San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Monday, March 17, 2025
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Hector Cuevas, Jr.
Rest in Peace, Deputy!
Ptl. B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH
March 18, 2025
Rest in Peace…
Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
March 18, 2025
Heavenly Father, no law enforcement officer leaves home without the fear of not returning at the end of the watch. It is a fear that is lived daily. Unfortunately, the worst does sometimes come to pass, and lives are left shattered. O merciful Lord, bless and keep the hearts and souls of those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty. Wipe away the tears from their eyes. Soothe their pain and bind up their wounds through the wounds of Your beloved Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Scriptures of Comfort and Hope:
"Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom will I send? Who will go for us?" I said, "Here I am. Send me!" (Isaiah 6:8 GW)
"Even though I walk through the dark valley of death, because you are with me, I fear no harm. Your rod and your staff give me courage." (Psalm 23:4 GW)
"The greatest love you can show is to give your life for your friends." (John 15:13 GW)
"Blessed are those who mourn. They will be comforted." (Matthew 5:4 GW)
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed/Certified Christian Prayer Chaplain
United States Grace Force
Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)
March 18, 2025
Rest in peace brother.
Reserve Deputy Sheriff Retired John Scha
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
March 18, 2025
My deepest sympathies are with the family, friends, and coworkers. Deputy Hector Cueva you served your community with bravery and heroism, making the ultimate sacrifice. Your service will never be forgotten.
Recruit Moctezuma (LA School Police Dept)
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Acadmey
Class 481
March 18, 2025
Rest Now Brother
Officer/EMT Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department (MS)
March 18, 2025
You gave your life serving the community, doing good. You are a hero and will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace and now close to God please intercede for the love ones you leave behind.
Isabel Ortiz
I’m just a member of the community
March 18, 2025
Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.
Correctional Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)- Adult Corrections Facility
March 18, 2025
Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.
BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher
March 18, 2025
Hector, you will be missed my brother. You were an amazing deputy sheriff, with a caring and compassionate soul, smart, funny, and truly dedicated to your profession and family. It was my privilege to have supervised and befriended you at the beginning of your law enforcement career. While you will be missed, Heaven has gained a warrior that we will see again. I pray for peace and understanding for your family and friends.
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."
2 Tim. 4:7
Rest in Peace my brother.
Sergeant Rafael Ixco (Ret.)
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
March 18, 2025
thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. rest with the heavenly angels! may God bring peace to your loved ones and protect all who carry on after you!
Kathleen Langley
citizen of Perris
March 18, 2025
God rest your soul, Deputy Cuevas. May your family, friends, colleagues, and community find the strength and resolve to carry on in your physical absence and continue to spread the goodness to which you were so selflessly committed. You were among the best humanity has to offer. Your dedication to service and your ultimate sacrifice shall not be forgotten.
Investigator Christopher Port (Ret.)
California Highway Patrol, Valley Div. MAIT
March 17, 2025
Rest easy hero thank you for your service may your sacrifice or memory never fade..
Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department
March 17, 2025
My sympathies to your family, friends nd fellow officers. Until Valhalla.
SFC William Farrell
US Army Military Police, Ret
March 17, 2025
Rest in peace Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr. Prayers to his family and to the law enforcement and first responders who attempted to save Deputy Cuevas.
Mental Health Deputy
Colorado County S.O (Texas)
March 17, 2025
RIP Brother in Blue. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and sevice
Officer M. Robinson, ret
Upland PD
March 17, 2025

