Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Brother, I was looking in a box of photographs I got from Kelly the other day. There were many pictures of me, you and Brian over the years--Christmas, graduation and many many vacations. For more than 30 years you have been a part of my life. I guess that is why it has been so difficult to wrap my mind around the fact that you are gone. I walk around with a "head in the clouds" feeling most of the time. I have asked God to help me with my resistance to accept my new life without you in it. It is not been an easy road for me the rest of our family. Although I am very proud of the District Attorneys office and the police detectives who worked so very hard on the prosecution of Kyle Grider, the verdict did not give me the satisfaction I thought I would feel. I guess I thought you might miraculously swing open the courtroom doors and exclaim you were back. The fact is nothing will bring you back. I just need to find contentment in what remains. I am sorry I haven't posted a reflection in a while but with 3 small children at home I find little time to do anything. Please know that an absence of reflections does not mean I am not thinking about you, Kelly Kaden and Ashlyn and your fellow officers who have been painfully impacted by your death. I think of you every single day and I will honor your life for the rest of mine.

Love Eternally, Sis

Michelle Rogers

February 8, 2007

I remember Jonathan well he always filled the patrol car at Total on merdian where i worked. Did always make people laugh you could never be in a bad mood with him around. I will never forget the night he came in and was talking bout he blew his car up so he took Kelly's. He always had some funny story to tell and im so glad that i had the chance to get to know him and will always remember him. God Bless and best wishes to kelly and kids and the keef family.

Lisa Walker

February 2, 2007

Thank you god...Thank you.

January 28, 2007

Praise the Lord....

Messena Howze
Wife of Oklahoma City Police Officer

January 26, 2007

On 10-20-05 Okc lost one of its greatest officers due to a tragic accident. Jon, there has not been a day since the crash that I havent thought of you and Kelly. I say that today was SOME justice us boys in blue got seeing grider get sentenced to life in prison. Jon, your family is so strong, and such a help to the rest of your outside police family. For that I can only say thank you to all of them for being there for me and allowing me to cry on their shoulders. This conviction will not bring you back or make all the pain go away but it is a relief knowing that grider will not be out walking as a free man.

Kelly you still amaze me with all your strength. I can only hope that we have been some comfort to you this week. I admire your courage and ability to face all that you have gone through and truly wish all Gods blessing on you and Kayden. Please know I will continue to pray for you and your family

Bryan Husted
OCPD

January 26, 2007

Jon I wish I could say that justice has been served this afternoon, but without a 10-8 call from you it just never will be. I always loved the conversations we had when I moonlighted on 10th street or at Quail Springs Mall, I wish we had more time for those B/S sessions even today! I still drive by the memorial park you are at and tell ya Hey from time to time, to all the Dragus Family, the Best.

DMM

DM
Retired / Friend

January 26, 2007

Kelly - I wish so badly that I could be there with you to help you through this trial. I can't even begin to imagine how incredibly difficult it must be for you to go through this all over again. Know that Jonathan is watching over you - always. Know also that you have so many people who love and pray for you daily. I know that Jonathan is so incredibly proud of your strength and faith through all of this. Give Kaden a big hug and kiss. I love and miss you.
E.J.

January 25, 2007

God bless you as you enter this difficult chapter in your life. Kelly, you have shown unbelievable strength and character during this ordeal. Please know that you are loved and admired by so many people. I know that Jon will be watching over you and giving you the strength to endure this.

January 24, 2007

Jon- Thank God for you. Thank you for your service. It's a tough week-I know you are with us.

Thank you Kelly, for continuing to make Oklahoma City safer. You are so admirable.

I am praying for you through this.

Civilian
OCPD Employee

January 23, 2007

Thinking of your family today as the trial begins. God Speed Justice!

January 22, 2007

As we start this week of reliving that fateful night we ask God's blessings and support on the families, friends, and all of the OCPD. May God be with the families and the officers involved in the trial. We pray for your strength!

Jon, we miss you more than words can say. But you are still a part of our daily life. Love ya!

January 22, 2007

Jon, Hi my friend! I miss you!

January 20, 2007

It's funny...you think you have it all figured out and you make all these great plans, and then suddenly in the blink of an eye everything changes. Kelly, this situation sucks, it really does...but I promise you that god has a reason for this and a plan for you...and he loves you more than you will ever understand..trust in the lord and you will have peace.

January 15, 2007

Jon we talk about you everyday and miss you terribly. It still seems like some kind of scary dream and I'm trying to wake up but can't. We pray for all the OCPD family, especially Kelly as she works through this. Jon, please pray for us and look down on us and give us strength to deal with this.

Family

January 15, 2007

Ashlyn we continue to pray for you daily and know how difficult it must be for you having been so close to your daddy. Keep your chin up and stay focused on the Lord. Your daddy was and is very proud of you.

January 9, 2007

Just passing by ran across this page and read all of the tributes and had to leave one myself. I am nobody special just one of the everyday Oklahoma City people that our police officers help to protect everyday. I didn't have the pleasure of knowing officer Dragus but I happen to be driving to work at Baptist Hospital the morning of Officer Dragus's accident occured I remember it well. Northwest Expressway is a route I travel daily. I wanted to say thank you to officer Dragus for paying the ultimate sacrifice of his life to keep us all safe. Thank you to all the other OCPD officers who put your lives on the line daily so we can be safe. Your service means more than I can say. My condolences to the Family of Officer Dragus. He will not be forgotten my prayers are with you.

Lydia Goodwin
Thankful OKC resident

January 7, 2007

My Daddy

You have watched me grow from the heavens above,
Oh, how I have missed those arms of love.
I have learned how to walk and talk and growl like a bear,
First I am here and then over there.
Mommy says I am just like you,
and I make her laugh at the funny things I do.
I know there is some reason God took you from this earth,
Even when it was only a short time before by birth.
You are in heaven now, keep a watchful eye on me,
watch me grow and learn my ABC's.
I have a lot of special people keeping me from harm,
I am learning from them what a great man you are.
I see the pictures and your name etched in stone,
But, it is still hard to understand, Mommy & Me here alone.
Other kids have their daddys to play in the park,
But, I have you with me, at all times, here in my heart.
Mommy keeps saying how proud you would have been of me,
But, I am proud too, of My Daddy, you see.

I found this on another officers reflections. I couldn't help but think of Little Kaden. We still think of you, Kelly and Kaden daily. We won't forget.

Messena Howze
Wife of Oklahoma City Police Officer

January 4, 2007

God bless us all, as you indure another year without you.

December 31, 2006

Celebrating another birthday without you just sucks! This was the hardest one yet. I tried to make the best of it and so many friends made me feel special, but it's just not the same without you. I expected my life to be perfect at 30 because you gave me every reason to believe it would be. And I'm so blessed to have had all the wonderful time together that we did. But now I feel like I'm having to start over and I hate it. The hollow space in my heart doesn't ever get smaller or less painful, I just somehow have learned to deal with it.

I continue to love you with all I have and still miss you more than anything...

KD

December 29, 2006

Merry Christmas to the Dragus family. May god bless you with his awesome grace and abundant love now and always.

December 25, 2006

Oh, how we miss you, brother. Your sister and I were just sitting on the floor in front of the fire after finishing off two bottles of champagne and a number of other spirits while listening to Chrismas music loud enough to wake the neighbors. Inevitably you are discussed. Your sister is now on the phone with your wife. You were too young. You and I just didn't have enough time to get to know each other. I would have loved to have watched our children grow up together. Instead my son's name is Jonathan. The twin brother of Jamison. Echoing your sister's prayers on October 20, 2005 when we were in the car speeding to Oklahoma when we were told you had passed. "All I want is to have more children to fill this void in my life" she cried in so pitiful a fashion it would make a heartless man tear up. Well you gave us twins. December 2, 2006. And if what I said isn;t proof enough, the first of the boys was born one minute after OU finished off Nebraska to win the Big 12 Championship. You're with us everyday. Thanks for your help. Merry Chrismas, brother. Merry Chrismas. There is no issue I have cried about more than your death.

Shawn Rogers

December 24, 2006

Merry Christmas Jonathan, Kelly, Kaden and Ashlyn!! Kelly we have been thinking of you so much this season! We hope you and Kaden are happy, and healthy this Christmas. Jonathan...what a joyous time in heaven this must be! We love you!

Kevin and Terri Tucker

December 23, 2006

As we enter this holiday, our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God Bless and keep them!
We miss you every day!!

December 21, 2006

Jon, I hate to see days go by without a reflection. For the sacrifice you gave we sould always, everyday remember you!! People make promises to never forget or get involved in things that support families of fallen officers but when time passes the people who talk this big talk are the ones that never remember! Well you will never be forgotten!! Rest in peace angel.

December 20, 2006

Thank you sir for doing the job and for caring. God Bless.

The Sarge
Macon, Ga.

November 29, 2006