Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I'm Free
Don't greive for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God has laid for me
I took His hand when I heard his call I turned my back and left it all
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, or play
Task left undone must stay that way
I found that peace at the close of the day
If my parting has left avoid
Then fill it with remembered joys
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Oh yes these things, I to will miss
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow
My life's been full, I savored much
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undo grief
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee
God wanted me now. He set me free

A nice young lady, that Ron and I have known for years, wrote this. I believe it is something that he would have said, had he had the chance. Or maybe this was his chance, I don't know. Ron we all love you and miss you greatly.

Don Jones

This page is so sad to me. I know Ron would want us to go with our lives. He is watching over us from HEAVEN. We have to go on but never forget him. Keep is memory alive. My heart goes out to his family. I know losing a loved one is never easy. My love and prayers are with yall. I have known Ron since 1988 and he was a great guy to be around. He loved his family and his friends. May you forever rest in peace my friend.

Angels touch our lives eachday!
We mere mortals to earth are bound.
Angels trod on HOLY ground.
So next time you are feeling low,
Remember angels are there...
Where ever you go!!

Many people will walk in and out of your life,
But only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.
Eleanor Roosevelt


I love you dear friend,
Donna Daley

SON I AM SO SORRY FOR THE NIGHT OF DEC.26. IF I HAD ONLY KNOWN I WOULD HAVE ORDERED YOU TO WAIT AND LET ME BE WITH YOU LIKE I HAD BEEN SO MANY TIMES BEFORE.I GO TO WORK EACH DAY AND JUST GO THROUGH THE MOTIONS BUT I CANNOT DO MY BEST, BECAUSE EVERYWHERE I LOOK I SEE THE GREAT WORK YOU WERE DOING. I AM TRYING TO CARRY ON BUT IT IS SO HARD. EVERYTIME I BRING BUZZ TO THE OFFICE ALL HE DOES IS LOOK FOR YOU. I KNOW THAT GOD CALLED YOU HOME FOR A REASON BECAUSE HE ONLY WANTS THE BEST WITH HIM. PLEASE FORGIVE ME FOR NOT BEING WITH YOU. UNTIL WE MEET IN HEAVEN TELL YOUR GRAND FATHER AND YOUR UNCLE GARY THAT I MISS AND LOVE EACH OF YOU SO MUCH.

PLEASE FORGIVE ME
WITH ALL MY LOVE
DAD OR AS YOU WOULD FATHER

Chief Ronald N. Jones
Prentiss Police Dept.

"It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the
strong man stumbled, or where
the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man
who is actually in the arena;
whose face is marred by the dust and sweat and blood; who strives
valiantly; who errs and comes
short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great
devotions and spends himself in
a worthy course; who at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high
achievement, and who, at
worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly; so that his
place shall never be with those cold
and timid souls who know neither victory or defeat."
THEODORE ROOSEVELT

Thank you, Ron

Town of Prentiss

I have known Ron since I was about seven years old. I do think about him very often. Especially the time that I took some money from my mothers purse. God only knows why I did that. He saw me do it while he was waiting for my sister. He grinned and said "I wont't tell." I thought I was just the slickest little girl there was. Of course, when I got home from school, my mother found out, but he never did tell. I also remember how he could put away a large bar-b-que pizza by himself. A long time ago, Ron was about a second from becoming my brother-n-law. I couldn't wait to be a bridesmaid in his and my sister's wedding. Although they never did get married, I still did think he was just the sweetest person. I know God has his purposes and I know that Ron is in HEAVEN dancing now. GOD BLESS YOU RON!!

LOVE AND PRAYERS

Vanessa Bullock

A Little Stone

I am a little stone,lying on the ground.
A very small chance, I'd ever be found.
I'm not very big, so I don't feel strong
I'm not a big rock, just a little stone.
One day I heard soldiers cheering, like there was a race
or could it be a battle, about to take place
I was so small, there was nothing I could do
Then a hand reached down and said, "I need you"
He put me in a sling, and slung me round and around
And I hit something big, then it fell to the ground.
All at once I felt strong, like I had done something great
So I called out to the boy and said "hey wait"
I've got blood on me, and I want to know why
I didn't understand, so I began to cry
He picked me up, and wiped the blood and tears away
And said, "my name is David", let me tell you about today
God had me to choose you from all the rest,
Because he knew you would serve the best
And even though you're just a little stone
I could not have killed the giant all alone
So just because you're small, and don't fell very strong
Remember what killed the giant was, "just a little stone"
Author: Wayne Guy
Ron you may have felt like that little stone but buddy you were a hero to your friends and family. God pick you because you would serve him best.We miss you more with every passing day and your memory lives on.

Though your smile is gone forever and your hands I cannot touch, Still I have so many memories of the one I loved so much.
Your memory is my keepsake with which I will never part.
God has you in his keeping and I have you in my heart.
I know you walk beside me and when my life is through,
I pray that God will take my hand and lead me straight to you.
I Love you and miss you.
Mom

It has been exactly 2 months to the day that we lost you. Rocky and Myself set last night and talked about you, it wasn't easy. Seeing your car waiting for you to get out, knowing that now it will never happen. All the memories that we shared they are all good. Ron you are the best friend that I will ever have. There wasn't nothing that you wouldn't do for someone. YOU HAVE BLESSED MY LIFE. The best memories of my life are of You, Rocky, and Myself. There wasn't a time that i didn't see you smile. God has blessed
Us, Your Family, and Friends.
On that fateful day in December GOD called you home.
One day we will meet again, until then............

with love,
chad

Chad Hodges

RON,I still dont understand why things happen the way it does but, I know God doesnt make mistakes. I see your family often and they seen so lost. I talked to your Mother and she is trying to be so strong but you can see the hurt in her eyes and face every time she mention your name. You where always so proud of her and she you, still my heart and prayers goes out to her and the rest of your family because God know only the heartache they have.My prayer is that one day they will know why God let this happen. May you Rest in peace and as you walk those streets of heaven keep a little eye of our home town and know we will help keep your memory alive and will never forget the good times.
A Friend always
M.E.

It seems so senseless to loose such a great guy the way that Ron was lost. I had known Ron since our kindergarten days and all the way through school. Ron was full of life and a friend to all. He always made me laugh. When the phone rang the night of Ron's murder and Nita told me what had happened, I was in shock. All I could think of was Ron and Don as little boys playing at school. I thought of all the field trips we went on as kids and how Ron would entertain us all by pretending to be Rosco P. Coaltrain. All the memories that I have of Ron always make me smile and laugh. When I remember Ron, I see him smiling and laughing. Mrs. Donna, Mr. Ronald, Don, David and Mitsie please know that Kendall and I grieve with you and our prayers are with you :)

Tammy Morton McPhail

As we lost one of our officers last month, I have come back to this site often, and have read all about the numerous officers that have been taken from us, way to soon!!! I just wanted to tell his family, that I am sorry and that I will keep you all in my prayers.

Kim Garvey
Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

How can one put into words that which can not be exspressed?
How can one console a family that has lost someone so special? How can one put into words how much someone meant to them? There are simply no such words. When I think of Ron, and a day doesn't go by that I don't, I think friend, family, duty, honor, pride, dedication, love, respect, son, brother. The list is endless.

To Ronald, Donna, David and Don, I would like you to know that in all the years that I've been involved in law enforcement there were very few officers that I would trust with my life, and Ron was one. God took you from us for a reason, and we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)

I salute you, I love you, I miss you, but I know in my heart that you are in a far, far better place.

Chief / Constable
Bassfield Police Department

I pray that God will grant Mrs. Donna, Mr. Ronald, David, Don, and all his family and friends the "peace that passes all understanding".

Anonymous

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RON TO A VERY SPECIAL PERSON. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. LOVE YOU MAN.


LOVE,
BOOBOO

I don't know where to begin and I don't want to end. I miss you so much brother. Today more than ever. For this is the first birthday of many that I will have without you. I know you are in a better place now. To all that didn't know Ron. He was the type person that no one could said they hated. He made friend's everywhere he went. He made sure everyone had fun and no one was left out. He lived life to the fullest. He touched so many people in this world. He loved being a cop and loved working beside our father. I know he is in heaven watching over all of us. We all love you and will never forget you.

Don Jones
lovin twin brother

Happy Birthday our sweet angel
2/18/2001
Your memories live on and will be forever in our hearts and minds.
Love a Friend

Well there is alot I would love to say about Ron, but it would probally be a book long. I have know Ron since I was 9 years old and now I'm 21 and it doesn't seem real to me but I know he is in a better place. He has watched me grow up over the years and I can't believe he is gone. Every Sunday me and my mom would sit out on the front porch and we would talk to him for hours. And somewhere in the back of my mind I think he's going to pull back up one day and it would be like old times again. He has always looked out for me and Ron I thank you and we all love you very much and you will be in our hearts forever.

Bridgette Harrison Smith

Ron will be forever missed. His love for our town and the people in it will forever be remembered. It has been almost two months since that terrible night when a friend called us at 1:00 in the morning to break the news. We were in disbelief. This could not be happening to our town again(Two of our officers were killed a few years earlier). And most importantly, not to Ron. I thought back to memories of when we were growing up and cried in disbelief. As I looked at old pictures of prom, parties, growing up in general, the question was asked often, why did this have to happen. I know God does all things for a reason, and the reason will be clear to us one day. I pray that God will be with Mrs. Donna, Mr. Ronald, David, and Don because I know the healing will be slow. The song played at Ron's funeral said it best, "Go rest high on the mountain. Son, your work on Earth is done." Job well done, it will never be forgotten. God Speed, Ron!! You are loved and will be missed greatly.

Anonymous

I've known Ron and his family ever since they moved into their house. We grew up together. My fondest memories were getting the neighborhood kids and playing wiffle ball or exploring the woods behind our house. I got to ride along with him one night while he was on duty a few years ago, and his eyes would sparkle when he made a drug arrest. He LOVED his job. Here it is, two months after we lost him, and I still cant find the words to express what I feel. I still look for him when I come into town.

Ron, you were a great friend!!

Tracy Lancaster
Friend

God speed sweet angel in black, guardian of my home town

Blessed are the peacemaker,for they shall be called son of God. Matthew 5:9

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:13

Rest in peace brother and may God bless your family through this tragedy....

The Thin Blue Line...

MPD District of Columbia

IN TODAYS WORLD,ITS HARD TO BE A POLICE OFFICER. EVERY DAY PUTING ON THAT BADGE & GUN TO PROTECT EVERYONES LOVED ONES. ITS A CRYING SHAME, THESE THINGS HAVE TO HAPPEN. TAKE CARE BROTHER,SEE YA ON THE FLIP/FLOP....

DEPUTY RON BUCHHOLZ
SANDOVAL COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE ALBUQ NM.

Ron, My first time to the web site. Sorry you had to be the first I saw. Heaven holds places for good men like you. Thank you for making this country a better place. SCF

Sgt. Scott C. Fitzgerald
Miami Twp. P.D., Montgomery Co., Ohio