John Kalaman was a 1986 graduate of Fairmont High School and a 1991 graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He became a police officer for the City of Centerville in January of 1993.
Firefighter Robert J. O'Toole of the Washington Township Fire Department and Officer Kalaman of the Centerville Police Department were both killed after being struck by a vehicle at the scene of an accident on I-675.
They went to the scene of the accident and were checking on the victims when another vehicle lost control on the icy road, and slid into the median strip, striking them plus one other firefighter.
Officer Kalaman died killed instantly and Firefighter O'Toole died after being flown to Miami Valley Hospital. The person who struck them was issued two minor traffic citations and a $200 fine.
The Kalaman family pushed for Ohio's Move Over/Slow Down law that was adopted in 1999. It requires drivers passing stopped emergency vehicles to move over a lane. If they cannot, they must slow down.
The annual John P. Kalaman Memorial Golf Tournament is held to raise money for a local scholarship fund, a yearly blood drive is given in his name, and the City of Centerville named a street after him.
was killed.∼Gone but not forgotten
"THE SADNESS OF SACRIFICE"
WE HONOR THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN
A Centerville Police Officer and a Washington Township Firefighter have had their lives taken from them while they served our community. Let us not forget the unselfish sacrifice they and their families have made. We honor and pay tribute to our fallen brothers.
OFFICER JOHN P. KALAMAN
On January 12, 1998, at approximately 6:30 AM, Officer John Kalaman and Firefighters Robert O'Toole and Charles Arnold were assisting the victim of a personal injury accident on I--675 at Wilmington Pike. All three were struck by a car whose driver lost control and slid into the median strip. Officer Kalaman was killed instantly and Firefighter O'Toole died after being Careflighted to Miami Valley Hospital. Firefighter Arnold has returned to work after months of rehabilitation.
Officer Kalaman was born April 27,1968. He was a 1986 graduate of Fairmont High School and a 1991 graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.
John became a police officer for the City of Centerville in January of 1993, fulfilling one of his many dreams. During John's five-year tenure, he received numerous letters from the people of our community praising his professionalism and his courteous and compassionate personality; a real credit to the Centerville Police Department. John always held high standards for himself and took great pride in his work and appearance. He earned the respect and admiration of every coworker and peer. John will be greatly missed.
Firefighter Robert J. O'Toole of the Washington Township Fire Department and Officer Kalaman of the Centerville Police Department were both killed after being struck by a vehicle at the scene of an accident on I-675.
They went to the scene of the accident and were checking on the victims when another vehicle lost control on the icy road, and slid into the median strip, striking them plus one other firefighter.
Officer Kalaman died killed instantly and Firefighter O'Toole died after being flown to Miami Valley Hospital. The person who struck them was issued two minor traffic citations and a $200 fine.
The Kalaman family pushed for Ohio's Move Over/Slow Down law that was adopted in 1999. It requires drivers passing stopped emergency vehicles to move over a lane. If they cannot, they must slow down.
The annual John P. Kalaman Memorial Golf Tournament is held to raise money for a local scholarship fund, a yearly blood drive is given in his name, and the City of Centerville named a street after him.
was killed.∼Gone but not forgotten
"THE SADNESS OF SACRIFICE"
WE HONOR THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN
A Centerville Police Officer and a Washington Township Firefighter have had their lives taken from them while they served our community. Let us not forget the unselfish sacrifice they and their families have made. We honor and pay tribute to our fallen brothers.
OFFICER JOHN P. KALAMAN
On January 12, 1998, at approximately 6:30 AM, Officer John Kalaman and Firefighters Robert O'Toole and Charles Arnold were assisting the victim of a personal injury accident on I--675 at Wilmington Pike. All three were struck by a car whose driver lost control and slid into the median strip. Officer Kalaman was killed instantly and Firefighter O'Toole died after being Careflighted to Miami Valley Hospital. Firefighter Arnold has returned to work after months of rehabilitation.
Officer Kalaman was born April 27,1968. He was a 1986 graduate of Fairmont High School and a 1991 graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.
John became a police officer for the City of Centerville in January of 1993, fulfilling one of his many dreams. During John's five-year tenure, he received numerous letters from the people of our community praising his professionalism and his courteous and compassionate personality; a real credit to the Centerville Police Department. John always held high standards for himself and took great pride in his work and appearance. He earned the respect and admiration of every coworker and peer. John will be greatly missed.
John Kalaman was a 1986 graduate of Fairmont High School and a 1991 graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He became a police officer for the City of Centerville in January of 1993.
Firefighter Robert J. O'Toole of the Washington Township Fire Department and Officer Kalaman of the Centerville Police Department were both killed after being struck by a vehicle at the scene of an accident on I-675.
They went to the scene of the accident and were checking on the victims when another vehicle lost control on the icy road, and slid into the median strip, striking them plus one other firefighter.
Officer Kalaman died killed instantly and Firefighter O'Toole died after being flown to Miami Valley Hospital. The person who struck them was issued two minor traffic citations and a $200 fine.
The Kalaman family pushed for Ohio's Move Over/Slow Down law that was adopted in 1999. It requires drivers passing stopped emergency vehicles to move over a lane. If they cannot, they must slow down.
The annual John P. Kalaman Memorial Golf Tournament is held to raise money for a local scholarship fund, a yearly blood drive is given in his name, and the City of Centerville named a street after him.
was killed.∼Gone but not forgotten
"THE SADNESS OF SACRIFICE"
WE HONOR THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN
A Centerville Police Officer and a Washington Township Firefighter have had their lives taken from them while they served our community. Let us not forget the unselfish sacrifice they and their families have made. We honor and pay tribute to our fallen brothers.
OFFICER JOHN P. KALAMAN
On January 12, 1998, at approximately 6:30 AM, Officer John Kalaman and Firefighters Robert O'Toole and Charles Arnold were assisting the victim of a personal injury accident on I--675 at Wilmington Pike. All three were struck by a car whose driver lost control and slid into the median strip. Officer Kalaman was killed instantly and Firefighter O'Toole died after being Careflighted to Miami Valley Hospital. Firefighter Arnold has returned to work after months of rehabilitation.
Officer Kalaman was born April 27,1968. He was a 1986 graduate of Fairmont High School and a 1991 graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.
John became a police officer for the City of Centerville in January of 1993, fulfilling one of his many dreams. During John's five-year tenure, he received numerous letters from the people of our community praising his professionalism and his courteous and compassionate personality; a real credit to the Centerville Police Department. John always held high standards for himself and took great pride in his work and appearance. He earned the respect and admiration of every coworker and peer. John will be greatly missed.
Firefighter Robert J. O'Toole of the Washington Township Fire Department and Officer Kalaman of the Centerville Police Department were both killed after being struck by a vehicle at the scene of an accident on I-675.
They went to the scene of the accident and were checking on the victims when another vehicle lost control on the icy road, and slid into the median strip, striking them plus one other firefighter.
Officer Kalaman died killed instantly and Firefighter O'Toole died after being flown to Miami Valley Hospital. The person who struck them was issued two minor traffic citations and a $200 fine.
The Kalaman family pushed for Ohio's Move Over/Slow Down law that was adopted in 1999. It requires drivers passing stopped emergency vehicles to move over a lane. If they cannot, they must slow down.
The annual John P. Kalaman Memorial Golf Tournament is held to raise money for a local scholarship fund, a yearly blood drive is given in his name, and the City of Centerville named a street after him.
was killed.∼Gone but not forgotten
"THE SADNESS OF SACRIFICE"
WE HONOR THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN
A Centerville Police Officer and a Washington Township Firefighter have had their lives taken from them while they served our community. Let us not forget the unselfish sacrifice they and their families have made. We honor and pay tribute to our fallen brothers.
OFFICER JOHN P. KALAMAN
On January 12, 1998, at approximately 6:30 AM, Officer John Kalaman and Firefighters Robert O'Toole and Charles Arnold were assisting the victim of a personal injury accident on I--675 at Wilmington Pike. All three were struck by a car whose driver lost control and slid into the median strip. Officer Kalaman was killed instantly and Firefighter O'Toole died after being Careflighted to Miami Valley Hospital. Firefighter Arnold has returned to work after months of rehabilitation.
Officer Kalaman was born April 27,1968. He was a 1986 graduate of Fairmont High School and a 1991 graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.
John became a police officer for the City of Centerville in January of 1993, fulfilling one of his many dreams. During John's five-year tenure, he received numerous letters from the people of our community praising his professionalism and his courteous and compassionate personality; a real credit to the Centerville Police Department. John always held high standards for himself and took great pride in his work and appearance. He earned the respect and admiration of every coworker and peer. John will be greatly missed.
