Illinois Steps Up To The Plate On The Adam Walsh Law

I am so glad we now have the power to stop all these preditors. Are children are worth a million to us and with the preditors on the loose we have so much to worry about. thank you all for getting this through.

God Bless You John! Thank you for all that you do to protect our children. I really wish there was more that I could do to help your cause. As a mother of two small children, I fear for the safety of them everyday.

To you, John and all the supportive staff, “keep up the good work.”

Greetings from Canada. Keep up the great work John. I worship you and your A.M.W. crew. God bless you.

Thanks to John Walsh for the great work he is doing. Last year my family and I though we were going to have to use the Amber Alert, but we did not. Our granddaughter came back on her own. Again thanks for all you do to help find these crazy people that want to harm our children. I just wonder how they would feel if it was one of their own. Some of them would not think a thing about. Again our thanks go out to Walsh and his crew. thanks from a mother of three and a grandmother of six and one great-grand-child.

John Walsh:

I nearly met you one year when my husband and I were flying out of Orlando International Airport and they called your name. I was just reading your book at the time, at the airport, and I wish I had had the courage to try and find you to sign it. But I wanted to respect your privacy since you probably don’t have much of it now.

I firmly believe the Adam Walsh Act should be a part of EVERY state’s policy, and if I can help to make that happen, I will. I’ll follow your suggestions and contact wherever I can to assist your tremendous efforts all these years to protect our heritage - our children.

Thank you and God bless!
Linda Emmart

Mr. Walsh,

I’m 35 now, but when I was younger, I remember what happened to Adam and ever since then, I have always been more cautious. I do not have any children, but I have always taught my nieces and nephews to be cautious and what to do if someone they do not know approaches them.

I read your book and I have always admired your work and dedication and I also agree that every state should implement this law.

Thank you for all of your hard work. You are a such good man.

I really enjoy watching your show every Saturday nights

My hat is off to you John!! The Adam Walsh Act should not have to be even thought about it should be in Fereral law across this country!! I am glad that my state (Ill.) put it into effect and sure hope and pray that all states will do the same.
Thank you for all the hard work you and your staff have done.

Dear John Walsh; Thank you for protecting children, and giving a voice to the voiceless and the laws to protect the innocent. I truely respect you and will write to my representative to try to get this law pasted accrossed the country in uniformity. I only ask why it is not enforced automatically. All children should be protected with out question or procrastination.Thank you so much for everything you have done, to spare one child ,of any pain and suffering. You are truly my Hero, and a humanititarin. I do believe you will go down in American history as one of our greatest Men. Thank you for all you do, and I wish you many years of success. I do believe, no one can ever fill your shoes, you are a true leader and a really cool person. Thank you and god bless, sincerely, Joyce Waddington

John Walsh, you are my hero! Thank you!!

john Walsh is the best
a hurt parent that took his disaster and turned it in to a line of greatness and awareness

Thank you….John !
My thanks go out to you and your staff for all you have done for the people of America and for our
children. I hope with all my heart that NJ will adopt
the Adam Walsh Law.
God bless you John and all the wonderful people
that do all the work to bring us your great show each Saturday night…..I never miss it.
Thank you very much!

John please make us a click on letter with the needed information written to send to our representatives. I have seen this type of letter before on the grassroots site. If enough letters flood in they will hear us.
Thanks for pushing so hard on this issue. I have a special interest in these cases too.
You are in my prayers. Keep up the great work!

Looking forward to capture 1000! Have watched since the first show…

Mr. Walsh,
Thank you for everything! You are the best guy ever! I really am sorry for your loss of Adam! I know it was years ago but I’m sure that it still feels like yesterday! God Speed! In my eyes, you are America’s hero for everything that you do. My husband & I watch your show every Saturday! I just love you & AMW!!!!! Keep up the good work. Thanks!

Sincerely, Your biggest fan!

Mr. Walsh:

My wife and I have watched and prayed for you and your selfless efforts over the years to bring awareness, assistance and justice to so many people.

We too are victims of crime. Our daughter was murdered last year and her killer remains unknown and at large today. We are among those who personally feel and know what drives you to be a champion for justice and the protection of our children.

Godspeed as you stand for the victims and their families who pay the highest price when evil monsters destroy lives.

God Bless You and your team,

Mr Bill

GOD BLESS YOU JOHN WALSH YOU HAVE BEEN A GOD SEND FOR OUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN .THANK YOU SO MUCH JOHN WALSH AND AMERICAS MOST WANTED.

You are truly an amazing person, hats off to you and all those involed in AMW.

God Bless You All!!!!

i think it is good on what John is doing i love the show and watch it every week and love when he catches pepole good job

I’m so glad they are getting tougher on preditaors
that hunt for our children. Its about time for changes with the laws. Our children are the future of our countries.

WOW!!! if it were my child i would have shriveled up and died you have amazing strength i also know what it is like to lose a child to death as well …..

hey john glad you posted the 11 years case of missing heather teague,i hope to hear from you soon……thanks 1 of your # 1 AMW fan betty oops

John, Thank you for all that you do. think of a world with out you in it. there would be more people killing people and getting away with it . and times that by the #10 and there would be 10 times more killing because i feel every killer kills more than one. god bless you buddy. Sincerely, JIMMY T

Thank you very much John Walsh and AMW staff for everything you have done. It is a shame that the courts will release a child murder or a pedafile before they will a drug user or that is how Utah and Nevada has been in the past. All criminals are bad but the worst ones should suffer the rest of thier life in jail . God Speed!!

Sincerely,
Brandi Halcrow

Dear Mr. Walsh, For years I’ve watched your show when it was brand new right after your loss of Adam your son whom you love dearly. It takes a special person to keep on keeping on from one year after the next to make changes that is for for all of us who live and breath in this country. I’m from the 40’s and life was so different then. It’s hard for me to believe that kids can’t have the freedom I and others had back then. With your knowledge and connections you have done more for our country than anyone I know of when it comes to crime. I’m so thankful you are in the position you are in. God bless you and your dear wife and family. I also watch you on Larry King when you are his guest. Again thank you . My daughter died from an illness and I hurt and miss her very much since 1982. All parents who lost a child for any reason bond together even if we do not know each other….in my mind I feel as if we are holding hands and supporting one another. Continued success in all you do. Thank you so much, Mama Geri

Dear Precious John,
I greatly treasure your three important books that you signed and wrote such thoughtful words to me.
I know that you have been instrumental in saving my three daughters from being kidnapped and worse.

MY HUSBAND AND I WATCH YOU ALL THE TIME,
I’M GLAD YOU AND EVERYONE ELSE CATCHES THE BAD GUYS.WE ARE FROM CANADA BRITISHCOLUMBIA.

YOURS TRULEY
LINDA JENSEN

I am a self-appointed spokesperson for the silent majority. “Thank you, John, for being you. We love you.”

Dear Mr. Walsh, I have followed your world since your tragic loss, and so many lives have been corrected thanks to you, Riva,and your family, and your endless desire to cure this world of the demented minds. I agree 100% the ones who hurt our children have no hope and should be shipped to another planet because they dont deserve to live amongst us. I also realize the long struggle you’ve been through and the fight is not over and we all must be smarter than the average bear! Thanks always for your greatness and intelligence. This world needs more people like yourself in it! Keep fighting the fight, John. A million thanks, renee, In NJ.

I want to be part of the solution, it is time we protect our children, especially the special ed children are being abused by these sick, demented people.
The law has to protect these little ones even more than a child that can talk and tell what has happened to them. School buss drivers are not screened properly, and there should be someone checking up on their doings, unannounced, like they spot-check drug addicts. These people are addicts, but needed to be put away some where, on an island without a way for them to see or be with children ever again.

Where can I look to see if the Law for children have been impleted in Georgia.

mr. walsh-you are a true hero!!! i rarely watch t.v.
since usually there’s nothing worth watching but
i always watch your show unless the play-offs
are on-then it wouldn’t be on. i’m so sorry about
the loss of your son-i have two grown children &
a 3 year-old grandson. this world we live is rough but you’ve made & continue to make a huge difference in the safety of our precious children.
THANK YOU !!!!! god bless you.

Good Work John. My children were small when Adam was abducted - it really hit home. Unfortunately my youngest Son - Bradley P. Olsen, age 26 is now a Missing Adult - since Jan. 19, 2007. I preach to his daughter (6) now about keeping herself safe, and always staying in groups.
My husband and I watch AMW all the time.
You are GREAT….

Congrats to Illinois! Being a mother of four children I support every/any law that will protect my kids from the scum that want to hurt them. You have my full support and I thank you for being such an advocate for child safety across this nation.

Dear John,I second everything that has been said.Thank you for being the spoke person to get all the bad guys off the street.I watch your show almost every Saturday .I have 2 young children and I really take to heart all the great advice on children’s safety.God bless you and your family..Also I like the email updates.

Dear John,
I hope adams Law gets passed in Massachusetts. You are a good man and very strong too. Criminals are nothing more than lowlifes who have no heart. Crime needs to be stopped. There’s just too much and I can attest to that because in Springfied and Holyke MA there is alot of Violent crimes every week. Thank-you John for stepping up to the plate.

Violence is widespread. Predators and pedophiles are widespread in society. From personal experience I know that the child sex trade is widespread and condoned & practiced by “respectable, nice” people. Pedophiles seek out jobs that give them access to their victims and provide the illusion of trustworthiness. Jobs such as teachers, school bus drivers, school administrators, little league coaches, high school coaches, phys. ed. teachers, clergy, ministers, etc., provide cover for predators, like wolves in sheeps’ clothing.

Dear John Walsh, and family, and crew;
I know that many great men & women tried to get the government to help with this problem of predators, but politicians did not seem that determined. You found a way and means and I pray for almost daily, and for those who help our children to become a little bit more safe each time we stay on these cases.
I especially like your annual hero recognition contest. It is a positive and uplifting testimony to great Americans.

Thank you and all of your supporters.

dear mtr walsh yuo are doing a great job keepup the great wotrk im 100 percent behind youlove rene or ourdolly2002

you are doing grewt love rene deroche

I remember when John Walsh’s son had been abducted and etc. I read his book. I was in junior high when he went missing and then was later found murdered. I remember watching the news about it and wanting to cry, because of it andI remember that every time they showed the TV movie ADAM they made. I remember that everytime I saw it, I would look at all of the missing children at the end and I would be so sad. Thank you John for all the hard work you have done to try to keep children safe. ITimes sure have changed since I was a kid. Thank you for everything you have done and will do for years to come. God bless you!

We could not close these gaps fast enough.

John Walsh

I remember watching your show every since I was a little girl. You have done such a good job catching the bad guys and thanks to the viewers who have reported where these bad guys are at. I have four little ones and in this world we live in I fear for their safety everyday. When you turn on the news you hear reports of children being abducted or hurt. Thank God for you John Walsh and your fight to let these bad guys know you are not going to get away with this! America Most Wanted has million of viewers which means there are millions of eyes out there so watch out bad guys your time is up. And for those sex offenders we will be on your back you will not hurt our children anymore! Lets fight these sex offenders and check with our state to see what it’s doing to put the new law into effect. Protect our children schools! Private schools as well as public schools need to be allowed access to national criminal records and information of potential employees who are working with our children they need to have access to federal criminal history information especially to private schools so they can screen people who’ll be working with our children. No Sex Offenders in our schools! We want our children to live in peace and happiness and most importantly to be a kid and not have to worry about someone hurting them. I am so angry against these bad guys who prey on small helpless kids well watch out bad guys we not give up the fight and will fight you to the end! There are millions of us angry viewers and you child sex offenders we will see you to justice ! You can run but you can’t hide forever.

dear john i watch your show all the time and read at your webiste and have posters od all the missing children all over my house i have 2 small children and i never let them go out side ever i home scholl them this is all thanx to your wanderfull show ….now i know i will never have anything to worry about

thanks for protecting the lives of all the peoples in our country, john you and your team crew has turn ed. life around for many families and friends . im here in illinois will be supportive to your show and, will help in any wich of way i could . may GOD BLESS you all.and keep up the good work.

I don’t know that you’ll ever read this Mr. Walsh, but I am a 22 year old that has grown up watching you help others all of my life. You are not only my favorite celeb but an inspiration to me because of all the good that you have made come out of such a horrible situation. My most sincere wish is that you find out what happened to Adam and get the closure that you’ve given so many other families. You are forever in my prayers and I wanted you to know that you do make a difference every week. I tell you so after you say that we can at the end of each show. Thank you so much for everything that you do. Adam did not die in vain, just so you know…

Keep up the good work,I am a follower with a good set of eyes.We have a problem up here in British Columbia,Canada,there’s been a convicted rapist released in our area after serving 20years in prison.He’s said he won’t reoffend,any quick ideas on what to do,we have a lot of worried moms and children .Waynes world

People…yes there are violent criminals out there, I personally know this, but I also know laws based on emotions not reasons are sending many innocent people to prison…many cases based on nothing but hearsay.

Oh sure we could probable pass a law holding people who falsely accuse others and it can be proven through a court of law that they be held accountable by law for their actions. This is NOT what we need…more criminals! What we need is to have justice introduced back into our court system. What we need are accountability laws holding Judges and Prosecutors and yes many criminal defense attorney’s; for their corrupted actions; actions that are violating people’s constitutional rights.

to jacquelyn of ohio-you said your son is a registered sex offender for having a minor girlfriend -you mean he’s a registered for having SEX with a MINOR .you said he was
having “consensual sex” with a minor girlfriend-yet you did state either of their ages-just for instance: a young child of 10 could consent to having
sex with a 22 year old-so does that mean just because the child consented it would be alright
???
also to Homie: that’s a very insensitive thing to say:
that if john walshs’ wife reve wouldn’t have left the child alone in the store,he’ld be alive today !! in a
way it sounds as you’re blaming her ! i have 2 grown children( & now a very active 3 year old grandson). i admit it was difficult to keep an eye on them EVERY moment-unfortunately in this world we do have to take precautions for preverts as otis otoole & henry lee lucas.they were both sexual predators/serial killers.

Mariana, I would like to thank you for opening my eyes. You are right, this could affect us all. I didn’t realise the extent that this law went to.
Where can I go to learn more about this?

I WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOU HAVE A SHOW ONCE A MONTH DEDICATED TO NOTHING BUT MISSING CHILDREN. THERE ARE WAY TO MANY CHILDREN MISSING TODAY. POST ALL ALLEGED KIDNAPPERS OF CHILDREN ON WEBSITE EVERYWEEK!

Mr. Walsh;
I just want to thank you for all you do on behalf of children. Parents like myself are glad you’re on our side. God bless you and your famly.

Yes our children deserve to be protected. I get sick when I read that 4 children die every day in this country from abuse and neglect from parents and caregivers and many more than that are suffering terrible physical and emotional abuse. I am appalled that that I never hear an outcry about that.
I have been reading on some other Victim Advocate sites like the Jacob Wetterling Foundation that they are totally against residency restrictions for sex offenders because it makes them go underground. I also read some reports by sex offender treatment professionals that say these guys need stable homes, jobs, family support and that all this stress could CAUSE them to offend.
What REALLY scares me tho is that I read in a couple of reports that 95% of all new molestations of children are done by first time offenders. My God, how does any of these laws protect us if 95% are first time offenders? What can be done to stop this? This is a crazy world we are living in now. So fast paced, so anonymous, so disposable. Everything is so sexualized everywhere you look, but then we make all these laws that say ” don’t touch”. I think people get confused sometimes…maybe we need more education, maybe we need more help for people who are feeling things that may be inappropriate BEFORE they act on it. I guess that’s the only way to stop that 95%. Yes we need to protect our kids. But is sounds like we need to do it a different way than we have been. It sounds like some of the things we have been doing have just made the situation worse.
Maybe we need to listen to what the professionals are telling us.

What most people dont realize is that MOST kids that are sexually abuse are abused right under their parents noses by other family members, babysitters, family friends or by the parents themselves. It is VERY rare when a person abducts a child to molest. It is even MORE RARE when a person murders the child after they are sexually assulted. Unfortunately, these are the only stories told by the media. They dont talk of my friends 9 year old daughter who was molested in the bathroom of her best friends house, by her best friends DAD. They dont speak of step parents or fathers or especialy mothers that abuse their own children either physically or sexually for YEARS and never serve ANY time because the child doesnt want to create problems for their families.
America has a false sence of security when it comes to child molesters due to hastily written bills passed by congress to “calm the masses” when the media goes berserk on offender stories.
We cannot as parents know EVERYTHING that our children are doing EVERY moment of EVERY day unless we NEVER let them leave the house or we strap a surveillance camera AND a LoJack to their butts before school each day. However, PROPERLY educating our children, keeping the lines of communication open with them AND being truly involved in their lives is the best way to keep them safe. Unfortunately, many parents are too willing to rely on the false security of internet notification and stupid laws to keep their kids safe instead. Maybe one day parents will grow up and take a little more responsibility in their offspring.

Hello from Wellington N.Z.
John you are such a dinamic amazing man, we both worship you too, we watch every AMW programme you have on our screens, in fact I tape it every week. I must say we both have learnt such a lot from your programmes, we need a man like you over here, you are so positive. We are both older than you, we think the crime has gotten worse, we were lucky in growing up we didn’t have the fear that is around today.
God bless you John, keep up you excellent work and we will keep watching.

Kind regards

Shirley & Don Charlett

Dear Mr. John, I’ve watched AMW since I was little. I don’t remember what happened to Adam I was a baby, but for all the hard work you do, I think Adam would be very proud of both of his parents. For all those people with their ignorant comments about Reve’s misjudgement no one’s perfect not even you. The next time you want to say something insencitive about someone think about how you would feel if it was your child, What would you do?

It’s taking too many years to give children the birth rights that adults enjoy. Children have long been regarded as “property” in the lives of “bad” parents or predators or even the state officials and foster parents. I realize there are many wonderful people as well but even one child in harms way is too many. I’ve watched the laws changing for years but why does this have to move ever so slowly? Besides the predators, who’s stands to benefit from states dragging their feet to give children the basic protection to live life free of the most repulsive types of crimes against the most vulnerable. Come on “leaders” step up to the plate and put these twisted people away for life! Correct me if I’m wrong but believe I heard that Wisconsin passed legislature that would track first degree assaulters against children by way of GPS bracelets for the rest of their lives. It would be implemented starting January ‘08′. It’s truly a shame that some children were lost to protect others. Thank you for the opportunity to vent, I just don’t understand, Lets all respect children like they are people, not possessions………BECAUSE THEY ARE PEOPLE!

John,

You & your son are EVERY star in the universe!!! Your mission throughout all these years due to the tragedy & loss of your son, has made our world a better place!!!!! There are very, very, few in this world who are the “elite”-and you are definitely one of those people!!!! You speak not only for the living, but for the deceased. Your impact is huge. Your glowing light provides comfort, warmth, and hope to a society that can be so cold and cruel. What an honor it is for Adam to have a father like you. Its no dought he’s eternally greatful and forever proud of you. You are truly a hero, my hero! It is my biggest dream to one day meet you! Good bless you for all you do, John! Keep up the flawless work!!!!!

I love your show and watch it every week. You are the voice of every victim out there.
I learned quickly about this system, due to a Tier 3 moving in right next door. Now, I would like to know the “smart” person who set him up in a motel, across the street from a playground, 1 block from a daycare, 2 blocks from a historical family village, and about 2 blocks from a school. My brother in another state informed me of him. I freaked and called local authorities - who had no clue at that time. I contacted the Prosecutor’s Office and was told information could not be given until the judge gives the ok. Apparently, in NJ, it takes 3 to 4 months to get notified of high-risk offenders (only Teir 3s). We have some Tier 2s who were Tier 3s in other states, but got their Tiers reduced in our state. We are a shore community and found out they live in motels where families pass through - especially in the summer. The registry will normally not list the motel name - only the address.
The committee I am on went to our mayor and council to get a fingerprinting ordinance passed - and it did! We even helped get an ordinance on residing within 2,500 feet of a school, park, playground, etc., but a sex offender had the ACLU involved and won. This was with the same judge that struck out a Cape May case with the same issue (again, ACLU) Our town is appealing it - we have the ACLJ on our side, now. We are still working on other issues (the Tiering system for Megan’s Law needs work, loopholes in Megan’s Law, etc.) and hope we get somewhere. We have been told no one looks at Petitions, “It is not my jurisdiction”, and even hung up on by a person involved with reviewing Megan’s Law and its effectivness and cost of maintaining the internet registry. We are very frustrated, but will not give up. You are my mentor and hope I can help with your fight any way I can. I have a child with multiple disabilities and hope I can speak for all with disabilities. We have sex offenders who failed to register and have yet to see them serve the sentence the ADAM WALSH ACT mandates. Our state is weak on enforcing laws. Please keep up the good work. If you are ever in Atlantic County, NJ, we would love to have you get into our Prosecutor’s and other elected officials faces. They don’t like listening to us. We are fighting for your son, Adam, as well as the Groening Family, Megan Kanka, Jessica Lunsford, and all other victims of these sick monsters. By the way, in Philly, there is a sex offender who moved across the street from his victim and around the corner from the other victim AND THEY WERE NEVER INFORMED! The one victim across the street came out of her house and came face to face with him, and the memories came flooding back. There are no provisions in relation to the offender moving close to the victim and notifying them. Again, the offender has more rights……

Mr. Walsh,
I have witness your crusade during all these years and I just wanted to say how proud I am of you. Not only have you made parents aware but the government as well. Your achievments are only shadowed by your love of chidren that’s why I’m proud to say that my first born is named Adam. Keep up the good work!

Mr Walsh,

I just want to say that i am very proud of you, that you stuck through this whole ordeal , and stuck to you guns so to speak and made this happen, to keep all the young children safe from there predators ..i am sure Adam was with you through the whole thing and right now , he is looking down on you and saying ..way to go Dad i knew you could do it ..and this is you fathers day gift to you….again you have done a great thing ..

John. i am glad to hear that your states are doing something to protect your kids. i feel sorry that you lost your son, but at least you are doing something about it. i love to watch americas most wanted. it has been a show that is worth watching and i hope that it is on for many more years. christine

Dear John;
I am very glad you are starting this blog. From reading it it seems these monsters have more rights than our children! I write a Blog on blogstream.com called Proectting our children in which I try to warn parents about the monsters we have going around seeking to harm our children.
I never knew about the fact that a molester can move across the street from his victims, there is something alfull wrong with that!!!
In my blog I have recommend your site.
I have supported it since you went on the air.
I think any time these monsters offend they should serve time and then be place where thy can not hurt any more children
Childdren are our greatest gift that god gives and we must do every thing that we can to protect them.

I was a pro-wrestler and the children were amoung my best fans.
I am a father of 4-a grandfather of 6 and soon to be proud great-great-grandpa in sept.
I know I want my family to be safe

Thank you for a.m.w. and the work you and your hard working staff does.
regards to you wonderful family
MAN MOUNTAIN DEAN

Looking forward to capture 1000! Have watched since the first show… I WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOU HAVE A SHOW ONCE A MONTH DEDICATED TO NOTHING BUT MISSING CHILDREN. THERE ARE WAY TO MANY CHILDREN MISSING TODAY. POST ALL ALLEGED KIDNAPPERS OF CHILDREN ON WEBSITE EVERYWEEK!

I am proud that this Law was signed. Just imagine how many children will be safer. Our leaders will all have to step up to the plate and keep these people from hurting our children.
I think that if you are a convicted person your picture should be put in your local news paper at least every 3 months. I think that would help the citizens to know where the convicted people are. I beleive people would call the Law Enforcement and tell if they saw these felons near any children. I say this because some of the convicted people do not register. Each state should release their picture before they are released and tell the public where the person is supposed to report to. We can help keep an eye on them. This will maybe stop some of them…….

Hey John,

you DID a good job!!!!! I thank you for protecting children under the adam’s law is marvelous! I wish It would do in San Antonio, Texas where I live and Los Angeles, California where I grew up till adulthood, moved away. One of this sex offender I know who is deaf - still molesting children around in Orange County and Los Angeles County in California. One of my classmate informed that he did molested their two kids without my classmate’s knowledge. I was very upset to hear all about him because I knew him since I was 12 years old. He should rot in the prison!!!! He is labeled as sex offender under internet. Most deaf people reported it to Police but unfortunately, They did NOTHING to do! What a stupid! I knew there is lot of evidence against him but NOT! I would like to see you establishing Adam’s law in California to protect children there.

I praised you for doing a good job on AMW. I am A BIG,BIG Fan of yourself - John!!!! I always wanted to meet you one day!

Thanks,
Alec Turnbull - San Antonio, Texas

Joh, I’m very glad that law was enacted to help safe guard our children, but would conside a show that would how woman more safety tips, especially those of us who live alone and who have no children close, in case of trouble, what do we look, etc. How do we protect ourselves without resorting to guns, est. Just some simple plans incase of trouble, so we surive the problem. Thanks for all the good you do!! Anne Marriner whitetip_24@yahoo.com

It’s about time Illinois realizes we must take strong measures to protect our kids. Hopefully putting Adam’s law into effect will make some of these sick predators think twice. It doesn’t matter how big the city or town you live in, there is a sex offender there. I never realized that until I got on the Illinois sex offender website and saw how many lived in my small little town. Kid’s now a days need all the protection they can get; Thanks Rod!!!

I am so glad that this law is on the books. As a child who grew up in the early 60’s, I remember the local police coming to our elementary school and warning us kids about not taking presents, candy etc from strangers. It does make a difference! I was approached by a man in a car and my instinct and the warning from the police officers made me not go into that car. That was about 1964 or so. Parents talk to your kids now! School administrators….get the police into the schools and have them warn the kids. I would not leave just to the parents!

i am happy and grateful to know that John Walsh has helped all these people. I just want to thank him and the workers.

I am glad to know John has helped all these people. Thank you for being these people’s miracle I watch all the time . Also praying every day that you will catch every bad guy out there.

iam proud to say i have faith, amw show will conitune in seeking,allof the justice for victims and familys.thanks to all of you.Goooo getem guy;s.your;s shirley FOR EVERY.

Dear John,
I love AMW and I can’t wate ti’ll you get to a thousand! My friend Elizabeth and I are going to throw a big celibration! Every time I watch AMW I just want to let you know you do make a difference a big difference each and every week My hart goes out to you and your family for all tragity you have been through. You are always in my prayers and always will be the miracle I watch every Saturday ntght.

The Adam Walsh Act is a well-intentioned piece of law, that is probably going to harm more children than it helps.

Already there are teens being forced to register as sex offenders for decades under this law. This social stigma of sex offender registration for relatively minor sex offenses, and in many cases, consensual sex acts with another teen, will prevent these teens from having any hope of a normal life.

There is also the collateral damage to the families of sex offenders. Sex offenders do leave jail, marry, and have families, or return to their families. Not all sex offenders are sexual predators. Imagine what it is like for these families. RSO’s will tell you their children are taunted and teased. They will tell you how they have to uproot their family and move because of Buffer Zone laws. They will tell you of a life of being shunned because they are all labeled as creeps and predators.

Dear Mr. Walsh,

Would you please do a program - SOON - on Missing Adults. My Son is Bradley P. Olsen - 26 - Missing since Jan. 19, 2007 from DeKalb, Il.

Through all this I have also met Stephanie O’Neal who has a Missing Brother - John Spira - 45 - Missing since Feb. 23, 2007 from West Chicago, Il. which is only about 20 miles from us.

Your HELP is greatly appreciated……

John Walse, We love you, thankyou and GOD Bless everything you are doing to help our kids. Many people tell me I am to over protective of my daughter, and my hard work has recently paid off. Please teach parents that they can never let their gard down, protecting our children, their futures, and morality are our first jobs.
Again God bless you and all who are in this fight.

John, I tried for the longest time to find out when Adam’s birthday was and I finally found out. I read Adam’s story years ago and it made me very sad. I watch America’s Most Wanted almost every Saturday night and love it!

Dear John Welsh. Thank you for all that you are doing. Our children are very precious and thanks to God that we have someone like you. I remember when i too was small and would visit my school friends and her brothers would start to get fresh with me. I didnt have anyone to confide in, but i just stay away from my friends brother and wouldnt visit when he was in their home. But today we need someone like you for i know that there are more children out there that need help and they are afraid to say anything. I cannot help financially, but if i can be of help from my home. Please feel free to let me know.. May God bless you and your family… judy.. Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

August 25, 2007 - 9:13AM - from Canada Dear John Walsh, You are really doing a very GREAT,VERY GOOD ,VERY HUMONGOUS JOB., and VERY DEDICATED.All the families in this planet Earh we live LOVE YOU

Dear John,
Your show is awsome and it does make a difference and impact on the lives of people that cannot speak out for their selves.
Sincerely,
Trystan.

PS:you rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

God Bless you John Walsh, you are a true children’s hero! I will see what needs to be done so my state, (Texas) may get schools to implement this law!

Dear Mr. Walsh: Any time something wonderful like this bill comes into play it is a really excelent reason for the Nation to sellibrate, because far to long now the creap’s have had it easy. One might say we have been giving them consent to do what they do with out us being extra tough. My Daughter was rapped by her very own natural Father during court ordered child visits. I beged the Judge not to allow him to see her alone after all of my abuse I suffered at his hand. Well, the court decided he had been a good boy during supervised visits. Of course he was good either myself or the County was with him. He almost killed her. Today she is 25 years of age, but the memories hont her. She said to me once “Mom I feel so sorry for parents of murdered children, but you know Mom, not certain if living with the worst then a horror story memories or leaving earth is better.” My Daughter and I both are legally blind thus, we suffer quite enough thank you never mind this. So my hat is very much so off to you and I know Adam is extremely proud of both you and Mrs. Walsh. After all, you two are the good guys. Thank you so much:

I would like to say that it is too bad that not all victims of sexual predators are not heard. I was a victim and later charged with a crime I did not commit and now I am being labeled in the worst category there is. After the one who committed the crime in the first place died while in prison I suffer for what he done on a daily basis. I dont applaud John Walsh for what he done for it is the responsibility of the parents to watch their children and to know what they are doing who they talk to and get involved in their lives instead of having someone else do the work for the parents. I agree on protecting our children but what about the true victims who have to pay, that voice is not heard at all except to punish, punish, punish and more punishment. I cannot even get a job now to live and I have to do what I can to make ends meet. People do not look at this but only what the bad is that is it and as far as finding gainful employment (we dont want you to have a job) but we want you to live on the streets so we have an excuse to lock you up for not obeying our laws. This is not even fair for those who know better. But our voice is not heard instead someone elses voice is.

I am so proud of you, because you really have a cause and protect our children from those monsters!!!, I would like them to receive the maximun penalty!!!, congratulations!!!

Dear John and Reve:

I can not even begin to imagine the pain and loss that you must feel everyday of your life. I have read many storys of Adam’s disappearance and I can’t help but cry and feel so much sadness, to this day.
I am a mother of two beautiful children 4 and 6 and I can’t imagine life without them. Nor can I even begin to imagine anyone being cruel or violent to them.

Keep doing the wonderful work that you do. There are many more criminals to be brought to justice.

God Bless you and your family.

God Bless you Guys!!! We need people like you..

God bless you John Walsh !!! Your son is smiling at you from up in heaven… Keep the good work. I don’y miss an episode of AMW …

that is said how that happened to adam.
but now your helped many children from predartors. THANKS (i watch amw every time by the way your a good host. g b y
god bless you
john walsh

one night me and my mom were watching amw and they showed the case of adam walsh. and i asked here how long was that ago. she said the age when i was in high school.i was so curios about what happened.i didnt really understand it.but then i saw it again and again.now i knew . and i cried when i saw that epsiode. how can that happened to a little boy. THANK YOUB ALOT FOR WHAT U DID GOD BLESS YOU.

Mr. Walsh,
I would like to put an article in our newsletter about the Adam Walsh Law for our licensees to inform them of the importance of background checks on potential foster and adoptive parents. In my research for more information to share I came across this site and wondered if you would be interested in contributing a letter or article about the requirements.

John,
I live in North Carolina. Can you tell me how I can help get this law the funds it needs? There can be no price on a child’s life. There can be no procrastination.