Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP brother.

Deputy Chief Al SELLINGER SCOTCH PLAINS
Scotch Plains Police Dept

March 5, 2024

With a heavy heart and emotions flowing… I wish you rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service to your community. May God welcome you and receive you. We got it from here, no more tears or pain you are in a better place. To his family all I can say is thank you for having been a part of such a noble man’s life. We love you as well and are in our prayers.

Detention Deputy J Rodríguez
Broward Sheriffs Office

March 5, 2024

Rest easy brother.

Cpl. Gavin Headley
Elkhart, IN Police Department

March 5, 2024

Thank you for all you did. Awful circumstances for all involved.

God Bless you and your family

Colton
Civilian

March 3, 2024

May the Family and Colleagues find Solace in the Memories of Patrol OfficerJonah Hernandez's Unwavering Commitment to keep us Safe and may the Legacy of his Sacrifice Inspire future generations of Law Enforcement to continue the Noble Pursuit of Justice and Peace!
God Bless the Family and Colleagues

Survivor / Wife Chrisy Henderson
Polk County Sheriff’s Office GA. S-6

March 1, 2024

Rest Easy

Paulina Hijar Family Of 4928

February 27, 2024

To the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Jonah Hernandez; My deepest sympathy for your loss. May you find comfort knowing that Jonah was welcomed with open arms to a very special place.

God's Speed Jonah!

Reserve Deputy Brian Jacobsen
Mahaska County Iowa Sheriff’s Office

February 22, 2024

Rest, brother.

Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

February 20, 2024

God rest your soul and give peace to your family and friends.

Steve Yount
Patrol-Retired
Anchorage, KY PD

February 19, 2024

Rest in peace Brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

February 18, 2024

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain


Pittsburgh PD

February 18, 2024

RIP Officer Hernandez. Thank you for your years of service. So thankful for the actions of the witness. May God receive you into His Heavenly Kingdom and comfort and bless your family and loved ones.

Deputy Sheriff (Ret) Glen Allison
Tarrant County S.O. Ft Worth, Texas

February 18, 2024

This is a very tragic loss and my sincere sympathies to the family and co-workers of Officer Jonah Hernandez. It is a reminder that our law enforcement officers fight a battle every day, and some unfortunately pay the ultimate price.

Officer Hernandez was clearly a cop's cop, a man who took on adversaries without hesitation. Even the way he positioned a small flashlight on his lapel speaks volumes to his preparation and commitment to the job. Men like him are difficult to replace.

Officer Jonah Hernandez is an American hero, and he will not be forgotten.

Sgt. James Mair
Los Angeles Sheriff Dept (Ret.) and Denver Police Dept (Ret.)

February 17, 2024

"Somebody killed a policeman today,
And a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
It happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now, his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call and gave us his all,
And a part of America died."

RIP too close to home ...........

E.C.Proft Chief Criminal Deputy (Retired)
Island County Sheriff's Office

February 16, 2024

May you rest in peace Officer Hernandez. You served your community with loyality and dedication. I hope the community remembers your sacrifice trying to preserve the peace. May God bless you and your family and may he watch over them during this difficult time.

Lt. Guillermo Ortiz (#1032)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Police (North Texas)

February 16, 2024

Rest In Peace Patrol Officer Jonah Hernandez! Thank you for your 2 years of service with the Las Cruces Police Department, in New Mexico. We thank you for your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and your friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your wife, your two sons and your friends during this terrible tragedy, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers also go out to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)

Eddie & Kelly King

February 16, 2024

May The Lord put his healing hands on his wife and children. Thank you for your service brother!!! God Speed!!

Retired Sgt. BCSO S-29
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department

February 15, 2024

Officer Hernandez, your passing left a hole in the citizens of Las Cruces, your law enforcement family, and your family. Your murder, like many others, was absolutely the work of evil; evil that you fought against, while you served and protected our community.

Your murderer was stopped by a good citizen who put his own life in danger to assist you in stopping this evil person. I pray for the good citizen, your family, and the men and women in uniform who worked along side you. Thank you for serving and paying the ultimate sacrifice. May your death not go in vain and always be remembered as a testament to the resolve of law enforcement.

Cmdr. J. Mark Nunley (Ret.)
Las Cruces Police Department

February 15, 2024

May God's hand of peace and comfort be on the surviving family and the rest of the Department.

Chaplain Jesse White
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D

February 14, 2024

So much violence to all those who swear only to serve and protect. My condolences and prayers to family and friends. He is with the Lord and gears the cry of comfort

Citizen
Citizen

February 14, 2024

God Bless you, you family and LE family, may you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten.

Richard Clarke- LT. NYPD retired.
NYPD

February 14, 2024

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Hernandez. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Las Cruces Police Department.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

February 14, 2024

Jonah was the first officer who has been killed in our departments almost 100 year history. It has hit us incredibly hard. It was something I hoped never to see in my lifetime.

Jonah rest in peace, your death was not in vain and you will never be forgotten.

Sgt Andy De La O
Las Cruces Police Department (Ret)

February 14, 2024

Rest in peace hero

Carson loveless

February 14, 2024

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Patrol Officer, Jonah Hernandez, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Patrol Officer makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

February 14, 2024