Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I just tried to check how long it has been since I have written and felt embarrassed. I remember when I read your page everyday. I remember leaving messages for virtually every officer who passed. But, I haven't forgotten. Man, you were one hell of a good time. If there was something that needed to be made fun of, you were there. When I met your sister I was jealous of the relationship she had with her brothers. I was delighted to know that every time I went to Oklahoma, we would hang out. I never thanked you for your patience with me in regard to marrying your sister. You never saw my ring, but I tapped it on your casket. I couldn;t hold it together at your funeral. I miss you man. The drive to Oklahoma that tragic morning was one of the worst memories of my life.

I always wanted a son named Shawn, after me of course. But, I'm proud as hell to have a son named Jonathan. Incidently, that kid is a good natured maniac. Sound familiar?

You know your sister misses you tremendously.

I put a pool table in my basement. I got about 20 old sport Illustrated covers and framed them. The only other thing on the wall is Sgt. Jonathan Dragus Memorial Highway street sign.

Shawn Rogers
Brother-in-law

February 5, 2010

Ashlyn , I hope you have a good New Year and always know that your dad loves and misses you..

Sgt
O.C.P.D.

January 1, 2010

Thinking about you and Kelly this Christmas Eve. Keep watch over us.

Officer
OCPD

December 24, 2009

Missing you even more than usual today and during this time of year....

Anonymous

December 18, 2009

Although I have visited this site numerous times since I became a police officer several years ago, I have never left a comment for or about anyone.

I am so surprised and moved by how many people and lives you apparently touched in a positive way.

I only hope that other cops,myself included, can touch and inspire so many people like you did. You must have been a very special person.

I would like to thank you and your family for your commitment and sacrifice.

Anonymous

October 30, 2009

I can't believe you've been gone four years. Your sister, Sammie, Jonathan and Jameson are doing great. I miss you brother,

Anonymous

October 20, 2009

Kelly our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this day. Take care and we wish you all the happiness in the world. Kevin, Terri and kids.

Kevin Tucker

October 20, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 4th 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

Anonymous

October 20, 2009

Jonathan, I cannot put in words how much I miss you. I miss the long phone conversations, I miss the way you always made me laugh. I miss my brother. Today I refuse to reflect on that horrible day that changed my life forever. I will celebrate your life and remember the good things you brought to my life and the lives of so many others. I know you are with me. I love you.

Sis

Michelle Rogers

October 20, 2009

Thinking about you, Kelly, Kaden and Ashlyn today. I was driving on my way to teach an evening course when I got the call from Anne telling me what happened. I can't drive past that spot on the highway without thinking about that day and the days, weeks and months that followed even though it is 700 miles away from Oklahoma. You are and will continue to be deeply missed and we know that you are watching over Kelly, Kaden and Ashlyn. I know you have to be proud of them as you look down and watch over them.

Erin J.
Friend

October 20, 2009

To Sgt. Jonathan Paul Dragus, his family and his fellow officers with the Oklahoma City Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Sgt. Dragus’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Sgt. Dragus and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

October 20, 2009

Tomorrow is the day that we remember our lives changed forever. I still remember everything that happened so clearly and vividly it's like it was yesterday....but feels so long ago. It still makes me so sad. Not a day goes by that we don't think about you and remember you. And we remember Kelly and Kaden and Ashlyn every day in prayer. Thank you for watching over the others on the street.
We miss you so much!

Anonymous

October 19, 2009

Brother its coming up on your aniversary, and I find myself thinking about you more and more. I miss you. I keep Kelly and little man in my prayers and do my best to watch over our brothers, miss you , keep watching down on us.........

VC
Oklahoma City Police Department

October 15, 2009

I saw Kaden the other day at a birthday party. Man, he is getting big. Looks a lot like you too. Kelly looks really good. We really miss you down here but we know you are in a better place.

Anonymous

October 13, 2009

Thinking of your family today. I know their hearts are hurting today, but also know there is a great celebration in Heaven giving them peace.

We miss you every day! Thank you for leaving such a lasting impression on our lives.

Anonymous

September 16, 2009

Jonathan, I write today as I know it is a wonderful homecoming in Heaven. Mom loved you so very much and now she is reunited with you. It must be an amazing celebration! Although my heart aches today I smile knowing that her battle is over and she is at peace. I miss you very much and it is hard not having you here to lean on. I know you are with me in spirit and now Mom is with me in spirit too.

Michelle Rogers
Sister

September 12, 2009

Jonathan , I read this site every week. I still cant believe all that has happened. It never ceases to amaze me how often your name still comes up and stories about you are told. You obviously did something right to have made such an impression on so many people.
I look back at some of the conversations you and I had about this department. You would be even more disappointed at the direction it has taken. I have read every single reflection posted about you and not one single member of this command has said one thing about you but chiefs from other departments have posted comments about you. I think that says alot about our leadership.
I hope your family is doing well , I'd love to see your sister and brother in law again.

SGT
OCPD

August 26, 2009

HEY SUGAR-D. IM JUST SITTING HERE AT AN EXTRA JOB AND SINCE YOU HAVE BEEN ON MY MIND SO MUCH LATELY I THOUGHT I WOULD DROP YOU A LINE. FIRST OFF, I GOTTA SAY BROTHER, YOU ARE SO WELL REMEMBERED. I HERE AND TELL STORIES ALL THE TIME. I TALK TO THE NEWER GUYS ABOUT YOU WHEN THEY SAY THEY WEREN'T ON WHEN YOU WERE TAKEN FROM US. SO I LET THEM KNOW ABOUT YOU. THAT SENSE OF HUMOR IS LEGENDARY. I SEE AND TALK TO KELLY ALL THE TIME AND EVEN THOUGH LIFE HAS TO GO ON, I CAN STILL SEE IT SO CLEARLY, SHE MISSES YOU SOMETHING TERRIBLE. I GUESS A LOVE LIKE THAT NEVER DIES. KADEN...MAN HE IS GETTING BIG! YOU GUYS REALLY SHOULD HAVE NAMED HIM AFTER YOU, I THINK HE MAY BE A CLONE OF YOU, HE LOOKS JUST LIKE YOU, BIG SMILE AND ALL. FOR ANYONE OF US WHO KNEW YOU, WE CANT LOOK AT KADEN AND NOT SEE YOU. BUT I GUESS THATS A GOOD THING, IN A WAY, WE STILL HAVE A MINI SUGAR D RUNNING AROUND MAKING US LAUGH AND REMINDING US OF HIS DAD. NOT THAT WE FORGOT FOR A SECOND, BUT THE VISUAL HELPS. ANYWAYS, LIKE I SAID BROTHER, YOU ARE MISSED IN A MAJOR WAY BY ALOT OF PEOPLE.I STILL SEE THE THIN BLUE LINE WITH THE NUMBER 1123 ON IT AROUND THE CITY AND FEEL A LITTLE BETTER BECAUSE WHENEVER SOMEONE ELSE SEES IT, THEY TOO WILL REMEMBER YOU AT THAT TIME.SO REST IN PEACE, WE WILL CONTINUE TO LOOK OUT FOR KELLY AND KADEN. EVEN IF ITS JUST SHEDDING A TEAR WITH THEM FROM TIME TO TIME AS THEY TRY TO GET THROUGH ANOTHER DAY.

BROWN SUGA 1368
OCPD

August 6, 2009

To my Brother in Grey,

I never met you and was not even an officer when your watch ended, but the stories I hear make me believe that if I look up the Oklahoma City Police Department and what an officer should be, your photo would be what is shown. Thank you for giving us all a standard to try and live up to. May you rest in peace and have a happy late birthday!

Officer
OCPD-Santa Fe

July 8, 2009

Today I celebrate your life. Happy Birthday Jonathan! I miss you so much.

Michelle Rogers
Sister

July 6, 2009

Happy Birthday Jonathan!

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you, but today you are especially on my mind and in my heart.

Kaden has started asking so many questions about you and about where you are. It breaks my heart. We miss you so much, even though Kaden was so young when you were taken and doesn't remember much of anything. He may be the one who misses you most because he missed out on a lifetime with you. He won't ever really remember anything first hand. All he knows of you is what he associates to you. Every time he sees a badge, police car, or police officer, he says "That's my daddy!" And every time we drive by a cemetary and he sees headstones, he says "There's my daddy!" He always says both with excitement in his voice probably because he has something tangible to associate with you since you aren't here with us. He is so proud of you. I can't imagine what he'd be like if you were here. I would definitely have my hands full with the two of you though since he is exactly like you! =)

I sit here and try to imagine what my life would be like if you were still here and I can't because things are so drastically different now. I know God has a purpose for me and I trust that He has something great in store for Kaden and I, but I'm still not quite sure where he wants us.

All I know is that my heart still hurts from losing you and I miss you. No matter how good life gets in other parts of my life, the hole in my heart remains.

Today I am also thinking of your dad, Michelle, Brian and all of your family because I know their hearts still ache too. I am so thankful they are so loving and supportive.

Hopefully Kaden, Ashlyn and I will get the opportunity to celebrate you together on your birthday. I couldn't be happier that Kaden is able to get to know you better through his sister.

Over this past weekend I was brought back to a few years ago and an impression of someone you did and I actually laughed out loud. It really made me smile because I hadn't thought of that in quite some time. I'm so blessed to have so many happy and funny memories of you. I think it's what gets me by.

I love you and miss you forever.

Anonymous

July 6, 2009

Happy Birthday Jonathan! You will never be forgotten.

Messena

July 6, 2009

Jonathan , alot has changed on this department since you were taken from us. I truly wish the leadership of this department would take the time to come out and ride with some of the hard working night shift officers (officers like you) and spend some time remembering what it was like to risk it all to help people that you don't even know.

You are really missed and talked about often...

Kelly , I continue to hear good things about you , i hope everything for you is going good ...

Kaden, I saw you a while back , you are getting so big..you're dad would be so proud of you..

Ashlyn , I hope you still read these and understand how truly spectacular of a person your dad was. Of all of the many outstanding qualities he posessed his love for you and the pride in his voice when he talked about you was awesome. He and I worked at the theater together and always ended up talking about our kids.
I hope life is treating you good and everything is going ok.

Sgt
OCPD

July 1, 2009

I miss working with you.

Anonymous

June 11, 2009

To our Special Blue Angel
Today is Memorial day. Your Father put flowers on your memorial at the mall. The Pain will never go away. We just try to turn it into something different than pain. In other words we work hard everyday to turn our "Scars into Stars." We are so proud of the way you choose to live your life. You have honored your family and left an inprint of all the right stuff for us to follow. We have all become a closer family because of the example you left us. Keep watching over us. One day we will all be together again, enjoying a good laugh and talking about OU football!!
All of Our Love
Dad & Phyllis

Paul and Phyllis Dragus
Dad and Step-Mom

May 25, 2009