Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Ron,
You have been gone for almost 2 1/2 years now but lately i have thought about u a lot. I wish that you were here now to see this beautiful little girl that i have brought into the world. i never dreamed that i would love someone as much as i love her. She wasnt planned but i have gotten to the point where i dont now what i did without her. I got lucky i guess because her daddy is still by my side through all of this. Its a struggle for both of us but i have come to learn that struggles makes us stronger and better people. I dont have any worries because i know you're up there watching all 3 of us. Thats what our guardian angels are for. i love you and miss you forever.
Love,
Traci

Traci Traylor

April 21, 2004

Ron, although I never knew you, I feel "close" to you after looking at your picture and reading all the reflections. You were obviously a wonderful person . . . wonderful . . . and you look like a great guy . . . so young, good looking, sharp . . . I have no doubt you were an outstanding policeman. For some reason that I cannot describe, your death is especially disturbing to me . . . I guess it's that which I've read about you and your picture. You're missed and honored Ron. I honor you, your name, your memory and most of all, for the ultimate sacrifice you made protecting all of us. Rest easy my brother . . we've closed our ranks to proudly cover your post on the thin blue line. Patrol those streets of gold. We know you're there with your fellow heroes. Watch over us Ron . . . With brotherly love and respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer).

Special Agent Jim Crotty
ATF, Ret.

April 8, 2004

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

Marti (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)

April 4, 2004

Last night while I was trying to sleep,
My son's voice I did hear
I opened my eyes and looked around
but he did not appear.

He said "Mom you've got to listen,
You've got to understand
God didn't take me from you, Mom
He only took my hand.

When I called out in pain that night,
The instant that I died,
He reached down and took my hand,
And pulled me to his side.

He pulled me up and saved me
From the misery and pain
My body was hurt so badly inside.
I could never be the same.

My search is really over now,
I've found happiness within,
All the answers to my empty dreams
And all that might have been.

I love and miss you so
and I'll always be nearby,
My body's gone fovever.
But my spirit will never die!

And so you must go on now,
Live one day at a time.
Just understand-
God did not take me from you,
He only took my hand.

Ron, Mama love you, and I do understand!!

March 26, 2004

We grew up together...now it is hard when I'm in Prentiss visiting and you're not there. You are truly missed.

Trinia Myers Wolfe
City of Fayetteville, NC

March 1, 2004

I came across this poem and immediately thought of you.

A Million Times

A million times we've needed you,
A million times we've cried.
If love alone could've saved you,
You never would have died.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we love you still.

In our hearts you hold a place,
No one else will ever fill.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you didn't go alone.
Part of us went with you,

The day God took you home.

February 24, 2004

This is a very brave man. I hope that the members of the community which he served truly appreciated his commitment and sacrifice to their safety. I salute you for your bravery. May you rest in peace in a special place. May your bravery, commitment and sacrifice never be forgotten!

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

February 19, 2004

Happy Birthday "my darlin". Every day I miss you more and more.

Your Friend

February 18, 2004

Happy Birthday Ron
There are no words that can describe how much you are missed and loved. Its been over two years and it still doesn't seem real.

Don Jones

February 18, 2004

To Rons family. I read in the paper about the trial. I know it was very difficult but, justice was served. Ron, was good to be and my family during bad times. He never done me wrong he was a good man.

Anonymous

February 14, 2004

On behalf of the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association, I would like to express our deepest regards and sympathy to the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Ron Jones. You gave the ultimate sacrifice. Ron, you may be gone, but you will NEVER be forgotten. Rest in peace blue angel and thank you for your service.

James A. Cortina

Director
Connecticut Police Work Dog Association

February 12, 2004

3 doors down Here Without You

A hundred days have made me older, since the last time that I saw your pretty face
A thousand lies have made me colder and I don’t think I can look at this the same
But all the miles that separate
They disappear now when I’m dreaming of your face
The miles just keep rolling as the people leave their way to say hello I've heard this life is overrated but I hope that this gets better as we go
Everything I know, and anywhere I go
it gets hard but it won’t take away my love
And when the last one falls, when it’s all said and done
it gets hard but it won’t take away my love
I’m here without you baby but your still on my lonely mind
I think about you baby and I dream about you all the time
I’m here without you baby but your still with me in my dreams
And tonight, there’s only you and me

Your extra verse
We're here without you Ron but your still on our lonely minds
We think about you Ron and we dream about you all the time
We're here without you Ron but your still with US in our dreams

The Friend that you never met
Amber Irby

February 2, 2004

It's hard to believe that it has been over two years since that tragic night that you were taken from us. With most things, things soon return to normal, but nothing is normal anymore and our lives will never be the same. The smallest of things remind us of you. Trust me when I say that you will never be forgotten. Your memory will live in our hearts forever. And as for the verdict of the trial......may the death penalty weigh heavy on his mind until the day he pays the price for his cowardly act!

Anonymous

January 29, 2004

Finally the sob will die, it may not be in this lifetime but he will never be able to hurt anyone else again. I never met you but i know all about you and i know that you are in heaven right now looking down on us and smiling because we finally got Justice

Anonymous

January 26, 2004

i can see you smileing now my brother that sob got the death chair

Anonymous

January 24, 2004

well buddy, it has been over two years since you left us. we all love you and think of you everyday. i love you brother see you in heaven.

Anonymous

January 23, 2004

From a concerned citizen of Covington County. May God continue to bless you all as the time and years roll on. When you are discourged, just remember what to do; reach out to Jesus, he's reaching out to you.

concerned citizen of Covington County

January 12, 2004

Two years ago tonight you were taken from us but your memory and the good time we all shared still live on. You are truly not nor will you ever be forgotten.

December 26, 2003

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Today, December 26, 2003 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Police Officer Ron Jones who died on this date two years ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Officer Jones' sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

December 26, 2003

The anniversary date of that terrible day you were taken from us has once again arrived. Although time has passed and much has happened we still mourn your loss and celebrate your life. Thank you for your service to your country and community. The brightness of your service and sacrafice shines a path for us left here to carry on inspired by your courage and valor. You are not forgotten: OMY

Chief of Police Olen M.l Young
Wauneta PD NE

December 26, 2003

Merry Christmas, Ron. You have been truly missed. Your eyes still shine in all of us here in Prentiss. We love you.

Anonymous

December 25, 2003

Merry Christmas, precious Angel!

Anonymous

December 23, 2003

So many time I see a flower that so beautiful it reminds me of Rons smile. Ron love life so much and want so much to have a family of this own. I dont understand but I know one day we will because I know Ron believe and trusted in the Lord .After talking to friends of Ron he always knew he wouldnt live a long life but he always thought he would have the love of this life and if he only had just a little more time on earth, It was begining to happen. I was in the c store and some men was picking at him and I heard him tell him that he would stay single until that one girl from bassfield said I do, and later I heard that she felt the same way what a shame! I quess it wasnt in Gods Plan. I hope one day that I can drive down the street of Prentiss and see something in his memory I was told by Mayor Dumas they was working on something. Ron didnt have a lot of money but he had something far more greater he had a love for his Lord, town, friends and family and was loved in return His gift of friendship and love was far greater than most will never know in life. This Kind man save me one night from turning down the wrong path and I thank God daily for this young hero.God Bless you Ron.
My prayers are with the one that loved him and lost him.
Love
Becky Willis

October 26, 2003

October 19, 2003
I just read every remembrance of Ron Jones and nothing makes me
happier than knowing that one day I will get to meet him myself for the
very first time. It truly disturbs me when I read that people believe that
police officers are in heaven because they deserve to be. I am so
relieved when I learn that an officer is trusting in what Christ has
personally done for him on the cross and that he has received Him
into his heart. John 14:6 Ron died too young, but we know life isn't fair.
I don't believe God took Ron because He needed him, but because of the
sinful actions of a criminal. But how wonderful to know that because Ron
is in Christ, HE IS in a better place and we, who are also in Christ, will
get to be with him again, but this time for all eternity. There is nothing
that can change the past so we must look to the future where our hope is
and rejoice in the fact that you will be reunited once again. May God
comfort all those who are still grieving his passing. Life is difficult at
times and the Lord Jesus wants to help carry our burdens. He gives us
many beautiful promises in His Word to help us through our valleys. I
pray you will feel His presence and know His peace. God bless!

Lynn Kole
Washington State

October 20, 2003

Dear Ronald and Donna, As I read all the acknowledgments on this page my heart aches for you. Day, weeks, months and years pass and life goes on but the love for a child never dims. Our children are a gift from God and it would be hard to describe the love we have for them. How I wish I could speak the words that would heal your broken hearts and make the days ahead easier for you. God's Grace is what sees us through these seasons of heartache and lonliness. I pray for all of you . We do know that we will see our sweet children again, and I do so look forward to that day. But until then we keep on trusting and loving those around us and helping each other. God Bless you all. LaJuanah

LaJuanah Parker

October 12, 2003