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

Thanks to all who attended the 2025 Sunbird Reunion at the All Occasions Banquet Facility in Waldo, Ohio. Information regarding our final OSHPRA event of the year, the 50th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Meeting on Saturday, November 8th, will be available in the coming weeks. Save the date, we are looking forward to a festive evening. Attending Couples will receive a 50th Anniversary License Plate pictured to the right.

Thanks to our "2nd Year" STO Stetson Club Patrons for their second $1.00-a-day ($365) contribution to the STO. "2nd Year" contributors will receive a Stetson Club License Plate to display on their vehicle.

Jim Chapman ~ Lou Gliozzi ~ Bob Booker ~ Dale LaRue ~ John Magaw ~ Darryl Anderson ~ Robbie Hartsell ~ Thomas Rice ~ Sandy Chiaramonte ~ Ken Morckel ~ Ed Waltz ~ Bill Healy ~ Fred Goldstein ~ Mike Kasler ~ Ken Marshall ~ Paul Meddles

Retired Trooper Loren “Lee” L. Butcher, Jr., age 82, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Lee graduated from the 67th academy class on June 25, 1965, and retired June 28, 1985. His beloved wife, Martha “Joan”, passed away less than 24 hours after her husband, some believe she passed of a broken heart.

Retired Captain Forrest “Frosty” Freeman, Jr., age 76, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025. Frosty graduated from the 97th academy class on May 11, 1973, and retired January 20, 1998. Condolences can be shared with his brother, Edward Freeman.

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

Thanks to our New Philadelphia Retirees for inviting us to their monthly breakfast at Buehlers in New Philly! Retired Sergeant Charlie Demuth was kind enough to wear his "vintage" 1990's Highway Patrol recruitment tee shirt featuring 116th Academy Class classmates George Williams and Brenda Collins, along with former Trooper Louis Velez! Thanks Charlie! A great discussion about our STO lobbying efforts, COLAS, and other concerns facing the OSHP!

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