Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Daddy: I miss you so much. It is almost Christmus here I hope you have a good Christmus in heaven this year. I talked to uncle brian on the phone and he is getting me a ipod for my present. I am so excited. Also mom found some videos of us when i was really little and we watched them. It made me remember you more. I love you so so so so so much. Your daughter Ashlyn (Ashybear)

Ashlyn

December 17, 2005

Kelly,
I'm Corey Bowden, you left a reflection for me under my wife Molly. First, thank you. Second, I'm so very sorry to learn of your loss. I will be thinking of you and your family. I have went back to work and yes, it is very hard. In many ways, hard for me and also hard for some of the other officer. I would love to chat with you and try and help you in anyway. I'm on file with COPS, I'm sure you have some of there info., or you can contact my department whenever you are ready. I wish you the best over the holidays and god bless you and your children.
God Speed Sgt. Dragus

Officer Corey Bowden
Columbia Police Department

December 17, 2005

Jonathan,

Your sister misses you dearly and we talk about you everyday. We are having a house built and your sister is getting her mind occupied picking out tile, paint colors and the like. We wish you were here to come visit with Kelly and Kaden. He's getting big and strong. Every time I see him, I just can't put him down. Samantha is growing too and she lights up my everyday. We want to have more children (but you already knew that). You were more than my brother-in-law. You were my friend. I miss you buddy.

Shawn

Shawn Rogers

December 13, 2005

After reading the reflections the Lord is telling me there is something extra special about Jonathan Dragus. From Heavan above he will continue to be a Sergeant of the Angels and protect people in need. To his family, always remember although you cannot see him, his hand will be on you. He will keep you safe and he hears you when you pray and say "I love you".

Chief of Police
Puckett, MS

December 12, 2005

I have been thinking about you a lot today. Sometimes I miss you so much that I feel weak. The holidays are so tough without you. I miss our long talks on the telephone. Life just isn't the same. I guess it never will be.

Love Sis

Michelle Rogers

December 9, 2005

Kelly and family, I have visited this site several times since Jon's death. I have wanted to offer eloquent words of encouragement as so many others have, but there just don't seem to be words to express how sorry I am for your loss. What a great man Jon was and what a blessing he will live on through so many lives that he touched with his faith and his humor. American needs more Godly men like him. Please know that myself and others are lifting you in our thoughts and prayers every day. May your wonderful memories of Jon bring you joy, peace, and a smile. God Bless you.

Becca Knight wife of OCPD Officer Jason Knight

OCPD Wife

December 6, 2005

Jon,
It's hard during the holidays to not have you around. I ache for Kelly and the pain she must be feeling because you aren't here to celebrate Kaden's first Christmas. I heard last night that he is crawling! Of course he will always be ahead of all the other kids! I can just see you puffing your chest out and declaring how he is so advanced for his age mostly because of who his parents are! And right after you make that claim you'd break out that huge smile of yours! We are doing our best to care for Kelly and always will. I hope she feels peace soon.

December 6, 2005

I wish you were here. Missing you every day.

Love, Sis

Michelle Rogers

December 5, 2005

Jonathan started me on a path I am still on to this day. If not for him I feel I would not be the man I am. My thoughts are with his family in this time of need.

Micheal Strange

December 5, 2005

Kelly I just wanted to let you know that you, Caden, Ashlyn and all of Jonathon's family have not been forgotten. You will always hold a special place in my heart because of how strong you have been throughout this difficult time. You have definately not only been a role model as a police officer, but as an officer's wife as well. God Bless you and all of Jonathon's family during the holidays.

OCPD Wife

December 4, 2005

Brotherly Love

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.

It is hard to believe that we won't meet again until He decides it is my time.

It all happened for a reason, but so tragically, so suddenly, who knew?

You left being so happy, doing what you loved, fighting crime.

It was our worst nightmare, for your life to end like this.

I have been so selfish wanting you to be here with us,

But it is now our dream to live in such bliss.

I thank God everyday for the memories we made,

For they can never leave my heart with the impact that you laid.

I can't express how much you meant to me, and regret not telling you more

But it is indescribable how much you were adored.

You were like a true brother to me,

And were always there to help lift me up when I was down.

I am so lucky to have spent 13 years with such a guy,

But now all i can do is ask God, why??

Shayla

December 2, 2005

Still missing you!

December 1, 2005

Thinking about you and missing you.

Love, Sis

Michelle Rogers

December 1, 2005

Thank you for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

November 29, 2005

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of a loved one in law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support. As we personally know, sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Alissa Scott
Widow of Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-03

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

November 28, 2005

Kelly, I cried for you and your children today. I know your husband is in a better place and all I can do is pray that God continues to hold your hand and carry you when you cannot walk... Your husband(and his sacrifice) will be in my thoughts everytime I kiss the man I love goodbye... You will never be alone. God Bless and keep you.

John 15:13, Genesis 50:20, Psalm 30:5

Be safe everyone,
LEO Loved one and friend of Peter Grignon(http://officer-peter-grignon.memory-of.com/About.aspx) EOW 3/23/05

LEO Loved One
LMPD, KY

November 28, 2005

I came across your site being linked from the Thank you Blue website then from the message left by Officer Dragus's sister on Daniel Golden's Memorial Site. I searched for his name & found it. This is such a sad story. The reflection from his daughter brought tears to my eyes. My prayers are with your family

November 25, 2005

Jonathan, on this Thnaksgiving I am thankful that I had you for a brother. I am thankful that you gave me a beautiful niece and nephew. I am thankful that you embraced Shawn as your brother and never treated him like anything less. I am thankful that you got to meet Samantha and got to hold her after she was born. I am thankful I have a picture of that. I am thankful for Kelly and all the years I have to watch her be a wonderful mother. I will forever be thankful to God for giving me you.

I will miss you always.
Sis

Michelle Rogers

November 23, 2005

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

November 23, 2005

Dear Daddy

I have missed you so much. I hope you are happy living in Heaven I wish when I come up there I will see you Tell Pepa Smith hi for me and that I miss him too. Kaden is getting big he can crawl now I am going to tell him all about you when he grows up and how brave you were and how genrous nice how sweet you were. Happy Thanksgiving happy holidays. Love Ashlyn

Ashlyn

November 23, 2005

There but for the grace of God go I and all your brothers and sisters who continue to serve. May God bless you and your family and give them strength to carry on.

Oregon Deputy

Dep DJ O'Keeffe
Clackamas Co (OR) S.O.

November 22, 2005

Its been one month my brother (in-law). We talk about you everyday. We miss you everyday. Your sister spells out messages to you with alphabet magnets on our refrigerator. It breaks my heart. We especially missed you yesterday when I almost went through the roof following three reviewable calls that all went to the hometeam Texas Tech causing the Sooners to be declared the loser of the game. I know you saw the play and there is no chance that guy got that first down (much less the Gamewinning TD)Once, I got done shadowboxing, I thought of you and what your Bob Uecker like commentary would have been like following that game. In short, we miss you everyday and we love you. We'll be with Kelly and Kaden next week for Thanksgiving. I know that all that shared time with you have plenty to be thankful for. We just wish we had more time with you here.

Shawn

Shawn Rogers

November 20, 2005

Thank you for your service to the community. It is just so sad to see officer's names added to the list because of these senseless jerks! You went about your day as I'm sure you always did, doing your job protecting the streets when your life was taken. You are too young and were still living your life to the fullest. I have never met you, but I have so much respect for all police officers and I jsut wanted to stop by your page to pay my respects. I often check this website to leave messages for my friend Nick who was also killed in the line of duty. He also had a young son, but we all have so many stories to share with him when he gets a little older. Thank you for your dedication to your community.

To your wife, son, fellow officers, and friends, hang in there as your long journey begins. Take it one day at a time. Remember that there are so many people praying for you around the country.

Tracie
Friend of Nick Sloan EOW 1/30/04

November 20, 2005

A hero never dies....

November 18, 2005

I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW MANY OFFICERS HAVE FALLEN SINCE OCT 20TH 2005, TO SEE YOUR NAME GO AWAY FROM THE OFFICER DOWN FRONT PAGE TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE RECENT ONES JUST RIPS ME APART!MY HUSBAND IS A POLICE OFFICER AND I WORRY SO MUCH ALL THE TIME AND REALLY APPRECIATE WHAT I HAVE WITH HIM NOW!!I DIDN'T THINK I COULD BE ANYMORE IN LOVE WITH MY HUSBAND THEN I AM NOW AND APPRECIATE HIM MORE THEN I EVER DID BUT WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT HOW SHORT LIFE IS YOU WANT TO MAKE SURE YOU GRASP EVERY MOMENT YOU HAVE TOGETHER BECAUSE IT CAN BE RIPPED FROM YOU IN AN INSTANT. GOD BLESS YOU JON AND TO YOUR DEAR WIFE, KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO ARE PRAYING FOR YOU DAILY! AND KNOW THAT JON IS NOT GONE BUT AS JUST CHANGED HIS FORM, HE NOW WILL BE BY YOU 24-7. GOD BLESS

WIFE OF LEO FLORIDA
C.P.D

November 18, 2005