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Just wanted to let everyone know we are thinking about you
down here in Florida!!
Hang in there kid.. We love you!
Mandy and Del 3/9/04
VALERIUS FAMILY,
SOME OF YOU MAY KNOW ME AND SOME MAY NOT. I WORKED WITH ALLEN AT THE SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT AND KNEW HIM QUITE WELL AS THE NICKNAME GOES, "SMILEY". AT THE TIME,
ALLEN LIVED IN DEKALB AND I LIVED IN NAPERVILLE. WHEN OUR AFTERNOON SHIFT WAS
OVER, THE GEOGRAPHICAL CENTER BETWEEN BOTH OUR HOMES WAS THE SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT. HE AND I WOULD THEN "OCCUPY" THE BENCH JUST OUTSIDE THE EMPLOYEE
ENTRANCE AFTER WORK AND TALK SOMETIMES FOR HOURS. IT WAS ALWAYS A JOKE AT THE
END OF THE DAY AND WE WOULD KID EACH OTHER ABOUT HAVING NO WHERE TO GO AND WOULD
END UP ON THE UNCOMFORTABLE WOODEN BENCH TALKING AND LAUGHING FOR HOURS. I'LL
TELL YOU WHAT, IF IT WEREN'T FOR ALLEN, I WOULD HAVE HAD SOME VERY LONG DAYS. WE
WOULD MEET FOR LUNCH AND SEND MESSAGES BACK AND FORTH ON THE IN-CAR COMPUTERS IN
OUR SQUAD CARS. WHERE ALLEN WAS ON PATROL, I COULD BE FOUND AND THE OPPOSITE
HELD TRUE. HE AND I ARE WHAT I CONSIDER
GOOD CLOSE FRIENDS AND NOTHING SHORT OF THAT. SOMEONE WHO WILL BE AROUND THROUGH
THICK AND THIN AND LOVE YOU NO MATTER WHAT. ALLEN ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE
AND THAT IS THE ONE THING ETCHED INTO MY MEMORY ABOUT HIM. I WILL ALWAYS
REMEMBER ALLEN AS THE KIND OF FRIEND MOST PEOPLE NEVER HAVE. HE TOUCHED MY LIFE
AND SHOWED ME STRENGTH AND COURAGE THROUGH HIS BATTLE WITH CANCER THAT I WILL
NEVER FORGET. I JUST WANT YOU ALL TO KNOW THAT I LOVE ALLEN AND WILL NEVER
FORGET HIM. HE WILL BE MY FRIEND FOREVER. LOVE, ALLEN'S ETERNAL FRIEND, TOM
SHEHEE 3/15/04
Dear Denise and Allen, I am sarry to hear that allen is going to diy That is a very
sad thing. I am very sarry.
allen you are a very nice person. from kendyl 3/15/04
Denise-
I am a friend of Tom Shehee's. He talked to me about Allen back when he was
first diagnosed and he has been keeping me informed on how the two of you are
doing since then. I just wanted to drop a quick note to let you know that I am
so, so sorry for what you are going through. From everything that Tom has told
me and from looking through this website, Allen seems like an extraordinary
person. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, Allen, your son
and both of your families. Susie Vela 3/15/04
To the Valerius Family: Please accept my condolences on the passing of Allen. I've know Larry for over a year now (through work) and any time he talked about his brother, you could tell that he really loved him. I never knew Allen but from the accounts that Larry gave, he was a hell of a guy. He will surely be missed. Addam Kahl 3/16/04
What a ray of sunshine he "was". Always showing up for work
or play with a smile. He was a pleasure to be around because his beautiful
energy just rubbed right off him onto you. I will truly miss him but I hold on
to the fact that we will meet again. "Goodbye" for now Allen. Denise, my prayer
for you is that you be given
the strength to get you though.... Tom Kranz 3/18/04
Our thoughts & prayers are with the entire Valerius family. We
can only trust that Jesus is showing Allen his many rewards in heaven. Allen
will live in your hearts for eternity. Make sure to let his nieces & nephews
know just how special a person he was. The Johnson, Anderson & Gannon
Families 3/22/04
What an incredible website in Al's honor. Denise, we are so sorry we could
not get back for Al's services but I know Pat really treasured the time he spent
with Al & you while in Illinois for that brief visit a few weeks back. We were
also so very grateful you both could attend our wedding in September - that made
it a very special moment for us... especially for Pat. Both of us marveled at
Al's amazing, always "can-do" attitude.
Though I barely know you, you are incredibly strong and he was so lucky to have
you by his side the entire way through what I can only imagine was an extremely
difficult time.
As that time passes, I hope you are able to find some comfort & peace in knowing
Allen is in a better place now.
Very sincerely, Pat & Jennifer Williams. Phoenix, AZ 3/26/04
Dear Denise,
I do not know you, but I can truly relate to your grief. I, too, have lost
loved ones unexpectedly and felt shattered in the aftermath. All I can say is
that somewhere, somehow, there is a Master Plan, and if it helps you at all, try
to remember that you had and loved Allen. Some women never know anything like
that at all. My prayers have been with you since I first heard about this. Peace
will come eventually, I assure you. Beth 3/30/04
My deepest sympathy to you and your son and family. I lost my husband to a
undetected heart condition in August of 2000, he was 33 yrs old. Life is very
hard at first but I believe they guide us from beyond to help us get through our
toughest days and try to comfort us the best ways they can. Please take care of
yourself and your son, and you are in my prayers daily. Sincerely, Mary
Bishop 3/31/04
I reached your site via an article in the Beacon News. I used
to live in Aurora, and still read the Beacon online.
My heart goes out to you and your families. My Aunt Osie had this same type of
cancer and passed away a few years ago. Her story was so like Allen's. I sat
here and cried, knowing what you all went through and will still go through.
God Bless you and think on the happy times and the sweet times with Allen.
Sue Reid Normal, IL 3/31/04
God Bless you in your time of grief. Just know how fortunate you are to have
your own guardian angel. The time you had on earth was short but precious. And
memories last a lifetime. Take care. Hugs, Elin Bender 4/1/04
Denise, I am glad we met. I am glad to help. I hope all we do
for you gives you some peace of mind, and some comfort to know that we are here
for you. We are your brothers and sisters, not by blood, but by chance. Several
years ago, my father-then 70 something- was diagnosed with cancer. They took 2/3
of his stomach. He is now 80. I am glad to help with the (Lowlyfz) Benefit, I
felt I owed someone something for my father's survival. Keep the faith!
We love
you kiddo! Benman LowlyfzMC 6/10/04
Hi Denise, I hope you were as inspired by the outpouring of
love, caring, and generosity at the World's Shortest Poker Run as I was. Crash,
Ben and all who worked so hard really deserve all of the credit for putting
together a great benefit and unforgettable tribute to Allen. I'm proud that it
happened in Plano. And yes, bikers are suckers for a
good cause. I remain at your service. Bill Roberts, Mayor of the City
of Plano 6/30/04