Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Ogan,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 13, 2023

I love how our community of Grinnell continues to honor Officer Ogan all these years later. We’ve even named a stretch of road in town after him. RIP Officer Ogan and thank you for your service and sacrifice. Prayers to his family.

Robyn Berardo
Iowa department of Corrections

January 20, 2022

Rest in Peace, Officer Ogan. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 3, 2014

I was just getting my children up to get ready for school when I heard that an officer had been shot. I knew that my brother-in-law was on duty that night and immediately began praying for Lois and family. Shortly thereafter, they gave his name and I called my husband and told him; he came home and we left immediately for Grinnell and were stopped by officers who were checking vehicles similar to ours!

Merlene Whisenand
In-law of Ralph

November 25, 2013

Today is the 50th anniversary of the incident. My great uncle, Ralph and his wife were held by the shooter in a farm house near Dubuque before they were arrested. They were unharmed. I widh the same was true for Officer Ogan.

Joel Heiman
none, private citizen

November 13, 2013

Officer Ogan's service and sacrifice has not been forgotten - a donation was made to Concerns of Police Survivors, Arizona Chapter in his name. Thank you Sir, God Bless Our Peacemakers.

Stephanie Haholy
C.O.P.S. Arizona

August 19, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 48th 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.

Rest In Peace

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

November 13, 2011

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

November 28, 2007

The people of Grinnell continue to honor the memory of fallen Officer Ralph W. Ogan, who gave his life protecting them. He left behind his wife and three children.

The man who shot Officer Ogan was sentenced to life in prison without parole, Iowa's harshest sentence. That turned out to be ten years. He died of cancer 10 years to the day from when he murdered Officer Ogan. Interesting justice.

Civilian O.H.
Iowa

April 27, 2007

Grinnell is a small community and it goes to show you this type of tragedy can happen anywhere. God bless Mr. Ogan for his service and sacrafice to his community.

Detective Jeffrey A. Hughes
Presently Employed

December 4, 2006

OFFICER OGAN THANKS FOR YOUR TOUR OF DUTY.

GILBERT DANIEL

September 28, 2005