Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer thank you for your service

Civilian Devin Mckenna
N/a

February 9, 2024

i never met you sir but thank you for protecting my family and friends rest easy sir you deserve it

Stephen Chadwick

October 11, 2022

Your bravery has kept me free. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Patricia Harrison

November 24, 2021

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Juan Miguel Ruiz on their tragic loss while he was in the line of duty. May our Lord give them the needed comfort and strength they need during this difficult time. Thank you Deputy Sheriff Juan Miguel Ruiz for your service and dedication to your community. Rest in peace to our brother in blue.

CBP Officer(retired), Luis R Otero
DHS/Bureau Of Customs And Border Protection

November 3, 2021

Deputy Ruiz, you will never be forgotten, such a tragedy. May the lord be with your family and friends during this time. To my brothers and sisters at MCSO stay strong and hold the line.

Police Officer Larissa Miranda
Yuma PD, AZ

October 31, 2021

Rest in Peace Deputy Sheriff Juan Miguel Ruiz! Thank you for your 3 years of service with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, in Arizona. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your family during this tragedy, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the rest of your family and to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

October 22, 2021

Your sacrifice to keep the streets safe will never be forgotten.

Detective C. Young #1948
Maricopa County Sheriffs Office

October 19, 2021

Thank you for your service deputy Ruiz RIP sir we will take the watch from here god speed

Mark
MCSO explorer cadet

October 18, 2021

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

October 18, 2021

I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Retired Fire Lt Frank J Corasaniti II
Baltimore City Fire Department

October 17, 2021

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden & State Trooper (Retired)

October 17, 2021

Rest In Peace…

Retired Detective Ed Falkowski
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

October 17, 2021

Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD., NY.

October 17, 2021

Deputy Ruiz,

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

October 17, 2021

Sheriff Ruiz, the world is full of evil people. Thank you for your dedication to serve your community that they may live in peace and security. Your reward in heaven will be abundant. May God immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

October 17, 2021

Rest In Peace Deputy Ruiz. Thank you for your service to the community.

Special Agent Austin Koval

October 16, 2021

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Deputy Ruiz. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

October 15, 2021

Rest in Peace Brother

Thank you for your service and ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

Prayers for you and your family

GOD BLESS

Firefighter Ronald Lavallee
Lawrence, MA Fire Department

October 15, 2021

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC

October 15, 2021

On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family Deputy Sheriff Juan Miguel Ruiz and the extended law enforcement family of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, Arizona.


End of Watch Monday, October 11, 2021.


Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

October 15, 2021

Just got done crying uncontrollably I pray for Deputy Ruiz and his family , I,m a 30 year veteran lost many friends ,fought for my life multiple times , at the end of my career , and I ve never cried more than the last year, you wouldn’t know that to look at me in public I,m a big tough looking guy , but I cry over every one of these in private , no one but my wife knows , I pray for our brave men and women , I don’t see an end to this madness , there’s no going back , thanks for reading God bless the USA

John Doe
LA somewhere

October 15, 2021

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and coworkers of Deputy Sheriff Juan Ruiz. I am truly sorry for your loss. The service and sacrifice of Deputy Ruiz will not be forgotten.

Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland

October 14, 2021

Deputy Sheriff Juan Miguel Ruiz, thank you for your service. May God watch over you, your family and all members of the thin blue line during this violent time in America's history.

Reserve Deputy Brian Jacobsen
Mahaska County Iowa Sheriff’s Office

October 14, 2021

Rest Easy Officer Ruiz. May the Comfort of God Wash over your Family & Loved Ones, Department & Community in the Upcoming Days, Weeks, Months ahead . You will never be forgotten!

Former 911 Dispatcher S. Wilson
Prattville Police Department, AL

October 14, 2021

Rest in Peace Deputy Ruiz. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this very difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Deputy Parole Administrator Howard Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections

October 14, 2021