Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper Robert F. Rulong

West Virginia State Police, West Virginia

End of Watch Monday, February 10, 1958

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Reflections for Trooper Robert F. Rulong

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.

April 16, 2024

According to the widow of Trooper Bill Dickson, who was investigating the accident along with Trooper Rulong, it was a cold day. Trooper Rulong was in the police cruiser to get his winter coat and clipboard. As he exited the cruiser, the drunk driver's car trapped him between the door and the body of the cruiser. Sadly, he received fatal injuries during the incident. Trooper Dickson was also struck and injured but eventually recovered completely.

C. D. Richards
Trooper Dickson's former neighbor

December 17, 2022

I lived in the 'log' house beside the road where the accident occured. I was a little girl when this happened. I remember looking out the window at all the flashing lights and sirens. My dad, G.E. Davis, went outside to see if he could be of any help. It was right after dad went outside that the woman hit Trooper Rulong's car. Daddy came running back into our house and got a blanket (or two) telling my mother that the trooper was hurt and he needed to keep him warm. He later told us he died almost immediately. My dad and mom often wondered what ever happened to his family. I pray that they were able to have a happy life.

Lillian Ruth Davis Casto

February 2, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 53rd anniversary 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never dimishes respect, not even 104 years.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

February 10, 2011

53 years you are not forgotten. West Virgina state troopers don't die they are just called to protect the streets of heaven RIP 10-7 10-42

Anonymous

February 10, 2011

Now he's gone and everyone knows through his veins how the green blood flows RIP

Anonymous

January 28, 2011

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 8, 2008

G-d Speed Cousin and brother

UC
ODPS-Inv Unit

January 28, 2008

06/01/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrifice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Trooper Rulong.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

June 1, 2004

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR SURE. MY BROTHER, YOU SERVED WELL.

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

February 10, 2004

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