Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart goes out to the Walsh family during this tragic time of sorrow.
Please know that Ofc. Walsh was a great asset to our department and will be missed.
He always had a smile on his face and said hello to me anytime he saw me, either on or off duty.
I've worked in the Comm Center for 20 years, and have had the pleasure of knowing the "seasoned" officers as well as the the "green beans".
Our department should hold their heads up high and be proud that they were able "to serve and protect" with "Hollywood"!
Rest in Peace #305
Patti D #821

JPD Communications
Joliet Police Department

August 22, 2004

For those of you reading this that did not know Hollywood, as his friends called him. He was a fun outgoing guy. The picture on this page unfortunely does not show his smile that would melt anyone's heart. He always had a joke or two. I was in class with him for a week and he had us laughing the whole time. He will be missed by all. My condolences to the Joliet PD and all those that knew him. Also to those who never had the privallage of meeting him. You would have loved him almost as much as his comarades did. He is up in Hevan watching over all officers now. remember to Have fun but be safe. Hevan called him to help protect them and watch over those on the street. Love ya Hollywood!

August 22, 2004

To the family, friends and co-workers my prayers are with you. I wish there was something I could say or do to help you through this, but as everyone here knows there is nothing. The only saving grace for me was knowing that Clint loved being a police officer.
Officer Walsh your family will miss you everyday, but we will never forget you. Thank you for your sacrifice, you gave your all...

Connie Barker
Mother of P.O.Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

August 22, 2004

I check this site every so many days since I lost such a good and dear friend back in May in a chase.. It so sad to see that the number is growing every day...I know all the men and women that serve are true HEROS regardless if they are here on earth or on patrol in heaven..I dint know Officer Walsh but my heart goes out to his family,friends and fellow co-workers..I know he was a fine man doing what he loved to do...I have a brother that is in Law Enforcement and I pray everyday for his safety and the safety of all those that put that uniform on...God Bless you Jonathan and God Bless all those that serve

Telecommunicator
North Carolina

August 22, 2004

Wood,

My Family and I thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice. I thank you for brightening up my day when I was feeling down and upset. Thank you for leting me be your friend. I will miss you, my friend, my brother, my hero. I know you are still with us, in mind and spirit, and will watch over us as you did every day after we met you. I will miss you.

OFC. Tizoc Landeros #220
Joliet Police Department

August 22, 2004

To Officer Walsh family, friends, and the Joliet Police Department. I would like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prays are with you all. Thanks Officer Walsh for a job well done; may your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

August 22, 2004

Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. God Bless

Police Officer
Chicago Police

August 22, 2004

My deepest sympathy and prayers to the Walsh family. I lost my son Michael Gordon, Chicago PD, 2 weeks ago today while he was on the job. I know the devasttion this has caused your family. Keep thinking the good thoughs of him and be proud of his accomplishments. Our sons are still on patrol together in another place and will never be forgotten by his family and friends. God bless your family and help you through this trying time

Robert Gordon
Riverside PD, IL (Ret)

August 22, 2004

On behalf of the members of the Village of Palos Park Police Department please accpet our thoughts and prayers for Officer Walsh, his family, friends, and his fellow officers in this time of great sorrow.

Rest In Peace Officer Walsh

The Men and Women of the Palos Park Poli
Village of Palos Park, Illinois Police Department

August 22, 2004

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

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

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

August 22, 2004

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

August 22, 2004

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

August 22, 2004

Hollywood,
You are one of my best friends and you were stolen form us. We all hurt so bad right now which I know you would hate but we cant help it. We remember all of the great times we had and wish for more. Every time I think of you I cant help but smile and laugh about something you did or said. I am going to hold onto those memories forever. I wish I could hear "Whatcha got for me?" agian but I know I cant. You were a part of me that was ripped away. Rest in peace my Brother.

Afternoon Cowboys for life!!!

Ofc Chad Evans
Joliet PD

August 22, 2004

Rest in peace brother.

G. PEREZ
CHICAGO POLICE DEPT.

August 22, 2004

ON BEHALF OF THE AURORA POLICE FAMILY, OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO OFC. WALSH, HIS FAMILY, AND THE JOLIET POLICE DEPT. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER AND GOD BLESS.

OFC. T. RANGE
AURORA, IL. POLICE DEPT.

August 22, 2004

My deepest condolences to the Walsh family as well as the Joliet polce department. Rest in peace.

August 22, 2004

I was on duty when the ISPERN went out about the Joliet officer injured in a hit and run, shortly thereafter our desk advised us over the in car radio that it was a fatality involving a police officer. My heart sank and i said a quick prayer for the officer, his family and members of the Joliet Police Department. Rest easy Ofc Walsh your patrolling a much better place. To the family of Ofc Walsh I send my deepest sympathies. May the strength of your faith and help from God guide you through this difficult time. To the members of the Joliet Police Department, know that all of us in blue grieve with you.

K9 Officer
City of Warrenville, IL Police Dept.

August 22, 2004

Our hearts go out to the family and coworkers of Officer Jonathan Walsh. We lost our good friend and fellow deputy--our brother, Brian Litz, earlier this year, and we still can't believe he's gone. You are all in our prayers.

Master Deputy
Marion County Sheriff's Office, Florida

August 22, 2004

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
This was written by an unknown author.

Jim Moore
New Orleans PD, Retired

August 22, 2004

Jon, Heaven must have needed more good Officers, because you were one of the best.I wish God wouldn't have called you home so soon. I'm proud to have known you.

Sgt. Mike Botzum
Joliet Police Department

August 22, 2004

If I knew when I spoke to you that afternoon that I would never see you again, I would never have let you leave the station that fateful day. You quietly have always been an inspiration to me. If I was down all I had to do was talk to you and I would never remember why I was upset in the first place. I owe more to you than most people know. You introduced me to the person who became the love of my life, and because of that you will always be by my side. No one that knew you will ever forget your smile, your courage, your friendship. I LOVE YOU BRO and I will always remember - because heroes live forever.

Officer Darrell Gavin #286
Joliet Police Dept.

August 22, 2004

The members of the Royal Palm Beach Police Department wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Officer Jonathan E. Walsh. He has fought the good fight and has now gone to his reward. Many of our brothers and sisters are gone, but none are ever forgotten.

Sergeant T. E. Murphy
Royal Palm Beach, Fl. P. D.

August 21, 2004

To the family of the fallen Officer,
I am sorry for your lost. I hope you and your family will come together and work with each other on the lose of your loved one. I have 3 brothers in Law Enforcement and I stay scared all of the time. My Love and HONOR goes to your Family!! Please take care of yourselves!!

SISTER
NONE

August 21, 2004

Hollywood-
You are still a great guy in all of Joliet's eyes. You will be missed. I only had the privallage to meet you a time or two, but you left a lasting impression on me. You always made the everyone laugh. That smile of yours is forever in my mind. You will not be forgotten. As you will always be a true hero.

August 21, 2004

Jon (Malibu)-

What can I say.... It's been years since I've heard your voice on the good 'ol DADC dispatch in your Burr Ridge days. The man that coined the phrase "and one in the box" when calling out mileage. I never thought that the last time I saw a message pop up on my MDT from you would be the last time I would ever hear from you. You gave me your cell phone number and I never called, I truly regret that now. I will never forget that kind smile, the nights out with Luke and Sharron, and all the good times we've shared. I will never forget what a good friend you were to me. I pray for you, your family, and for the all the people you have touched in your short time here. You were a dedicated officer and died doing what you truly loved.

May God bless and keep you, Officer Walsh

~Jodie

Officer Jodie R. Pasternak #492
Lisle Police Department

August 21, 2004