Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

So I was sitting at work yesterday staring out at the rain when the biggest turkey I have ever seen in my life walks out into the parking lot out of no where. Nine inch beard and double spirs, the most amazing bird I have seen and it is in the middle of Creve Coeur. For some reason I just can't help but think that you sent that bird, thanks. Can you send me and nick another one when we go turkey hunting, that would be real swell.

mark

April 4, 2007

Happy Easter Ralphie.

Macky

April 4, 2007

We love you....we miss you...we'll never forget you....

April 2, 2007

Thank you.

April 1, 2007

Hi Ralph,

I was thinking of you or I should say we all think of you constantly. I hope you and all your uncles up there are having a wonderful time. However, we miss you. I felt like you were at Uncle Jack's wake with us especially when your Mom & Dad brought Little Ralphie & Max. They both remind me of you at their ages. Just sweet beautiful little boys. Of course, the girls all wanted to hold Max and he was loving every minute just like you did at his age. Well, I just wanted to say we love you, and think about you all the time. You will always be in our heart.

March 26, 2007

hero.........

March 20, 2007

Your new nephew is here. He was born on March 9th, at 1:41p.m. Wyatt weighed in at 9 pounds 6 ozs, and was 21 inches long. He is a doll,of course, looks alot like your sister. I know you were watching over her. She did a great job. You would have been proud. She will be a great mom. We all miss you so much and love you very much. Love Mom

Mom

March 16, 2007

You are not forgotten. As a wife of a Missouri State Trooper you will always be remembered....your family continues to be in our prayers. Standing on his Promise..

J. Lejeune MO. Probation and Parole
Wife of MO. State Trooper

March 14, 2007

Thanks for everything you did, you were, and what you have left for us to strive for.

February 22, 2007

I FREAkN MISS YOU! i cant believe how much Sam has changed.Ralphie too. Last they were at our house Max pointeed to a picture of you on my wall,giggled and said daddy lol well im out of class now

see ya later buddy

Heaven
sis

February 16, 2007

Hey Ralph. So it seems like you're about to have a new arrival up there. Get a spot ready for him, would you? After your funeral I told God that I couldn't go through another one for a couple of years and we've just about made it. Not that I'm ready for one now but I guess I don't have a choice. Keep him company for us when he gets there, okay?
Love you.

Kristen

February 13, 2007

Jesus is my front sight,
sovereign in my life.
In peace or in battle,
He guides my warrior stride.
Jesus is my front sight,
FOR HIM NO MAN I FEAR!
Jesus is my front sight,
t'was He who led me here.

January 17, 2007

If Tomorrow Starts Without Me

If tomorrow starts without me
And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
all filled with tears for me.

I wish so much you wouldn't cry
the way you did today,
While thinking of the many things
We didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me
I know you'll miss me too.

But when tomorrow starts without me
Please try to understand,
that an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand.

And said my place was ready
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
all those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away
A tear fell from my eye,
For all my life, I'd always thought
I didn't want to die.

I had so much to live for
So much left yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible
that I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all that we shared
And all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday
Just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you
and maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories
would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things
I might miss some tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did
My heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven's gates
I felt so much at home,
When God looked down and smiled at me
From His great golden throne.

He said, "This is eternity,
And all I've promised you."
Today your life on earth is past,
but here life starts anew.

I promise no tomorrow
But today will always last,
and since each day is the same way
There's no longing for the past.

So when tomorrow starts without me
don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me
I'm right here, in your heart.

January 17, 2007

I could use a good laugh. I miss your funny stories. Watch over all those at MSHP.

January 15, 2007

So I have finally realized what you have always known. It was right in front of my face. Thank you.

January 15, 2007

Happy New Year! We all miss you!

January 2, 2007

Ralph, I can`t believe it`s the new year already. Still working on accepting you are really gone. I hope you give me the strength to keep going. There are people who need me and I want to be able to be there for them. If I can make a difference in someones life, then I guess I have a purpose. Please guide me in the right direction. I miss you more every day. Until next time, I`ll start the new year without you again. I Love You, Mom

Mom

January 2, 2007

HAPPY NEW YEAR RALPH & TO YOUR FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

January 1, 2007

MERRY CHRISTMAS RALPH !!!!!!!!!!

December 24, 2006

Dear Ralph, I know this was your favorite time of year, next to deer season, and Dad just got done decorating your grave the other day. I went up later that afternoon and had a meltdown. I remember when you used to sit by the tree when you were little,and wait for everyone to come to our house, so you could open your gifts. I also remember, not too many years ago when you got mad because you only had one gift under the tree and your sister had more, but when you opened yours, you could understand why. Your last Christmas here will always be in my mind. Dad couldn`t wait to give you your new binoculars for next deer season. I only wish you were here. The last family picture you took was my gift, one I will cherish always. Max was so little. You should see him now. Ralphie is so big. He had a great performnce in his Christmas play, I think he had the most fans in the hall. Sam has grown into a beautiful young lady. I don`t want to think about her getting older and driving. I want my little girl back. Your sister is excited about getting ready for her bundle of joy. I only wish you could be here for that, but I`m sure you will hear her all the way to heaven. As I prepare for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, You will never leave my thoughts, I cry every day still, but am trying to help other people who need my strength. I think I have been a comfort to some, and that makes me feel good. I know you would expect nothing less of me and that you would be proud. I love you with all my heart and soul. Merry Christmas sweetheart. I Love You, Mom

Mom

December 23, 2006

RALPHY,THIS IS YOUR COUSIN MIKE TALKING TO YOU.IT HAS BEEN ABOUT 1 1/2 YEARS SINCE YOU LEFT US.I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW MUCH I MISS YOU.I TELL ALL THE PEOPLE AT WORK WHAT KIND OF MAN YOU WERE AND WHAT KIND OF FATHER YOU WERE. AT THE ONE YEAR MASS THEY HAD FOR YOU I CRIED THROUGH THE WHOLE THING. MARK WAS SEATED NEAR DEB SO I COULD NOT TALK TO HIM.AFTER THE MASS WAS OVER I CAUGHT MARK ON THE FRONT STEPS OF THE CHURCH AND PUT A BEAR HUG ON HIM CRYING AND SAYING DONT YOU EVER LEAVE ME BECAUSE I COULD NOT BARE TO LOOSE HIM.I TOLD MARYANN IF I COULD I WOULD TAKE AWAY THE PAIN HER AND RALPH WERE FEELING.I TELL EVERYBODY WHAT A GREAT GUY RALPHY WAS.WHEN MY DAD DIED I DID NOT CRY AS MUCH AS WHEN RALPHY DIED.HE WILL BE MISSED GREATLY. WHEN I WENT DEER HUNTING THIS YEAR I WAS SITTING ON MY STAND AND ALL I COULD THINK OF WAS RALPHY LOOKING OVER MARK AND MYSELF.I AM SURE HE WAS. RALPHY MIGHT BE GONE PHYSICALLY BUT HE WILL BE WITH US UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.

SEE YOU LATER BUDDY,

MIKE MAMELIAN

mike mamelian
cousin

December 11, 2006

Ralph,
I saw your family on TV for the dedication of the highway in your name. Your love shines on through them. Your mom and Deb are two strong ladies, and I am so proud of them.
I know you must be laughing at Mark and Mike and their mishap while deer hunting. At least it was only locking the keys in the truck and not something more serious. I'm sure glad you keep watch over them, someone has to.

Cindy

November 13, 2006

hey bro,
so college sucks alot and i have cried everyday since i have been here thinking about you. I dont know how it has been since i have seen Samantha but it kills me everyday being away from her. Its hard transitioning from seeing her every other weekend to seeing her once every couple of months. Let me tell ya you have and Deb have raised her so well. Its so weird to watch her grow up and i cant believe she is a sophmore! the thought of her driving a car scares the crap out of me. I really miss going to your house. Waiting for you to come home from work and tell us your crazy stories. You had the best impressions. I miss going into your work room and listening to you telling me the stories behind your hunting pictures, and where your collection of beer bottles came from. most of all i miss that contagious SMILE you always knew how to make me laugh.
i love you

Heaven
sis

November 12, 2006

Ralph, you are truly missed. I think about working with you and the conversations we had and they make me smile.
RIP, you are truly missed. Deb

Former Dispatcher
Friend

November 9, 2006

Hey man, I'm leaving to go deer hunting tonight. I feel kind of crappy because they are dedicating the highway tomorrow and I am gonna miss it. I think my dad was really close to getting to hunt with your dad but he started bugging him about it and well you know what happened after that. I know i can't wait to hunt with your dad and Ray and Nick again. Hopefully Ray doesn't get sick again, Polish Brandy has a tendency to do that to a guy.

Mark

November 8, 2006