Michigan Department of Corrections, Michigan
End of Watch Sunday, July 8, 2001
Reflections for Correctional Officer Ronald Owen MacDonald
Father God, You are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Brother-In-Blue, Correctional Officer Ronald Owen MacDonald, of the Michigan Department of Corrections, was suddenly and violently taken from us as a result of a fatal fall in the Line-of-Duty. Come swiftly to his aid, have mercy on him, and comfort his family, friends, and comrades by the power and protection of the Cross. I ask this through the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and by His Authority, I pray. Amen.
Please find Encouragement, Comfort, Support, and Hope from God's Word:
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
[Matthew 5:9 ESV];
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." [Psalm 23:4 ESV];
"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends."
[John 15:13 ESV];
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." [Matthew 5:4 ESV];
"And he [Jesus] said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." [Luke 23:43 ESV], and;
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." [John 3:16 ESV].
Minister Steven R. Closs, DDiv., NACM
Ordained/Licensed Independent CGOM Clergy No. 36526
I'M PRAYING MINISTRY: "Devoted to Intercessory Prayer and God's Word"
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA
Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)
July 7, 2025
Rest in peace Correctional Officer MacDonald.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 7, 2023
Rest easy
Mark Mottola
July 8, 2020
Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
July 8, 2020
Rest in peace Correction Officer MacDonald. Bravery and controlled honesty benefit a hero or heroine more than you can know.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 1, 2018
Rest in peace
Sgt. Jim Russo
July 9, 2016
Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless
Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas
July 15, 2015
To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 12th anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace
I pray for the solace of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Thanks to your friends for sharing their devotion to you through their reflections.
Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) Officer Larry Lasater
January 1, 2013
Thank you sir for your service, RIP
James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
July 9, 2012
You are remembered today Sir of Your untimely death. Thank You Sir for Your Service. God Bless You and Your Family.
J. Mullens
Federal Bureau of Prisons
July 9, 2008
Thank you
Citizen
Grand Rapids, MI
July 22, 2007
Rest in Peace Sir.
July 8, 2006
May Officer MacDonald's family find some comfort in knowing that he IS a TRUE hero.
OHIO
11/09/2005
November 9, 2005
Officer MacDonald..on your 4 year anniversary..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers..please continue to watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!
karen
law enforcement student, MI
July 8, 2005
Thinking of you on the 4th anniversary of your death. I know it
must be difficult for your family to
move past this. God bless them and
all who still grieve.
Lynn Kole
Washington State
July 8, 2005
God bless you.You will not be forgotten.
Teresa Goss
Shadco. Jax.Fl
December 30, 2003