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

Thank you to our Stetson Club Patrons for your continued support!

Tom Rice (4) ~ Al Branstiter (3) ~ Ed Waltz ~ (3) Ken Morckel (3) ~ Tom Rice (4) ~ Paul Meddles (3) ~ Jim Chapman (3) ~ John Magaw (3) ~ Sandy Chiaramonte (3) ~ Bob Booker (3) ~ Carl Roark (3) ~ Robbie Hartsell (3) ~ Ed Bowman (3) ~ Dale LaRue (3) ~ Steve Brode (3) ~ Jim Garrison (3) ~ Darryl Anderson (3) ~ Rich Rucker (2) Jack Lonier (2) ~ Phil Osborne (2)

Total Stetson Club Contributions in parentheses

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Miriam is 23 years old and is known for her kindness and determination. She has always been there for her friends and family, offering support and encouragement whenever it was needed. Recently, Miriam received the devastating news that she has Acute Myeloid Leukemia, an aggressive form of blood cancer. She is beginning chemotherapy this week, and the road ahead will be challenging for her and her family. Miriam is the daughter of retired Major David and Daun Church.

Click to OSHPRetiree.org for additional details.

With our condolences, we recently learned of the passing of former Trooper Terrence Allen "T.A." Smith, age 68, on April 7th, 2025 from injuries sustained in a cycling accident. Trooper Smith completed 16 years of service in the Patrol (1977-1993) assigned to the Marion Patrol Post and the Office of Investigative Services. After leaving the Patrol, he returned to military service with the U.S. Army Reserve-Ohio National Guard, during which time he completed his life long pursuit of completing medical school and becoming a doctor. He served on the faculty of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center for 20 years, until his retirement in 2023. He is survived by his wife Michele (Miller) Smith and his son Matthew.

Condolence information can be found at OSHPRetiree.org.