West Virginia State Police, West Virginia
End of Watch Monday, February 10, 1958
Reflections for Trooper Robert F. Rulong
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.
April 16, 2024
According to the widow of Trooper Bill Dickson, who was investigating the accident along with Trooper Rulong, it was a cold day. Trooper Rulong was in the police cruiser to get his winter coat and clipboard. As he exited the cruiser, the drunk driver's car trapped him between the door and the body of the cruiser. Sadly, he received fatal injuries during the incident. Trooper Dickson was also struck and injured but eventually recovered completely.
C. D. Richards
Trooper Dickson's former neighbor
December 17, 2022
I lived in the 'log' house beside the road where the accident occured. I was a little girl when this happened. I remember looking out the window at all the flashing lights and sirens. My dad, G.E. Davis, went outside to see if he could be of any help. It was right after dad went outside that the woman hit Trooper Rulong's car. Daddy came running back into our house and got a blanket (or two) telling my mother that the trooper was hurt and he needed to keep him warm. He later told us he died almost immediately. My dad and mom often wondered what ever happened to his family. I pray that they were able to have a happy life.
Lillian Ruth Davis Casto
February 2, 2013
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 53rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never dimishes respect, not even 104 years.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater
February 10, 2011
53 years you are not forgotten. West Virgina state troopers don't die they are just called to protect the streets of heaven RIP 10-7 10-42
Anonymous
February 10, 2011
Now he's gone and everyone knows through his veins how the green blood flows RIP
Anonymous
January 28, 2011
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE
VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
February 8, 2008
G-d Speed Cousin and brother
UC
ODPS-Inv Unit
January 28, 2008
06/01/04
Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrifice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Trooper Rulong.
Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.
June 1, 2004
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR SURE. MY BROTHER, YOU SERVED WELL.
CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
February 10, 2004
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