Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

John- I was looking tonight (11-09-07),while running radar at my memorial bracelet that I wear daily while on patrol. It has your name/department name/location on the Washington D.C. wall/ and your end of watch date. It is 21 years tomorrow (11-10-07) that you went 10-42 for the last time. May you continue along with St. Michael to watch over those of us on patrol. Know that you will never be forgotten. Thanks again for your dedication and service to the people of Illinois.

Patrolman D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

November 9, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service, this writer is disappointed that justice failed you.

VanDenBerghe
NH

November 5, 2007

John I was in Springfield last week for the Police Officers Memorial. I made it a point to find your name again on the Police Officers Memorial at the State Capital. RIP Brother.

Patrolman D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights (IL) PD

May 9, 2007

I remember hearing this tragic news from my step father (retired ISP Dist 9 1955-1985). He was very upset and in tears when he told me. I was a 16 year old then. It made me sad and it still does. Thanks for serving the people of this State of Illinois. I see your name every year in May when I go to the Illinois Police Memorial Service in Springfield. You will never be forgotten. R.I.P.

Patrolman D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

January 22, 2007

20 quick years and an ocean of tears..........Miss ya son.
And to realize that a bum is free and walking the streets. No Justice--Just memories. Luv ya Pal.

Bill Kugelman
Dad

November 10, 2006

Rest safe with Our Lord and may He bless your loved ones.

November 10, 2006

I had the pleasure of working with John on I-290 in 1984-85. We had adjoining patrols and I could count on John showing up in my rearview mirror anytime I had something other than "routine". John was the best back-up anyone could have...he was aggressive and smart. I see that Bill Kugelman visits this site often, I hope he knows how all of us felt about John.

Sgt. Tony Heindel
Illinois State Police

August 11, 2006

It seems so long, almost 20 years, that I could say Happy Birthday to you Pal. Tomorrow is that day and I miss you so very much. Happy Birthday my son. Dad

Bill Kugelman
Dad

June 27, 2006

Trooper Kugelman,
On today, the 19th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Illinois. It is a shame that the scum that murdered you only had to serve 16 years.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

November 10, 2005

We played football at St. Viator together John, I went to the Marines, and you to Law enforcement. I learned of your death and cried. Only the good die young John!!! I was going to rub your name onto paper but was overwhelmed. You and your family are not forgotten!!!! God bless America and her Peace Officers!

Ofc David Dowdle
Round Lake Beach Police

May 19, 2005

Happy Thanksgiving Pal from Your Family.
We all miss you.
It's so lonely during hunting season now.
Put in a good word with the Boss for me too.
Love, as always and ever, Dad

Bill Kugelman
Father

November 27, 2004

Recklessly and intentionally Murder a Trooper and get out in half your sentence? My GOD! I'm sorry you left us so soon but you are in a far better place.
Rest in Peace Brother.

P.O. David
NYPD