COMING RETIREMENTS
Nathan E. Lawson, academy class, 137, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective September 11, 2026, after 25 years of dedicated service, totaling 34 years of service to the State of Ohio. Nate has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial. The Portsmouth Post will be hosting a farewell reception in Nate’s honor on his last day. Refreshments will be provided.
Date: 9/11/2026
Time: 10:00 A.M.
Credentials Presented: 11:00 A.M
Location: Portsmouth Patrol Post 73
Lieutenant Colonel Charles J. Linek III, Unit 1610, will be retiring Friday, October 9, 2026, with 38 years of dedicated service to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and citizens of Ohio.
Lieutenant Colonel Linek has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial. A retirement reception will be held at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy on Friday, October 9, 2026, beginning at 10:30 a.m. with credentials presented at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, October 9, 2026
10:30 a.m.
Presentation at 11:00 a.m.
Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy
Leadership Auditorium
740 E. 17th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43211
RSVP: Commanders are to submit one list of the attendees from their district/section by noon on October 2, to Christi Hawk [email protected], Superintendent’s Office.
