Trooper to Trooper Columbus, OH 43228

This website is dedicated to all Troopers and non-sworn employees, both past and present, whose hard work, dedication, loyalty and integrity have made the Ohio State Highway Patrol one of the most professional and well respected law enforcement agencies in the Country. Troopers who have dedicated their lives to the Patrol and put them on the line every day to serve and protect the citizens of our great State deserve our support.

It represents those who are proud to be a Trooper, proud of the Flying Wheel and proud to wear the black and gray. It represents Troopers who serve their communities with respect, honesty and integrity. It represents Troopers who respect the Highway Patrol and all it stands for. It represents Troopers who love the Patrol and care about its future!

Trooper to Trooper is an independent website developed by a group of retired Troopers focusing on the interests, issues, and activities affecting the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Funding is provided by the retired Superintendents of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

All website content is reviewed and approved by the Trooper to Trooper Editorial Board.

We appreciate the support of all living, retired Superintendents and those in memoriam who have shared in our journey.

Colonel Robert M. Chiaramonte

EOW December 7th, 2014

Colonel Jack B. Walsh

EOW May 22nd, 2015

Colonel Thomas W. Rice

Colonel Warren H. Davies

Colonel Kenneth B. Marshall

Colonel Kenneth L. Morckel

Colonel Paul D. McClellan

Colonel Richard H. Collins

Colonel John Born

Colonel Paul Pride

Colonel Richard Fambro

Major David D. Sturtz, Ohio's 1st IG

EOW September 18, 2015

The Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association is celebrating 50 Years of service to the retired and active ranks of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. We will be having a special event in celebration of this historic milestone on Saturday, November 8th, at the Aladdin Shrine Center in Grove City. Details will be forthcoming.

Thanks to our Patrons from the ACTIVE RANKS who are supporting the STO!

Andrew Kobosky ~ Daniel Muck ~ Tyler Deal ~ Brian Parsons ~ Adrian Wilson ~ Corey Cottrill ~ Reid Phillips ~ Todd Cunningham ~ Justin Picklesimon ~ Hayden Huntington ~ Micah Flatt ~ William Caldwell

Thanks to our newest Patrons from the Retired Ranks!

Scott Carrico ~ Ann Geer ~ Matthew Tharp ~ Thomas Gerber ~ Steven Bacsi

Retired Sergeant John E. Graska, age 81, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. John graduated from the 82nd academy class on April 11, 1969, and retired March 14, 1998. He is survived by his spouse, Saundra.

With our condolences, we report the passing of former Electronics Technician 3 David L. Bailey, 81, of McConnelsville, on Mon, July 21, 2025 at the Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. David last worked at the Cambridge District Headquarters. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Pat Spencer Bailey.

Former Auxiliary Officer Barry Kaufman, 78, of New Londan, passed on Tuesday, July 22nd, with his loving family by his side. Barry was a school teacher who served as an auxiliary officer at the Norwalk Patrol Post. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Christine.

Service and condolence information can be found at OSHPRetiree.org.

Last Call! The 2025 Sunbird Reunion is scheduled for Saturday, August 9th at the All Occasions Banquet Facility in Waldo, Ohio. RSVP's are due by July 25th. The cost has been set at $15.00 per meal. The registration form can be downloaded by clicking open the PDF above. The OSHPRA Business Meeting will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. The buffet lunch and program will begin at 12:00 p.m.

We Hope to see you there!