Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God bless Jon's mother and father, I think of you both every day. You are both such wonderful people and you raised such a fine man, I am sure he is working magic in heaven! We all love Jon so much, may he never be forgotten... Rest in Peace Hollywood

April 27, 2005

To the Jon's parents and sisters - You are in my thoughts and prayers every day. I hope that you can come to this page and smile at all the wonderful words and memories Jon's friends have left for him. He was special to so many people. I hope this page continues to act as a tribute to your son and brother Jon. God Bless...

April 27, 2005

It has taken me a long time to leave a reflection for Officer Walsh but I have read each one of them left for him and my heart ached. So much can be learned about our hero's by the reflections left for them, although I never knew Joanathan I know I would have instantly liked him. I am so sorry for the police family,family and friends of "hollywood" stay strong and know that he is smiling down upon us all.(Sgt Greg Hunter E.O.W. 06/18/04)

Grand Prairie Police Dept,Tx

April 27, 2005

Jon:

God must have needed you more in heaven than we needed you down here...it doesn't make it any easier - it doesn't make sense - but God has a plan for everyone and everything.

Know we all love you - Greg, Norma, Lisa, and Debbie - your in my prayers every night.

April 26, 2005

Tristen~

I hope this quick note finds you doing well. I am sure you have read the other messages about the "significant other" group board/chatroom. If you want to contact me directly, you can look up the Georgia COPS president - he knows how to contact me. Try to find a smile for Jon today.

To Jon's family -

I cannot possibly understand what all of you are going through as I lost my fiancee, not a child, sibling, or "family" member. Jon was too young, like so many other officers, and it breaks my heart to see another family go through this. Please know that you are not alone by far. You will all remain in my thoughts and prayers. Rest easy knowing that Jon will not be forgotten.

Jessi Garger
Fiancee of Cole Martin EOW 4.25.03

April 26, 2005

I am so sad that you are no longer here with us. Your smile would always light up the room, and your presence never went unnoticed. Who didn't love everything about Jonathan Walsh? There was something special about you -something that forced people to flock to you. Everyone wanted to be friends with you, and the wonderful thing is that you accepted every single person for who they were.

You are irreplacable Jon, and for many this is tough to accept. There is so much pain and anger amongst people. I wish you could snap your fingers and make it all go away. For the most part your death has brought a lot of people closer together, but at the same time it as caused a lot of hurt. Please give everyone the strength to pull through this awful time - Give us the strength to love one another like you loved each one of us, and give us the strength to treasure the special words you shared with so many before you left. You were in our lives for a purpose, and no one will ever forget you.

When will the pain and anger stop Jon? When will we all learn to accept that you were taken from us way too soon? When will we all learn to move forward with the love and memories you left each one of us? - We will when we learn to unconditioally love and accept all others as you did. You will forever remain close to our hearts Jon, and your legacy will live on.

April 26, 2005

Family & Friends of Officer Walsh:
My sincere condolences to you all. It is always sad to hear about another fallen officer. I am so sorry for your loss.

Tristen,
My heart breaks for you, for I know and understand your pain all too well. I lost the love of my life, my precious Josh, almost a year ago. He was my soul mate---my other half. There are no words that can be said to ease the pain. I'm so sorry that you have to go through this. Just know that I am thinking about you and praying for you. You are not alone. There are so many of us who have experienced this tragedy and the loss of our love. I, along with Monica & Jessi, am holding you in my prayers. Continue to focus on the memories you and Jon made, and the love that you shared. I am here for you, whenever you need me.

Love & prayers,
Kelly
"Josh's One & Only"

Kelly Gillain
Sig. Other to Deputy Sheriff Joshua E. Blyler EOW 5.2.04

April 26, 2005

The policemen's memorial is coming up in D.C., and you are on everyone's minds so much these days. Yesterday I read about the engraving of the names...there were well over 400. I wish that yours hadn't been one of them. So many times I want to pick up the phone and call you. Just to chat, to tell you how things are going. I'd love to tell you about school and tell you that I finally went back and that you were right...it's much less enjoyable than the easy road, but well worth the effort. Little things like this are what make us all miss you so much! We want to see a Jon Walsh smile, hear a laugh, or even an "I told you so". And we hope and pray that somehow you do catch a glimpse of all of us and see the things that we wish we could have told you and the times that we know you should be a part of.
They will call your name at the memorial and honor you for your service and bravery. And we will all honor and remember you for that as well, but also for so many other aspects of your life. Whether in D.C. or not that day, we will all be thinking of you, and proud that you touched our lives in one way or another. I just wish your name was being called for somethng else.....
You are so missed and loved, Jon. Please watch over all of us and keep us in your care. Watch over your family and loved ones, the next weeks will be extra hard. Give "the boys" some extra strength as they attend the memorial...it will be so hard for them.

You are always in my thoughts...no one could forget a friend, or better, an inspiration such as yourself.

Tiff

Tiffany Tapella

April 25, 2005

Jon,

Thank you for being all that you were to everyone you knew. You were truly one of a kind. You are missed more than you could ever know.

April 25, 2005

Your death was so unfortunate and the timing made things even worse. As a good friend of yours, we had many long talks.....especially over the last few months of your life. I know where your heart was and you always shared your true feelings with me.

I miss you so much bud......

April 25, 2005

1 corintians 13:4-8

4 Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; 5 it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6 it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never ends

Officer Walsh, thank you for your service and dedication. You will be missed and never forgotten. May your family, fiancée, and everyone who loves you stay strong in the memories and love you shared with them.

I lost my fiancée, Scott Stewart, in August of 2002. There not a day that goes by without him in my heart and mind. I understand the pain your love must feel from being ripped from you to soon. The support and love from others who know my pain have helped tremendously.

To your love Tristen, if you ever feel the need to reach out to others who know your pain, please contact me and other fiancee’s and significant others. A search on yahoo groups will bring you to us. Just enter the below as it is. I was browsing through some pages and read you already have contact with a couple great girls on the below group. I also will be in DC this year and hope to meet you.

I’m so sorry you and Jon’s family had to join our “survivor” family.

Always remember as long as your heart beats Jon will be with you. He’s there everyday in your heart.

Hugs,
Monica
Fiancee Scott Stewart EOW 8-11-02 Detroit

OfficerDownSignificantOthers

April 25, 2005

Jon,
These past few weeks have been so tough. I'm sure everyone who misses you goes through what I am going through. Some days are easier than others, but for the most part, they are all hard. I still don't understand why you were taken from us, and I probably never will. I have however been able to talk with a few other girls who have lost their significant others and it has really helped me to understand that I am not alone.

Everyone who knew you, loved you. You were such a great person, a great friend, a great son. Each of us grieve differently at your loss. I never want to take away from the fact that you have touched so many people in so many different ways. I know that first and foremost your parents suffered the greatest lost. I pray for them every single day because I know that everyday their minds are filled with thousands of Jon Walsh memories, from dressing up as a police officer for Halloween, to school dances, graduations, and holidays. They brought you in to this world and taught you the morals and values you carried with you into adulthood. They helped mold you into the person that I fell in love with and that so many others did too. So please continue to stay by my side each day and continue to watch over me. Your love is the one thing that will last forever. I love you!

Tristen
your love

April 23, 2005

To Jon's FAMILY: I wanted to take a moment to let each of you know that lots of people are thinking about you and praying for you. I know there is still sadness and pain, but know that Jon is still with you every single day. You are all so lucky to have spent so many wonderful years with him.

It is important that we support the family in a time like this. Jon's parents and two sisters are amazing people, and I know they struggle to get through each day. They need the support and love more than anyone.
May God Bless the Walsh Family....

April 22, 2005

Tristen -

I guess it is kind of weird that i am leaving a message for you. i don't know you, nor did i know your jon. i came across jon's page after reading a lot of other pages! (kinda confusing, i know!) anyway, i understand the pain and grief you continue to experience. today makes 2 years since i saw my fiance, cole, alive. that is a harsh final reality for me. monday will be the 2 year anniversary of his end of watch. i don't know how that will go...it's always something new...new raw emotions and things to face. i just wanted you to know that i have so much respect for you. there are so many of us "survivors" out there. please do not hesitate to contact me should you need anything. your reflections to jon and other survivors were so touching and bittersweet. i could hear myself repeating the same words. i will be in D.C. this may for police week. i hope to see you there. i am coming with jessica ruhl (fiancee of dan starks EOW 10.25.03)... i saw that she also just left a reflection for you. hope to see you there. take care until then.

wishing you and jon's family peace, comfort, and joy knowing you will see jon again someday,

jessi

Jessi Garger
Fiancee of Cole Martin EOW 4.25.03

April 22, 2005

Tristen -
You dont know me but I read the reflection you left on Patrolman Bryan Verkler's site to his wife Juli. I am very good friends with Juli and when I read your posting I was very touched by your strength and courage to write that reflection. I check up on al my friend's officers frequently & Juli is a great woman and I am SURE she was touched greatly.

My fiancee - Daniel Starks died at age 21 on 10-25-03. It was his first night on the road solo - although he had works for the PD as an Explorer for the past 5 yrs. Anyways, I thought I would let you know how sorry I am about Jon's death. I know that probably doesn't make it any easier and I am sure you have heard it all before..but I am sorry. I am from IL but have not lived there in many years. Anyways, I know how the days can be long, and sad, and I just wanted you to know I'll keep you in my prayers. I hope that Jon, Dan, and Bryan have all met and are hanging out. Im sure Daniel is showing him some tricks on his fourwheeler! Maybe I'll see you in DC, I will be there with Juli.

To Jon - I never knew you but thank you for protecting our streets like you did. I am sure you are an awsome person. Take care of my "Daniel" for me til I get there!

Take Care Tristen -

Jessica Ruhl
Fiancee of Police Officer Daniel Starks
Ft Myers PD, EOW 10.25.03

April 22, 2005

Jon- I know that we all thought of you on your birthday...and I wish that you were here to celebrate it. I was sitting in my social studies class when I relized what day it was. I started crying. I miss you soo much and I know that Tristen does too! Today we were on the East side of Joliet and I had seen about 3 Joliet cop cars and I couldn't stop thinking of you. I know that I will see you again some day and I cant wait, although I hope that will be a long time since I am soo young. Well we all love you and miss you! *Ashly*

Ashly-Tristen's sister

April 21, 2005

First I would like to tell the family that our prayers in Missouri are with you all. I have only been a officer for 4 months and realize after reading about your son, that life is to short and anything can happen when you least expect it. I want you all to know that we are all family even if we have not met officers killed in the line of duty that it impacts us in ways not others would not understand. May god be with you.

Officer Barbara Behrens
Palmyra Police Department
Palmyra, Missouri

Officer Barbara Behrens
Palmyra Police Department

April 21, 2005

As Police Memorial Week nears, I continue to pray for Officer Walsh, his family, the Joliet Police Department, and for the families of all officers that have died in the line of duty. God Bless.

Detective Jeff Wold
Channahon Police Department

April 20, 2005

Jon~
I am so saddened and deeply moved by your web page. Although I never got the wonderful pleasure of knowing you, I have to say that I have visited your page many, many times since your EOW date, and everytime tears just stream down my face.
To say that the Earth moves in small circles would be the understatement of the year. Today, there was a beautiful reflection left on Bryan's ODMP site by your beloved girlfriend Tristen, and I had no clue how ironic life can be.
Jon, I am certain that you and Bryan patrol Heaven's Beat and that the two of you are great friends'. From what I've read about you, it sounds as if the two of you both had a true passion for pulling jokes and pranks on others'. I would love to see the two of you laughing together, as I know there is no sadness in Heaven. I have a strange feeling that Bryan welcomed you into Heaven's Gates because he was waiting for you and that you recognized him right away because you did attend his service.
Tristen~
Thank you for your lovely, beautiful and thoughtful reflection. I know you had said that you had thought about writing so many times, but trust me, you made a HUGE difference to me and I am so glad that you did post your reflection. When I read your reflection, I just couldn't believe it because I have visited Jon's site so many different times prior to your reflection. It must have taken a lot of bravery for you to remember those times that you mentioned, and I am so very thankful that you knew how much Jon loved you. Bryan's love for me is the one thing that many times, is the ONLY thing that gets me through the day.
I would really like to meet you and Jon's family in D.C., as my family and I will be returning for the second year to honor Bryan, and to honor ALL Fallen Officers' such as your Jonathan, that have made the Supreme Sacrifice.
I will be thinking of you as we approach National Police Week, and hopefully I will have the pleasure of meeting you then. Again, thank you for your reflection, it truly meant more than I can express.
Much Love, Peace and Prayers to you, and Jon's Family,

Juli Verkler
Widow of Ptlm. Bryan S. Verkler EOW 12/13/03

April 18, 2005

I love you and miss you more than ever Jon. Please continue to stand by our sides and watch over us. You will forever be close to my heart.

April 12, 2005

Jon,

I can't believe I'm going through this aqain brother. A close friend of mine, Ofc. Steve "Crazy" Zourkas #165 of the Niles P.D was killed in a crash responding to a call on Friday morning. I wish I had known you better Jon. You made the C.P.D academy a memorable experience. The last time I saw you was down at the Memorial in Springfield, right after you got on with Joliet. Man, talking to you that day, you made me feel like I had been hangin out with you every day on the street. You're one of the best. Say hi to Crazy for me. Tell him how much I love him.
Oh yeah, I was talking to Bobby C. on the phone the other day. He said he still thinks about you every day. You will live on forever in our hearts. God's peace to you Brother.

From this day to the ending of the world,
But we in it shall be remembered-
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition;
And gentlemen now-a-bed
Shall think themselves accurs'd they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks.
Shakespeare, King Henry V - Act 4. Scene III

Ofc. Mike Weitzel #114
Morton Grove Police Dept.

April 11, 2005

Malibu, we lost two brothers in blue this week here in illinois. Could you take care of them and show them how things are done up there. Don't forget to show them a good time too!! We miss you down here!

April 10, 2005

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAILIBU!!!
WE MISS YOU!!!!!

April 10, 2005

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JONATHAN

April 9, 2005

Jon,
I hope you are enjoying yourself today and not causing too much trouble in Heaven. I thought about you constantly today, remembering last year when you were so excited to open your presents. I will never forget you sitting at the kitchen table with tears in your eyes saying it was your best birthday. It was the first time I had ever seen you get emotional, especially over a card. We then went to a nice dinner, the one and only time you'd ever let me pay. When we came home you gave me the biggest hug ever. I just remember looking right at you and saying that this was the first of many birthdays together and teasing you for being "old". So today, I tried my best not to hold on to the fact that I miss you so much, but to celebrate you and all the memories you have given me. I love you so much. Happy 28th!

Tristen

April 8, 2005