Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Ron, I was blessed to have met and worked with you at WVDC. Every time we met up, you made sure to say hi and talk Bicycles with me.

Our Department lost a great Deputy, but your Family lost a great Husband and Father.

Ron every mile I peddel will be in your memory.

John Jones, Food Service Supervisor
San Bernardino Co. Sheriff's

September 8, 2004

I wrote this poem in memory of Ron. I hope you all enjoy it.

Ron Ives
"A Man"

A Man, a Son, a Brother, a Husband, a Dad
most of all a friend
A Man who cared and shared
always lending a helping hand
A Man who only knew to be happy and to laugh
had his life cut in half
A Man I did not know so well
only 43, barely made it "Over the Hill"
A Man so friendly was even liked by inmates in jail
always helping children up and down a bike trail
A Man full of happiness
did not deserve this
A Man who I have heard not one bad story about
could never yell, scream or shout
A Man who you may have only met once
has left a huge impact on everyone of us
A Man who always considered others
has left behind his family, a sister and two brothers
A Man highly respected by everyone he knew
loved each and everyone of you
A Man with an irresistible smile
loved to ride his police motorcycle
A Man who started the 9-11 memorial bike tour from here to ground zero
was looked up to by so many and to some a hero
A Man who ended his timeline
on the corner of Archibald and Baseline.

-Katie Baptista
-September 4, 2004

Katie Baptista
Friend of Family

September 8, 2004

A friend with a smile, Ron.

"Life is great, what could be better...I'm a motor in Rancho."

These are the fearless words of a San Bernardino County Deputy Sheriff.

Your smile, your enthusiasm, and your love for the profession will be greatly missed as my tears are shed, brother. Is there a better place? God Speed.

Al Huff
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Dept. Narcotics/S.W.A.T. Division

September 8, 2004

Ronnie,
Thanks for always having a positive attitude no matter what was going on. You are a role model for everyone! I am going to miss that smile that seemed to be permanently fixed on your face. Until we see each other again, rest easy my brother!

Jon Minard

Deputy Sheriff Jon Minard
San Bernardino County Sheriff

September 8, 2004

A true class act. Meeting Ron just once makes you want to be a better person.

September 8, 2004

Ron Ives was a blessing to be around. I had the privledge of working with him at
WVDC in Rancho and he was one of the finest examples of law enforcement at its best. He will always be in our hearts and prayers.

SCS Janet Brown
San Bernardino Co Sheriff

September 7, 2004

I just wanted to say to the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Ives,
that I am so sorry for your loss.
Thank you to all the men an women of law enforcement who watch over us all day and night May God Bless You All!
Now Heaven has one more Angel!

Citizen of Rancho Cucamonga

September 7, 2004

I only had the pleasure of meeting Ron once. Even so, I felt as if I knew him through his participation in the Patriot Day Bike Tour of 2002. Several of my co-workers got to know Ron very well--they couldn't say enough nice things about Ron...and this was long before he left us. We will likely never see a man of such character again.
You will be missed, Ron.
Scott

Scott Ward

September 7, 2004

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Bless you!

Debbie Neal
City of Rancho Cucamonga

September 7, 2004

Deputy Ives,
You gave your life, that someone else in that intersection might live...you are a hero. God speed, Sir.....

wife of a Sgt
Macomb County Sheriff Dept, MI

September 7, 2004

You are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
CHP

September 7, 2004

Rest in peace motorman.

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

September 7, 2004

Can't say enough about Officer Ives and his great attitude with the public. My last contact with Ron was a simple knod and a smile while making eye contact at the sceen of a TC. Ron's positive attitude and love for his family is his trademark in me eyes. God Bless his wife and son.

Captain, David Berry
Rancho Cucamonga Fire

September 7, 2004

You made me laugh so many times. I will miss your sense of humor and will always remember our jokes of your shiny boots.Our entire community has suffered the loss of a good soul. You were truly a hero.

Fire Prevention Specialist Michelle Devo
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District

September 7, 2004

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Officer Ives gave the ultimate sacrifice protecting the members of his community. You now walk a beat where there is no violence, only peace. See you on the other side.

First Sergeant Salvatore Torelli
Fauquier County Sheriff's Office, VA

September 7, 2004

Ron,

Just want you to know, I remember that afternoon, not too long ago, when you sat in my office for about an hour and we "shared some thoughts together", about riding (I recently got my Harley), music (I introduced you to Ani DiFranco, and you liked her instantly!), and life in general. I will always remember that special time we shared together, and I'm so glad I got the opportunity to get to know you just a little better. I will miss seeing your smiling face but I know that God now has "the best" sitting at his side. We will miss you so much as you were like a "shining star" at our Station. Rest in peace, my friend.

Lori Gembella, Secretary
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department-Rancho Station

September 7, 2004

May the heavens envelope you in peace, Ron.
Heart felt sorrow goes out to the family. May God help you through this difficult time.

Pamela Pane, Buyer
City of Rancho Cucamonga

September 7, 2004

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


Anonymous

Senior Instructor
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

September 7, 2004

On behalf of the brothers and sisters of the Joliet Police department we would like to extend our deepest and sincere condolonces to the family of Deputy Sheriff Ronald Ives and the members of the san Bernadino sheriff's department. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless and thank-you for your service.

Patrol Officer
Joliet Police Dept.

September 6, 2004

Ron,

You made the ultimate sacrifice. God bless you brother.

May you rest in peace.

Patrolman Mark Vail
Evanston Illinois PD

September 6, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless You.

Officer J. Richardson
Lake Station PD

September 6, 2004

Why is it always the good ones? Ronnie gone? I can't believe it!
Thought my wife's involvement with DARE and community activities with Ron, we became friends. Ron's smile and that deep glow in his eyes burned with duty and honor. You could feel the passion of law enforcement when Ron rolled up on his motor. I remember last Christmas during the Pageantry of Lights. Ron was on duty patrolling our streets. Our home serviced as an unofficial command post for the Officers. It was cold out and we had a fire going. But you know ... when Ronnie rode up on his bike ... his smile and that glow in his eyes warmed me more. I was very proud to be in his life. Just to be his friend ...

Friends and family leave us, but when a Law Officer friend is down ... it hurts more.

God Bless you, Deputy Sheriff Ron Ives
EOW 09.01.2004

Bill Mumbleau
County of Riverside TLMA GIS

September 6, 2004

My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. Rest in peace.

Mary Schumacher PSDII
Joliet Police Dept, Illinois
Communications Center

Mary Schumacher PSDII
Joliet Police Dept

September 6, 2004

For those that didn't know Ron, he was absolutely the best. He always had a smile on his face, never saw him have a bad day. He did his job above and beyond the call of duty. Not only did he treat his co-workers with kindness and respect, but he treated those he arrested with the same attitude. All of us in the department are feeling such a tremendous loss of his untimely death. Yet at the same time, we are all so greatful for the little time we got to spend with him. He will be forever remembered in our hearts and prayers as well as the entire Ives family. Rest in peace, our brother.

L. Stockman, Sheriff's Custody Specialis
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Dept

September 6, 2004

I saw the Heavens open up.
The Earth, shook with fear.
For Evil, knew of God's Army.
They were Heroes, Men on steel horses.

Sgt. James Crawford
Lower Providence Twp Police Motor Unit, Montg. Co., PA

September 6, 2004