Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

February 6, 2004

Lay me down in the cold cold ground, where before many officers have gone.... When they come, I'll stand my ground, Stand my ground, I'll nay be afraid. Sweat and blood hide my veil of tears....Never more shall I see the sun. In your dreams remember me. Say a prayer, and remember me.

Anonymous

February 6, 2004

As a police officer i come and check this site every day praying for no updates. Unfortunately i am often wrong. Det. Rolniak, i ask that you watch over us as we to watch over you and your family. God bless them.

Miles
Saraland Police Department

February 6, 2004

What a tragic way to end your watch. I want to express my deepest sympathy to your family and co-workers. There is no explanation for why things like this happen to great men and women, but God must need you up there more. I will pray for all of you tonight and hope that you will watch over the rest of us as we put on this uniform everyday.

Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here!!!

Officer Todd Smith
Sandusky Police Department

February 6, 2004

Everyday, I open this website and pause for those lost. Our job is a risk but not worth the loss we all must face. My prayers to the officers and family of William Rolniak. We will keep moving and pray that one day this website is no longer updated. God Speed Brother!!!!!!

Sgt. Tony Taylor
Memphis Police Narcotics

February 5, 2004

Officer Rolniak, you have made the supreme sacrifice. You, your family and fellow officers will be in our thoughts and prayers always.

Your fraternal brotherhood will never forget you, and will always appreciate your ultimate contribution.

Semper Fidelis brother.

Officer Mark Vail--Evanston PD

Officer Mark Vail
Evanston Illinois PD

February 5, 2004

My thoughts, prayers, and condolences to William's family, friends, and coworkers. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called Children of God."

Sergeant Robert D. Reilly
Orland Park Police, Illinois

February 5, 2004

Your tour of duty has ended by having given the ultimate sacrifice.
Thank you for your service to your department and community.
You will not be forgotten by those whose lives you touched.
With thoughts and prayers for your family, friends and
your fellow officers as they mourn your untimely loss.

† Rest In Peace, Detective Rolniak, May God Bless You †

Jeffrey Williams
Highland, Indiana

February 5, 2004

Rest in peace sir.

Shannon
private citizen

February 5, 2004

sorry for your loss and may god bless you and your family.i have many friends on the force.and i loved them all.may he r.i.p. god bless abel almodovar

abel almodovar
citizen

February 5, 2004

My heart was filled with pain and sadness when I learned of Detective Rolniak's death. I had the pleasure of working with him back in 09/02 when he developed information on robberies in our city. He not only strived to make the City of Riverdale a safer place but helped our community as well. He was a true professional and will be greatly missed by many.

To his family, friends, and brother officers I pray that God will watch over you. Find comfort in knowing you do not weep alone and all of you are in the prayers of others. Detective Rolniak is a hero who gave his life doing God's work on earth. Always remember to carry on in his honor.

Detective Rolniak, Heaven awaits you with a hero's welcome!

Detective John Pozzi
Rockford, IL P.D.
#157

Detective John Pozzi
Rockford Police Dept., RKFD,IL

February 5, 2004

To The Family, Friends and Co-Workers of Detective William Rolniak..My Prayers Are With You at This Most Difficult Time..Trust In the Lord and Know That William Is In a Better Place.

Jr. Johnson - Brother
SCHP Trooper Corporal Jeff Johnson - EOW 7/7/02

Jr. Johnson

February 5, 2004

Our sincere condolances go out to the family of Detective Rolinak and to all the personnel of the Riverdale Police Department who worked with him.

While it is no consolation for your loss, remember that we, and many others in this country, appreciate the sacrifice that he made in his effort to ensure the safety of the public.

God bless.

Southwest Central Dispatch
Palos Heights, IL

February 5, 2004

It is a terrible thing to loose such a good police officer. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

SSgt Gary Randall, USAF
Air Force

February 5, 2004

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Detective Rolniak.

While I did have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven. Rest in peace my friend, those of us who remian will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Anonymous

February 5, 2004

your sacrifice will not be forgotten. thank you for your service. godspeed.

Justin Humpich
USMC

February 5, 2004

Friends and Families of Riverdale PD you are in our prayers.

Cpl D. Hein
Dyer, IN Police Dept.

February 5, 2004

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Officer Rolniak. Please know that there is a large extended family, putting their arms around you with love and prayers. We know what a difficult time this is and will be for you.

Becky Muncy
Widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy, Columbus, Oh P.D. (E.O.W. 04/05/95)

February 5, 2004

From all of us at the Polk County Sheriff's Office, we pray that God be with the family and friends of Detective Rolniak during such hard times.

May the Lord be with you all.

Sheriff Davis
Polk County Sheriff's Office, NE

February 5, 2004

There are but two persons who protect the sinful human race from destroying itself. One is God's Holy Spirit. The other is the Peace Officer. Without them, we would all perish at each other's hands.

You were called into this profession and our Lord and Savior has blessed you because:
According to Romans 13.1-5...
God ordains the Peace Officer’s profession.
The Peace Officer is sent by God.
The Peace Officer is vested with God's authority to enforce the law.
A Peace Officer's badge is to be honored by us, because it is honored by God.

You gave the ultimate sacrifice, your life for your fellow man, while serving, defending, and protecting others in your community.

To the family of Detective William Rolniak and the Riverdale Police Department, your extended family of Law Enforcement Officers grieves with you during this time. I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around each of you and comfort you during this most difficult time.

To all my brothers and sisters, please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Please pray for this officer's family and friends as they struggle with this tragedy.
May God be with you every day, please remember, we are a part of the largest family in the world and when one hurts we all hurt.

Though our badges and uniforms may be different, our mission is the same. Rest in peace with our other fallen Brothers and Sisters. We will continue the fight in your honor.

Florida Deputy Sheriff

February 5, 2004

"The only thing neccessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Buke

Rest in Peace my brother!

Prince William County Police Dept (VA)

February 5, 2004

The tears are flowing...Wally, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my friend

PJN
CCSPD

February 5, 2004

Our Greatest Fear

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,

an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.

"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,

and once again, I hold back a tear.

They patrol in the state, city, county and town,

in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.

The shape of their badges may vary,

but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.

They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,

but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.

To uphold the law is the job that they pick,

with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?

They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,

after their lives have met tragic ends.

Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,

to many have been lost when gunshots ring out.

Our Heavenly Father has called them home,

no more these dark streets do they roam.

Through trial and error they have given their best,

please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,

an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.

" Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,

and once again I hold back a tear.

Rest Easy Brother, the Watch is Ours Now and Yours was with Honor. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.

APD #128
Altoona Police Dept. Altoona, Pa

February 5, 2004

Brother, may God bless you and your family. Your sacrifice will not be fortgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York

February 5, 2004

My heart and prayers are with the wife, girls, family, friends and coworkers of Det. Rolniak. May you girls know always what a true HERO you dad is. May God be with you all in this terrible time of loss. Rest in peace Detective Rolniak.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/06/02

February 5, 2004