Reuben Greenberg Obituary

You are remembered always....I feel your present!

First met Chief Greenberg when he came to Savannah GA as a Major. Our first meeting was a bit stressful as we where dealing with an armed robber and Major Greenberg who was off duty and in his jogging outfit decided to help. Unfortunately that was our first meeting and since no one knew who he was he was promptly detained until the situation was under control. He was very understanding about the mix-up and became a highly respect SPD Official. We will always remember him and send prayers to family and friend. May he rest in peace.

Remembering you five years later!

The memories of you are alive ... still miss you!

Chief Greenberg was a great chief. He was an innovator in the field, and taugh me so much in the field of budgeting. Charleston will never be able to replace him.

Sara, if you need anything please feel free to contact me. Sorry for your loss.

Mr Greenberg was a fine outstanding man that will be remembered forever...May God comfort you all during this time of grief.

The greatest man that I ever had the pleasure of working for. He will live on in my heart and my memories.

My thoughts are with the Greenberg family. The Chief's service and commitment to our community will not soon be forgotten.

Mrs. Greenberg and family- On behalf of all at Pet Helpers Adoption Shelter in Charleston, please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss. I had the unique pleasure of working with Chief Greenberg on animal issues over the many years he served our City. He was a one of a kind, do it my way Chief and was always open to helping me with anything I went to him with on behalf of animal welfare and neglect. I am sure you are so very proud of all he accomplished as are we.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely

A unique person who cared for us all. RIP

Mrs. Sarah Greenberg, May God continue to Bless, comfort and give you additional strength. You just hold on to God Unchanging Hand and he will not let you fall. Remember, "Joy Comes In The Morning."

To Mrs. Greenberg, May his peace be with you and your family during this time. Praying that God continue to give you strength.

So very Proud of your accomplishments in your lifetime. The work u have done speaks for u. RIP Soldier.

So very Proud of your accomplishments in your lifetime. The work u have done speaks for u. RIP Soldier.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Mrs. Greenberg and her loved ones... Rest In Peace, Chief Greenberg. It was an Honor to know you and work with you. We will never forget you!!!

My condolences to his family. He was a wonderful Chief and such a gift to the City of Charleston, its citizens and the profession.
Denny Ciganovic

To Mrs Greenberg sorry for your loss I got to talk and know him personally he always had this smiley he gave my family great greetings when we moved here from. Miami and I loved having you has my teacher he will missed but not forgotten and my children remember his voice telling to get out the street as they waiting on their school bus on dogwood rd . we love u Sarah and take care

To Sara and the family, I pray peace and blessings upon you in this time of loss. I grew up in Charleston and I have fond memories and pride in Chief Greenberg being our First Black Police Chief who was "for the people"! He was forever present during his tenure and will be forever present in our hearts.

Dear Sarah,
So sorry for your loss. Charleston was blessed with Reuben as our Chief! He cleaned up our city and had such a wonderful demeanor with people. It was a pleasure to know him personally. May his memory be a blessing to you all the lives he's touched!

Mrs Sarah,
We are sorry for your loss. Thinking about you during this difficult time and lifting you up in prayers. ~The Kline Family

My deepest sympathy to you. Remember the good times and they will help you through this.
Frances and Al Gray- Greenville, SC

MUSC staff

Sarah,

We are very sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace and comfort.

Prayers to the family and Godspeed to a man who left this world in a better place.

Sarah,

Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this season of your life. We thank you for allowing us to share in the journey of our great Chief. He was a good patient and a great friend. We are here for you please let us know how we can help.

Dr. and Mrs. George C. McTeer and Family

Prayers for your family, Sara.

Chief Greenberg will be remembered for his honestly to his fellow men .Rest in peace Chief.

I met the Chief in 1991 when we all pulled together with the concept of offering a full time/volunteer Chaplaincy program. 25 years later I am grateful For his insight on how trained ministers/rabbis can be of support to First Responders as well as citizens. To Sarah, other family and coworkers I send my admiration of him and my prayers for all

Chief Greenberg, was a leader, a friend and my chief for many years, even after his retirement in 2005, we remained close. He was the best and brightest chief in the country. He was an exceptional leader who taught police departments in the US and various countries around the world. He was highly educated and pushed his department to seek higher education. I will miss the conversations , travel and trips we took as friends and workers. He brought integrity to Charleston and respect to law enforcement. It is with a heavy hart I say good bye my friend with love. May God grant you peace and blessings.

It was an honor having Reuben Greenberg representing Charleston as our Police Chief.

Remember

Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.

By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation

My husband worked for Chief Greennberg. We also knew his wife Sarah. My sympathy to you, Sarah, and may the Chief RIP. He was exceptional as Chief and as a friend. He will be missed but never forgotten.

To Chief Greenberg's Family:
Words are inadequate to express the sadness we feel in the loss of this wonderful man. We enjoyed his friendship and knew him personally. He was the absolute best thing that ever happened to the police force in Charleston. He was a well respected and loved man. May you find comfort in the thoughts and prayers of his many friends and associates. We will never forget him..
The Cox Family/Piggly Wiggly Northbridge (ret)

Remembering Chief Greenberg as a trailblazer. His passing and legacy will be forever embued in the Charleston Police Department and the City of Charleston,SC.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. He was an asset to Charleston for 23 years.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

I was the new police chief at the College of Charleston 1998-2000 and Chief Greenberg provided outstanding assistance to our police department related to communications and cooperation with street patrols. Without his assistance and cooperation we would have lost valuable time in establishing our communications office. He accepted and respected our police officers and provided us the opportunity to learn. I am eternally grateful for his support.

Our sympathies to the Greenberg family. May your precious memories of him always bring you comfort. He will obviously be greatly missed. God is a refuge and strength - Psalms

I often ran into the Chief on my walking tours - seems like he was everywhere in Charleston - with is great smile and wonderful greetings to my tour guest, making them feel at home and asking them where they were from and how the like his city and it was his city - we couldn't had the city we have without him!

Charleston is a fortunate town to have had a Police Chief by the name of Reuben Greenberg working when Hurricane Hugo paid us a visit, as he and his force did a great job maintaining law and order. On a much smaller note, I'll never forget the first day I dropped my kids off at Springfield Elementary School when I came across a uniformed Charleston Police officer directing traffic on Hwy 61. I told my wife later that I saw Chief Greenberg directing traffic on Hwy 61 near the school and she said "oh yeah, he does it all the time". He ran the CPD and he took the time to direct traffic!? I'd say he gave 110% to his city and to his job and May he rest in peace. Job well done Chief!

This man was one of the most decent and nicest person I had ever met when I worked in law enforcement in Savannah, Georgia. He was always even handed and so gracious. He balanced his professional life with great dignity and respect for everyone who he met!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im sure God had a special place waiting for him when he came to the Pearly Gate!!!!!! Grant his family peace and comfort, Precious Lord!!!!!!!!

Mrs. Greenberg, we send our prayers and our love to you during this tough time.

To my cousin Sarah, praying for you . May happy memories with your husband give you strength to endure.
Love ya,

Chief Greenberg was and always will be honored in the city where you were so greatly respected.

Our deepest condolences for your loss with your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Mrs. Greenberg and family:
It will be the little things that you will remember--the quiet moments, the smiles, and the laughter. Although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories of these little things that help to push away the pain and bring the smiles back again. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead; and may the grace of God surround you and ease your pain.

Sincerely,
Charles, Sylvia, Andrea,and Michael Gale

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. He left us all with a wonderful legacy. May his memory always be a blessing.

Sarah
You have my deepest sympathy. As for Chief Greenberg take your rest, job well done.

I loved to see chief Greenberg in the city of Charleston's Christmas parade on his horse in his uniform.

"Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal." My heartfelt condolences I extend to the Greenberg family. One very fond memory I have of Chief Reuben Greenberg occurred when he visited Huguley's in Ashley Plaza Mall. I thought I had recognized him but I wasn't certain. I told him that he looked just like the Chief of Police. Upon leaving the store he handed me his business card, which confirmed that he was indeed the Chief of Police. When I looked up he was gone!

TO SARAH AND FAMILY, YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY, HE WAS A WELL RESPECTED CHIEF IN THE CITY OF CHAS, A JOB WELL DONE. YOU AND THE FAMILY WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS CONTINUALLY. AND I WANT YOU AND THE FAMILY TO KNOW THAT THE JOY OF THE LORD IS YOUR STRENGTH NEH:8:10.

PASTOR ELAINE CHISOLM, LADSON, SC

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Sarah...as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Your friend, Jennifer

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To the Greenberg Family, A man of great integrity and who did his job so well. He will be missed.

DEAR SARAH YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. YOU AND FAMILY ARE CONTINUALLY IN MY PRAYERS. THS C/O 68

On behalf on the Charleston Police Pipes and drums, our thoughts and prayers are with the family of our beloved founder, Chief Greenberg. May God console you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Sarah so sorry for your loss. Be encouraged. You and your family are in my prayers.
Cassandra Smalls Harris. C/of 68 THS

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Mrs. Sarah, So sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you and Mr. Reuben were able to enjoy some good times together after you retired. You and your family are in my prayers. Hopefully your memories and good friends will sustain you during this difficult time. Sincerely,

He was a damn good C.O.P. It was my honor to have served under his command. America needs more cops like him. The Honor Guard Salutes you!

Dear Mrs. Greenberg and Family -

Please accept my deepest condolences and sympathies of the passing of Chief Greenberg. He was a true mensch and southern gentleman.

Chief Greenberg was one of my hero's. May he rest in peace.

Sarah and Family: Ralph and I were so sorry to hear of Chief Greenberg's passing. He was a wonderful person and did an amazing job as our police chief. He and our father, the late Rev. Fred Dawson, worked together
for the protection of our citizens. You all are in our prayers.

Ralph and Sara Dawson

Greenberg family, you are in my prayers at this time. I met Chief Greenberg when he came to Charleston, at the C.A. Brown High School graduation; still have pictures. I saw him hands-on at theaters on King Street on the weekends after vandals dared do wrong on his streets. He will be remembered and saluted for his work. Your good memories will take you through.

RIP...SHALOM.

My dear Sarah, i was so surprised & saddened to learn of Reuben's passing. When I was with you on Friday, it never crossed my mind that I would be writing this today.

If I can be any help to you or with the funeral, please let me know. I'm not sure how I'll get through what I suspect will be a huge crowd, but I have every intention of saying goodbye to Reuben.

May his memory be for blessing.
L'shalom,
Donna Spencer

I was very sorry to hear of Mr. Greenberg's passing. He really did a lot to help Charleston and I have a lot of respect for him. God grant you peace in your sorrow.

I'm very sadden to learn of the chief's passing away. My condolences to Sarah and to the rest of his family and loved ones. He was a great chief and I saw him as a very positive role model. May he rest in peace and thanks for all that you did for the City of Charleston.

Thank you for your help in making our city great again. We can walk downtown without fear because of your hard work. Thank you to his family also for your sacrifice.

Reuben was a friendly, hardworking, did a good job while serving Charleston. We will always remember him with respect and kindness when needed.