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

Registration information is now available for the 2026 Snowbird Reunion in Lake Mary, Florida, March 5-7! The golf scramble will be at the historic Mayfair Country Club, with their new clubhouse and golf course upgrades!

For additional details, link to OSHPRetiree.org

Thanks to our newest STO Patrons, contributing monthly to our lobbying efforts on behalf of the active and retired ranks of the Ohio State Highway Patrol; Doug Hamman, Mark Nichols, Heath

Strawser and our newest Stetson Club Patron, retired Captain Marvin Hill!

Find out how you can support the lobbying efforts of the State Troopers of Ohio by linking to the STO page on this website. One time contributions can be made through Paypal by clicking on our STO logo to the right! State Troopers of Ohio is a registered 501(c)4.

Congratulations Retired Staff Lieutenant John C. Shore, Bucyrus District, for being selected as the 2025 Highway Patrol Distinguished Retiree of the Year. Retired Staff Lieutenant Shore has dedicated his life to service. He volunteers at the Marion Historical Society and at the Palace Theater as an usher. In addition, he volunteered countless hours as president of Honor Flight Columbus.

Sandra S. Wood, age 82, surviving spouse of Retired Sergeant Donald C. Wood, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026. Donald graduated from the 75th academy class on April 28, 1967, and passed away on April 17, 2025.

Mary E. Jurin, age 96, surviving spouse of Retired Sergeant Jack J. Jurin, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026. Jack graduated from the 53rd academy class on April 8, 1960, and passed away on August 18, 1989.

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

The Jackson District has added another Retirees Breakfast Gathering to the list at OHPRS.org. This breakfast gathering is scheduled for the third Tuesday of the Month beginning at 9:00 AM at the Bob Evans in Rio Grande.

Contacts for this breakfast are retirees George Harlow at [email protected] and Marvin Pullins at [email protected].

Did you know there are 16 different "Retirees Gatherings" throughout the State every month! The list has been verified and updated for 2026 on the OHPRS website.

Link to www.OHPRS.org and click open the Upcoming Retirees Events tab for information about all of our monthly Retirees Gatherings.