Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Today we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Patrolman Walsh. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

August 21, 2004

Rest in peace my brother.

Police Officer
Burlington Township PD NJ

August 21, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Patrolman Jonathan E. Walsh and the Joliet Police Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Jonathan... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman and Pooky -Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

August 21, 2004

Peace Be Still.....

State Trooper
Utah Highway Patrol

August 21, 2004

Hollywood... I don't know where to start my friend... I can't believe that an hour before the accident that you, I and Kevin had a great laugh. I wish everyone could of seen the look on your face yesterday when you were picking up your truck from the brake shop. You got into it and looked up to see your 2 sergeants staring at you... The look on your face was priceless...as was the quick smile. I remember yelling "Walsh!! What the hell are you doing??" As I was laughing....being the quick witted guy you are, you immediately notified radio that you were on a "J-1" and again gave us that smile... Which made Kevin and I laugh even more...

You will be missed my friend. I wish I could of done something more for you yesterday... we all do.... We are all still numb.

I'm not going to say good-bye to you, because I know Badge #305 is going to be there on patrol with us forever.... and don't be suprised bro,if I'm just driving down the street and suddenly say "Walsh!! What the hell are you doing??!!!" I hope it makes you smile--- because I know it will make me smile.....

Sgt. Brian Dupuis
Joliet Police

August 21, 2004

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF PTL.WALSH'S. MAY THEY KNOW THE COMFORT AND LOVE OF GOD. MY BROTHER, A HERO NEVER DIES, OR IS FORGOTTEN. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. YOU SERVED WELL.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

August 21, 2004

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Patrolman Jonathan Walsh.
You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all the brave men and women in law
enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect their communitites.
Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each & everyone of you.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

August 21, 2004

God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. You will never be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

August 21, 2004

I was on duty on 08-20-04 when the ISPERN broadcast went out. I was born and raised in Joliet. I worked part time in Elwood, IL, in 2001 with Officer Walsh's father. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Walsh family.

Officer Rick Spiers
College of DuPage Police Dept.
Glen Ellyn, IL

Rick Spiers Patrol Officer
College of DuPage Police Dept.

August 21, 2004

To all of you who look down on officers of the law, shame on you. Shame on you for looking down at us for doing our job. Officer Walsh did his job, I did an internship at the department he worked at, he was a good man. We will miss you. God bless his family.

August 21, 2004

rest in peace my brother,god bless you and your family...

skip roberson

August 21, 2004

When you feel lost in the shadow of mourning and alone in the darkest of night, deserted by love you hold dearly, you soul wrenching in pain and fright.
Close your eyes and remember our Savior and His promise to always be there to hold you,support and comfort you, and gently help you in His care.
My most sincere heartfelt sympathy to the family of Officer Walsh, friends and co-workers.

Teresa Goss
ShaDco, Jacksonville, Fl

August 21, 2004

On behalf of our department (family) to yours, we send our deepest condolences. Rest in peace with God Officer Walsh. You have the gates in heaven to watch now. We'll take care of the streets! Our prayers go out to all of you.

Deputy A. Kinsley
Linn County Sheriff Dept, Kansas

August 21, 2004

Walsh Family -

Not a day goes by that I don't think about the potential of getting that call you got on Friday night. Please know your in my thoughts and prayers - My family will always remember Jon with a smile - his tenacity - his humor - and how he brought light to the room or wherever he walked. He is gone too soon -

Much love a prayers to the Walsh family.

a patrolman's wife

August 21, 2004

JON I CAN'T PUT IT IN WORDS HOW MUCH YOU'LL BE MISSESD.YOU WERE A GREAT ,FRIEND A GREAT PERSON I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU!!I FEEL SO BLESSED TO HAVE MET YOU!GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN YOU'LL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS!

R.I.P. #305

OFC.LARRY BROOKS JR.
JOLIET POLICE DEPT.

August 21, 2004

WALSH,
I WILL NEVER FORGET THE SIGHT OF YOU IN THAT CAR BUT THATS NOT WHAT I THINK OF WHEN YOU ENTER MY MIND. A GREAT FRIEND, THE AFTERNOON "COWBOY" SHIFT(AS YOU WOULD SAY), VEGAS, LATE NIGHTS AND EARLY MORNINGS IN CHICAGO, AND A TRUE HERO THAT LIVED EACH DAY TO THE FULLEST. YOU WILL BE MISSED AND ALWAYS REMEMBERED. REST IN PEACE BROTHER. LAUER#307

OFFICER MARK LAUER # 307
JOLIET POLICE DEPT

August 21, 2004

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

† Rest In Peace, Patrolman Walsh, May God Bless You †

Jeffrey Williams
Highland, Indiana

August 21, 2004

Hollywood, The founder and strongest member of the "Joliet Cowboys". You are an inspiration to all of us. A great friend, a great cop, and an even better person. You have left your mark on this city, police department, and most importantly ME!!! I Love You!!! The way you serve, I have never been more proud to put on my Joliet P.D. uniform. Rest in Peace Brother,
Your twin K SEP............

Officer Kevin Sepulveda
Joliet Police Department

August 21, 2004

Rest in peace Brother Jonathan, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

August 21, 2004

Rest in peace sir.

shannon
concerned citizen

August 21, 2004

john, there is nothing i can really say to express how much we here will miss you. i never heard you speak a negative word as long as i've known you. it was an honor to have worked with you. we all will have memories of the good times on and off the job. to a good guy and a great cop-'til we meet again.

P.O. Tim Green
joliet pd

August 21, 2004

Our deepest condolences and prayers to John's family, many friends, and the entire Joliet Police Dept. We feel your pain and your loss. John was a dedicated officer and a good friend to many. He loved what he did and did it well. May God bless your entire family in the difficult days ahead. John will never be forgotten.

Dan & Sandy Lauer
Shorewood, IL

August 21, 2004

Officer Jon Walsh was one of the nicest guys you could ever meet and he will definately be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and fellow co-workers.
I'll miss ya buddy...
Officer Ken Radke

Officer Kenneth Radke
McCook Police Department, Illinois

August 21, 2004

I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the Walsh Family and the officers and staff of the Joliet Police Department over the tragic loss of Officer Jonathan E. Walsh. Once again a coward has taken the life of another brother officer from the thin blue line.
May God bless the Walsh Family and the officers & staff of the Joliet Police Department during this very sad time. May our brother Jonathan rest in peace. Jonathan will now patrol the streets of Heaven with St. Michael and his angels. Never forget the fallen hero!

Ofcr. Dan Winger
LBCCPD, Ret.

August 21, 2004

To the friends and family of Officer Walsh, the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation extends its deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during these difficult and confusing times.

Chicago Police Memorial Foundation

August 21, 2004