Trooper Ronald E. O'Neal Georgia State Patrol Georgia Tuesday, January 10, 1984  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Trooper O'Neal,
Sir, on today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Georgia. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

2009-01-10

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. RIP.

2008-04-14

TROOPER O'NEAL, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
2008-01-10

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
2008-01-03

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-12-26

just took my family from PA to Disney and seen the sign erected in your name. You will never be forgotten, a hero never is.

Your brother,

PSP Trooper.

Sgt. Gary Thomas
PA STATE POLICE
2007-06-25

May Our Lord bless you.

2007-01-10

Following the untimely death of another Trooper recently, I have had special thoughts of you and all the times we spent together. Your memory has not left the thoughts of the men and women at Post # 11 as the memorial hangs just inside the entrance to the building. Thank you for all you have done and what you left for all of us. With all our love,

Fellow G.S.P. Trooper
Retired

Fellow Trooper
Post # 11, Hinesville
2006-09-03

I was a trooper at Hinesville when Ronnie came onboard and became his friend as well as a trainer. He was affectionately known as "Redeye" because he always looked like he hadn't slept in a week! He was a fine trooper and a loving husband and father.

Special Agent (Ret.)
Defense Security Service
2006-06-03

Although, we have never met I recall the night that you passed away. I heard the pursuit on the radio. A mutual friend of ours, Rick Ernst a soldier and a reserve with Hinesville PD let me know that you were a good man and a fine trooper.

I just wanted the world to know that you have not been forgotten. To Ron's family, may the Lord bless you all.

To the Troops of the GSP and the GBI, thanks I appreciate your work and the risk you take every time you put on the hat and take to the street

FR Gublo
24th MP Co det to Game Warden Office 1984-85
2003-09-07