PAUL H. "BUD" BOECKER

AJ,
I was sitting hear reading the paper when I read of the passing of your father. I am so very sorry for your loss. I have always admired your father. I have often thought about him as well as your family and have always wished all of you well. Please know that I am keeping you and your family in my prayers, especially during this difficult time.

As a young, fairly new Deputy in the early "70s I was assigned to handle that horrible accident involving the fire truck at Rt.59 and what is now E. New York St. Bud was there and had witnessed the accident. He pretty much stayed with me that day and assisted in getting all the information together. I'll never forget his help and kindness and the compassion he showed toward all of those touched by that tragedy. I continued to run into him during my career and he could always be counted on for...

Alex, I am very sorry to hear about your dad's passing.He was a great guy and a hero of the community.Plz contact me at 773 213-9924 if I can do anything or if you need someone to talk to . John J Justice

Bud Boecker was one of my idols as a young boy. He was several years older than I am but was always so cordial and fun to be around. He called me cousin Don. Later in our lives, he was in Washington, DC, at a Firemen's Convention as President. We got together and I set up a tour of the Pentagon for Bud. He was so appreciative that each time I returned to Naperville, we talked about that visit. I send my sincerest sympathy to Sonja and family over this great loss to Naperville and Lisle. Bud...

Bud was my childhood hero, and still is.
Growing up 2 houses from the old Naperville station, i was a frequent visitor. Bud always treated the neighborhood kids with respect and joy.
He would aften invite my family down to watch training films with the rest of the department.
When I was four, i remember going to watch a barn fire, wearing my raincoat, a toy fire helmet and holding a piece of garden hose. Bud saw me and yelled out "guys, Freddies here, lets put out this...

My deepest sympathy to the Boecker family.Paul was truly larger than life. He was always so kind & fun to be around and he will be greatly missed.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Greg, Donna and Kristina Kuhn

My heartfelt sympathy to the Boecker family. Paul always made everyone around him feel really special. He will be missed.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Boecker family. Paul was a wonderful and

kind person. He will be missed by all who knew him. When you thought

fire department, Paul always came to mind.

Alice Trierweiler
Naperville