Ron Kilpatrick

I worked as an instructor for Ron in the Basic Police Academy at College of the Redwoods and have great memories of him. His dedication to the profession was unquestionable. Officers from around California during the time he was here will remember him with good memories. There are still items around the academy that remind us of him (see photo). He was a great guy and will be missed.

There are not many graduates of the College of the Redwoods, Police Academy in Eureka Ca., who don't remember very fondly Ron Kilpatrick through the 70's, 80's and 90's. He came to us from Utah and opened his arms to accept all of us into a very difficult profession. He always took a very professional deportment but those of us who became instructors knew the love he had for the cadets, police officers and fellow instructors. Friends and relatives of Ron, please know that he was loved and...

To Ron Kilpatrick's surviving family from Alan and Kathy Smith, Eureka California:

Ron and his family made a lasting impression on all who knew them while they resided in Eureka California. His children grew up with our children and they are better people today because of their association with the Kilpatrick's. Ron had many attributes that endeared him to us. He was willing to laugh with us over a good joke, especially when the joke was on him; his loyalty; his competence at his...