Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

14 years later, it is still raw, Wally.

Protect your brothers and sisters in Lake County and continue to give me strength to be the best I can be.

Never forgotten.

Sherry W - 911 Dispatcher
Lake County Emergency Communications - Ex Riverdale PD

February 1, 2018

Detective Rolniak's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 10-16-17 to remember and honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
Richton Park Police

October 16, 2017

Well kid you got to meet Big Ed. I miss you so much words can't describe this is been a busy year and going to get busier. Me and the girls miss you more each day. love you Your moejoe

wife
wife

May 2, 2017

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Continue to keep watch over all of them. Know that you have not been forgotten.

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

February 4, 2017

ANOTHER YEAR, ANOTHER NIGHT AT WORK.....THINKING OF MY RIVERDALE FAMILY........GODSPEED WALLY.....WATCH OVER MY GUYS

SHERRY WRIGHT
LAKE COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS

February 4, 2017

Love you and miss you

Maureen Rolniak
Wife

May 10, 2016

Thank you for your service. reading these comments from your family i can tell you are still well with us. i could not even imagine what they have gone thru. i wish them the best

Max
Citizen

April 16, 2016

Well kid its been a long couple of months more than normal ;{. Well Friday marks are 27th wedding anniversary. I remember that day.I miss you so much! Happy 27th wedding anniversary. Your always on my mind hug and kisses. love you !! Moejoe

maureen rolniak
wife

April 7, 2016

Happy 52nd Birthday Beloved Son! Miss and love you every day of our lives. Hope you heard the terrible rendition of Happy Birthday we sang to you as we let the balloons fly off to greet you. May you Rest in Peace and Love in the arms of Jesus.

Mother and Father

March 7, 2016

When I lived in Riverdale I would listen to my police scanner and I remember hearing the guys joke about Wally saying, Oh Wally! Like on the radio show. Pete, I know that was you. I know you guys all loved each other and had your fun times. This is how I remembered Detective Rolniak.

Aaron Dabrowski
Schools City of East Chicago

February 5, 2016

So sad..R.I.P. my brother. Prayers to your family

Sgt. Ava Evans
Cook County Sheriff

February 4, 2016

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Continue to keep watch over all of them. They say time heals all wounds but in reality it doesn't. My thoughts are with your loved ones for I walk in their shoes every day.

Bob Gordon

February 4, 2016

February 4th will never be the same again.....Keep my guys safe, I know you and Tommy are up there.....

Sherry W.
Lake County Emergency Communications

February 3, 2016

Well kid the holidays are over. They have not been the same without you . I miss you more as time passes.they say it get easier but nope .So many new milestones without you .I love you and miss you . Love your Moejoe. :> xoxoxo

maureen rolniak

January 4, 2016

Well Kid Thanksgiving was yesterday.Food was awesome as always. We did a toast in your honor as we always do . I love and miss you more each day . I cant believe another holiday without you. It snowed last week and for thanksgiving it was rain and 60. What happened to our sweatshirt weather ? I love you :>. love your Moejoe

maureen rolniak
wife

November 27, 2015

Thank you for the kind words it means the world to us !!!

Maureen Rolniak

October 10, 2015

Little known fact, Officer Wally worked closely with Riverdale school district 148 in the DARE program, and as a volunteer. I remember him coming into our class to talk to us about drugs, guns, safety...but the thing i remember most was that even in a room full of rowdy obnoxious 10 year olds, Officer Wally was the sweetest, most patient man. He would sit with us for hours answering all of our dumb questions about being a cop and fighting the bad guys...
Thank you officer Wally for all your years of service and dedication, and I hope it brings comfort to your family to know that they are not the only ones missing such a great man.

Roxana M

October 9, 2015

Well Kid we went back . Thank you for giving us the courage to do so. There's is not a day that passes that your not on our minds. I love and miss you more each day . Love always your Moejoe

maureen rolniak
wife

May 19, 2015

Happy 26 anniversary I love and miss you

Maurren Rolniak
Wife

April 8, 2015

Happy 51st Birthday In heaven. We love and miss you more each day that passes. It was a beautiful day. Love your Moejoe and the girls

Maureen Rolniak
wife

March 8, 2015

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. I know it has been a long bumpy road for all of them even after all this time. Continue to keep watch over all of them.

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

February 4, 2015

Dearest Son,
Although it's been 11 years; the pain is still there. Sorry there was no Snowman this year but the snow was to soft to make one. I'm sure, however, that you got a big kick out of the spectacle we made trying to drive backwards out of the cemetery. Needless to say, it took the anguish out of the moment. I'm sure you had a part in that whole deal. It sure turned our tears into laughter. We're still your same old goofy family, although we are minus the funniest one of all. We all miss you and love you with all our hearts. R.I.P
Dear Son, until we're together again!!!

Mom and Dad
Mom and Dad

February 4, 2015

Well kid it's been 11 long years without you. I know your here in spirt but I'd rather have you next to me. No one can take our memories way . I love you and miss you more everyday. Keep watching over us

Maureen Rolniak
Wife

February 3, 2015

11 years. This time around it is on another Wednesday, I will be working. I will be reliving that night all week. I think of you often Wally and I am proud to have started off working under your wing. God Bless.

Sherry W - 911 Dispatcher
Lake County Communications

February 2, 2015

RIP Wally. I cant believe it has been 11 years. God bless you and your family.

P.O.
Chicago Police Department (Retired)

January 18, 2015