Robert E. "Bob" Walsh, Jr.

Bob was an amazing guy. He had an incredible loyalty to people he met or valued. He liked to teach and inform others, especially friends, and I don't know what he would be thinking if still here with the present news climate. He is protected from this, thank God.
The news articles with comments Bob sent over the years are still valuable today and are kept. He was a brave, talented, sharp policeman who is greatly needed now. We lost a hero who never took a step back. We greatly...

I thought of Bob Walsh today, sort of a shot from the blue. REWJR. Thats sort of what came up.
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Bob and my Mother, Brenda Elliott were romantically involved when I was young, somewhere around 1978.

I really loved Bob back then. He was huge (as in size) from a young boys perspective, and smart and funny and nice.

He was really good to me and my sister.We loved him.

I never did reconnect with him as an adult which is my loss.

I thought of him...

Here it is, an entire year has passed. When heading to Chicago on Indianapolis Blvd., the assortment of railroad
locomotives, cars, etc., are a constant reminder of Robert. The late night phone calls are also missed.

You have my deepest sympathies. Bob was a kind man, concerned about his neighbors. I know this personally, because he lived in the apartment next to me. I would collect his Wall Street Journal issues when he went on his trips . Upon his return he would take me out to lunch - cheeseburger and a diet Pepsi. I think of him warmly each time I pass his empty apartment or his car in the garage. He loved this city deeply, and served its person well. We will miss him.
Sister Dianne...

Bob was a great friend to my Dad, Jim Mahoney, going back to their fraternity days together at Colorado. When I was going to school in Hyde Park he'd call me up and take me to lunch, sharing tales from his time in Chi Psi and as a police officer. He was always so kind, and made a point of checking on me after my parents passed. I didn't know him as well as I would have liked, but it was clear that he had a huge heart and was a true and loyal friend. My deepest sympathies to your family.

Bob was a great and loyal friend to so many people. I feel privileged to have known him. He was an outstanding cop, dedicated, aware, and good to his men. He was fun and loved his family. His keen interest in history and daily politics challenged everyone he got to know. God bless Bob for all his brave years of service and my sincere condolences and sympathy to his dear family.

To the Walsh family you have my condolences for his loss. When you look at all the entries in "The Guest Book" you'll notice they all mention the same things, good wit, smart, good sense of humor, fun. He had/was all those neat things we enjoy about a person. And when you look into the sky tonight, you'll notice it a little brighter, as a new star has been added to the heavens above.

Good bye "Bob", your remaining journey will be with our Lord. The world is a better place because of you. We will miss your visits on your trips to the West. I will catch up with you later.

YITB

Brother Rob Kirkpatrick

What a man. Funny, smart, helpful, funny (I know...twice), multisyllabic. I met him in Area 2 1971where he was a Youth Officer & I a kid Cadet. Our career paths crossed often. A real gentleman. My day is sadder because of this news. Prayers to his family.