07/29/2026
There are some events that are about MUCH MORE than golf. Sunday's Jamieson Ritter Foundation Golf Tournament held at the Ontario Golf Club was one of those days....
It was a day of remembrance... a day of gratitude... and a day to ensure that A TRUE AMERICAN HERO is never forgotten!!
Jamieson Ritter grew up right here in our community. He answered the call to serve by joining the United States military, and when his military service ended, his commitment to protecting others continued as a police officer with the Cleveland, Ohio Police Department. He lived a life defined by courage, honor, and selfless service always willing to stand between danger and those he had sworn to protect...
While Jamieson's time here was far too short, the impact he made will last FOREVER..Heroes NEVER truly die as long as their stories continue to be told, their sacrifices continue to be remembered, and their names continue to be spoken...
To Jon and Karen Ritter thank you for allowing Ontario Golf Club to host such a meaningful event. Your determination to keep Jamieson's memory alive and to turn unimaginable heartbreak into hope for others is nothing short of extraordinary. Your son's legacy continues to inspire every person who learns his story!!!
To everyone who attended, sponsored, donated, volunteered, or simply showed up to support this incredible cause THANK YOU!! Every handshake, every conversation, every dollar raised, and every round played was another reminder that Jamieson is not forgotten and never will be!!!
We often hear the phrase, "All gave some, some gave all." Jamieson dedicated his life to serving others frst in our nation's military and then as a police officer. He wore both uniforms with PRIDE, and our country is better because of men like him!!
May God continue to watch over the Ritter family, our military, and every law enforcement officer who puts on a uniform and walks into uncertainty so the rest of us can live in safety!!! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Jamieson Ritter's watch may have ended, but his LEGACY WILL LIVE FOREVER!!