Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch Thursday, October 20, 2005
Reflections for Sergeant Jonathan Paul Dragus
Thank you for your dedication and service, Sgt. Dragus.
May the Lord comfort your family & friends at this difficult time.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."
Matthew 5:9
Wife of a Deputy
SBSD, California
October 20, 2005
Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. Matthew 5:9
leo wife
October 20, 2005
Sgt. Dragus,
May your new life bring you the peace we all wish for. Your job was well done, we have the watch now. Thank you for all you have done. Thoughts and prayers are extended to your family and co-workers.
God Bless
Broward County Multi-Agency Honor Guard, Florida
October 20, 2005
You will never be forgotten by your brothers in BLUE!! R I P your watch is over we will take it from here. Your brothers in Michigan!!!
Ofc. J. Dixon
Brownstown Police Dept., MI
October 20, 2005
Thank you Sergeant Dragus for paying the ultimate sacrifice. Our prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace.
THE POLICEMAN'S LAST ROLL CALL ...
THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS 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 badges 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 just
got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with
fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept many 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 Lord, it needn't be so
grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don't, I'll understand."
There was silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod. As
the policeman waited quietly, for the judgment of his God. "Step forward
now, policeman, you've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's
streets, you've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown
Patrolman Chase Parkey
Warrensburg, Missouri Police Department
October 20, 2005
Keep watch over us BRO!!! We love you and definately will miss you!!
Sgt G. Driskill
Oklahoma City Police
October 20, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Sgt. Jonathan Dragus, his good deeds to his community and country will always be remembered. May God bless you.
Chief Ferrell J. Stewart
Cooter, MO Police Department
October 20, 2005
REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.
KEEP AN EYE ON US FROM THE HEAVEN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
DEPUTY P. AMROLLAH
KENDALL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT BOERNE TEXAS
October 20, 2005
Although several states away, we mourn your loss. Rest in peace, Sergeant. Thank you for your service, bravery and dedication. God's peace be with your family and co-workers, and to all on the thin blue line, be safe.
Michigan
October 20, 2005
Finding a hero isn't hard. Finding friend isn't hard, but I swear putting a badge on everyday to face what our society has become is. I hope that the family of Sgt. Dragus knows that others are touched by this tragedy and that others care. I will pray for all of you.
Ofc. Bob Priest
Warren P.D.
October 20, 2005
Thank you for your dedicated service to your community and your department. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May they never forget your faithful service to your community and department and the brave HERO that you were. To Mrs. Dragus, children, family, friends and co-workers, our heartfelt prayers and sympathies are with you. May God be with you all during this very sorrowful time. Words will never compensate the loss you have suffered. We pray that He now gives you all strength in your time of need. May you find peace in the thought, that we as friends, take this time to lift you up in prayer.
For your act of unselfish bravery and courage Sgt. Dragus, we salute you. Blessed are the peacemakers.
Denise & Erin Hunter, Widow and Daughter
Sgt. Gregory L. Hunter, Grand Prairie, TX Police Dept., EOW 6-18-04
October 20, 2005
Another traic loss of a husband, father and friend. God bless you and your family. You will never be forgotten.
DE
St. Louis City Police
October 20, 2005
God bless the family of Sergeant Jonathan Dragus and to all the members of the Oklahoma City Police Department for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
State Trooper
New Jersey State Police
October 20, 2005
Although we didn't know you, our son graduated from the Oklahoma City PD Academy with your wife, and he spoke very highly of you. Along with thousands of others, our thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends and co-workers. We know, that you will be greatly missed.
Ivan and Donna Esau, Custer County Colorado Sheriff's Office
Donna Esau, Detective
Custer County Sheriff's Office
October 20, 2005
To the family and friends of Sergeant Jonathan Dragus and his fellow officers in the Oklahoma City Police Department:
On behalf of our entire family, we wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Sgt. Dragus was so tragically killed.
Our family grieves with you and for you.
Sgt. Dragus' dedication and valor will not be forgotten. I am so saddened that this tragedy happened to another family.
May you find comfort in the support and caring of your law enforcment family, and other police survivors. There are many who will be with you each step of the way on this difficult journey.
This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Sgt. Dragus gave to his community and the citizens of Oklahoma, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 20, 2005.
Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
October 20, 2005
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