Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Jonathan...it's been 3 years and we all still miss you.

Anonymous

October 20, 2008

God bless you and your family. You are forever in our prayers.

Anonymous

October 20, 2008

Sergeant Dragus may your family and friends find peace and understanding on this the third aniversary of your EOW and may they know you will never be forgotten. Watch over them and all the rest of us who understand the meaning of the Thin Blue Line.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

October 20, 2008

Son,
We attended you Memorial unvailing last night. Kaden is growing and acting more and more like you all the time!
My thoughts are not only of you, our Blue Angel, but of the family of our last Hero to past in the line of Duty. Your lives spent in the line of duty is the most honable and totally unselfish act a man or woman could do. We didn't attend the last Funeral. Not because we didn't want to. We just are still greiving your lost. Every emotion the Douglas Family is going through, has been played over and over in our hearts everyday, since your death. I hope The mercy of God's love will guide them to the healing touch of faith and hope. We honor you, cherish you, hold you and Robert to God's stretched arms, to rest and renew in the sweet joy of his new assigment for you. Watch over us all!
Forever,
Mom and Dad

Paul and Phyllis Dragus
Father and Sept-Mother

October 20, 2008

It's been three years, buddy, and I still remember. No matter if I am driving by the Penn Square Mall or up Broadway Extension, you are remembered. Though you are missed, I know that you have seen God's face, and that makes me feel extremely happy.

Chad
Friend

October 20, 2008

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and those still out on patrol guarding over the Thin Blue Line. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will not be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

October 20, 2008

Kelly -
I'm thinking of you, Kaden and Ashley. I'm teaching in St. Cloud again this semester and every Thursday night as I drive to class, as I get to the same spot in the road, I think about your mom calling to tell me what happened. You're strength and faith has been an inspiration to all. I think about you guys all the time and wish that we lived closer. I know that Kaden and Cooper would get into all kinds of fun (and trouble) together. I love you with all my heart and know that Jonathan continues to look over you. I love you.
Erin

Erin Jensen
Friend

October 19, 2008

Hi Brother. I miss you every day. Help me stay strong.

Anonymous

October 16, 2008

Jonathan, your funeral was the last officer funeral i've attended. Tomorrow we will gather for Robert's funeral and it takes me back to when we lost you. You had an enormous impact on so many people.
Kelly, you have shown so much dignity and strength throughout your loss of Jonathan. I hope everything is going good for you and Kaden.
Ashlyn, I truly hope you are doing good and that life is treating you well. We think of you often and I continue to hope that you know in your heart how much your dad loves you.

Sgt
O.C.P.D.

October 2, 2008

Thinking of you a lot this time of year. We send our love to the entire Dragus Family. Sincerely, KTL.

Anonymous

October 2, 2008

Your sister and I booked a cruise today. We leave October 19. This will be the second year in a row that by design we have gone on vacation for October 20. Its a great escape from a day that will never be the same. If you were here, I bet you would be going with us.

I've had this blue Jonathan Dragus band on my wrist for over two and a half years. Its never come off. Swimming pools, daily showers, softball leagues. Man, this thing is durable.

Your niece and nephews keep your sister busy everyday. Your namesake, we call him Jon-Jon, is a very affectionate kid. His brother, Jameson, is somewhat of a maniac. He hurls himself across the room, headfirst into cushions and couchs. Samantha speaks constantly. I am very biased. But, boy is she pretty. At 3 1/2 years old, in about 8 or 9 years, I'll be looking to you to give me strength. I'll need to be the toughest and scariest kid in a 5th grade class.

We miss you buddy. I still can't believe you're gone. You would be very proud of your sister. She is a great mom. She loves those kids.

Shawn Rogers
Brother-in-law

Shawn Rogers
brother-in-law

August 19, 2008

I MISS ALL THE FUN WE HAD TOGETHER WHILE AT WORK. THERE STILL ISNT A SINGLE NIGHT THAT GOES BY THAT I DONT THINK ABOUT IT ALL. I MISS IT ALL SO MUCH.

SGT.
OCPD

August 15, 2008

Jonathan, I think about you every day. I talk to you every day. I know you hear me. Sam and the boys are growing up fast and Brian and Maureen had another son. You would have been so excited. I would give anything for just one more minute with you. I will continue to stay strong and be the kind of person you would expect me to be. Me and Shawn talk about you often and it always brings a smile to our face. Wish you were here.

Anonymous

August 14, 2008

hey dad i miss you so much i just want to say that im so glad im your daughter im proud of you and just wish that you were still here. well i love you so much.bye

ashlyn

August 14, 2008

Well, we did it. We unveiled your sign this weekend. This project was something very dear to my heart and meant the world to me to be able to accomplish. I hope that your family and friends find it as honorable as I do to see that sign every time we drive by. And now every person that drives that stretch of road will see your name as well.
Sunday was a special day. So sweet to see Ashlyn and Kaden release the balloons. They are beautiful kids.
We think of you every day and miss you so.
I'm honored to have been involved in this project. I can honestly say I've never worked on something with such meaning. Thank you to Kelly and your family for allowing me to be a part!!

Casey

July 8, 2008

Hey buddy. You would have turned 35 today. As I get farther from those days we hung out, it sometimes gets harder to remember all the fun we had as teenagers. Coming from the Southside, we all had enough street cred to feel pretty secure in this world. I'd be lying if I said your passing didn't affect that perspective.

I pray your family is doing well. I hope that they are growing strong and I know they don't let a day go by without your memory in their heart. Your friends from school remember you well too. I always look forward to bumping into someone from the ole alma mater. I enjoy hearing something new that maybe I wasn't aware of. They all talk of you in high esteem, as they should. You will always be known as a great man in our eyes.

I found myself thinking of the summer at your grandfather's pool as we tried doing 1 and a half flips and full gainers of his diving board. They were good times when life was much simpler. What a treat it would be to go back to those days and fully realize how special they were. I appreciate the time we had old friend.

God bless

Chad
friend

July 6, 2008

It's been too long since I have written but please know how often we think of you and your smiling face! You were such a blessing to have in our lives! The sign was unveiled today....I can only imagine how humbled you are by that, you so deserve and we so miss you, each and every single day! We love you!

Carlee Raines
friend

July 6, 2008

Jonathan,
Sorry to take so long in writing a reflection to you. After 2 years, I'm still having a hard time believing that you are gone. I know that there was a big age difference between us, but I wished that I had spent more time with you, and hopefully I will get closer to Michelle and Brian. I'm glad I ran into you at Quail Springs Mall a couple of times while you worked there. I remember baby-sitting all of you guys when you were babies and how cute you all were. I hope to get in touch with Ashlyn and Kaden more so that they will know me. I miss you. Tell mom, Mema, and Pepa Hi for me.

Jana

cousin

June 6, 2008

We still think of you every day and keep you in our hearts. We talk about you and your antics and how you kept us laughing all the time. We miss you. Please pray for all of us and we'll see you again some day.

May 31, 2008

We are thinking of you this Memorial Day. You will never be forgotten brother in blue.

May 30, 2008

Hello our Special Angel,
It is almost time for Police Memorial Week. Your brothers and Sisters are coming to the Ranch to attend the Memorial and honor you and your Police brothers that we have lost. Our respect grows deeper for our men in blue. Your Father still stops different Officers he sees and visits with them about you. He always lets them know what a great job they are doing. Many times if he can get accomplished one deed, without them knowing, he will buy their lunch or dinner!
Our tears have soften a bit and have turned into complete and total remenbrance of the men in blue.
Everyday we talk about you, everyday your deeds are in our hearts. You will never be forgotten. We hope that one day Ashlyn will be able to join us in our special time of memorial. We still have hope. We love Ashlyn and think about her all the time.
Kaden is growing up and he acts just like you! His birthday will be soon. all of the cousins will be at the Police Memorial Ceremony. The next day they will help Kaden celebrate his birthday. Dad and I are looking forward to sharing with all the family the greatness of your heart and spirit.
Ashlyn we look forward to sharing stories about your Father with you some day. Call us anytime, we love you!
Paul & Phyllis Dragus

Paul and Phyllis Dragus
Father and Step-Mom

April 29, 2008

Ashlyn , My wife and I saw your mom the other day at the doctors office and she said you are really growing up. I could tell that she is very proud of you.
Someday we would like to see you and let you play with our kids and tell stories about yor dad.
I hope everything is going good for you , and always remember how much your dad loves you and how proud of you that he is.

Sgt
OCPD

April 23, 2008

Jon, I have visited this many times but never knew how to word my thoughts to you. I remember watching the TV and learning what happened. I could not believe it. I still remember when we worked at Quail Spring Mall together and all the fun we had. You always encouraged me to go to Oklahoma City, sorry man I never did. I lost contact with you over the years, I wish I had not. I joined Spencer Police Department for 9 years and finally left to come to Nicoma Park. I still think of you all the time and the way you could make me laugh. To your family I would just like to say Jon was the best officer and man I have ever known. My prayers are with you.

Patrolman, J. Greene
Nicoma Park Police Department, Friend

March 24, 2008

Happy Easter Jonathan!!!! Happy Easter Kelly, Kaden and Ashlyn. Love, Kevin, Terri and Lauren.

Kevin and Terri Tucker

March 20, 2008

Jon, I again thought of you recently when I ran across a shooting victim from a call we were on together. My wife and I talk about you often, and talk about the many times we spoke with you while you worked security at Quail Springs Mall, and how much we miss your great sense of humor and the "permanant" smile you seemed to always have. Our prayers are with you and your wonderful family, which you spoke of so often. Watch over us bother, and I look forward to "walking the beat" with you again someday in heaven. Rest in peace brother.

Sergeant Tom Green
Warr Acres Police Department

March 19, 2008