Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Kelly,

I just wanted you to know that I think of you and Kaden all of the time. I couldn't sleep at all the other night because you all were on my mind. I pray that God will continue to give you strength and comfort during this time. You are an amazing woman and I know that God has so many great things in store for you and Kaden. I read your reflection and was so deeply touched. I cannot imagine what you are feeling and I honestly hope that I never will have to. I have never been more proud in my life to be the wife of an Oklahoma City Police Officer. What an amazing group of people you all are to so willingly do a job that carries with it such danger. May God bless you richly.

OCPD officer's wife

November 17, 2005

Kelly- the words you expressed to us... made me completely lose it. I always have the fear of my family on duty, but you know what? I am also VERY PROUD. I know God has a great plan for you and your family. Even though I haven't met you, I think about you both all the time. God will take care of you. Please always love the Lord with all your might.

A Sister, and a Fiance of OKC Officer

November 17, 2005

My deepest sympathy go to your family, friends, and co-workers during this difficult time. Thank you for your service. Salute.

P.O.-Michigan

November 16, 2005

To the family, friends and co-workers of Sgt.Jonathan Dragus, I sincerely hope that your faith and fond memories of Johnathan will help sustain and get you through this difficult loss. There are no words to express my sincere sympathy. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers forever.

Officer Krystal Horton
LAPD

November 16, 2005

Kelly, Jon was an ordinary man/husband that knew he wanted to make a difference in life not only for you, but for his child as well. He probably felt (like most of us) that if he could only make this place a little bit better when he leaves it, that he would have done all that he could do for his family. Jon was not a superman in blue. He didn't do this job for the glory. He was just a guy that made a difference in the day to day anomolies of people's lives. Helping people when they most needed someone to reach out to. He probably didn't boast about all the times he helped an older person find their way, or a crying child find mom or dad or just someone that need a little extra help. How did your day go? we ask. The replies are always the same... fine, fine. No, Jon is a hero, but not for the obvious reasons that we all think of, but for the little quite things that he did that touched peoples' lives to make this world just a little bit better. This type of work is in the fiber of our being. As you know there was/is no other place we would rather be but in blue.

Patrolman
Sugarcreek Twp PD, OH

November 16, 2005

Dearest Kelly,
It is almost a week after the benefit hosted in Jon's honor. I was absolutely amazed to see the support from your law enforcement family.Your fellow officers are family like no other. I know that you would give all the money in the world to have him back. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of so many. As a new mother,a daughter of a police officer, and a spouse of an officer I can only imagine your pain. By this point in most of our lives, we have experienced some sort of loss,however yours just doesn't seem fair.I wish that we could all take the pain that you are going through away. Please know that there is an army of people praying for you each and every day.

"Sometimes angels leave this world early so that we can feel what they mean to us and think about what they stood for."

May God bless you and your family!

Mary Smith
OCPD

November 16, 2005

Though I'm miles and miles away in Los Angeles it still hits close to home when my brother falls. I want to offer my sympathies to all my brothers on the Oklahoma City Police Department and their families becuase it hurts us all. I have family in Oklahoma City and will vist them over the thanksgiving break. It pains me to think that Sergeant Dragus won't be with his family. I'm not a writer or a good expresser of feelings but I thought I would write this just to say I hurt too.

Police Officer Navarro
Los Angeles Police Department

November 16, 2005

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PERSON YOU WERE, I VISITED YOUR MEMORIAL ON THE WEB THAT SHOWS ALL YOUR PICTURES AND THEY DISPLAY SUCH HAPPINESS AND YOUR SMILE IS JUST RADIANT!!THE TRIBUTES TO YOU ARE EVIDENT OF THE LOVE PEOPLE HAD AND HAVE FOR YOU!!GOD BLESS YOU JON AND YOUR FAMILY.

November 16, 2005

your watch is over brother rest well , and my deepest sympathy to those left behind

SD AMIOTT PATROL OFFICER Ret.
Calvin Police Dept. OK

November 16, 2005

I worked with Jonathon before he was old enough to be a police officer. We worked together at Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office as dispatchers. Myself, Jonathon, and Scott Cox. I can't remember ever having a job that was more fun. Scott and Jonathon..what a pair they were. Shooting spitwads and trying to see who could stick the most pencils in the ceiling. And then the rubberband fights.....Jonathon popping me with a rubberband at the exact time I keyed up on the radio, and made me scream out loud. I caught hell for that one for a long time and Jonathon thought it was hilarious. Jonathon, you always had a smile on your face...you always kept us laughing...you always asked how Charlie was doing when you saw me, and always asked Charlie how I was doing when you saw him. We both cared about you very much..and we will both miss you forever. Kelly, I never met you personally, but just know that you and your family are in our prayers.

Rest in peace Jonathon...keep smiling and we will see you again.

Cindi Kester
ex OCSO & OCPD Dispatcher

November 15, 2005

My nightmare has become your reality. I am so sorry your loss. It is strange how we live over 100 miles from OKC, and never met Jonathan but we still hurt for him because he was a member of our family, our law enforcement family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Officer's Wife

November 15, 2005

i would like to send my deepest sympathy to the wife and children of sergeant dragus. i recently lost my husband due to a gunshot wound while on duty, so i know the pain that you are feeling. i hope that god gives you the strength that he has given me to get through your loss. i will keep you in my prayers.

sheryl webster
wife of Officer Webster

November 13, 2005

October 20 2005...the day I lost my husband, my best friend, my everything. I still can't believe you are gone. We never spent one single day apart since we were married. I have no idea how to carry on without you. If it weren't for our beautiful baby boy, I don't think I could wake up each morning. My heart and our home feel so empty without you here and I truly feel as if half of me is dead.

Thank you for being the best husband and father anyone could ever ask for. Thank you for cracking me up every single day. Thank you for making life so much fun. Thank you for being an outstanding police officer. Thank you for being a fully devoted follower of Christ. It is because of you that I have such a strong relationship with God and I could never thank you enough for that.

Every day that I spent with you was truly a blessing from God and I am so grateful for every single moment.

We had so many plans in life and I am so sad that we won't be able to make our dreams possible here on Earth, but I do know that we will meet again and that I have not yet even begun to understand what God has in store for us.

I love you more than I ever knew I could love someone and I miss you more than I could ever express. I have never been more proud in my life than I am to be MRS. JONATHAN DRAGUS!

Off. Kelly Dragus
Oklahoma City Police Department

November 13, 2005

Kelly,

You and Kaden are in our thoughts and prayers each and every day. There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think of you. Stay strong in your faith. God has not let you out of his sight!

Det. R. Robertson
OCPD

November 13, 2005

To the family of Sgt. Jonathan Dragus saw the "In The Line Of Duty" profile on AMW tonight and wanted to let you know you're still in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you the strength to go on and help heal your hearts.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

November 12, 2005

Sergeant Dragus, I just watched a brief story about you America's Most Wanted. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. I think in todays world that word is carelessly thrown around to some who don't deserve it. May you family find some comfort n knowing that you will always be remembered as the hero you are. God Bless

OHIO
summit county
11-12-2005

November 12, 2005

My fiancé, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in SE Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Jonathan did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Jonathan be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Sergeant Dragus' family, friends, and co-workers are going through in losing him. My heart goes out to you all. No one can truly understand the pain of loss until they've walked in our shoes. Please know that my thoughts are with you and that you are not alone in your "journey". Should you ever need anything please do not hesitate to contact me. (The Davis County Sheriff's Office will always know how to reach me or write jocelyne1974 at canada dot com)

As a fallen officer "survivor" and a friend, please accept my condolences on behalf of myself and the McElderry family. I never got the opportunity to know Jonathan but, I am certain he was well respected and well loved. Jonathan will live on in the hearts of all the lives he touched. You were all blessed to have been able to know and love Jonathan, even for a short time. I pray that Jonathan, Dennis, and all the other fallen officers will continue to watch over us all as only they can.

Thank you Sergeant Dragus for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiancé Dennis for me.

Wishing you and all those who's lives you touched brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

November 12, 2005

Jonathan, as you now know, Jesus Loves You. so do we.

John 3:16


Only Bosco knows...

Ret Officer RB Wade
Richmond Va Police

November 11, 2005

Rest in peace Jon, and may god bless your family and help them through this horrible nightmare!

wife of cpd officer

November 11, 2005

My prayers and sympathy go out to the entire family. Jonathan was a wonderful person. Since high school, I only saw him every once in a while, but everytime I saw him he always had that Smile!! May God continue to bless his family.

Shannon Baird-Lane
Friend

November 10, 2005

There is nothing I can say about Jon that hasn't been said or isn't already known. But I don't think enough can ever be said to show how much Jon meant to anyone who's life he touched.
I always knew when I went into work and Jon was going to be there that the night, no matter how stressful it could be, would be enjoyable with Jon and his wit alongside.

I just wanted to say thank you Jon, for all the laughs and making the long nights bearable. We will forever miss you and we will never forget.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. RIP Jon, the world will be always protected now as you assume your new patrol alongside god and all the other angels.

David Grose Former Co-Worker

November 9, 2005

Rest in Peace my brother. YOu may walk your beat in heaven. God Bless you and your family.

SCO Thomas J. Wilson
NJDOC

November 8, 2005

Kelly,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I never met you, but I still think about you everyday. I lost my husband when I was eight months pregnant. I know how hard this is. I would love to talk with you. I want you to call me anytime. You can get my information from Jonathan's dad. I sincerely mean that. Michelle, I think about you too. I would love to talk to you also. My heart just goes out to the entire family. I pray for strength and comfort for everyone that is feeling pain, and I will continue to pray. I can't stop thinking of those little kids either, but they will have not only eachother to remind them of their wonderful father, but eveyone who knew Jonathan as well. God bless Laura Ross

Laura Ross
Friend of jonathan's family

November 8, 2005

To the personal and law enforcement family of Sgt.Dragus,my thoughts and prayers are with each of you as is the thoughts and prayers of the entire Arkoma Police Department.Although I never knew Sgt.Dragus,I have read about him and I can tell he was truly an awesome man and meant a lot not only to his family and friends but also to all the officers he came in contact with both young and old.While he is gone from this earth he will NEVER be forgotten.Sgt.Dragus,may you rest in peace brother.We shall carry on the watch here with your guidance over us each and every day.


Rest In Peace
#53 Daniel New

Patrolman Daniel New
Arkoma PD..... Arkoma,Ok

November 8, 2005

Jonathan,

Every day your sister and I look at this page. We write to the family of every new fallen officer. We talk about you constantly. We miss you more than words can say. We can't imagine Thanksgiving without you. You've made your entire family appreciate each other more.

Love always, Shawn

Shawn Rogers

November 5, 2005