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Elaine Sturtz, shares in Living In The Different, that grief is messy, hard, painful, filled with tears and loneliness, but also includes faith, hope and love. She walks through the journey, the emotions, the changes and hurts. Each grief is different, and grief changes our lives. We are different, and how we live and interact with others is different. The journey of grief takes different forms as we learn to live and mingle joy and sorrow together. Elaine offers hope, a hope of hope, through these passages of sorrow and loss. Hope is found in our faith in God who is love, and love never ends.  

Life Lessons of a Lone Trooper. The full meaning of a person’s life is revealed in how they live on in the hearts of others. It is their legacy and influence that bears fruit. David D. Sturtz made a difference in this world and leaves a legacy through his work – in the Ohio State Highway Patrol, as the first Inspector General of the State of Ohio and as a friend. Dave was a story teller and giver of life lessons. The book shares his stories and the fruit of his labor. 

Available on Amazon.com  

https://www.amazon.com/Life-Lessons-Lone-Trooper-Legacy/dp/0998310255/

 https://www.amazon.com/Living-Different-passages-through-sorrow/dp/0998310239/ 
Elaine Sturtz is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.  She was married to retired Major David D. Sturtz who passed on September 18, 2015.  Major Sturtz was also Ohio's first Inspector General and was a founding member of TroopertoTrooper.com.  
Thank you for your interest in ordering a copy of REV: Service Above Self by Richard D. Ellsworth with Mike Crispen, which details the inspiring life of Reverend Ellsworth including his service in World War 2 and his work as the long-time chaplain for the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

The paperback book is now available for sale through the OSHP Auxiliary Store for $16.95. To order a copy, use the link below.

http://www.oshpauxstore.org/detail.php?product=651&category_id=15

All profits from the sale of this book will be used to support the work and mission of the OSHP Chaplain Program.

If you order the book you can opt to pick it up at the OSHP Academy for no added charge or pay for shipping to your address. The Auxiliary store also sells a number of other items with can be shipped with the book for little or no additional shipping cost.

Celebrating 11 Years of Service to the Men and Women of the Ohio State Highway Patrol
Trooper to Trooper 
"When it's more than a rumor"
Established Feb. 4th, 2010
Thanks to all those who attended the OSHPRA 46th Annual Luncheon and Meeting on Saturday, October 2nd.  We are looking forward to our next event, the Snowbird Reunion, at Lake Mary, Florida north of Orlando on March 24th - 27th.  Link to OSHPRetiree.org for details. 
Buckeye Lake Fund Raiser October 21, 2021
Sunbird Reunion August 21, 2021
Enjoyed an evening with friends supporting Ohio House Representative Kevin Miller at the Buckeye Lake Yacht Club, an excellent show of support from his OSHP Friends! Thanks also to Senator Jay Hottinger and Representative Brian Baldridge for attending and supporting our friend in the Ohio General Assembly.

You can support Rep. Miller at www.KevinMillerforOhio.com. 
Enjoyed an evening with friends supporting Ohio House Representative Kevin Miller at the Buckeye Lake Yacht Club, an excellent show of support from his OSHP Friends! 
You can support Rep. Miller at www.KevinMillerforOhio.com. 
HELP US HELP THE PATROL!  State Troopers of Ohio Inc. will be actively seeking the support of the Ohio General Assembly and others in Ohio government leadership to support the active and retired ranks of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.  Our video provides a historical perspective of the philanthropic work done by the first State Troopers of Ohio organization, sanctioned in 1958.  Our resurrected organization, supported by the retired Colonels of the Ohio State Highway Patrol with a Board of Directors of various ranks, is requesting your help to move the Patrol forward.  Details and a donation form can be found by linking to our State Troopers Inc webpage. 
STO Board Member, Colonel Ken Marshall, made the trip to the Wayside Family Restaurant in Warren to sign up our newest Patrons, supporting the State Troopers of Ohio Inc.  As Colonel Ken stated in his Facebook Post, "13 of our finest Dist. Four retirees! Now Patrons of STO inc. A special thanks to S/Lt Jarod Sutton for making the post available for our after breakfast meeting. And to Doug Braun for his very generous monthly pledge. Thanks also to Jeff Ruddles  for making the arrangements ! We won’t let you down!!" 

Our next presentation will be at the Academy during the Retiree's Cookout on June 17th.  Following the conclusion of the 2nd Quarter Retiree's Association Meeting at 10:00,  Colonel Rice will be providing a status update of  our STO Mission along with presentations by our newly employed legislative agents from the Batchelder Company.  See you there! 
HELP US HELP THE PATROL!  State Troopers of Ohio Inc. will be actively seeking the support of the Ohio General Assembly and others in Ohio government leadership to support the active and retired ranks of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.  Our video provides a historical perspective of the philanthropic work done by the first State Troopers of Ohio organization, sanctioned in 1958.  Our resurrected organization, supported by the retired Colonels of the Ohio State Highway Patrol with a Board of Directors of various ranks, is requesting your help to move the Patrol forward.  Details and a donation form can be found by linking to our State Troopers Inc webpage. 
The updated schedule for 2023 LEOSA firearm qualification for OSHP Retirees is provided below. All necessary information for qualification eligibility can be found in the January OSHPRS Newsletter. 
'...I will be sharing more about my leadership style as time goes on, but I am committed to creating a culture where all employees are empowered to share their ideas. I believe the best ideas for an organization are often expressed by those who are working on the front lines. Please don’t ever hesitate to share a big idea about how we can be doing something better.'
- ODPS Director Andy Wilson

SIGN AND RETURN YOUR RELEASE FOR THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM DIRECTORY!  

THE DIRECTORY IS BACK ONLINE AS OF OCTOBER 28TH

Retirees' Association Members and STO Patrons,

Effective communication is critical to the success of any public service group. The Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirement System Online Directory is absolutely critical to the success of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association and the State Troopers of Ohio, Inc. You were recently mailed a release form to allow the continuance of your contact information to be published on this password protected directory. Please take the time to complete this form and return it by mail to the OSHPRS.  

Colonel Richard Collins, Retired
Website Manager / Memberships
Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association

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Complete details and entry forms can be found at OSHPRetiree.org
90th Anniversary Celebrations and Open Houses

Click Open the PDF below to get the complete list of the 90th Anniversary Celebrations and Open Houses!  
90th_Anniversary_Events_and_Open_Houses.pdf