I want to have your strength and love. Thanks again for always being there for Jon and me. Call me anytime you want to hear the non-censored stories of Jonny, Jon, Bull, and Wood.

Love,
Steve McNamara #168
([email protected])

Steven McNamara
Schererville PD

September 9, 2004

Jon, I never had the pleasure of meeting you but my partner on the force spoke very highly of you. Heaven needs good officers and its credited with one more. May you rest in peace.

Officer Joseph McInerney
Chicago Police Department

September 9, 2004

JON----U WERE SO SPECIAL---KIND,LOVING AND BEAUTIFUL---PLEASE HELP THE FRIENDS THAT R LEFT BEHIND----MEMORIES R FLOWING---LOVE IS EVERYWHERE----SPECIAL TIMES R REMEMBERED---I THINK EVERYONE IS REALIZING HOW WONDERFUL THE LITTLE TIME THEY HAD WITH U WERE THE BEST----PRAY 4 US----WE NEED U NOW HOLLYWOOD----CATCH YA LATER

SUE CROWTHER

September 9, 2004

JON-----U ARE SPECIAL----U R SO LOVED---U WERE SO BEAUTIFUL----PLEASE HELP THE FRIENDS THAT ARE LEFT BEHIND 2 COPE WITH YOUR LOSS---THEY NEED U NOW TO PRAY 4 THEM---THEY MISS AND LOVE U TERRIBLY----U R THEIR SPECIAL ANGEL IN HEAVEN---GOTTA LOVE YA HOLLYWOOD AND NEVER GOT 2 MET YA---SOME DAY---LOVE ME

September 9, 2004

Jon,
I just want you to know how much Steve and I love you and how much we miss you. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend to us. We have so many wonderful memories of you that you will never be forgotten. You've touched our lives in ways most people can't even imagine. Every day I try to live my life to the fullest like you did. If nothing else, you are a true inspiration to Steve and I for how we will raise our son. Even though you never got the chance to meet Steven, he will always know who you were and the kind of person you were to others. I also want to say that you have the most amazing family. Your parents and extended family are wonderful people - you should be very proud of them. I know we'll see you again one day, so I'm not going to say goodbye... I love you Jon.

Carrie McNamara

September 8, 2004

A million times we'll need you.
A million times we'll cry.
If love alone could have saved you,
you never would have died.
In life we loved you dearly,
and in death we'll love you still.
Our hearts will hold a place for you,
that nothing else can fill.
It breaks our hearts to lose you,
but you haven't gone alone.
Parts of us went with you,
the day you were called home.

You'll never be forgotten...not even for a moment.

September 5, 2004