Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 28, 2020

I've now ridden over 600 miles with Adam (and now 300 with Al) up and across the state of Illinois to not only honor heros just like you, but support survivors just like them. I'm in awe of their level of determination and dedication to this mission and I'm proud to think of how many other survivors they inspire along the ride- and in their daily lives. Honored to know them.

You will never be forgotten.

Jessica
Blue Family

July 29, 2019

Thank you for your kind words. I am very proud of all four of our children. They are wonderful caring adults that support Adam in every way. Their dad would be proud of them all.
We are proud of the sacrifice Adam & his family do, so he can complete this ride. It is not easy and stressful at times.

Anneliese Mollsen
Wife

May 24, 2018

Sgt Mollsen,
I met your son Adam a few days ago. We spoke of police memorial week and he told me about you. He also told me about how he honors you by riding over 300 miles raising money for families of fallen officers. I know you’re proud of him, he’s a good man! Rest assured sir your name is carried on with honor and integrity!

Det Mike Drugan
DuPage County Sheriffs Office

May 5, 2018

Sergeant Mollsen's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 2-26-17 to honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

February 26, 2017

Sgt. Mollsen,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lombard. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 28, 2016

Twenty-Nine years has passed and sometimes it still seems like yesterday.
You missed so much.Our children are beautiful adults. I see you in the eyes of our 8 grandchildren.. You would be so proud!

Ann Mollsen

September 2, 2015

I knew Sergeant Mollsen and attended his services. Every year I visit the DuPage County Police and Fire Memorial on May 15th out of respect. You are remembered Al and will not be forgotten.

Sergeant Craig Grude, ret.
Bensenville PD

May 15, 2015

Sgt. Mollsen,
Sir, even though its been 27 years since your End of WTch you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lombard. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 29, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 27th anniversary year of your death.

Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

August 9, 2013

Rest in Peace, Sergeant Mollsen. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 29, 2013

You have not been forgotten. Thank you for your service to others.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 28, 2012

Sgt. Mollsen,
On today, the 24th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lombard. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

September 28, 2010

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones and close friends on this day. Continue to keep watch over all of them. You are a true hero and have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 28, 2009

Al, It's been 23 years since that night we lost you. I read several of the posts left on this site for hundreds of our fallen brothers and have always wanted to write to you, but never really knew what to say. That night when you and I struggled to take the offender into custody, I was the only one there who could have saved you. Al, I did everything possible that I could to try and help you. Stix arrived after you went down, and he and I worked and worked on you trying to keep you going until the medics arrived. For so many years I had felt that there was more that could have been done, but I realize that there really wasn't. God called you home that night and I know you are looking down and watching out for all of us.
I remember how you used to take my son Tommy into the luch room at the station and buy him so much candy and crap from the machines. I told you not to do it, but you never listened. Tommy would have his mouth filled with candy and you, a devilish grin on your face! Now, he had taken over where we have left off as he is on the job. "Alenski Mollenski" you were top shelf and a brother to me. You and Van, Dane and Hogan taught me so much which carried me through my career. I will always remember you, Ann, and your children. You will forever be in my heart. Rest well Al.

Officer Carl Alagna (Retired)
Lombard P.D.

June 19, 2009

God bless you for your service and sacrifice. You are in our prayers and you will never be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

January 31, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 8, 2008

Two decades have passed since your tour of duty ended and you have not been forgotten. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line.

Bob Gordon father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Gold Star Father

September 28, 2006

It's been 20 years but you are still remembered and always will be. Thank you for your service. A hero tgen, a hero now and a hero for all eternity. 9/28/06

Brother in Blue (retired)
Mt. Prospect

September 28, 2006

Twenty years later-fallen, but NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's

September 28, 2006

You died a hero and will never be forgotten. To a brother in blue, rest in peace! Our prayers go out to you and your family.

Dupage County Sheriffs Office

August 20, 2006

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies.....

Rest in peace, hero.

September 28, 2004

04/27/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. No officer who gives his/her life for us need ever be forgotton. You died a hero; rest in peace.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

April 27, 2004

04/11/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. No officer who gives his/her life for us need ever be forgotton. You died a hero; rest in peace.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

April 11, 2004