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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.

WELCOME TO TROOPER TO TROOPER

"Our Heritage, Our Purpose"

"With Respect"

Auxiliary Academy Store

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

Pending retirements can be found at OSHPRetiree.org

"An Abbreviated History of the STO"

Sunbird Reunion August 2025

Mansfield Reunion

August 2025

90th Anniversary History Update

90th Anniversary History Video

CLASSROOM DEDICATION

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025

1:00 PM

OSHP TRAINING ACADEMY

HONORING

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL 4

FERMINA SANCHEZ

Please join us for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association, at the Aladdin Shrine Center in Grove City, Ohio on Saturday, November 8th. Attendees will receive a special edition OSHPRA Anniversary license plate and our guest will be entertained by Columbus harpist Miriam Weber Brown during our evening meal. Miriam is well known in the Columbus area and beyond, playing at various social events at the Franklin Park Conservatory, the Nationwide Conference Center, and the Scioto Reserve Country Club. Complete information and registration details can be found at OSHPRetiree.org.

Congratulations to our 10th Superintendent, Colonel Thomas W. Rice, for receiving the first Thomas P. Charles Lifetime Achievement Patriot Award on September 12th, 2025.

Thanks to our Patrons from the ACTIVE RANKS who are supporting the STO!

Andrew Kobosky ~ Daniel Muck ~ Tyler Deal ~ Brian Parsons ~ Adrian Wilson ~ Corey Cottrill ~ Reid Phillips ~ Todd Cunningham ~ Justin Picklesimon ~ Hayden Huntington ~ Micah Flatt ~ William Caldwell

Thanks to our newest Patrons from the Retired Ranks!

Richard Lodwick ~ Scott Carrico ~ Ann Geer ~ Matthew Tharp ~ Thomas Gerber ~ Steven Bacsi

STO Director Bob Booker attended Representative Kevin Miller's most recent fundraiser at the Buckeye Lake Yacht Club on September 16th

With our condolences, we report the passing of former Trooper Paul Tuhy, age 70, on April 27th, 2025. Paul was a graduate of the 103rd Academy Class. He moved on to a well respected career in the insurance industry and was a survivor of the 9/11 World Trade Center attack. He is survived by his wife Terri.

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

On September 16th, Findlay District Troopers joined the Toledo Mud Hens to issue 13 Saved by the Belt Awards among other activities before and after the game.