Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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 1, 2024

Rest in Peace Constable Garcia. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Garcia Family and the Cameron County Constable's Office - Precinct 1.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

October 1, 2024

Constable Norman W. Esquivel, Jr.,

We write to you today to express our great sorrow for the loss of Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia. We wish to extend our sincerest sympathy to you, your officers, and the family of a fallen hero. Deputy Constable Ruben was honorably lost in the line of duty, making the ultimate sacrifice while fulfilling his duty to the citizens of Port Isabel, TX. For that, we at the Nevada Division of Emergency Management will forever be grateful.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your officers, and family of Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia.

Tawanna Wade-Gerchman
Nevada Division of Emergency Management

October 1, 2024

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

October 1, 2024

God rest your soul, Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia. May your family, friends, colleagues, and community find the strength and resolve to carry on in your physical absence and continue to spread the goodness to which you were so selflessly committed. You were among the best humanity has to offer. Your dedication to service and your ultimate sacrifice shall not be forgotten.

Investigator Christopher Port (Ret.)
California Highway Patrol, Valley Div. MAIT

October 1, 2024

Rest Now Brother

Officer/EMT Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department (MS)

October 1, 2024

Rest in Peace, Constable!

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

October 1, 2024

You will be missed brother. One of the greatest to do it and thank you for all the guidance and laughs you ever gave me!

Domingo Reyna
Department of Veterans Affairs

October 1, 2024

Heavenly Father, You are Compassionate and Merciful. None of America’s Peace Officers leave home without the fear of failing to return at the end of their watch. It is a fear that is lived daily. Unfortunately, the worst does sometimes come to pass, and lives are left shattered. Lord God, bless and keep the hearts and souls of those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty. Wipe away the tears from their eyes. Soothe their pain and bind up their emotional wounds through the wounds of Your beloved Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. In His name, and by His authority, I pray. Amen.

Scripture Supporting the Law Enforcement Mission:

“So those who refuse to obey the laws of the land are refusing to obey God, and punishment will follow. For the policeman [peace officer] does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don’t want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman [peace officer] is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he [the peace officer] will have you punished. He [the peace officer] is sent by God for that very purpose. Obey the laws, then, for two reasons: first, to keep from being punished, and second, just because you know you should.” [Romans 13:2-5 TLB]

Scriptures for Support, Hope, and Comfort:

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

[Jesus Said,] “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 ESV]

And he [Jesus] said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” [Luke 23:43 ESV]

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." [Matthew 5:4 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed/Certified Independent Christian Clergy
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.) 1974-1998
Nashua NH Police Department

October 1, 2024

God bless you Deputy Ruben Garcia, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Cameron County Constable’s Office. Rest in Peace Brother.

Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

October 1, 2024

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.

October 1, 2024

My condolences to Deputy Garcia’s family, friends, and the local law enforcement community.

Deputy Karl Nyholm (Retired)
Skamania County WA Sheriff’s Office

October 1, 2024

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and your Department.

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

October 1, 2024

Thank you for your service Deputy Garcia !!!!!

Sergeant David Dufault (Ret)
Hartford Police Dept

October 1, 2024

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Correctional Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)- Adult Corrections Facility

October 1, 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

October 1, 2024

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support

October 1, 2024

Rest in Peace Brother.

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

October 1, 2024

Thank you for your service Deputy Garcia. May God's grace bring peace to your family and fellow officers during this time.

Sgt Wm C Elliott (retired)
Campbell County Sheriff's Office VA

October 1, 2024

Rest In Peace Deputy Garcia, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Fair winds and following seas brother we have the watch.

TERRY FRANCIS ZECH OFC RET
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPARTMENT DETROIT MICHIGAN

October 1, 2024

Godspeed Brother-Rest in Peace

Retired Sgt. D.R. Harvey #628
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Arizona

October 1, 2024

Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia, I am so sorry that you lost your life due to someone's total disregard for others. I thank you for your service to all of us. My deepest condolences to your family, friends and to your Department. Rest In Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Leesburg. FL

October 1, 2024

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in xDeputy Constable Ruben Garcia. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Highways of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his Family, Friends and all Members of the Cameron County Constable's Office - Precinct 1, Texas.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

October 1, 2024

Thank you for your service Deputy Garcia. Prayers to your family and the men and women of the Cameron County Constables Office.

Chief William M. Renye
Grand Blanc Township Police Department

October 1, 2024

Rest in Peace my brother.

Captain (Ret.) Bernard Flint
Department of Defense / Police Division

October 1, 2024