Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hi dad stopping to show the love me and ur grandkids missing you so much. And now you have your great grandson with you riding with you in the police

Kalidah Jonas
Daughter

January 18, 2024

Lord Jesus, as we watch America’s Peace Officers succumb to the wicked and evil in this world, Shot and Killed in the Line-of-Duty, it becomes difficult for us to pick up and move forward. Our communities are on the brink of exploding with tension. In light of the peace officers who are no longer with us, I pray for endurance for our communities and law enforcement agencies. Carry us through this time of strife, that through our struggles, our bonds may grow even more unbreakable. In Your mighty and holy name, I pray. Amen.

Holy Scriptures on Law Enforcement’s Mission:

“For the policeman [peace officer] does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don’t want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman [peace officer] is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he [the peace officer] will have you punished. He [the peace officer] is sent by God for that very purpose. Obey the laws, then, for two reasons: first, to keep from being punished, and second, just because you know you should.” [Romans 13:3-5 TLB]

[Jesus Said,] “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 ESV]

And he [Jesus] said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” [Luke 23:43 ESV]

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” [Isaiah 6:8 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
Ordained Christian Global Outreach Minister No. 36526
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry

January 8, 2024

Gregory this is your step sister Dawn Mathews. I only met you one time, on Father's Day with our Dad LeRoy, years ago. You are missed, big brother. Rest In Heaven.

Dawn Mathews

November 21, 2023

Goodmorning dad. I'm screaming all the way to heaven to wish u a Happy Birthday

Kalidah Jonas
Dauggter

June 12, 2023

Gooddmorning dad it's hard to kno this was the last day of u patrolling these streets in Centreville IL and now u

Kalidah Jonas
Daughter

June 2, 2023

Good morning My Beloved Father I truthfully love and miss you my heart still falls knowing I can’t call or talk to you no more. I wish you were here to see your grandchildren grow up and you can interact with them growing up. But I will never forget you no matter what.I will always honor you until I meet you again.
Your daughter Kalidah (Kalyia) Jonas

Kalidah Jonas
Daughter

March 20, 2023

On this actual anniversary of your death I’d like to reiterate my previous reflection and say that your service and sacrifice are always remembered by your law enforcement family. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

June 2, 2021

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will be remembered by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 20, 2020

Rest easy in heaven

Mark Mottola

June 2, 2020

Illinois COPS Cycle across Illinois is an annual event held each year in July. We ride bicycles across the state, stop along the way and honor fallen officers and support their families. This year I had the honor and privilege to ride in honor of LT. Jonas. Sir to you your family, friends, and co-workers, you are not forgotten. Lieutenant Gregory Jonas EOW June 02 2009. May you RIP, we have it from here.

Ron Skeeters
Surviving son of Trooper Bernie Skeeters EOW 5-20-1982

July 23, 2019

Lt. Jonas,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Centreville. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

June 2, 2019

Scripture assures us that, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called [children] of God.” Matthew 5:9 ESV and “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 ESV.

Rev. Dr. Steven Robert Closs, DD, MSBS
Licensed & Ordained Independent Christian Minister
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
“An Intercessory Prayer Ministry for Law Enforcement”
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers
Merrimack, NH 03054

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DD, MSBS
Merrimack NH Police Department

July 29, 2018

So sad that in this country you can have the defence of being stupid or mentally challenged, and not be sentenced to death. But you will be judged in the end.Rest well my brother and continue to watch over your loved ones. Heros go to heaven, cowards go to hell.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
N.Y.P.D. (retired)

June 2, 2017

Remembering Lt Gregory Jonas on our Dad's birthday. Today, January 1st, 2017, our Dad Dr. LeRoy Mathews would've been 85. Rest in bliss Greg and Dad.
Blessings to all of the family,
Dawn Mathews
Chicago, IL

Half Sister

January 1, 2017

Lieutenant Jonas' story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 9-05-16 to honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

September 6, 2016

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 2, 2015

I miss you dad so much, that it hurts to ride past the centreville city hall and kno that you not there. I wish u was still hear wit me. Tears is pouring down my face right now but they are happy tears because I kno you are in a better place. I love and miss you deaply daddy. Love always kalidah Jonas your baby girl....

Kalidah Jonas
Daughter

September 28, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the third anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

November 15, 2012

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE ENTIRE JONAS FAMILY! GREG WAS ALSO A PART OF MY LIFEJUT AS WELL AS ALL OF CENTREVILLE N ALORTON! WE MISS U N WILL ALWAYS LOVE U! HE HAS TAUGHT ME A LOT N STOPPED ME FROM MAKING BAD CHOICES SEVERAL TIMES! HE HAS ALSO GAVE ME A SECOND CHANCE WHEN NO ONE ELSE WOULD! .R.I.P. MY HERO GREG JONAS

STACEY BROOKS
FRIEND & FAMILY

May 17, 2012

Rest in Peace, Lieutenant Jonas. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 21, 2012

May God BE with the family of Lieutenant Gregory Jonas, im a new dispatcher, and i came in late with this news, but everyday Centreville keeps your dream alive, you are talked about daily and never forgotten, i feel like i know you personally, i feel and know in my heart you were loved, and as being a dispatcher, i would of loved to serve and work with a man like you, i heard you was like a pot of gold, hard to get and hard to hold, love you thru spirit, and i see you every time im at work, just stopping by to say hi.

Dispatcher/Shalonda Brooks
Cetreville Police Department

August 14, 2011

Lieutenant,

As I work these same streets that you have everyday I wonder how would you have handle certin situations. For as I try and keep your name a legacy going I just want you to no that its very hard only because you were one of a kind. But I can assure you this that I will give a hundred percent every day and night that I put that uniform on. Your gone but not fogotton and I hope and prey that u keep looking down and watching over us as we try and keep the street's that you've concord safe.

Sincerly,
Lt. Jerry Davis
Centreville Police Department

Lt. Jerry Davis
Centreville Police Department

June 22, 2011

Lt, Rest on. God Bless the family and Friends

Captain Tony Tomlinson
Centreville

June 1, 2011

Lt, Rest on. God Bless the family and Friends

Captain Tony Tomlinson
Centreville

June 1, 2011

YOUR NOT FORGOTTEN LT. RIP SIR..

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MPD IL.

June 14, 2010