Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey Bub: as soon as I sent my message last nite I realized I never mentioned ME n KT as helping Dad...and the kids were into it also.....Love you Pal...Mum

Eleanor Barry
Mother

December 6, 2010

Hey Bub: Its Mum, today is my birthday and Dad had a surprise party ..He did a great job with the help of Mary n Edward...it was so musch fun...all of our family was there and my siblings and Dad's...I missed you very much, as usual, but on my mirror in my room is a picture of the message you left for me on one of B-days on Florida street it says in you hand writing "Happy Birthday, Mum" Love you # 2....and I love it.......Dad found it for me a year or so ago....but you were only #2 in birth order but never in my love for you.....Love n miss you in everything we do....Love you, Pal....Mum, Dad, Edward, Mary etal.....your kids are the greatest and ME is a super Mom....

Eleanor Barry
Mother

December 5, 2010

Hey honey, such a whirlwind, our boy getting his learner's permit to drive, and turning 16! Unbelievable! Feels like it was only a moment ago, that we had him, and how blessed were we, to start our beautiful family, with this incredible boy! I can see you holding our now 5'10 Nick, like it was a moment ago. I tell him that, and all the mushy stuff you always laughed at me for reminiscing over! Imagine, our first baby was born on Thanksgiving Day. So meant to be, and our story. You were the father of a lifetime Paul, the Dad every kid wishes was his/hers, and I'm sorry beyond words that your time with our children was so short. You SO deserved to grow old, seeing our kids into adulthood, and to see our grandchildren around you. I love you Paul. I miss you so deeply, my best friend, more than words can say, and so do the kids. You are always with me, with us....you're the reason we go on.....for you. I love you, forever,for always, and no matter what.

Maryellen
Wife

November 26, 2010

Hey Bub: Happy Thanksgiving! I spent the day with your brother and sister n their families...was Mary's birthday also...Nick's was yesterday, the "big" 16 with his permit...so its been busy...We are celebrating Nick's B-day on Saturday ...it will be nice to see everyone....We missed you as usual and was thinking of you and the great funny times we had with you and your humor...You are loved and missed every day...Love you, Pal.....Mum, Dad, Ed, Mary et al...

Eleanor L Barry
Mother

November 25, 2010

Hey Bub: Happy Halloween!!!! One of your favorite holidays....you enjoyed it so much as a kid and more so as a Dad....it's hard to do these special times without your wit and laughter....but we remember you in everything we do...I'll be with your sister and kids for the trick or treaters....and you, as usual will be beside me and in my heart....Love and miss you very much, Pal...Mum, Dad, Edward and Mary et al.....

Eleanor Barry
Mother

October 29, 2010

Hey Bub: It's me, just a day of really missing you so much...no special reason, but some days are harder than others and today was a hard day.....you are missed sooo much. I'll be driving and think of you, or walking or sitting reading and you pop into my mind and I am saddened..you were and or sooo loved by all of us and missed in everything we do...Take care of you beautiful family from up above and we will do all that we can down here...they are beaufigul children and ME is doing an awesome job...Love you Pal....Love Mum, Dad, Edward, n Mary et al...

Eleanor Barry
Mother

October 12, 2010

Thinking of you today. Maryellen continues her journey of motherhood with remarkable faith. She knows you are with her and the children. She is a wonderful woman who makes us all proud. And, the children grow and thrive, thank God.
Please stay with them in spirit. I know you are proudly looking down on them.

Karen
Maryellen's Aunt

September 26, 2010

Last night I had a crazy dream, a wish was granted just for me.
It could be for anything. I didn't ask for money or a mansion in Malibu.
I simply wished for one more day with you.

First thing I'd do is pray for time to crawl. I'd unplug the telephone and leave the tv off. I'd hold you every second, say a million I love you's, that's what I'd do with one more day with you.

One more day, one more time, one more sunset maybe I'd be satisfied, but then again, I know what it would do, leave me wishing still for one more day with you. One more day.

18 years ago tonight honey..... I made the best decision of my life, to marry my best friend and have our story begin. You are the best thing that was ever mine. I love you Paul...forever, for always and no matter what.....until we meet again. Maryellen

Maryellen
Wife

September 26, 2010

Hey Bub: Well we got through another birthday without you....it is always so hard...thank God for texting between Dad and Edward n Maryellen and Mary and I, we made it thru....I think one of these years when it might become easier I will have us all together on your birthday for chicken wings and my fried rice...that was always your request for your b day dinner and I made it for whoever you invited...I love you Pal and miss you more than anyone could believe ...watch over your children n ME pal...I love you Mum

Eleanor Barry
Mother

August 26, 2010

Thinking of you Paul, as I do, every second of every day. You SO loved your own birthday,lol, and in turn, made your day SO special for us! But then..... you made every day special :) The kids and I so miss you, and the wonderful life we had together, more than I could ever express in words. Those were the days. Rest easy, my guy, I have it on this side. I'll stay the course and see our beautiful kids through, until we meet again. Love you honey, forever, for always, and no matter what.

Maryellen

August 26, 2010

Hey Bub: It's Mum here,and wanting to wish you Happy Birthday.....you are missed each and every day but your Birthday is always a little sadder and you are missed a little more...I am starting to believe time "does not heal". Dad is having a Mass said for your birthday in the morning....We all love you and miss you ...Mum,,,Dad,,,Edward,,,Mary et al

Eleanor Barry
Mother

August 25, 2010

Nick did you and our family proud yesterday Paul, at his graduation from Student Trooper Academy. So good, your Mom and Dad were at his ceremony, and then Mary came to our house after, with the kids, which made our day! Ridiculous, really, how hard it was for me to leave our boy at the Academy....but...I SO didn't want to leave my favorite guy there either, lol, when I had to let you go there in 2000, to do what you SO wanted to do. I see that same determination in Nick....whatever he wants to do or be, I'll see him and all our kids through, I promise. I missed you with us and by my side where you should have been Paul, more than I can ever say in words. I felt you there at graduation, but I always feel you....it's the only way I hang in there and stay "our course". You and our seven are the best thing that ever happened to me, the gift of a lifetime...... so much more than I ever expected. Watch over us and help us Paul, from where you are, from where I hope to see you again. I love you honey, forever, for always, and no matter what.

Maryellen
Wife

July 18, 2010

Hey Bub: Went to New Braintree yesterday for Nick's graduation from Msp student camp...Like everthing it was Bittersweet...it was the same place we went to see your graduation from the academy...We were very proud of Nick...he did a great job...loved everything about the week...he is very much like you...and wants to go back next year...maybe he has visions of the blue light on top of car like you did since you were a boy..we missed you being there like always....your kids were great, they all wanted to be there for him n you...Love you Bud...miss you every day of my life...Love Mum,,,,Dad,,,Dad,,, Mary,,,et al

Eleanor Barry
Mother

July 17, 2010

Our story begins another chapter Paul, with Nicholas going to the State Police Academy tomorrow, for Student Trooper Academy. He looks so like you, especially with his hair buzzed, showing that handsome face! I'm even prouder of him, of all our kids. We'll leave here at 5:30 am...I haven't been to the Academy since your wonderful and happy graduation day on December 14th, 2000. Watch over the class this week honey, over the students and instructors, most especially our boy. Love you till forever, M.E.

Maryellen
wife

July 11, 2010

Hey Bub: was thinking about you a little more this weekend...as the 4th was one of your favorite holidays...your brother n family were here for 3 days and they were thinking of you also>>>We have your 3 little ones here for a sleep over....It is soooo good to see them and spend time with them, they are really beautiful and are great children...M.E. is doing a wonderful job. Keep helping her from up there...Love you, pal and miss you every minute..Love Mum,,,Dad,,,Ed,,,Mary et al

Eleanor Barry
Mother

July 6, 2010

Thinking of you tonight Paul, at the fireworks. You so loved the 4th of July....you made every holiday special for us. We love you honey, forever, for always and no matter what. 9-4, M.E. and the kids

Maryellen

July 4, 2010

Dear El and family,
Don't know how I was directed to this site, but what beautiful tributes it contains! I feel your loss as June is not one of my favorite months. How do we carry on? Sometimes I just don't know. RIP Paul, Phil & Kim. You are sorely missed all the time. Peace be with us all.

Carole R
Family

June 19, 2010

Dear Paul

Four years... and the loss is still as great. The good Lord only knows why he takes such good men at a young age. You are missed and loved by your loving wife and children and your family not only every day, but every hour and every minute. You would be so proud of the whole gang. Maryellen is aa insipration to all of us. Please continue to watch over them. Give my love to Jim and Chris, too.
Love, Karen

Karen
Maryellen's Aunt

June 16, 2010

Missing you every day, more than I can express in words. Watch over your family and friends here Paul, most especially our beautiful children. We love you honey, always.

Maryellen

June 15, 2010

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this day. I know they think of you every day and will for the rest of the time they walk this earth. You are with them always in that special place in their hearts. I know their daily stuggle as I walk in their shoes. I'd like to leave the following quote for your Mom that someone sent me about losing a child as I know she will understand it:

"The sense of loss does not diminish with time. In truth, the expression, 'time heals all wounds' is a myth. For parents, the loss of a child is permanent and mental scar tissue really does not grow over the grim memory. Rather, all tears are expended and a dull ache remains."

Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones. You will never be forgotten.

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

June 15, 2010

Hey Paul, thinking of you today and missing you always..I can't believe its been four years.

Debbie
Cousin

June 15, 2010

Hey Bub It is so hard to believe today marks four years since you left us. I call June 15th 2006, the saddest day of my life and I'm still sad and miss you each n everyday.
dad had a Mass said for you today. You are sorely missed by all of us.Love you Mum,,Dad,,Edward,,Mary,, et al

Eleanor Barry
Mother

June 15, 2010

Paul 2day makes 4 years you have been gone, not a day gets easier for Gene!! thinking of you and the family and friends today, RIP my friend and protect your brothers, sisters, family, friends and my dear husband who is hurting.

Allyson Chemelowski
friend

June 15, 2010

Today marks the fourth year ofyour passing. I still can't tell you how much I think of you everyday. Even after all the time that has pasted you are on my mind all the time. I still can't seem to get my life back in order when thinking about you and what happened that morning. I think that it's time that you help me find the way past the hurt I feel. I don't want to forget you, just not hurt anymore. May you always look down on all the people that you love and protect them from harm. Can't finish this right now.... rest in peace Paul

Eugene Chemelowski E.M.T.-I

June 15, 2010

Four years Paul....seriously crazy, that time goes on. Our beautiful children have kept me in the game, doing what I know you want me to do, for you and them. We had the most wonderful life honey, the best :) No one in the planet could have been a better husband or father, or loved and enjoyed his children more than you. I know you're so proud of them all......imagine that we'll have four in high school next year?? I tell the kids all the time how much you loved every second with us in your too short time, and that you are always with them. Watch over them Paul, in all the ways that you can...keep them close. We miss you being here with us, the everyday/home family life, more than words could ever say. Rest easy my guy....no worries. Love you, forever, for always, and no matter what. 9-4, Nick, Em, Ali, Colin, Michaela, James, Elizabeth and ME

Maryellen

June 15, 2010