Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico
End of Watch Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Antonio Aleman
The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.
There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown
Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
September 4, 2025
Rest in peace, Deputy Aleman, we have the watch. Thank you for your service.
May the Lord bless you and keep you;
May the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you;
May the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.
Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:13 (NKJV)
Officer David Adams, (Retired)
NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement
August 1, 2025
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles. We hope that Deputy Sheriff Aleman's cherished memories will comfort you during this difficult time.
Office of Victim Services - Mandy Kimner
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
July 31, 2025
A Prayer for a Suffering Family, Friends, and Comrades of a Fallen American Peace Officer:
Lord God of unfailing love, to those families in our beloved nation, the United States of America, who are suffering in the wake of the loss of an American Peace Officer family member, help us to provide encouragement, support, and hope. Allow us to be their rock and fortress in a time of immense pain and uncertainty. Help us to keep them safe and nourished in their time of grief, suffering beside them as we move toward healing and reconciliation. Lord God, in Your compassionate mercy, please hear my prayer. In the mighty and holy Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and by His Authority, I pray. Amen.
[Jesus Taught:] "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." (Matthew 5:4 CSB)
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv., NCCA, NACM
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA
Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)
July 28, 2025
We at Nevada Office of Emergency Management extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Sheriff Antonio Aleman. His dedication, courage, and service will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero.
T. Gerchman, Statewide 911 Coordinator
Nevada Office of Emergency Management
July 28, 2025
Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.
Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY
July 27, 2025
Rest, brother.
Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police
July 23, 2025
On behalf of Point 27, we would like to offer condolences for Deputy Antonio Aleman. Please know we are eternally grateful for Antonio’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.
To honor Deputy Antonio Aleman, Point 27 sent 200 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Department in Las Cruces, New Mexico for Antonio’s partner and fellow deputies. Point 27 also sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Deputy Antonio Aleman’s family.
Point 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, with God’s Word inscribed on Shields of Strength jewelry.
We will never forget and we are forever grateful for Antonio.
Respectfully,
Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-Point 27
Linda Rhodes
Surviving Wife of Detective Jerry M. Rhodes, Dallas Police Department Retired
Point 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
linrhodes@yahoo.com
972-978-5325
Linda Rhodes
July 22, 2025
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. God Bless You. Your Family, & Friends
James P. Waggle, Jr.
US Army Veteran (SFC)
Civilian
July 21, 2025
Rest In Peace Brother.
Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired
July 19, 2025
Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency during this most difficult and tragic time
LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD
July 19, 2025
My deepest condolences to Ms. Aleman, and to your two beautiful children. Deputy Sheriff Aleman will always be remembered. RIP sir.
Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"
July 18, 2025
RIP Deputy Sheriff Aleman. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Dona Ana County
Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120
July 18, 2025
Rest in peace, Deputy, you will never be forgotten. New Mexico, chapter of concerns of police survivors will be helping their family walk through these days. They will never be alone.
J. Kim Talbott
New Mexico Chapter Concerns of Police Suvivors
July 18, 2025
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
July 18, 2025
Thank you for your service Deputy Sheriff Antonio Aleman !!!!!
Sergeant David Dufault (Ret)
Hartford Police Dept
July 18, 2025
My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Deputy Sheriff Antonio Aleman during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Antonio Aleman.
Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04
July 18, 2025
Rest in Peace Deputy Aleman. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers, and friends.
Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department
July 18, 2025
Deputy Sheriff Antonio Aleman, my deepest condolences to your family, friends and to your Department. I thank you for your service to all of us. May God watch over your family now. Rest In Peace, Brother
Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department
Leesburg. FL
July 18, 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
July 17, 2025
God bless you Deputy Antonio Aleman, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office. Rest in Peace Brother.
Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department
July 16, 2025
Deputy Aleman was a great young man who could light any room. Even our classroom which he walked in happy, smiling and full of life. He loved playing and coaching Soccer.
Thoughts and prayers to Genesis, the boys, his mom and Siblings. Also to fellow Deputies DASO, friends and previous colleagues
Christina Lessau
LEO Family NMSP
July 16, 2025
Requiescat in Paces
Sergeant (Retire Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD
July 14, 2025
Rest Easy Brother.
Deputy Sheriff. Ron Buchholz
Retired Santa Fe County Sheriff NM. (Prior LASD LKD)
July 14, 2025
Gone but never forgotten. Your courage, sacrifice, and service live on in the hearts of those you protected. Rest easy, hero
Afshari
Class 485
July 13, 2025

