Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

February 20, 2024

Rest in Peace Brother.

Capt. A. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

February 20, 2024

Please join me in extending our thoughts and prayers to the immediate family of Police Officer Matthew Ruge and the extended law enforcement family of the Burnsville Police Department, Minnesota.



End of Watch Sunday, February 18, 2024.



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 (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

February 20, 2024

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

February 20, 2024

Rest In Peace Officer Elmstrand. Thank You For Your Service.My Condolences to the Family, Friends and Colleagues.

Fire Crew Officer J Ross
CDCR

February 19, 2024

Officer Ruge, a police officer should be remembered not by how he died but by how he lived! A brave man has left to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you for your 4 years of law enforcement service, to your family, and to the Burnsville Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

February 19, 2024

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13.

May your family and friends find refuge in their faith. Rest in peace brother, we will take the watch from here.

Chief Andrew Shagoury
Tuftonboro Police Department, NH

February 19, 2024

Officer Ruge, our world is full of evil people, and yet, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. My heart breaks for the sorrow that your loved ones are experiencing. May God immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

February 19, 2024

You are a hero and were doing a job that very few people will do.Blessed are the peacekeepers and may the good Lord be with you and your family during this most difficult time.Thoughts and prayers to all....GOD BLESS

DETECTIVE RONALD H. ENGBLOM/RETIRED ROBBINSDALE PD,MN.

February 19, 2024

You are a hero and were doing a job very few people will do.Blessed are the peacekeepers and maythe good Lord be with you and your family during this most difficult time.Thoughts and prayers for all......GOD BLESS

DETECTIVE RONALD H. ENGBLOM/RETIRED ROBBINSDALE PD,MN.

February 19, 2024

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

February 19, 2024

Burnsville Police Department

You have my heartfelt sympathies and condolences. I know what it's like to lose a partner and friend and the years of only partially recovering, something you never quite get over. I can't even imagine losing two off the same shift. My prayers go out to your entire Agency and the town of Burnsville. I'm not sure why this tragedy hit me harder than most but it has. We are praying for you Police department, Fire Dept, and your entire city. May God bless you and given you strength to continue to serve the public.

Retired Detective FTO K. H. Elbisi
Exeter Police Department
Exeter, CA 93221

February 19, 2024

Rest in peace, Officer Ruge. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

February 19, 2024

Rest in Peace Officer Matthew Ruge

• A PART OF AMERICA DIED....

Somebody killed a policeman today .... And a part of America died…. A piece of our country he swore to protect .... Will be buried with him at his side.... The beat that he walked was a battlefield too,.... Just as if he had gone off to war, .... Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half-mast .... To his name they will add a gold star.... The suspect that shot him will stand up in court .... With counsel demanding his rights,.... While a young widowed mother must work for her kids .... And spend many long, lonely nights... .. Yes, somebody killed a policeman today…. Maybe in your town or mine,.... While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors.... A cop put his life on the line.... Now his ghost walks the beat on a dark city street, .... And he stands at each new rookie's side; .... He answered the call… of himself gave his all,.... And a part of America died.

Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

February 19, 2024

Justice will be served, braveheart. You and yours are the heroes of our country. We shall remember you always in our deeds, and in our hearts.

Patricia Harrison

February 19, 2024

Vaya con dios my Brother.

Officer Andrew Lynes #8798 Retired
Glendale Arizona Police Department

February 19, 2024

Peace and strength to this Officer's family, the Burnsville Police Department and the good citizens of Burnsville.

Patrol Officer, Robert Kelly
Macalester College Department of Public Safety

February 19, 2024

Rest In Peace Police Officer Matthew Ruge! Thank you for your 4 years of service with the Burnsville Police Department, in Minnesota. We thank you for your devotion and your
sacrifices, and also to your family and your friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your family and your friends during this terrible tragedy, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers also go out to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)

Eddie & Kelly King

February 19, 2024

Thank you for your service Officer Ruge. Prayers to your family and the men and women of the Burnsville Police Department.

Chief William M. Renye
Grand Blanc Township Police Department

February 19, 2024

All give some. some give all. Rest in peace!

Ptl. B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

February 19, 2024

My most sincere, heartfelt sympathies to Matthew’s family, friends, and coworkers. You will all be in my prayers.

Ptlm. (Ret. Binghamton, NY P.D.) P.K. Ha
Binghamton NY

February 19, 2024

Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency during this most difficult and tragic time..

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

February 19, 2024

Police Officer Matthew Ruge, our country is broken; people are broken. I am so very deeply sorry to read the details of the murder of both you and your partner. This is beyond heartbreaking for this country and for the world, in fact. May Jesus hold you in His arms and give you peace now. I thank you for your brave service to all of us. Rest In Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Hudson, FL

February 19, 2024

God bless you Matthew Ruge. Thank you for protecting the Burnsville community and defending us from evil. I hope to shake your hand and salute your bravery in Heaven one day. Much peace, honor and empathy for the Burnsville Police Department.

Grateful citizen Ryan P.

February 19, 2024

Requiescat in Paces

Police Officer Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

February 19, 2024