Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Jon,
It has been an honor being your district partner. I always had a blast sitting down at 4th talking about OU football and life in general.Thank you for making all the calls we went on more fun and for always making every situation better with your jokes and smiling face. Going through FTO school and training recruits at the same time is something I will never forget and deeply miss. You are an outstanding person and officer and I loved knowing you and talking to you. You have inspired me to be a better person and officer. Thank you for all the advice, both about police work and life. Heaven is now an even better place now that you are there.
Kelly,
You are an amazingly strong woman. Jon loved you so much. He always told me how wonderful marraige was with you and how much he loved his son and daughter.
Remember we are here for you, never hesitate to call me if you need anything. I will be praying for you and your family.

Jon I will see you again....

Officer Tommy Joyce
Oklahoma City Police Department

October 25, 2005

Jon I have no words to describe what a great officer,backup,and friend you where to me. I know it was you who got me to work on 10th st with you and have LOVED every minute of it. You will be missed greatly. I do know from the talks we have had together that you were saved and looking down on us now. So it gives me great comfort to know I'll see you again.

Kelly this has been a trying time for you but I do know God will always be there for you to turn to. Kaite and I will always be here for you, with love Bryan

Off J Husted #1376
OCPD

October 25, 2005

Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. May GOD bless you all. Rest in peace, Sir.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-3-14-04

October 25, 2005

Jonathan, it was honor to work with you. I will always remember the good times we shared when we didn't have enough cars and rode together on 3rd
shift years ago. You had an amazing sense of humor and an incredible way of making a bad situation into a good one. You always had a smile on your face. You loved God and everyone around you knew it.
Thank you Lord for Jonathan.

Sgt. Keri Whitson
Oklahoma City Police Department

October 25, 2005

Rest in Peace Brother. You served well and with Honor. We appreciate and are grateful for your faithfulness, service and dedication to duty. Be assured your loved ones are not alone for we are but a phone call away.
Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

October 25, 2005

I feel so deprived not to have had the honor to know you Jon. I truly hope while on earth you knew how much people loved you. My heart breaks for your loved ones (family & friends) and my heart aches for those not touched by such an awesome person. God please take care of those left behind to grieve. Kelly please know our hearts go out to you. Stay Strong!

secretary
ocpd

October 25, 2005

It seems trivial to feel discomfort in the face of grief. I have faith that those of us who never had the honor of knowing you in life will have the opportunity to do so later. My heartfelt sympathies go out to the beloved family and friends who will miss you beyond words. We will miss you at "Headquarters" and your voice on the air, but I know you will always be with us.

Dispatcher
OCPD

October 25, 2005

To the family of Sergeant Dragus:
My family sends their sincerest sympathy for you at this very difficult time. We lost our own special family member (Trooper Nik Green E.O.W. 12/26/03) while he was doing a job that he loved. while you grieve, you will probably also be very proud that he was the kind of man to do this very demanding job. It does take a special someone to dedicate themselves to law enforcement. Please always keep his beautiful face in your eyes and heart and he will remain with you. My family has leaned on the following thought for strength and comfort.
" When you come to the edge of all the light you have known and are about to step into the darkness, FAITH is knowing one of two things will happen...There will either be a place to stand or you will be taught how to fly."
Your wonderful husband, father, son was indeed taught how to fly. And one day we all be able to join our loved ones with our Heavenly Father.
Peace and Love be with you.
Teri Hodges
Randlett, Ok.

Teri Hodges

October 25, 2005

You will be missed, although I hadn't seen you since high school - I will never forget you, one of the sweetest guys I have ever known! I am sure Kelly and the kids are so very proud of you and I hope they can get past the pain of this and remember you for what you were - you will always be with them, that is the kind of guy you are!

Wende (Wells) Melvin

October 25, 2005

Lord, Thank you for the time we were given with Jon, he was truly a pleasure to work with.

Kelly and family, please take every chance to think about the happy times and remember the things you did as a family. These will be the memories that you will keep close to you from now on.

Blessed are the peace makers, for they are the sons of God.

Officer Rich Stephens
Warr Acres Police Department.

Officer Rich Stephens
Warr Acres Police Department

October 25, 2005

While it is no consolation for your loss, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Sergeant Dragus.

While no member of our agency had the privilege to have known him personally, we are certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace officer; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Medicine Lodge Police Department
Medicine Lodge, KS

October 25, 2005

My heart aches so badly for you Kelly, and for all of Jon's family, his OCPD family, and his friends. I am so happy though, that God blessed you and Jon with your son. He is a precious gift that will help keep your memories strong. Please know that there are hundreds of people feeling pain and grieving for you and with you...and that any one of us would drop everything to help you in any way possible. You are very loved and obviously, so was Jon. I will pray for you and your family. God bless.

An officer's wife

October 25, 2005

To Kelly and all the other officers of OCPD. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, you have suffered a tremendous loss. I met Officer Dragus when I worked security at Graham's nightclub. He was a very kind person, and our city is short an amazing officer, he will be missed. I say a prayer every night for all of you that God protects you from harm.

Sheila

October 25, 2005

Jon,
It was a little over seven years ago that I had the honor and privilege of meeting you as I worked the 3rd Shift receiving at the jail as a D.O.
As everybody has touched on, you could take any situation and have everybody in tears from laughter. You were an inspiration to other co-workers and me during this period of time at the jail to become police officers and I am quite certain you have inspired those who followed behind us. You have left behind a huge L.E. family and we will now take care of your personal family. I know you would not want us to grieve, but that is easier said than done, but we will do our best.
Rest easy brother as we will meet again.

Ofc. James White
Moore P.D.

October 25, 2005

Jonathan was and is my brother-in-law. I will miss him more than the three years I knew him likely entitle me to. But that was Jonathan. He absolutely lit up a room. Just prior to meeting him, I was intimidated, because he was a police officer, because his sister's description of him was filled with admiration and because I was dating his sister. That lasted about three seconds, he greeted me with jokes and open arms. I think even at that time, he knew I would take care of his sister (and I will).

I never had any brothers and was so excited to have two new brothers-in-law (Brian is also great as you may well be aware, as is his fiancee). However, my wife and I's relationship with Kelly and Jonathan was only growing. Recent trips to and from Kansas City staying at each other's homes would have only become more frequent. My 8 month old daughter Samantha (Jonathan's niece) and Kayden (Sp.) were perfect playmates for future family vacations. Samantha will know her uncle through our words. Kayden will know his uncle because we wouldn't have it any other way. Kelly is, was and will always be family.

Not that I will need any help, but I adopted Jonathan's dog "Sergeant" several years ago, who will be a constant reminder of him in my home.
We may even try to put him on a diet, as Jonathan kicked into about a half an hour comedy routine earlier this year when he saw how fat Sarge was (he's big-boned).

Jonathan's death will effect our home in many positive ways. First, his sister and I have decided to actively participate in a fallen officer group in Kansas City and/or big brother/big sisters. We have decided that if we are ever engaging in a ridiculous argument, one of us will make reference to him to remind of us what is important and to end our argument. Both my wife and I take solace in that neither of us has a bad thought, word or regret about our relationship with Jonathan (or Kelly). We have decided that you never know where tragedy lurks and that we should never go to sleep angry.

The funeral service, the outpour of emotion from the police showed me and the honor guard, showed me why he was so proud to be an officer. Every action of the police department in this matter emphasized Jonathan and what he stood for. As was said at the funeral, he stood between men I am afraid of and my children. That statement was amazing and requires reflection.

High speed chases will become an issue of controversy and conversation as a result of this incident. But what needs to be considered is what is going through the mind of the chase instigator and why is he is running? Is a small child tied up in the trunk of a car that speeds away? Who knows? All I know is Jonathan would chase the devil himself if he were in a stolen car. That, among other things, is why he was and is his sister's "hero".

We'll miss you every day.

Love always,
Your brother (in law) Shawn

Shawn Rogers
Brother-in-law

October 25, 2005

I wish I had the words to describe the emotions we all feel right now. My five year old did help put it into perspective for me. He wondered why we were upset because Jon was in Heaven with Jesus. What a better place for anyone to be. Jon, you continue to be an inspiration after leaving this earth and will also be with us through the eyes of your beautiful son and daughter. Kelly, I truly hope you feel the love poured onto you. We will all be by your side. God bless you all.

Sgt. Darren Heath
OCPD

October 25, 2005

Kelly, seeing your picture on the front page of the newspaper brings much sadness but at the same time a great amount of respect for you. In the picture we saw a wife and mother who is dealing with a tremendous amount of grief. At the same time though we also see a Police Officer who is showing a tremendous amount of courage while honoring her husband. While I did not know Jonathon, I am sure the world is a lesser place without his prescence but at the same time the world is blessed by your prescence and tremendous courage. God Bless you and your family.

Lt. Kelly Garnett
Oklahoma City Police Department

October 25, 2005

Kelly and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers

When I am gone, release me, let me go...
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears,
Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love. You can only guess
How much you gave me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I traveled on alone.

So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must.
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for awhile that we must part.
So bless the memories that lie within your heart.

I won't be far away, for life goes on.
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can't see me or touch me, I'll be near.
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear
All of my love around you soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone...
I'll greet you with a smile and a "Welcome Home."

Civilian
OCPD

October 25, 2005

My one interaction with Jon was when he backed me on a domestic way out West in the SF divison. That one call will forever be in the back of my mind. I saw it on that call and today I was reasured on the professional that you were, I wish I could of had several more with You.
Kelly and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with You.
Jon rest in peace brother.
Phil. 1:3

Boomer Sooner!!

Off. J. Miller #1468
ocpd

October 25, 2005

My boyfriend lost a dear friend and a co worker and since then i have come back and looked at this site over and over. I wish this family all the strength in the world to work trought this tough time. you are all in my thoughts and preyrs.

Katie Grau
Girlfriend of New smyrna officer

October 25, 2005

Kelly,
I am so sorry for your loss. I met you and Jonathan at the State Fair this year and was so deeply touched by the love for each other that radiated off the both of you. I also remember Jonathan asking you if you had any pictures of Kaden with you. What a proud father he was! I met many officers that night, but Jon really stood out in my mind. He was so friendly and had such a happy spirit about him. I will never forget his smile.

If you need anything at all, please don't hesitate to ask Darren or myself. I will be praying for you.

Michelle Heath
OCPD officer's wife

October 24, 2005

Kelly,

When i saw the news about your husband on TV i was so sad, i know that i have not kept in contact with you for along time but believe me i am there for you and your family all my prayers will be for you. i and here for you.

ERICA PAZ

ERICA PAZ

October 24, 2005

I have worked with Sgt. Jonathan (Sugar-D) Dragus for the last eight years. We have worked together on different Special Events and extra jobs. For the last two years I have had the privilege of working with Jon out of the Hefner Division on the third shift. I can recall times we left calls laughing so hard we were crying from the funny situations and others that we left laughing so that we would not cry from the sad situations. The last call I worked on the streets before my injury was on October 01, 2005. I stirred up a pursuit in the middle of a driving rain storm that went in and out of our city limits and throughout two of our divisions. Jon was right there with me just after the pursuit started and began calling the entire pursuit in his very calm and clear voice. After the suspect bailed from the vehicle I re-injured my leg and had to go to the hospital. Jon took over and completed all of the paper work for me without being asked, because that’s who Jon was.

Jon, losing a co-worker is very difficult, losing a friend is unbearable, losing a brother is more then I could attempt to put into words.

Kelly, Jon would be so incredibly proud of you. You have been dealt the most challenging test of all and you have shown exemplary strength. I do not know if I were put in the same situation if I could be as faithful and strong as you. Thank you for your courage and strength. I want you to know that we will never forgot Jon or what he stood for and we will always be there for you.

Sgt Scott Nelson
OCPD K9 Unit

October 24, 2005

I am honored to have known and worked with you on several occasions. You are an inspiration to all of us. If only we could all have your energy and love of life. You will surely be missed, but not forgotten Brother. God bless.

Officer Sean Thompson
Warr Acres Police Dept.

October 24, 2005

To the family of Sgt. Jonathan Dragus:

I was the dispatcher on duty during the pursuit/accident that took the life of Sgt. Dragus who I came to know as 3B56. Most days I feel I have no words to express all the emotions I have inside. I feel your loss deeply and I pray that God gives us all the strength to go on doing the jobs we have committed to do. I feel blessed to have had such a dedicated co-worker who was a joy to work with. The 10th street group will never be the same.

God Bless

PSC Dispatcher II, Michelle Anderson
OCPD

October 24, 2005