Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God bless you, your family and your department during this very difficult time. Your service will never be forgotten.

MPO Rob Ridner
Norman Police Department

October 21, 2005

I too saw Dragus only at the jail. Though I didn't know him personally, I do know that it seemed as if he never met a stranger and always treated me and any fellow officers as close friends. His quick wit and his personality made him a joy to be around. He definitely will be missed by all of us in this lifetime.

Sgt. Matt Martinez
OCPD

October 21, 2005

Jon, I have carried this poem with me every day since the funeral of our fellow officer Jeff Rominger E.O.W. 8/31/00...

When God made Peace Officers....

When the Lord was creating peace officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one."

And the Lord said,
"Have you read the spec on this order?
A peace officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle his uniform."

"He has to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvas the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day."

"He has to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half eatin. And he has to have six pairs of hands."

The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands... no way."

"It's not the hands that are causing me problems," said the Lord, "it's the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have."

"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel. The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, "May I see what's in there, sir?" (When he already knows and wishes he'd taken that accounting job.) "Another pair here in the side of his head for his partners' safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, You'll be all right ma'am, when he knows it isn't so."

"Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve, "rest and work on this tomorrow." "I can't," said the Lord, "I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed his family on a civil service paycheck."

The angel circled the model of the peace officer very slowly, "Can it think?" she asked. "You bet," said the Lord. "It can tell you the elements of a hundred crimes; recite Miranda warnings in its sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five learned judges to debate the legality of the stop... and still it keeps it sense of humor. This officer also has phenomenal personal control. He can deal with crime scenes painted in hell, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim's family, and then read in the daily paper how law enforcement isn't sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects."

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the peace officer. "There's a leak," she pronounced. "I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model."

"That's not a leak," said the Lord, "it's a tear."

"Whats the tear for?" asked the angel.

"It's for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, for justice."

"You're a genius," said the angel.

The Lord looked somber.
"I didn't put it there," he said.

Author unknown

we will miss you brother.

Sgt. William Ricketts #1275
Oklahoma City Police Department/ Gang Unit

October 21, 2005

I visit this page now and then to quietly pay my respects to fallen overseas brothers and sisters, praying that there are no further memorials, but realising this is a book with no end.
Our Department lost a brother in similar fashion several years ago - the risk however being very real and very present every time we leave the Station.
My sincere thoughts, respects and prayers are with Sgt Dragus' family, friends and co-workers and all other members of our world wide tribe in blue.
Go with God now Brother. Be in Peace.

Senior Constable
South Australia Police

October 21, 2005

It is never easy to say farewell to a colleague. I spent three weeks in OK city following the cowardly attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Building in 1995, and met many of the professional from the OK City PD, who made me feel like I was a part of them, a colleague, and a friend...it is with these memories that I offer 'Farewell Sgt Dragus..Rest in Peace in the Arms of God'

Lieutenant of Detectives Gregory G. Baur
Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

October 21, 2005

My heart goes out for the family of Sgt. Dragus. Sgt. Dragus will continue to protect others in a different place and will always be there protecting his family. Sgt. Dragus is a HERO and will not be forgotten.

Ofc. Jeff Mavrogeorge
New Baden Illinois Police Department

October 21, 2005

It breaks my heart to loose another fellow officer. Jonathan you are loved and will be missed so very much.

May God hold you in his loving arms for eternity.

Until we meet again...My Brother

Lt. Mike Norris
Oklahoma City P.D.

October 21, 2005

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

October 21, 2005

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Today, October 21, 2005 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Sergeant Jonathan Dragus who died in the line of duty just yesterday.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Sgt. Dragus' sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

October 21, 2005

Jon and I worked different divisions and I normally only saw him at the jail. He was always smiling and making me laugh with a funny story.
Jon made the supreme sacrifice and he will never be forgotten.

SSgt Phil Paz
Oklahoma City PD

October 21, 2005

Sergeant Dragus,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother !

Dep Paul Sperandeo, Ofc. Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. LA

October 21, 2005

From myself, the staff, and members of Police Wives Online we would like to send our thoughts and prayers to Sergeant's Dragus's family. Thank you for your service Sergeant Dragus. You will never be forgotten.

October 21, 2005

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I NEVER DREAMED IT WOULD BE ME,
MY NAME FOR ALL ETERNITY.
RECORDED HERE AT THIS HALLOWED PLACE,
ALAS MY NAME, NO MORE MY FACE.
"IN THE LINE OF DUTY" I HEAR THEM SAY,
MY FAMILY NOW HAS THE PRICE TO PAY.
MY FOLDED FLAG STAINED WITH TEARS,
WE ONLY HAD THOSE FEW SHORT YEARS.
THE BADGE NO LONGER ON MY CHEST,
I SLEEP NOW IN ETERNAL REST.
MY SWORD I PASS TO THOSE BEHIND,
AND PRAY THEY KEEP THIS IN MIND.
I NEVER THOUGHT IT WOULD BE ME,
AND WITH HEAVY HEART ON BENDED KNEE,
I ASK FOR ALL THOSE HERE FROM THE PAST,
PLEASE GOD, "LET MY NAME BE THE LAST!"

Rest in peace. You'll be missed

October 21, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF SGT.DRAGUS. MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

October 21, 2005

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Sergeant Jonathan Dragus as well as to the Oklahoma City Police Department. Rest in peace Sergeant Dragus, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

October 21, 2005

Oklahoma has lost two of its finest in vehicle collisions in the past few months, far far too many. Sgt. Dragus, you have done your duty well, you can proudly walk the streets at God's side for you have given the ultimate sacrifice for your department, State and Country. The thoughts and prayrs of the Oakhurst Fire Department go out to the family, friends, and the Oklahoma City Police Department. God bless you Sgt. Dragus and thank you!

J. Wilson
Oakhurst Fire Department. Tulsa, Oklahoma.

October 21, 2005

To the family and friends of Sgt. Dragus, you are in our thoughts and prayers. The days ahead will be difficult to get through, however, with the love and support from friends and strangers, hopefully you can be comforted. "Be not afraid, for I am with you, now and always"

TLS - LEO wife
Oklahoma City Resident

October 21, 2005

My brother, may you now rest in peace. We will resume your watch. God bless you and your family!!

Officer Justin W Yohe
Sweetser Police Department, Sweetser Indiana

October 21, 2005

May the Lord be with the family and co-workers during this terrible time. May the one who run and caused this tragedy pay the ultimate price, it is a tragedy in its self he cant be charged with 1st degree Murder for he knew the risk when this started. Nothing will ease the pain but know Sgt Dragus will not be forgotten, EVER.

Cpl Gary Mintz, Director Traffic Enf.
Henderson County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

October 21, 2005

To the family of Sgt. Dragus and OCPD, the officers of Yukon mourn your loss of a wounderful husband, father and officer. Sgt. Dragus was more than a police officer he was a servant, God's servant. He has touched many lives over the years. His love for his family and career shine though him. Just remember that Jonathan loved us all. "No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:13).

Officer Jeff Avers
Yukon Police Department

October 21, 2005

May G-d bless you and your family.

Officer Faith Gollob
Chesapeake Police Department

October 21, 2005

Each time I come to this site , I am always hoping and praying that there is not a new name added to the list. Unfortunately all to often there is.And this time very close to home.My deepest condolences to the family,friends and fellow co-workers of this young Officer. May you Rest In Peace , Sergeant Dragus. Thank you for for you service.

"We Remember the Officers"

We remember the officers who changed our lives,
The men and woman who protected us day and night,
People who respect for their dedication to the cause,
For when faced with danger, they never even pause.

We remember the officers who always stood true,
Whatever the color of uniform, brown gray or blue,
With pride and integrity they say "To serve and protect",
For the giving of their life, we offer our respect.

We remember the officers who we never really knew,
Persons strong enough to answer the challenge are few,
With heavy hearts we mourn the officers in eternal rest,
There's more to these people than the badge on their chest.

By Brad Miller©

Brenda Bell /Oklahoma
Mom of a Texas Police Officer

October 21, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and coworkers of this fallen hero.

Andrew/ Narcotics Detective
Baltimore City Police

October 21, 2005

OFFICER DRAGUS MAY GOD BLESS YOU.AND I PRAY THAT GOD WILL BLESS YOUR FAMILY.HE GIVE ALL PEACE.

GILBERT DANIEL

October 21, 2005

"If tomorrow starts without me,
An I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
all fille with tears for me;

I wish so much you wouldn't cry
the way you did today
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too.

My thoughts and prayers are for Sergeant Dragus' family, friends, and
those he left behind.

Some pay the ultimate sacrifice and we never know why but we pray God will be
with you and comfort you.

Citizen Grace

October 21, 2005