Officer Down Memorial Page

Rest in Peace, Officer Ruiz. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
April 27, 2012

Officer Ruiz you are still loved, missed, and respected all these years later. God Bless

Christina Gonzales
Loved One
October 7, 2011

Thinking of you and all your loved ones today. Continue to watch over them and know that you have not been forgotten. Thank you for being the hero that you are.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
September 22, 2011

Well, it is almost 23 years, on 22 SEP 11,but it seems like yesterday. You battled evil and ultimately good won. Over, the years the intesity of my grief, has never changed. The frequency, that the grief hits has decreased. Irma, you were a pioneer,for women in policing. You entertained us, with your stories of working the squadrol.
Once, we were young, now you are forever young. We miss you and the beauty, you brought to our world.
With Love,
Mary Glynn

Ret. Lt.
Chicago Police Department
September 3, 2011

Hard to believe it has been 22 years since you were taken from us. I'll never forget you from way back in the day in the 8th District. Rest in peace, I will never forget you.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago
September 25, 2010

What a beautiful woman; what a horrible tragedy. Your heroism and service is honored today, the twenty-second anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.
Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
September 22, 2010

Rest in Peace Sister, keep an eye on us from above as we continue the Watch

Police Officer
Phoenix Police, Brother in Blue
August 30, 2010

I will never forget Irma's warmth as a caring human being. I interviewed her when I was a reporter for the Chicago Daily News in the 1970's. She was a police recruit at the time. Thank God that the offender was killed by Irma's partner. May you rest in peace, Irma.

-- Barry Felcher
Michigan City Indiana

Anonymous
November 9, 2009

Irma was the kindest and most giving police officer, I have ever known. She loved her family and especially loved children. It was ironic, she should die in a school protecting children's lifes. She will never be forgotten. Irma was beautiful. She taught me to enjoy life, she really enjoyed her 40th birthday party, which was her last. R.I.P.-Irma.
Mary Glynn

Retired Lt. Mary Glynn-Johnson
Retired C.P.D. Friend
September 23, 2009

Today, on your 21st EOW Anniversary, I honor, remember and salute your faithful service, sacrifice and Herosim.

Rest easy Sister Ruiz, you'll never be forgotten.

Deputy
Florida
September 22, 2009

Rest easy HERO......we will fight on!.....

Anonymous
May 10, 2009

The family thanks all of you who have left these kind words. My Mother loved children and being a cop. I remember her hugs and the love she had for all kids.
She is missed.

Pete Ruiz Jr.

Anonymous
September 22, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Ruiz

P.O.
CPD
September 22, 2008

Two decades have passed an you have not been forgotten. I know those that love and are close to you think of you every day. You are a true hero.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
September 22, 2008

On the 20th anniversary of Officer Ruiz’s death, we honored her service during roll call by reading her entry from ODMP. Each day, we honor one fallen officer on the anniversary of their death so as to keep them in our thoughts, and also to remind us of the dangers inherent in our job.

Officer Ruiz may be gone, but is not forgotten.

Sergeant Jeffrey W. Timmons
First Responder Unit
United States Capitol Police
Washington, D.C.

Anonymous
September 22, 2008

Hero! Thank you your years of service and dedication to your community. May you rest in peace, BLUE ANGEL! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer
July 14, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice, you are not forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA
February 2, 2008

You are not forgotten......

Detective
Cornelius Police, NC
October 26, 2007

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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
October 17, 2007

May God- Bless you. Because of you many now live. On this day when many have died because of humans like the one who killed you. May you rest in peace. Wisper into God's ear to let him know that we need help here on earth to stop the madness that exist out there. May these tragedies change policies and people out in the community enough to cause some type of positive change to prevent this from happening in the future.

loura bahena
NONE
April 17, 2007

My father dated Irma for a time and during my childhood years I grew close to hear. The shoot coincides with my birthday and there is not a year that goes by that I don't think of you and the love you showed.

MKA
friend
April 16, 2007

Your smile and humor were only two of your wonderful traits. You were a joy to work with.

Sergeant James Eldridge
C.P.D. Friend
December 14, 2006

I met someone who reminded me of another person with a great smile and friendly manner. I hired her without knowing why and then as I worked with her I remembered she reminded me of you! You'll never be forgotten my friend may your contributions in life always be remembered.

Sgt. Kim A. Castro (Ret.)
Illinois State Police
November 20, 2005

You are a true hero to us all for your brave actions on September 22, 1988. May God bless you and your family always.

DE
St. Louis City Police
September 22, 2005

Rest In peacs, your sacrifice shall not be forgotten

Police Officer
Chicago Police
May 2, 2005