Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I knew Jonathan before I was even old enough to apply for this department. I frequently saw him and on several occasions spoke with him as he worked an extra job.. he left an absolutely wonderful impression on me every time I spoke with him. As an officer we all have those "civilians" that ask stupid questions at the most inappropriate times. I was one of those, but John never made me feel like I was annoying or bothering him. When I got on the department, he remembered me and was the nicest guy still. I had several classes at the training center with him and frequently saw him at the jail.. It seems like if there was a significant arrest in Hefner division, he was one of the listed officers. I had FTO school with him this past year and I would look forward to going everyday because John kept us entertained. We can never understand why GOD takes what appear to us on earth as the most innappropriate people at the most innappropriate times, but perhaps he needed a truly awesome person up there with him. Whatever his reason is, he definately got an outstanding person. He was so much more than a cop. I barely knew him on a personal level, but I felt like part of his family. He loved his wife and children so much and Kelly rest assured you guys will be taken care of and John will not be forgotten..
stay safe brotha and enjoy it because even though it doesnt make it any easier, we know that you are doing great now and we will see you soon

Ofc. Chad VonTungeln #1340
ocpd

October 22, 2005

Jonathan, words cannot describe how hard your loss is to your friends and family. I can't imagine how your family must feel.I remember exactly where I was the last time I saw you and your wife,I can still hear your voice.Thank you for being who you were.....A HERO.....
We miss you and love you very much brother....

SGT Cam Douglas
O.C.P.D.

October 22, 2005

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

October 22, 2005

To the family of Sgt. Jonathan Dragus,

While i did not know Jonathan well, the few times I did come into contact with him left a lasting impression on me. The times I ran into him at the jail in passing I was able to strike up a conversation with him like I knew him for years. He had so much charisma and he was so easy to talk to. He was just an all around nice guy. I have so much respect for him, and I only hope that in my career I can come close to being the type of officer that he was. He set the bar pretty high. My prayers go out to the family. Sgt. Jonathan Dragus will never be forgotten.

Off. Jon Lambert #1444
OCPD

October 22, 2005

I had Jon in the boat school I put on and he always made me laugh. Jon always had a smile on his face. My prayers are with your wife, kids and family. One of my favorite verses:
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your path." I know right now none of us understand this path, but one day we will. We will miss you Jon here on earth you touched many lifes! Now God needs you and has a very special place for you.

MsSgt Melissa Abrahamsen
Oklahoma City Police Department

October 22, 2005

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Dragus. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

October 22, 2005

Let me express my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Dragus and to the Oklahoma City PD. Earlier this year, my father's department and the city of Chillicothe lost a beloved friend and DARE officer in Larry Cox, so I know the horror you all deal with now. My prayers are with you. RIP Hero, your brothers and sisters have the watch now. May God bring peace to your loved ones.

Son of a brother officer in Ohio

October 22, 2005

*TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE***

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

October 22, 2005

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

October 22, 2005

Jon
I met you when you came to Hefner division when you were a fresh recruit. From that day forward you were always eager to do your best and won the respect of many people. I worked just a short time around you on the streets and at many State Fairs,you always made people feel at ease around you. You will be missed by all of us and I am glad I had the pleasure of knowing you for the short time the Lord allowed. Rest easy brother as you have earned it.
My family prays for yours.

Sgt Don Drake
OCPD

October 22, 2005

To the wife and family of Sergeant Jonathan Dragus,

I am deeply saddened to read about your loss tonight. I was torn by the coincidence of your husband's age. My husband was also 32 years old and killed in the line of duty just a few weeks ago. I have no perfect message to offer you. But, I will give you what I have - a heart that says I grieve with you and will hold you up in prayer today. If someday we should meet, I will share with you a glance that only you and I could possibly understand and I won't make you explain to me what hurts. I will allow you the option not to speak for I have found that there are no words to define the depth of this loss only love to hold us up when were too are falling.

Jennifer Silvera
Wife of Fallen Officer Shawn Silvera EOW 9-6-05

October 22, 2005

I have worked with a number of current and retired Oklahoma City Police Officers. I awoke yesterday morning to the terrible news of Sergeant Dragus
death. I hope this prayer will provide some sense of comfort to this officers wife and children as well as the extended OCPD family.


Bless those who mourn, eternal God,
with the comfort of your love
that they may face each new day with hope
and the certainty that nothing can destroy
the good that has been given. May their memories become joyful,
their days enriched with friendship,
and their lives encircled by your love.
Amen.

Robert Jackson
Midwest City, OK

October 22, 2005

A friend told me that we only have a few minutes in life and that we should spend those minutes with people we enjoy being around.

Jonathan was a person well worth your minutes. Though I didn't get to spend enough of my minutes with him, he always made me smile or laugh. A genuine good guy.

My wife and I had the pleasure of spending time with Jonathan and his wife this past June for our nieces birthday party.

I remember him coming in dripping with sweat and laughing. He looked like he had ran a marathon. He had been playing on a moon bounce with the children and having such a good time he wore himself out.

This was the first time my wife had met Jon. We so enjoyed talking to he and his wife. We both commented on the way home that night about how much we enjoyed visiting with them.

However, on October 20th at about 11:00am my wife came home crying informing me of the accident.

Our minutes can be cut short when we least expect it and I wish Jon had more minutes to spend with his family and friends.

Our hearts go out to you, your wife and two children.

You will be missed so very much my friend.

Sgt. Stephen Smith #0878
OCPD

October 22, 2005

The last time I spoke to Jon was just after another chase, and because of his solid police work, yet another felon was removed from our streets. It is an honor to work with men like you. Rest in peace Jon.

Sgt. R. Coniglione #1198
Oklahoma City Police Dept/ Gang Unit

Sgt R. Coniglione
Oklahoma City Police Department

October 22, 2005

In Valor there is Hope. Rest in Peace.

P.O. Chris Welby
Bridgteon, Mo.

October 22, 2005

Jonathan, you will be deeply missed. May the Lord bless and watch over your family. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

Officer Jennifer Wardlow
Oklahoma City Police Dept

October 22, 2005

Isaiah 40 (Comfort for God's People). Sgt. Dragus your strength will continue to encourage your brothers and sisters in blue to carry on with the level of professionalism that you brought to the department and your loving heart will be a source of support for your family. You will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

Detective Price
Oklahoma City Police Department

October 22, 2005

To the family and friends of Jon Dragus, I'm sorry for your loss. I know Jon will be missed.
8 years ago I was working in the loss prevention department at Sear's at Quail Springs Mall while finishing up college. On many, many occasions Jon was the officer assigned out to our store to take the shoplifters we had arrested into custody. Everyone I worked with was always happy to see Jon coming into the store to take the bad guys away because he always had a smile and a great attitude. I often thought that Jon was getting "stuck" with the paperwork calls to our store because he was a rookie, but it never seemed to bother him at all. Jon was one of those officers that I looked up to and wanted to be like when that day came that I would be on the job. Although I hadn't seen Jon in over 8 years, I'm sure that many people have had experiences like mine with him thoughout his career.
Jon, Thank You, rest in peace brother.

Det. Cpl. Erik Van Horn
Broken Arrow Police Department, Street Crimes Unit, Oklahoma

October 22, 2005

May God bless and keep Sgt. Dragus' family close. A tear was shed here for their and the OCPD's loss. The Sgt. and his family are in my prayers.

Police Officer Mike Goldberg
Los Angeles Police Department

October 22, 2005

The phrase "it's always the good ones" has been proven true again. Jon always had a smile on his face and was fun to be around. The only comfort I can feel right now is that I know Jon is with all the other great men who have given their lives so that others may live.

Jon,
As you watch over us from heaven we will watch over Kelly and your family.
Rest in peace buddy.

Msgt. Paula Howard
Oklahoma City Police Dept.

October 22, 2005

I knew jonathan well,i worked with him at hefner when he was in training and after he was on his own,he was an awesome officer and he liked to go the extra mile to track down the bad guys and he did not stop until he cought up with them......YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED DOWN HERE,BUT HEAVEN IS A BETTER PLACE WITH YOU IN IT GOD SPEED MY FRIEND....!!

SGT.DEAN LACK
OKLAHOMA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

October 21, 2005

Courage is the thing. All goes if courage goes.

Be at peace Brother.

Heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Sergeant Dragus.

Ofc. Scott Bachman
Baltimore County (MD) PD

October 21, 2005

I will always cherish the memory of our academy class washing the Fire Dept's engine after the friendly wager at the pistol range. I miss you Brother. Stoy

Ssgt. Mike Stoyanoski
OCPD Class #111

October 21, 2005

I only knew Sgt. Dragus on a professional basis while assisting OCPD Officer's on calls around our city. Each time I saw him rather it was on calls or at the county jail, he always took a moment to say hello joke around for a few and then say "Be Safe" as he shook my hand as he left. You will be missed my friend.

Officer Scott Botkin
Bethany PD

October 21, 2005

Sgt Dragus will be deeply missed by myself and others at the police department. I have had the pleasure and privilege of working with Dragus over the last 10 years. He always had a positive attitude and backed me and other Officers at Bethany. The same goes like wise as our boundaries border each other. Intel was shared on a regular basis and Dragus was someone you could call anytime and pass info onto, knowing he'd followup. He will be deeply missed by me as I considered him one of the finest Officers I've ever worked with. He paid the ultimate sacrafice doing what he did best. BEING A POLICE OFFICER.

Sgt. Jason Skaggs
Bethany Police Dept.

October 21, 2005