Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart and prayers are with the wife, children, family, friends and department of Patrolman Ruse. May God be with you all in this terrible time of loss. May the children of this fine Officer know always that their dad is a true HERO forever. God Bless you all.

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

December 31, 2004

My heart aches to see another name added to this site. My am extending deepest sympathies to your families. Both your wife and children, & your police family. I can assure you that the impact you have had on your department during your four short months is far greater than you could have ever imagined. Watch from Heaven with pride as your department and community come together to remember you and honor you. Your legacy will live on in each and every one of them forever.

God Bless You Officer Ruse

Sterling Heights PD (Michigan)

December 31, 2004

On behalf of the Maine State Police we offer our prayers and heartfelt sympathy to the family of Officer Ruse. You are a brother and hero Officer Ruse. Have a remarkable journey in your new home.

Detective Lowell Smith, Jr.
Maine State Police

December 31, 2004

On behalf of the members of the FBI Agents Association, I salute the life and service of the late Patrolman Chris Ruse. Rest In Peace. May God be a Father to your children and may the Spirit of God lend comfort to your wife, family, friends and colleagues.

Darin L. Paul, Special Agent
FBI Detroit Division

December 31, 2004

I didn't even know you but I know when we lose a Law Enforcement family member it effects everybody within the fine blue line. My prayers are with the family members of this forever brother. You will never be forgotten. 10-7 10-42 in our Lord Jesus Christ hands. God Speed

SGT CHARLES ROSS
BAKER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

December 31, 2004

I watch this sight closely and thought we would make it till the end of the year with no more lost. Two days short my brother Ruse is lost to a bunch of cowards. This is a man that stood against those who most fear. Thank you Sir. God stand with those who are left behind. I know the pain, I have felt it far to often. May you all know that this man is a Hero and I hope that in the end of my days I am half the man the Ruse was. My blessings are with you today and always..

Russ

PO II Russell Ward
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

December 31, 2004

REST IN PEACE BROTHER YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS.

December 31, 2004

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

December 31, 2004

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Patrolman Ruse for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

December 31, 2004

Another Blue Warrior is called home before his time. Officer Ruse, dying in the line of duty did not make you a hero. You were a hero from the day you first put on your badge and served your community. Your shift here is ended, but I know you are up there walking a beat on Heaven's streets!

Officer R.S. (Trey) Phillips #3223
Fort Worth Police Department Gang Unit

December 31, 2004

You have served your time here in hell. Go to heaven now, and watch over your family. God bless you and your family, Sir. God bless.

Sir I have you 10-99, Good night.

Deputy
Michigan Sheriff Dept

December 31, 2004

Your duty is done. Now rest in peace, Brother.

Detective S. Thompson
Escondido (CA) PD

December 31, 2004

God Bless You and your family. Thank you for your unselfish service in an attempt to make this world a safer, better place to live.

Sr PO
Gwinnett Co PD

December 31, 2004

Rest in peace brother in blue. God bless you for your patronage. My prayers will be with your family, friends, and fellow officers. God called you home so welcome home.

Police Officer Erickson
Minnesota

December 30, 2004

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God".

Thank you for your service and dedication to the community you served sir. Rest in Peace.

Deputy G. Lucas
Comal County Sheriff's Office (TX)

December 30, 2004

On behalf of the members of the Sutherlin Police Department, I send to you, our heartfelt condolences and prayers in your time of sadness. May your fallen officer’s legacy live on in the memories of his friends and family. Rest now brother, after a job well done. We’ll take it from here.

Cpl. Justin Marquis
Sutherlin Police Department, Sutherlin, Oregon

December 30, 2004

Rest in peace. My prayers are with you and your family.

PFC. R. Sipes
Federal Reserve Police

December 30, 2004

RIP Brother, you are a true hero

Ptl 71
mpd

December 30, 2004

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Patrolman Chris Ruse.
You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all the brave men and women in law
enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect their communitites.
Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each & everyone of you.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

December 30, 2004

God bless you and your family.

Brother Officer from Illinois

December 30, 2004

Rest In Peace Brother

Cpl. D. Johansen
Fedreral Reserve System Police Services

December 30, 2004

On behalf of the men and women of the Virginia State Police we extend our condolences to the family of Officer Chris Ruse and the members of the Pendergrass Police department.

Senior Trooper
Virginia State Police

December 30, 2004

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Tonight, December 30, 2004 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Patrolman Chris Ruse who died in the line of duty just yesterday.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Patrolman Chris Ruse's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

December 30, 2004

"Officer Down" The words we never want to hear. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God comfort you in your time of need.

Jason Paskett (Dispatcher)
Lincoln County Sherrif's Department

December 30, 2004

To the family,friends and co-workers of Ofc.Ruse,we are so sad at your loss of this fine person and Officer.We all share the pain when we lose a brother or sister Officer.We hope and pray that justice will be served on the two cowards that took your life!You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Cpl.David Hazlett/#206
Berry Hill P.D./Nashville,Tn.

December 30, 2004