Ronald D. Mallonee

I'm honored that my son Antonio Kilgore will be receiving this scholarship. From reading about Mr. Mallonee he was a wonderful man. Loosing him from cancer touches home a bit for us. Thank you for shining down on my son with this scholarship. This award honor is for you Mr. Mallonee!

It has been 10 years since Ron passed away, and we still miss him in the metro Atlanta area. Many thanks to the family for supporting the scholarship in his name offered through the Georgia Lacrosse Officials Association. Ron remains in our memories and our hearts.

Uncle Ron was a great uncle, and I'm so lucky to have got to know him. He taught me to play pinochle, and every time I play with my family I'm reminded of him.

Miss you uncle,

Aaron

As we approach the first anniversary of our friend Ron's passing, one can only stand back and look at the explosion of lacrosse in the southeast that Ron was a major part of and would be so proud.

When he came to ref games at the Hooch, he would pick up the two-way radio at the scorer's table and ask what music we were going to play that day. He loved classic rock.

Ron helped us all learn more about lacrosse and ourselves and we miss him.

What can I say, Ron was one of the greatest lacrosse referees that I have ever known. There were many games where he had to be all 3 refs at once and did a terrific job. He always called a fair game and for the most part, let us play, as a player what more could you ask for out of a referee. To me he was also a friend, we spent many hours on the phone (just ask my wife) about new ideas and building up the Life Team to try to compete with Buckhead and Southern Empire to balance out our league....

To the family of Ron

I would like to thank the family for coming to Atlanta's memorial service to share with us in the south the memory of Ron. We all thank you for sharing Ron with us in this life and look foward to the day to do a 3 man game with him beyond this life. He will always be with us around the lacrosse field. GOD BLESS YOU ALL

To The Mallonee Family

Ron was not only a great source of information and passion for my career as a Lacrosse official, he was a true friend. We would spend hours working together talking about life,relationships, and yes lots and lots of Lacrosse. Ron was the type of person who made you feel good about yourself,and inspired and challenged you to be your best. Not a day will go by without me thinking about him, when I step onto a field. I will miss him but, I will never forget...

I was shocked and saddened to hear about Ron's passing. He took me from a "pup" referee to a confident lacrosse official. He was a great friend and one of the best guys I've ever known. The lacrosse community has lost a true treasure.

Dear Buzz and Laura, We have just read the tributes to Ron and are now more convinced than ever that John (our son) was right..."Ron was a great man and the angels must have needed him".

He will be missed by all who knew him.
Hugs, Mary and Shelly