Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest In Peace Brother

james oneill
NYPD

February 18, 2024

O God of Peace, so many of America’s Peace Officers who are on the front lines to protect us never make it back home to their families. We pray for these fallen peace officers, Lord God, who gave their lives for us. We pray for the families of these heroes, who have to now endure life without their loved one. Lord God, society tries to move forward, but there is always bloodshed occurring. We approach Your throne of glory and grace to beg of You for peace. Lord God, bring peace to this land – the United States of America. We plead for Your divine intervention to quiet our hearts and unify our communities. Stop the violence that occurs amid our cities. We thank You for all America’s Peace Officers who have died protecting us, and ask that You send an everlasting peace so that America’s Peace Officers on the streets may be safe and return home to their loved ones at the end of their assigned shifts. In Christ Jesus, Your blessed Son, 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]

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

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

February 18, 2024

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Police Officer Matthew Ruge. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his Family, Friends and all Members of the Burnsville Police Department, Minnesota.

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

February 18, 2024

Rest easy brother. We have the watch. You will be sorely missed.

Officer Justin Smith
Maple Grove Police Department

February 18, 2024

Rest in Peace Officer Ruge. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Ruge Family and the Burnsville Police Department.

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

February 18, 2024

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

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

February 18, 2024

Rest In Peace…

Retired Detective Ed Falkowski
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

February 18, 2024

May Officer Ruge Rest In Eternal Peace With Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Today he is seated at The Table of Our Lord and Savior….a Table of Honor for Men and Women who have served his Purpose…to protect and serve his Community. RIP Officer Ruge.

Kevin
Retired Federal Officer

February 18, 2024

Walk with God my Brother

Sgt. Steve Selby
Rock County (WI) Sheriff’s Office (Ret)

February 18, 2024

My sincere condolences and prayers for your family and friends. I truly believe the Lord took you as he needed to call back his angels. May your community help your friends, family and department as they heal

Citizen
Citizen

February 18, 2024

R. I. P Brothers. You’re forever in our thoughts and your families are always in our prayers.

Lieutenant Charlie Evans
South Plains College Police Department

February 18, 2024

Rest in peace Brother Matthew, you are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 07/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD, Tulsa Police Department

February 18, 2024

MY PRAYERS AND MOST HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES ARE WITH
OFFICER RUGE AND HIS LOVED ONES IN THIS TIME OF GRIEF. REST IN PEACE BROTHER. GODSPEED.

INV. RICH WYNN. RET.
WILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEP., ILL.

February 18, 2024

RIP Officer Ruge. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Burnsville

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

February 18, 2024

Rest in peace brother. We have the watch from here. Thoughts and prayers for you, your family and your department.

Officer Tommy Thomason
Security Officer

February 18, 2024

Thank you for your service Officer Ruge. May God's grace bring peace to your family and fellow officers during this tragic time. Rest in peace brother.

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

February 18, 2024

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.
Same thought and regards
for fallen FF/Paramedic
Adam Finseth.
God's speed and grace to
the wounded BPD sergeant.

Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

February 18, 2024

RIP Hero. May you forever spend your eternal life with our dear Lord in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all your loved ones. Our country is now a little less safe without you. Thank you for your service.

HEROES NEVER DIE....

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

February 18, 2024

Prayers to my LE family south of the river. Officer Ruge, thank you for your service; you were taken from this world too soon. My heart is broken for your friends and family grieving from this senseless tragedy. No words can express the sadness. Rest in peace. Matthew 5:9

Analyst Storlie
Bloomington PD

February 18, 2024

Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue. Prayers for fallen firefighter/paramedic

BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher

February 18, 2024

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

February 18, 2024

My sincerest condolences to the family, blood and blue of Officer Ruge. I know firsthand the devastating loss when these domestic calls go bad. Please know that Matthew will be remembered for his heart of courage, spirit of dedication and his life of service.

Sue Lange, Past Nat'L President of
Surviving Spouse, Greg Lange, Claremont, MN, PD

February 18, 2024

Rest in peace Brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

February 18, 2024

Rest in Peace my brother.

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

February 18, 2024

My heart is broken for my LE family south of the river. Officer Elmstrand rest in peace and thank you for your service. I am praying for your friends and family grieving from this senseless act. Matthew 5:9

Analyst Storlie
Bloomington PD

February 18, 2024