Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Officer Rupe.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 5, 2019

Officer Rupe,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the District of Columbia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 14, 2018

I was born to your sister 21yrs after you died. Now, at 69yo, I am working on a family tree for my granddaughter. So many times as a young child I drew your photo from the box that it is etched in my memory. Such a tribute to see this for you online. The Internet can be a great tool.

Carol Berry
Niece

April 4, 2018

Officer Claude O Rupe was my great-grandfather. He died after my grandmother was born and because they called her 'Billie' people thought Officer Rupe was survived by wife and son.

It is an honor to know that my great-grandfather served to protect the nations capital. It also cool to know he was a motorcycle officer.

Thank you all who have honored my great-grandfather by their kind comments and commitment to honor those who have fallen.

Laura Phillips
Great-granddaughter of Officer Claude O Rupe

June 1, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 85th anniversary of your death. I am privileged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

October 14, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

January 5, 2013

Officer Rupe,
On today, the 82nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the District of Columbia.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

October 14, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer Rupe. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 5, 2012

Officer Rupe,
On today, the 81st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the District of Columbia.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

October 14, 2009

We remember you today and thank you Sir for your service.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 12, 2007

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest easy Brother Rupe, we have the watch...



I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
Isaiah 6:8

You answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy in God's kingdom and watch over us as we continue the battle here on earth!!!

Officer
MPDC

April 7, 2007

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer D.Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

October 14, 2006

No fallen officer should go without reflection. On the 78th anniversary of your E.O.W. I would like to thank you for your dedicated service and a job well done.

Yesterday, October 13, 2006, my youngest son graduated from the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy as a St. Mary’s County, Maryland Deputy Sheriff. He will carry on down here for you.

EWC John M. Mumper, USNR (Ret.)
Citizen

October 14, 2006