Jonathan "Russ" Long

Russ was an awesome man. I truly miss him so much. Jeff Russ and I made up a terrific threesome for some great times. I really miss those days. Rest in piece. Denise DP Glandorf

Mrs. Long ~ You were our mail lady for many years on Meade Avenue in Ellet. My mother was Jean Kennedy, over the years you became a very good friend of hers and she often spoke of you and trusted in the friendship you both shared. Unfortunely she passed away suddenly at the age of 49, I am the same age as Russ. I not only want to express my condolences of the loss of your son, but to say "Thank You" for being a friend to my Mother when she needed a friend. God Bless you!

We offer our prayers of comfort to your family at this sad time. Like so many other East High kids, Russ found fulfillment in service to his community. We were all fortunate to have some one like Russ touch our lives. We are all diminished by his loss. May his memory be eternal.

East High Alumni Association
AkronEastHighAlumni.org

Mrs. Long & family,

Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your son Russ. As many people have written, he was a hero for so many people - his family, his family in Blue and his East High School family. I hope you find some comfort in knowing that the loving care you gave Russ also makes you a hero; not only to your son, but to your children, your grandchildren and to so many mothers and fathers who can't possibly imagine what it has been like for you for so many years. May...

God Bless You Officer Jonathan "Russ" Long You gave us the best part of Your Life to Protect Us for that We Thank You and Your Family and They and You have Our Respect To His Children and Family be very Proud of You Father and Son and Brother He was a Real Police Officer and never stopped being one a real Hero an Amazing Man He will Live on He will be that voice to a lone Officer on a Traffic Stop that warns them of Danger that saves their Life the Backup from above He will serve as He always...

To Russ's family, I am so, so sorry for your loss. I went to school with Russ, he was so nice, funny and popular. I consider myself lucky to have been one of his friends. I was so upset when I heard of Russ's accident and prayed for him every day. I ran into Russ and his mom several times, but the first time I had not seen him in many years and was amazed that he still remembered me. Each time I ran into them he always knew who I was. I was out of town and just learned of Russ's passing. Russ...

Dear Long family, I am so sorry for your loss. I was friends with Russ in Jr High and high school. He was caring, thoughtful, intelligent, polite with a quiet sense of humor at that age. We all knew he would grow up to be the kind of man we have been reading about in the Beacon all these years.
God Bless your family always,
Julie Sees De Luca

I worked with Russ over 30 years ago and have never forgotten him. Even back then he showed himself to be of high quality with much potential. God bless you Barbara and the rest of Russ's family.