Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Corrections Officer Rhonda Jean Russell the extended law enforcement family of the Blair County Prison, Pennsylvania.


End of Watch Wednesday, November 17, 2021.


Rest in Peace sister and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

November 19, 2021

Very sad situation overall. May Sister Russell Rest In Peace. Anyone who knows the police officer involved, please assist him with any Officer Wellness services he may need. Fraternally.

Butch Dutter, Investigator
Chester County Sheriff's Office/PA & Chester County FOP Lodge

November 19, 2021

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Sister and Hero in Corrections Officer Rhonda Jean Russell. I believe our Heavenly Father has welcomed her home into his loving arms where she will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to her Family, Friends and all Members of the Blair County Prison, Pennsylvania.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

November 19, 2021

gone way to early,rest in peace my fellow family.

retired officer
kentucky state reformatory

November 19, 2021

Lord Jesus, the endeavors of law enforcement officers are often thankless. They must deal daily with the most wicked and volatile members of society. Sometimes, this interaction even costs them their lives. For this example, we praise and thank You. For like You, they are often mocked and scorned. Yet, even for their enemies, they laid down their lives. In Your mighty and holy name, I pray. Amen.

“Blessed are the PEACEMAKERS for they shall be called children of God.” [Matthew 5:9]

“No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, RPP, CCC, NCCA
Ordained / Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

November 19, 2021

I also morn for the officer that shot, for their life is also forever changed. Good bless Jean and everyone in blue !

Deputy Harper
Placer County Sheriff (CA)

November 18, 2021

Rest in Peace Sister

Thank you for your service and ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

Prayers for you and your family

GOD BLESS

Firefighter Ronald Lavallee
Lawrence, MA Fire Department

November 18, 2021

All give some, some give all. Rest in Peace!

Ptl B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

November 18, 2021

Unbelievable loss….So sorry to hear that this brave correctional officer was killed in this manner. Just unbelievable. May God bless your family and welcome you in heaven to watch over all your brothers and sisters in Law Enforcement. So Sad…You will always be in my thoughts.

State Traffic Officer 7185.
California Highway Patrol & US Marine

November 18, 2021

God holds CO Rhonda Russell in his arms, you will forever hold her in your hearts.
Condolences and Prayers for both Blood and Blue.

Billie McMasters

November 18, 2021

Rest in peace Officer Russell. Thank you for your service to the state of Pennsylvania. It is a sad day anytime we lose a brother or sister in corrections. Rest easy young lady, my sincere condolences to Officer Russell's family.

Correctional Officer Jason Staton
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections

November 18, 2021

Sorry for your loss. I am glad the DA filed homicide charges against the prisoner / killer!

Praying for the officer that tried to end the altercation against the deputy..

Retired
Former St L Co PD from the mid 70s

November 18, 2021

Your family and your blue family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Captain Jon Winkler Jail Commander
Dearborn County Sheriffs Department Indiana

November 18, 2021

Rest in peace Officer Russell. Thank you for your service to the state of Pennsylvania. It is a sad day anytime we lose a brother or sister in corrections. Rest easy young lady, my sincere condolences to Officer Russell's family.

Correctional Officer Jason Staton
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections

November 18, 2021

Prayers for the family. I hate hearing of a fellow officer being killed on duty

CPL Hogston
Beckley correction center

November 18, 2021

Rest easy my sister. We will hold the line.

Correctional Officer Eisenhardt
Federal Bureau of Prisons

November 18, 2021

RIP Ofc. Russell
Greater love has no man than this, that he who lays down his life for his friends.

-John 15:13

God bless the Russell Family and the Blair County Prison.

Corrections Officer Anthony Santiago
Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office (Corrections)

November 18, 2021

A corrections officer should be remembered not by how she died but how she lived! A great woman has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Blair County Prison. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Sister!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

November 18, 2021

Rest in Peace Correction Officer Russell. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Russell Family and the Blair County Prison.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

November 18, 2021

Rest in peace, Officer Russell. Thank you for your service.

May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

November 18, 2021

So sad to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers, and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

November 18, 2021

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

November 18, 2021

Rest in Peace Officer Russell. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this very difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Deputy Parole Administrator Howard Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections

November 18, 2021

may HIS light shine perpetual upon her face

Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support

November 18, 2021

Rest in Peace Corrections Officer Rhonda Jean Russell! Thank you for your service with the Blair County Prison, in Pennsylvania. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your three sons and your parents during this tragedy, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the rest of your family and to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

November 18, 2021