Jonathan Walsh Obituary

Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. Know that your son made a positive difference in our community and that he will be missed.

You don't raise heroes, you raise sons. And if you treat them like sons, they'll turn out to be heroes, even if it's just in your own eyes. (Quote by Walter M. Schirra,Sr)

Dear Walsh Family,



I remember the first day Jon had started with JPD, he always had a smile that always wanted everyone around him to smile no matter if that person was having a bad day. You should be so proud of how your son had turned out. He was loved by everyone that had ever met him. You had raised him to be an honorable man and he passed that on to everyone that worked with him. My thoughts & prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. He will greatly be missed by all of us at JPD.



Tami Jackson JPD

Jon was a wonderful man. He was even more handsome on the inside than he was on the outside.



Maria Lyons, JPD

The legacy left behind by Jon Walsh will always be the way he treated all of us. Jon would always first greet you with a big smile, then he would say "how ya doing", not like a passing greeting, but he really seemed to care how you were doing. Jon was the real deal. You never heard him say anything bad about anyone. His positive attitude seemed to rub off on anyone he came in contact with. He gave us all great joy and happiness in his short life. So lets keep Jon's legacy alive in the way we treat each other. Next time you see someone, smile, say "Hi", ask how their doing (and care how their doing) just like Jon did. These simple things will give us all hope that someday the world will be a better place because Jon's Legacy has become our own legacy. God Bless you all and continue to love one another.

What I'm going to miss most about "Hollywood" is that everytime we met I left with a smile, he was that kind of guy. He was a happy person and when you met him his positive attitude rubbed off on whoever he met. RIP 305, gonna miss you.

Mr and Mrs Walsh-

I wanted to express my sympathy for your loss. I had the privilege of knowing Jon ever since I started dispatching here at Joliet PD about 3 years ago. I,as well as several others, also knew him on a personal level too. I will never forget his smiling face or his cheery voice on the radio for as long as I live. I will miss him terribly but he will live forever in my memories and in my heart.

It is still hard to believe that we will never see that bright smile in person again, but comforting to know he is looking down from heaven now smiling on all of us! He will be greatly missed!

I saw Jonathan ever day standing at his mailbox and he would always say Hi. I would say back HI JONATHAN HOW IS MY BEST BUDDY.

Jonathan will always be in my prayers and I will miss him.



Mary Ellen Harris

Joliet Police Dept.

To the Walsh Family:



I didn't know your son, but wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. All though I know you would rather have him with you, you can take comfort in knowing he is in a better place. God Bless your family.

Dear Mr and Mrs Walsh, Lisa, Debbie, and the entire Walsh family,



Mere words cannot express how truly sorry I am for the loss of your son and brother, Jonathon. I've known Jon since he started with JPD and from day one knew he was something special. I will miss his smiling face and exuberant personality. I remember the first time I met Jon. My husband, Ofc Patrick Schumacher JPD, and I were moving into our new home and Jon and his FTO stopped by and I thought to myself, what a great guy! Within minutes he had me smiling! I only had the previledge of working with him on several occasions since I work the day shift, but when I did, he was a dispatcher's dream! I also know how much the other officers loved working with him. He was a cop's cop, a true hero. I'm so grateful that I had the pleasure of knowing one of God's true angels. May God bless you and help you through this trying time.

My thoughts & prayers are with all of Jon's family & friends! Jon was a great officer who will be missed.

Jon was a great asset to our department, and will be missed beyond words. I am so grateful that I had the pleasure of working with him for 3 years at the Joliet Police Department. I will never forget him and he will always have a special place in my heart and the hearts of all that knew him.



I will continue to keep his family as well ad our Joliet Police Department Family in my thoughts and prayers.

I just wanted to say I'm sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you. I didn't know your son, but I heard about it and wanted to let you know that I will say a prayer for all of you, and to give you strength to get through your loss.

May God be with you always, Dee

i have only met Jon a couple of times. My sister was friends with Jon's girlfriend. What I remeber about him is that he always had a smile on his face. My sister always came home and said just how nice he is. i just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

To the family of Officer Walsh:

I had the great pleasure of working Child Safety Seat checks with Jon and I will always remember his sense of humor and smile. He will be greatly missed by us at the Will County Sheriff's Dept. You are in my prayers.

GARY & I LIVE ACROSS THE STREET FROM

JON IN CATON CROSSING. HE ALWAYS

HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE AND ALWAYS

WAVED AND SAID HI GUYS! WISH ALL OUR

NEIGHBORS WERE SO NICE. HE WILL BE

TRULY MISSED.

Dear Greg & Norma,



Our prayers and our most heart felt sympathies are with you and your family at this time. Jonathan was a fine young man and he will be missed by many. May God help and be with you all at this time. The Maderak Family

I grew up across the street from Mike & Joel Micelow. Along with Mike and Joel, I grew up with John and have great memories of the wonderful person he is.

Although I could not attend services, I wanted to express my deepest condolences to you and your family.



EVER CLOSE IN MIND AND HEART

Majorie Frances ames



No further away than a picture a smile or remembered phrase, our loved ones live in memory-so close in many ways

For how often does a sunset bring nostalgic thoughts to mind of moments that our loved ones shared in days now left behind!

How often has a flower, or a crystal autumn sky brought golden recollections of happy days fone by!

Memory has a majic way of keeping loved ones near-ever close in mind and heart are the ones we hold most dear.





May God be with you and your family in this time of sadness.

the walsh family,

i used to play hockey and baseball with john. i dont know if you remember me, but i cant forget what a wonderful family you are. you were always offering support and love to us, and i just wanted to offer anything i can do back to you. i am so sorry for this. john will always be remembered by my family and i. he always made me laugh and made friendship a wonderful experience.

with prayers and love,

jim maurer

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Walsh,



You wouldn't remember me but I knew Jonathan as a young boy when he was in Little League with my friend's son. I remember him as a sweet, friendly, boy -- and a good baseball ballplayer! I think that last part would make him happy.



I am terribly sorry for your loss and will keep you, your family, and Jonathan's girlfriend in my prayers.



Eileen

Dear Norma, Gregg, Lisa and Debbie,

We are so very sorry to hear about Jon. Even though we haven't seen him since we moved from Worth, we remember him as a considerate,friendly and bright young man. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of loss and sorrow.

With Sympathy,

Paul, Sabra and Kim (former neighbors in Worth)

Greg,



We cannot image your pain. Jonathan was a great kid and will be missed in the blue family. May the Lord protect and comfort you.



Deb and Rob Pyznarski

Dear Greg and Norma,

We are so very sorry for your loss.

We haven't seen you or Jon for a few years, since you moved from Worth, but we have fond memories of your family. Our daughter, Jennifer went to school with Debbie and I saw the two of you and Jon at Palos Olympic Health Club for many years. (I'm still working there.) I have many memories of Jon from the club (and his buddy, Dave Emmert). He was a great kid. Everyone at the Club who knew him was saddened by the news of the accident. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Been a long time since I have seen Jon. We worked together at Chicago Ridge ESDA. I will never forget the drive in him and the sparkle in his eyes as he spoke of his career as a police office. He always had spirit and spunk. What wonderful things he was able to accomplish for the short time he was here on earth. My deepest sympathy to the family on such a loss. There are no words to be spoken only kind memories of such a wonderful handsome young man

Dear Greg and Norma,

Our cousin Rich (John) Bruno contacted me and told me of your loss. I'm currently in Delaware for a few weeks.

I'm sure Jonathan was a fine young man in the mold of his Dad and Uncles.

Please accept my sincere condolances

for your loss and may Jonathan be at peace in God's care. May God also bless and give you strength during this time of unparalleled grief.

Your cousin, Bob Wasni

We moved to Worth in 1990 and Jon immediately became one of my son's best friends. He, David, and their other friends spent many hours in our home over a six year period spanning seventh grade through high school.



While cutting the grass yesterday, I remembered that Jon and David began their first "careers" together - they started a landscaping (i.e. grass cutting) service called W.E. Cenrac. (The "W" stood for "Walsh", the "E" for "Emmert", and "Cenrac" happened to be the name on the bright orange hats that they got from somewhere.) Last night, I found my son's hat as well as one of their business cards and it brought tears to my eyes.



Jon was a great kid (indeed, all of them were) - always respectful and never caused a bit of trouble.



My wife and I hadn't seen Jon in several years though we'd heard about his chosen path through my son. I heard the news on the radio - I knew (or so I thought) he was a local cop. I felt terrible about the policeman from Joliet, but I was "relieved" that it couldn't be the kid who accidently backed over the lightpost in my driveway all those years ago.



Greg and Norma,



Words can't begin to convey the sorrow that my family feels at your loss. We grieve along with you - Jon was like a brother to my son and was always welcome in our home.



We are so sorry. You have our deepest sympathy.

Greg & Norma:

My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family.

I will keep you all in prayer.

Peace,

rosemarie bonamer

Dear Norma and Greg. My heart hurts with you. I remember Jonathan as he grew up in church... I even remember him in the nursery...isn't it great that kids do mature! And what a fine young man he became! The comfort is so powerful when we know that Jonathan is at home with the Lord, and there will be a great, celebrative reunion one day that is beyond our imagination. I John 3:2. I Thess. 4:13-18. My love and prayers are with you. I understand the pain. Love, Marian.

Greg and Norma: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. If there is anything you need, please don't hesitate to call. Our prayers are with you during this saddened time. Don and Pat

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Walsh.



Our son Jimmy Maurer played baseball and hockey with Jonathan in Worth. We saw Jonathan at Worth Days a few years ago and he remember us being Jimmys parents. He came over and said hello. He grew into a great adult. You you should be proud of all his accomplishments. I am sure he touhed alot of lives.



We cannot explan the pain we feel for you and your family at this time. We just would like you to know that you are in our payers. We are so so sorry for your lost.



We will never forget that little boy who always had a big smile on his face. Again, we are so sorry.



Love always,

Rose and Jim Maurer

god bless from the entire good family