Officer Down Memorial Page

Ronald English was my Grandfather. His son Ronald is my dad. I wish I had the chance to meet him, to know him. In my mind I picture a kind man who loved his family and had great work ethic. My dad never talked about him but then again I did not see my dad that much. He always was in and out of my life and I would go years without talking to him or seeing him. I moved away from Michigan in 1996 and never saw my dad or spoke to him again. My mom knows very little about him too, so I am so happy to see other reflections on this wall. I would love to connect with those who knew him or have any connection with him. As I write this I am a 34 year old mom of a 3 yr old little boy. I watch him with his dad and grandfather and am happy to know that he will have memories that I never will but it also makes me sad. I wonder too, if my own dad would have been a better father if he was not robbed of his at only 8 yrs old. Regardless, I am so glad to find this website so I can see what he looked like and pay my respects to him. Rest in Peace, I know I will get to meet you one day.

Skye Woodgate
March 17, 2012

My father, Arthur LaVigne, served on the Detroit P.D. from 1954-1960 so he may have known you. He then went on to retire from the Flint P.D. in 1987. May God bless your family and may you rest in peace.

Former Res. Deputy Alan LaVigne
Vigo County, IN
September 25, 2007

My father, Arthur LaVigne, served on the Detroit P.D. from 1954-1960 so he may have known you. He then went on to retire from the Flint P.D. in 1987. May God bless your family and may you rest in peace.

Former Reserve Deputy Alan LaVigne
Vigo County, IN
September 25, 2007

Ronald English; we were classmates
in the Police Academy class of March
2,1953 and I believe we were
assigned to the 13th Pct. You are
always in my prayers.

Joe Bannigan

Retired
Detroit Police Dept. (13th pct}
April 1, 2006

I was born on the day you died. I haven't been able to find out anything about your past. All I know is that we have 07/27/1959 and being badge & gun carriers in common. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. God Bless

Sergeant D.S. Nester
Wilmington PD North Carolina
October 31, 2003