Ron Ives
Sandra Mould, far right, mother of fallen San Bernardino sheriff’s Deputy Ron Ives, and Ives’ wife Karen Ives, second from left, receive yellow roses from Deputies Crystal McCormick and Dave Cruz during the peace officer memorial Monday.
“He was a good officer, a good son, a good father and a good husband. And I’m proud that I am his mother.”
Deputy Ives, an eight-year veteran of his Department graduated from the Sheriff’s Training Academy in early 1996 and was assigned to the West Valley Detention Center. In June 1999 he was promoted to Deputy II and assigned to Patrol at Rancho Cucamonga Station.
Ron Ives was a native Californian, born in Norwalk. Prior to his entering law enforcement he had worked for a company that manufactured fire trucks and tow trucks.
Ron was a pillar in the community where he worked and lived. He was very active in his church, and overtly expressing his strong interest in the safety of young people he organized and presented an annual bicycle rodeo, instructing them in traffic and bicycle safety. He gave each youngster in attendance a free bicycle helmet.
Ron Ives was a patriot and cared deeply about the tragic loss of lives in New York City on September 11, 2001. He voluntarily participated in a 4,000 mile bike ride across the United States, ending at ground zero in New York City. The ride benefited the survivors of public safety personnel who died in the line of duty on 9/11.
In honor and memory of Deputy Ives, the flags that fly over all of the Sheriff’s facilities in San Bernardino County were being flown at half-staff. In keeping with tradition, Governor Schwarzenegger directed that flags that fly over the State Capitol also be flown at half-staff.
“This highway dedication is a tribute to Ron and Danny and every law enforcement officer with us today. They and their families should never doubt our appreciation and admiration for the service and sacrifice given by members of the law enforcement family. The signs will remind motorists of the sacrifice Ron and Danny made years ago.”
In this episode of On The Road, Vice President Alisha Rosa joins Lt. Kari Klaus of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and retired San Bernardino Police Officer Melissa Flint on a grueling 250+ mile bike ride from Somerset, New Jersey, to the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C.
They rode in honor of the fallen—marking the 20-year End of Watch anniversary of Deputies Danny Lobo Jr. and Greg Gariepy, both killed in the line of duty in 2005.
For Alisha Rosa, it was a deeply personal journey to honor her friend Danny Lobo Jr., as well as his wife and daughter, whose strength and legacy continue to inspire.
For Lt. Kari Klaus, the ride paid tribute to Deputy Ron Ives, who first encouraged her to start cycling shortly after 9/11.
“It kind of hits you all at once,” said Lt. Klaus. “You ride through the memorial and see everybody there, and you just imagine what every family at that memorial has been through. We rode for them.”
Through pain, fatigue, and emotion, this ride during Peace Officer Memorial Week served as a moving tribute to the legacy of all of our fallen—and a reminder that their memory still rides with us.
Shortly after the countywide peace officer memorial in May 2023, SEBA joined members of the Sheriff's Honor Guard as they embarked on a mission across the county. Their goal? To draw attention to specific monuments dedicated to their fallen brothers.