Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Ruby did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Ruby be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Deputy Rainault's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to her husband. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Ruby is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Ruby was well respected and well loved.

Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiance Dennis for me.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Drakesville, IA)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

November 26, 2003

Day is done,
gone the sun.
From the hills,
from the lake,
From the skies.
All is well,
safely rest,
God is nigh.

Godspeed to you and your family

LT. JAMES A. WILLIAMS
N.Y.P.D.

November 26, 2003

Our deepest condolences to the Family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Rainault.

Newark NJ (Essex County) PD Auto Theft Task Force

November 26, 2003

May God bless the family of Deputy Sheriff Ruby Rainault.

The men and women of the Amtrak Police Department extends our deepest sympathy to the Essex County Sheriff's Department and to the family of Deputy Rainault.

God bless!!!

Criminal Investigator
Amtrak Police Department New York & New Jersey Division

November 25, 2003

You have paid the ultimate sacrifice rest in peace sister Ruby you will not be forgotten.

Detective
San Diego SO

November 25, 2003

GOD Bless you Ruby, you are a true warrior for putting your life on the line. My GOD be with the husband of Deputy Ruby and all who knew her in this time of need.

Fly High Sister

Sgt John S. Wilson
Clare Co Sheriff Dept Michigan

November 25, 2003

MAY GOD BLESS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS. REST IN PEACE MY SISTER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

November 25, 2003

To my sister in blue, thank you for serving your community. The ultimate sacrifice is to give your life in service of another. May God bless you and keep you and all of our fallen heroes in the palm of his hand. Job well done.

Cpl.MaryHuggins
Orange County Sheriff's Office,Fl

November 25, 2003

Rest now our sister. we shall continue to fight the good fight. To your husband, family, and department, you will always be in our hearts, minds, and prayers. God Bless

PO Len McGaha
Hamilton Co Sheriff

November 25, 2003

"One thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve." Abert Schweitzer

To the loved ones, friends, and brothers and sisters of the badge of Deputy Rainault, I offer my heartfelt condolences. Nothing can replace your officer, but I pray that memories of happier times with her will ease the pain you feel today.
She will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Barbara Belandm
Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, In.

November 25, 2003

To the husband, family, friends and coworkers of Deputy Rainault may God be with you all. May you find comfort in each other and God. My heart and prayers are with you. Rest in peace Deputy Rainault --- JOB WELL DONE.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/06/02

November 25, 2003

My Prayers are with Officer Rainault and to her husband, dept'

Constable Dave Austin
Dekalb Co. Alabama Constable/K-9 Handler

November 25, 2003

My prayers and deepest condolences are with
your Department, and especially with the friends
and family of your fallen friend. GOD BLESS this HERO.
Stay strong, stay focused, and make SURE that Deputy Ruby Rainault will never be forgotten.
Mike Bradford; Tallahassee Police Dept., Ret.

Invest. Mike Bradford-Reet
Tallahassee Police Dept

November 25, 2003

Rest in peace.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.

November 25, 2003

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Ruby Rainault's family, friends, and co-workers with the Essex County Sheriff's Department.

God Bless. Now you can walk Heaven's beat!

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

November 25, 2003

Rest easy sister. You are not forgotten just as no hero should be. Thank you for your service as yours' shows that much more of what a law enforcement officer is. Regardless of pay, regardless of respect you went and did the job because you wanted to....because it needed to be done. And now you can reap the reward. May God comfort those you leave behind and may they know that they are not alone in their sorrow and grief.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

November 25, 2003

Rest in peace Sister Ruby, you are a true hero and will not be forgotten.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

November 25, 2003