Officer Down Memorial Page

Hows it going brother I sure miss you This weekend starts Police week. I will have my blue porch light on all week for you, Gary, and the rest of our brothers and sister whos watch ended.

Lawrence Gott Patrol Officer
Ex Co Worker and Friend
May 12, 2012

Monte, as I sit in your office everyday I think of all the great times we shared. it is hard for me to believe you have been gone so long. I think back to when I first took over your post I still get emotional just like those first days without you.

Jerome F. Ransom
OTC Department of Public Safety
February 17, 2012

Monte,

It's been three long years since that scumbag hurt you and left your family and work family with a large void in their hearts. I know you're watching over them and I pray for peace to come to them each day. You won't be forgotten.

Paramedic Adam Spencer
Cox Health EMS
August 9, 2011

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Continue to keep watch over them and guide and protect them. You are a true hero and your memory will never die. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
August 6, 2011

After almost three years Monte's beloved wife Lennie will receive the Public Safety Officers Death Benefit from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Sadly a long and needless fight to receive those benefits ensued after the application did not even mention that Monte was a deputy sheriff. Monte, Rest In Peace Brother. You have indeed become on of God's Warriors. I miss you my dear friend.

Deputy Richard D. Crites
Stone County Missouri Sheriffs' Office
June 25, 2011

It's still hard to believe that you are gone, it's been almost three years and there have been and always will be many days when I wish I could talk to you. I think of you everyday, you are greatly missed.

Jerome Ransom Public Safety Officer
Ozarks Technical Community College
June 23, 2011

For some these last two years flew by, for others, they dragged. I know you were with each and every person who loves and misses you throughout and offering a guiding inspiration to those who have followed in your footsteps.

RIP Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy
Harvard Univ. PD
August 6, 2010

You have not been forgotten. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
August 6, 2010

On your EOW just to let you know that you are not forgotten.

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

Anonymous
August 6, 2010

coming up on two years, Monte I still think of you everyday and laugh at some of the things you use to say. It has almost been two years and my pain and sorrow is as if I lost you yesterday. I am still on your watch just as you wanted. God be with you.

Jerome F. Ransom CCSD (Reserve)
Ozarks Technical College Public Safety officer
July 28, 2010

Monte, it's just not the same without you around here. You made working weekends something to look forward to. Your smile and sense of humor is truly missed.

Don't worry, we're carrying on your watch. We love you brother. God be with you.

Lt. Jeremy Michael
Cox Health Dept. Public Safety
February 16, 2010

Monte you can rest in peace now! We all miss you and love you and will never ever forget you! Thank you for being such a great friend and co-worker and for always having our backs! I am very grateful for having known you! God Bless you, and your family and may peace be with them!

Stephanie Gott
Co worker
October 28, 2009

Another weekend at work, I sure miss your smile and sense of humor. It is not the same without you being here. Rest in Peace my friend.

Officer Robert Wheatley
Cox Health Public Safety
August 30, 2009

officer ruby..you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers on your 1 yr anniversary..please know that you will never be forgotten..rest in peace and with ease blue angel

karen
detroit
August 6, 2009

To Officer Monte Ruby, his family and his fellow officers with the CoxHealth Department of Public Safety:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Officer Ruby’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Offcier Ruby and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Member and Staff
August 6, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion
Proverbs 28:1

God bless you and all who mourn you. May God give them the strength to carry on. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

To his kids: I don't know if you will ever read this, but if you do, I want you to know your dad is a hero now and forever. And he loves you now and forever. May God give you the strength to carry on.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.
February 28, 2009

May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Officer Ruby and may they know he will never be forgotten. Thank you Officer Ruby for your dedicated service to the people of Missouri and the United States.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
October 18, 2008

It's not in how Monte died that makes him a hero,
It's in how he lived.


Godspeed be with you Monte.....

Rick Miles
Former Officer/co-worker
September 27, 2008

To those who loved Officer Ruby, my heart goes to you all. Know that you're not alone in this journey you walk. I lost my fiance in the line of duty January 2003 and my world was forever changed. It's been a long hard road, and even as time as gone forward, and I've found many reasons and ways to smile, I still have not forgotten the man that he was. Dennis was a beautiful person and he forever has a part of my heart, just as I'm sure Monte will always be a part of yours.

It takes a special person to put their lives on the line everyday to make this world a little safer for us all. I know many of these men never would've thought of themselves as "heroes" but they were in so many ways. It's sad that it they had to lose their lives for some of us to see that. Having said that, thank you Officer Ruby for helping to make this world a better place. You will not be forgotten here in Winnipeg. I know this isn't a very manly thing to do, but if you happen to run into Dennis up there, please give him a big hug for the kids and I. Dennis was a good man and we miss him more than words can say.

Wishing those who loved you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
September 27, 2008

Monte,
We lost another Officer a few weeks ago, on his way home from work. Say hi to Perkel when you see him up there. Its been hard to lose two great officers in such a short time.

Kelby Dickensheet
Greene County Juvenile Detention/ Cox South ER
September 23, 2008

To the family and friends of Officer Monte Ruby and his fellow officers and most especially to Monte:

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Officer Ruby was tragically killed.

To Officer Ruby's family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in the Bay Area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Monte gave to his community and the citizens of Missouri, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 6, 2008

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD (CA), eow 4/24/05

Phylliis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasaer, eow 4/24/05
September 23, 2008

Thank you for your service, we'll carry your watch from here.

Deputy K.L. Martinez
McDonald County Sheriff's Office/Formerly of Cox Dept. of Public Safet
September 21, 2008

For sixteen years Monte and I worked together, never a dull moment. He was a true friend, like a father at times, like a brother, He meant more to me than most will ever know. He is and will always be greatly missed. I now have his post and feel he walks with me everyday. Just as he did in life he will in death. Always watching over me. May the true hero enjoy his many days off at last.

Jerome F. Ransom
OTC Public Safety
September 12, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Ruby, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service.

Shelly
Citizen
August 29, 2008

Our condolences and heartfelt sympathy go out to the family of Officer Ruby. Thank You for the sacrifice that you made. It's not easy to give up a loved one, but we know he gave his life willingly and without regard. Thank You Monte. -RIP-

Director Andrew Bean
City of Strafford Office of Emergency Management
August 24, 2008