Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We miss you and we miss the way you made us laugh when we were doing scenerios at the fire station. you taught me alot about law enforcement and how to deal with bad situations. We miss you always. When I become a officer a part of you will be in me always. I WILL MISS YOU ALWAYS

Your friend,
Jason

Jason Myers
Peoria County Explorer

August 23, 2003

Well it has been three months now since you left us Jim. It still does not seem real. You gave so much of yourself for others. You will never ever be forgotten. You were a one of a kind guy. God Bless you and your family.

Anonymous

August 21, 2003

TO DEPUTY MULAY, THANK YOU FOR MAKING THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. YOU ARE ONE OF GODS CHOSEN AND YOU ARE IN HEAVEN NOW BEING REWARDED FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE.YOU ARE TRULY A REAL HERO. GOD LOVES YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. TO YOUR FAMILY I AM SO SORRY AND DEEPLY SADDENED BY YOUR LOSS. IT IS NOT FAIR, YOU HAVE SACRIFICED SO MUCH BY SUPPORTING DEPUTY MULAY WITH HIS CAREER CHOICE AND THEN TO HAVE HIM TAKEN BY SUCH A SENSELESS ACT. I WANT YOU TO KNOW AS A DEPUTY I REALIZE HOW HARD IT IS TO BE A POLICE OFFICER'S FAMILY MEMBER AND ALL THAT YOU HAVE SACRIFICED AND I THANK YOU FOR THIS. GOD TRULY LOVES YOU AND WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU. CONSTANTLY LEAN ON HIM AND PRAY TO HIM FOR YOU DO NOT HAVE TO FACE THIS ALONE. GOD IS THE ONLY PERSON THAT WILL GIVE YOU TRUE PEACE.BLESSED ARE THE PEACEKEEPERS FOR THEY SHALL BE CALLED THE CHILDREN OF GOD. THERE IS NO BETTER HONOR THAN THIS.MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND AGAIN THANK YOU DEPUTY MULAY AND THANK YOU TO YOUR FAMILY FOR THEY TOO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

DEPUTY SHERIFF DAN CHEADLE
JASPER COUNTY IL. SHERIFF'S OFFICE

August 20, 2003

I miss you, Jimmy. Saturday, August 16th was your 31st birthday. I will never forget you-I am so very proud of you. You "Did Make A Difference".

Anonymous

Jim,
W love and miss you. Thank you for always being there when I needed you and for letting me ride with you every Sunday night. Its funny the things that you take for granted, like going to the firehouse on Sunday nights for nachos, or listening to you sing Eminem in the squad car. I want you to know that you taught me so much about being an officer, that I could never thank you enough. No matter where I work, I will always remember those night in Medina as 4sam18.

explorer Kevin Peterson Jr.
Peoria County Sheriff's Department

Your loss might have saved an innocent person. If not for you protecting the rest of us, this world be a much more dangerous place. If you could have not been there to stop this person, a whole family could have been killed. You are a brave soul. You have answered the call, watch over me from above brother. I will see you soon. Thank You.

Anonymous

Jim,

Words cannot express the impact, knowledge, friendship, and bravery that you have left with all of us. The list goes on. There is not enough time to express all that Jim has given us. Jim was a loving husband, father, police officer, firefighter, brother, mentor, and friend. Jim would not hesitate to help someone in a time of need. Jim, you helped me through a very difficult time in my life and for that I am forever grateful. We will do our best to follow in your footsteps and continue to strive to achieve the greatness that you wished for all of us. You and your family are in our hearts and in our prayers. Lay down my brother and fear not, for your spirit lives on, now and forever.

Keep us safe, for one day we shall meet again.

Firefighter Chad R. McCollum
Dunlap Fire Protection District

JIM-NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I DONT THINK ABOUT YOU. EVERYWHERE I GO SOMETHING REMINDS ME OF YOU. I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ARE GONE. YOUR FRIENDSHIP WAS LIKE NO OTHER AND IT MEANT THE WORLD TO ME. I MISS ALL THE TALKS THAT WE SHARED. I THANK GOD FOR ALLOWING YOU TO WALK INTO MY LIFE AND BECOME MY FRIEND. I KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW!
JIM I HOPE THAT YOU ARE UP THERE SMILIING DOWN AT YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

JIM --REST EASY AND KEEP A WATCHFULL EYE OVER ALL OF US. WE LOVE YOU AND YOU ARE DEEPLY MISSED.

JILL HUSTON
FRIEND

GRIEVE NOT FOR ME
~unknown authors~

Grieve not for me for it has been ordained,
that my journey here be short.
Grieve not for me for my loyal presence
will ever remain in your heart.

I was sent to be a Guardian,
for the Guardians of Law in Blue.
A fearless, noble protector,
with a bond that few can construe.

With character unshakable,
and senses that are well heightened,
I was sent to be a defender,
so that your burden here would be lightened.

Grieve not for me for in heavenly blue,
our reunion day will come.
Grieve not for me for as partners again,
We will defend a greater Kingdom.

Anonymous

It has been a month now since Jim has been gone. He will be in our thoughts every day. I find myself thinking of this wonderful friend often during the strangest moments. He was there when u need a shoulder to cry on or for someone to tell u things will get better. Jim will be missed everyday but he died doing what he loved. My thoughts are with the family and friends.

To those I Love and Those Who Love Me

When I am gone, release me, Let me go
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears,
Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I traveled alone.

So grieve a while for if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories within your heart,

I won't be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near
And if you listen wih your heart, you'll
Hear all of my love around you soft and clear

And when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and say,
"Welcome Home"

In memory of a great friend

Anonymous

Condolences to the family of Jim, for they too are the victims of this tragedy. Condolences also to those special people who knew, loved and worked with this brave officer who died a senseless death.

Sgt Scott McAuley
Peoria,AZ PD

thanks for all the memories that your left. i hope someday that our pathes may meet again and i hope to be able to follow your footsteps. you and your family will always be in my heart and prayers.

Ashlie
private citizan peoria

thanks for all of the memories

Anonymous

Jim:
I cannot say anything more eloquent than what the others have already said about you. My heart still breaks every time I think about you and how whenever I come home on vacation, you will not be there.
You really did give me strength to accomplish just about anything. I cannot thank you enough.
I will never forget you.
Sabs

Forever your Probie
Dunlap Fire Protection District/Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Jim,

You were our anchor in troubled seas. You always had something positive to say, and then you gave us words of wisdom to improve. You gave so many hours of selfless service. Every time I worked with you, you amazed me in some way. You were a friend, a big brother, and a mentor. As seas rage before us, and we wonder what now? Your words are still fresh in our minds. You imbedded parts of your vast knowledge in all of us. Anchoring all are aching hearts, minds, and souls to you.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

"Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

"God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them."
Hebrews 6:10

Rest now brother, rest.

Firefighter Christopher J. Ober
Dunlap Community Fire Protection District

To all who grieve.

Jim was an excellent man and exhibited the best of characteristics. We will all miss Jim and his friendship and guidnece. The key is to keep JKims memory alive and help to fullfill his dreams. I for one will strive each day to be better and put others first. Mark your calendars we willnot forgot those that have gone before us, rather we will endure the pain and loss and become better for having know the love and friendship.

Ken

Firefighter
Dunlap Fire Protection District

To the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Mulay... what a tragic loss. This hero will not be forgotten. May God bless and comfort you during this terrible time.

Jamie Johnson, surviving sister of
Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Dept.

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS
WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS ARE WITH DEPUTY MULAY, HIS FAMILY
AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

To Jim,
Words cannot express what you have provided to this community over the past 14 years. I have learned so much from you to help me shape a future and career. You have been a role model for all, always walking the straight line and keeping us there as well. When ever times were tough for me you were there with a strong compassionate shoulder to lean on. I feel I have not lost a best friend but an older brother. But I will remeber the following words to always keep my brother with me: HONOR, CHERISH, and REMEMBER. Your sacrifice will not go forgotten.

Firefighter Michael S. Johnston
Dunlap Community Fire Protection District

On behalf of the Woodford County Sheriff’s Explorers, we offer our condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Jim Mulay, as well as his co-workers at the Peoria County Sheriff’s Department. It saddens everyone to see such a fine deputy dedicated to service, die in the line of duty, doing what he loved. Our prayers go out to you Jim, your family, fellow deputies, your explorers, and others whose life you made a difference in, God Bless.

Explorer Jason Malson
Woodford County Sheriff’s Explorers, IL

I speak for everyone in our department when I say that we are saddened to hear about a fallen brother. Deputy Mulay is a true hero. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Mulay's family and the Peoria County Sheriff's Dept. God bless and rest in peace.

Sergeant Eric Claudin
Woodford County SD IL

Jim you will be sorely missed by everyone. You made such a great impact in your 7 years with Peoria County and 13 or so years with the Dunlap Fire Department. You were simply amazing.

Jason
Former Peoria County Explorer under Deputy Mulay

To the family and friends of Deputy Mulay:

It is really awful to hear of another hero lost in the line of duty because of a drunk driver. I hope that in this time of grief you can come together to comfort each other and honor his memory. God bless you!

Anonymous
Mountain View, CO

We are truly saddened at Jim'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) PD

My prayers and thoughts go to the wife, children and family of yet another Hero. My husband was also killed in the line of duty just three and a half months ago. Be strong and may God comfort you as he has me.

Surviving spouse of PA State Trooper