Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Friday, July 18, 2025
Reflections for Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund
Not knowing you but knowing that you were one of the best in the Sheriff Department and that you did your job selflessly already speaks volume of you. The pain that many is feeling will never leave. You've done your best, now it's time to rest brother. Rest in Peace!
DST Perez
LASD, Class # 485
July 19, 2025
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
July 19, 2025
West easy hero thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never pay.
Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department
July 19, 2025
In times of loss, we come together to honor the memory and service of those who have passed. It's a moment to reflect on the impact they've had on the lives of others, and the legacy they leave behind. Their dedication and service will always be remembered, and their spirit will continue to inspire. May comfort find its way to you and all those mourning this loss.
Retired LAPD Reserve Police Officer
July 19, 2025
Angel wings received. God bless all of his family and fellow law enforcement. May he rest in peace.
Gigi Ajemian
July 19, 2025
Thank you for your service Detective Kelly-Eklund. May God's grace bring peace to your family and fellow officers during this tragic time.
Sgt Wm C Elliott (retired)
Campbell County Sheriff's Office VA
July 19, 2025
Rest in Peace…
Retired Detective Ed Falkowski
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
July 19, 2025
Rest Now Brother
Officer/EMT Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department (MS)
July 19, 2025
So sorry to hear this news. Prayers for his family, friends and fellow "Blue" brothers and sisters.
MPO Mark Treu [Retired].
MPDC, Washington, D.C.
July 19, 2025
Hey, Josh. RIP, my brother. you are now part of the SEB/ESD/AED Valhalla Team and will be remembered by all of us still down here on the green side of the grass. To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die...Thomas Campbell
Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas...
Dep Sheriff/ESD Paramedic Mike Kennard
LASD SEB/ESD-Retired
July 19, 2025
My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund 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 Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund.
Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04
July 19, 2025
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.
July 19, 2025
Rest Easy Brother. May your sacrifice and memory never fade
Deputy Sheriff. Ron Buchholz
Retired Santa Fe County Sheriff NM. (Prior LASD LKD)
July 19, 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 19, 2025
Many prayers and healing light goes out to Det. Kelley-Eklund. Thank you for your service to the great state of CA.....Prayers to his family, co-workers, and friends....We will never forget.
susan johnson
Retired Law Enforcement Dispatcher
July 19, 2025
Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and Department.
Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department
July 19, 2025
Detective Kelley-Eklund a police officer, should be remembered not by how he died but by how he lived! A brave man has left to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you for your 19 years of commitment to law enforcement, your family, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace, Brother!
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
July 19, 2025
Thank you sir, for everything you did for the people of Los Angeles County. May you rest in eternal peace and comfort.
Explorer
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
July 19, 2025
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)
July 19, 2025
Thank you detective Kelley-Eklund for your dedicated and selfless service tom the people of and visitors to Los Angeles Co, CA. Your life mattered! Sending prayers of sympathy and condolences to your family, friends and coworkers. May you rest in peace! Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God!
Captain (Retired) Mike Culler
Winston-Salem NC Police Department
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
Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.
BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher
July 19, 2025
Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.
Correctional Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)- Adult Corrections Facility
July 19, 2025
Thank you for your service.
Dmytro Goloborodko
July 19, 2025
Rest in Peace brother Eklund. Your time here is done, and you have done well.
Thank you for your 19 years of faithful service to your community, your state and your country.
You are gone, but will never be forgotten in spirit.
Blessings to your family, friends, co-workers and the entire public safety family.
We are in this together as some have forgotten that freedom is not free.
Cpl Jesse Cook - Retired
Georgia Dept of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Division
July 19, 2025

