Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"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 © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

August 14, 2008

RIP BRO

Q132
LEO

August 13, 2008

All of heaven hushed when God announced his arrival.

Anonymous

August 13, 2008

Brother Ruby,
May you now rest in peace. I thank you for everything you have done to make this a safer place for us all to live and work together. God bless you...

Sgt. Walter Hughes, Retired
MNPD - Nashville, Tennessee

August 13, 2008

Hey Monte, it's been awhile. First off I must say that the world has lost a great hero but heaven has gained a great protector. I will never forget how fun and light-hearted you could make those long, boring staff meetings. I am sorry that I couldn't make it to your service because I found out too late but I have been thinking about you ever since I heard. My heart goes out to your family and friends. It's sad that you're gone but I can sleep better knowing that you and Gary both are up there watching over all of us. You will forever be missed Monte! Rest In Peace Brother!

2389 D.Davis
Polk County Sheriff's Office

August 13, 2008

May our Lord watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May you rest in eternal peace with out Savior. Rest well now my friend, you've earned it. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

August 12, 2008

REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

August 12, 2008

Rest in Peace.

Sgt. R. Gregson
BART Police Department, CA.

August 12, 2008

You are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

August 12, 2008

Working with you and knowing you has been a pleasure. I am glad I could know you as a friend. My prayers and thoughts go out to your family. You will be missed Monte.

Officer Andrew VanZyll
Crane Police Department

August 12, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice, you are a true hero for us all to look up too. God bless your family. You will never be forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

August 12, 2008

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Monte Ruby, and the CoxHealth Department of Public Safety. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Ruby, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

August 12, 2008

Rest in Peace Officer Ruby. Your sacrifices will never be forgotten.....

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

August 12, 2008

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Ruby. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your Family.
You will never be forgotten. God speed and God bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

VIPS Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

August 12, 2008

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Officer Ruby. Please know that he will never be forgotten!

Jennifer Mayo, sister of
Deputy Hilery A. Mayo Jr. STPSO La. E.O.W 6/9/07

August 11, 2008

Rest In Peace, Officer Ruby.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

August 11, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. May Jesus carry you through this great loss.

Lori
Calera, AL

August 11, 2008

Jesus has him now...

He was a good man in life.

He is the best in his new life.

Officer D. Wiencek
Metra Police Dept., Chiacgo, IL

August 11, 2008

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

gordon hobbs
nc game warden

August 11, 2008

I SEND MY CONDOLENVES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COXHEALTH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY REGARDING THE DEMISE OF OFFICER MONTE RUBY. I PRAY EVERYONE WHO KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

OFFICER MONTE RUBY YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW. WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY SHERIFF JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

August 11, 2008

To the family and friends of Officer Ruby - You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Officer Ruby is a hero, may he rest in peace.

Kathy McEntee
sister of Sgt. Bill McEntee EOW 7/5/05

August 11, 2008

Thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. God bless you and your loved ones. Rest in peace.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

August 11, 2008

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

August 11, 2008

Thanks for your friendship and dedication to service. I will miss you. Your watch is over, rest in peace.

Special Agent (Retired) 1496
US Air Force Office of Special Investigations

August 11, 2008

On behalf of the men and women at Arresting Hearts, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies and regards to all who knew and loved Officer Ruby.

Moderator

August 11, 2008