Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Agent Ronald Chelius and his loved ones:

It has been 30 years since your tragic death. Please know that your memory is honored and revered today.
My heart goes out to your family. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers.

From reading the reflections about you, it is obvious you were well-loved and well-respected. This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Ronald. I am humbled by your valor and your dedication.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many years of distinquished service Ronald gave to his community and the citizens of Nevada, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 13, 1979.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

March 17, 2009

You are a hero and you will never be forgotten! God bless you family!

Jennifer
Sister in law to John Miller CHP EOW 11-16-07

October 22, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

April 8, 2008

Dad,

It's been 29 years since you were taken from us. I still think about you everyday. Even now that I am about to turn 40, I still have to fight the tears when I think of you. It's been a difficult trying to explain to your 3 grand children why their grandpa isn't around. We keep your photo & a plaque form the Law Enforcement Wall hanging in our house to keep you close to our heart.

Grant who is now 10 yrs old and the youngest of my three boys is very pround and tell every that his middle name is Ronald after his heroic Grandpa.

I love you and miss you...

Shawn

Shawn Chelius
Son of Ronald P. Chelius

February 28, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 11, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

February 23, 2007

Rest in Peace Ron: Those who loved you in life, have not forgotten you despite the years. You were a hell of an agent and a good family man to Elsa and the kids. May God bless you!

Former Agt G. Castillo
NDI

October 11, 2006

So many years and yet your memory lives on.
You are not forgotten.

March 13, 2005

GONE, NOT FORGOTTEN.....

June 29, 2004