Sergeant Allan Mollsen Lombard Police Department Illinois Sunday, September 28, 1986  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

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
2009-09-28

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.
2009-06-19

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

DE
St. Louis City Police
2008-01-31

"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
2008-01-08

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

2006-09-28

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
2006-09-28

Twenty years later-fallen, but NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's
2006-09-28

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
2006-08-20

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.

2004-09-28

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.
2004-04-27

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.
2004-04-11