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

Gilbert Cook-(EOW 9/13/2023)

Thomas Rice-Jim Garrison-Kenneth Marshall-Edward Waltz-Sandy Chiaramonte-Fred Summers-Robbie Hartsell-Al Branstiter-Fred Goldstein-Delmer Dunlap- Kenneth Morckel-Blaine Keckley-Robert Warner-Carl Roark-Warren Davies-Jeff May

Magnum Davis-Denny Bueno-Darryl Anderson-Ernie Wilson-William Healy-Mike Kasler-James Chapman-Dale LaRue-Roger Landis-J.P. Allen-

Donald Goodman-Bob.Booker-John Magaw-Arnie Schropp-Brad Kunze-Paul Meddles-Dale Cline-Richard Fogt-Lou Gliozzi-Tim Mahoney-Ginny Fogt - Keith Miller - Steve Brode

In tribute to Colonel Robert M. Chiaramonte on the 10th Anniversary of his passing, December 7th, 2014. After earning the ranks of Corporal, Sergeant, 1st Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain and Major, he served as Lt. Colonel for one year prior to being appointed as the Patrol’s 6th Superintendent on Nov. 1, 1965. Numerous programs, policies and practices were developed and implemented during Colonel Chiaramonte's tenure as Superintendent, having been institutionalized by the Patrol, including the Trooper of the Year and Blue Max Auto Larceny Award. On his grave marker the words, Noblesse Oblige - the strong shall lift the weak. Rest in Peace Colonel Bob. (Click photo to view 2011 tribute video)

With our condolences, we report the passing of Retired Fremont Post Trooper James (Jim) Van Camp, 63, who passed away on Monday, December 30th, 2024 after a lengthy illness. He was a graduate of the 112th Academy Class. Jim retired in May of 2017. He is survived by his wife Lynne.

Lois I. Scott, age 99, surviving spouse of Retired Sergeant Frederick E. Scott, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024. Fred graduated from the 30th Academy class on October 7, 1950, and passed away on December 3, 2020.

With our condolences, we report the passing of retired Lt. Colonel Richard 'Dick' Curtis, age 79, on December 28th, 2024 while in hospice care. Dick was a graduate of the 72nd Academy Class (10/29/1966), retiring in 1994 after 28 years of dedicated service. He is survived by his wife Lynn.

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