Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Prayers & Condolences
Rest in Peace Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund

Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

July 21, 2025

Thank you for your service Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund !!!!!

Sergeant David Dufault (Ret)
Hartford Police Dept

July 21, 2025

Detective Eklund thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Your courage inspires and will continue to inspire many people to step up and serve our community. Heroes live for ever

DST RECRUIT Rony Paredes
LASD DST CLASS 485

July 21, 2025

RIP Detective Kelley-Elkins. Thank you for your service. May God bless your family and friends at this difficult time.

Trooper Joe Dellwo (Retired)
Minnesota State Patrol

July 21, 2025

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Detective Kelley-Eklund. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

July 21, 2025

Det. Kelley-Eklund took the call to stand between us and danger. More than a Hero He Is and I am eternally Grateful. A large part of our hearts are ripped out over this tragedy. Lord surround His Wife, Children, Family, Fellow Officers and Friends with Your mighty care in the days to come. May His heritage live in his children as they grow. Very Thin... Is This Blue Line They Walk. God Bless You All!!!

Former Police
Tennessee. Spiritual Caregiver

July 21, 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 21, 2025

PROTECTOR'S PRAYER

Lord, you have already won the battles I will face today.
I rest in your sovereignty knowing that you have appointed me for this duty.
The power that created everything lives in me through your holy spirit, let me fear knowing.
Give me the courage of David, strength of Samson and the grace of your son, Jesus.
While I am away protect my family, let me return unharmed. Prepare their hearts should today be the day I meet you face to face.
Let me serve the people of this blessed country and community with a servant's heart, being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.
Lord, you have given me great responsibility, help me to protect the vulnerable and innocent.
When the moment calls, allow me to show compassion and humility to those that cross my path.
When faced with evil, let my actions be definitive, impartial, and above reproach.
Protect my brother to my left and my sister to my right as we respond fearlessly, without hesitation to the unknown.
FOR HIS GLORY

Author, Nick Menster, USS

David P Strawn, Firefighter (retired)
Dayton Ohio Fire Department

July 21, 2025

RIP

Assistant Chief Robert Jenkins
North Bay Village PD

July 21, 2025

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

July 21, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund and the extended law enforcement family of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California.



End of Watch Friday, July 18, 2025



Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

July 21, 2025

Thank you for your service and sacrifice

Sergeant Alexander Hernandez
Miccosukee Police Department

July 21, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC)
Federal Air Marshal Service

July 21, 2025

Thank you, Detective Kelley-Eklund, for everything you did for the people of Los Angeles County. I wish you eternal peace and comfort. Rest easy sir.

Explorer Alex K.
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

July 20, 2025

Rest in Peace Brother in Blue.

“Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be Called Children of God.” Matthew 5:9

Detective D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

July 20, 2025

My sincere condolences to the family of Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund for the loss of a brave man and a tremendous law enforcement officer by every measure of the definition. Condolences also to my brothers & sisters at the Special Enforcement Bureau for your loss. It is dangerous work you do but your sacrifice, loyalty, and dedication to community and country are greatly appreciated. May God bless and watch over each of you.

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

July 20, 2025

Rest in peace, Detective Kelley-Eklund. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

July 20, 2025

Extremely Brave Detectives that were training to keep the Community safe. They lost their lives fulfilling that Mission, For that they are Heroes in the world nations book.
I pray for the sheriffs department as a whole as a family. May the Holy Spirit that is the comforter be with them.
Amen.

Rev. Sandro Anaya
Badge: 2956
Church Chief Police Chaplain
Revere Police Watch Chaplaincy

July 20, 2025

Dear Sheriff Robert G. Luna:

I hope this letter finds you well, though I understand it is an incredibly tough time for you, and everyone connected to your department. I am writing to extend my heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences for the loss of Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund, a brave and dedicated lawman.

The news of Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund’s death has deeply saddened me and my entire family. The sacrifice that he made while protecting and serving your community is a testament to the selfless and courageous nature of law enforcement officers like him. We can never truly understand the risks and challenges faced by those in law enforcement, and we are forever indebted to them for their unwavering commitment to keeping us safe.

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund’s family and colleagues during this immensely challenging time. Their loss is immeasurable, and we can only hope that the outpouring of support from the community can offer some comfort in these trying times.

In times like these, we must remember the positive impact Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund had on countless lives throughout his life and career. The memories of his dedication, kindness, and professionalism will remain etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.

To you, Sheriff Luna, and the entire Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, my family and I want to express our gratitude for the vital work you do each day, often in the face of danger and adversity. The sacrifice of your fallen colleague serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that come with your line of duty. Despite the risks, you continue to serve with integrity and unwavering commitment, and for that, we are immensely thankful.

Having served 46+ years as a Law Enforcement Professional, my family stands with you during this time of mourning. Please do not hesitate to reach out if there is anything we can do to support your fallen hero’s family, you, and your department during this difficult period.

May the memories of Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund be a source of strength and may his legacy inspire others to follow in his footsteps of honor and service. We will forever be indebted to the sacrifice he made to keep us safe.

With deepest sympathy,

Chief (retired) Don P. Jensen Sr. DrE, PGP, PP, PM

July 20, 2025

Rest In peace Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund! Thank you for your 19 years of service with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department with the Special Enforcement Bureau in California. 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 seven Children, the rest of your Family, all of your Friends and all of your Sisters and Brothers in Blue that also protect us. We want them to know that you will never be forgotten!. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)

Eddie & Kelly King

July 20, 2025

Rest In peace Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund! Thank you for your 19 years of service with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in California. 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 seven Children, the rest of your Family, all of your Friends and all of your Sisters and Brothers in Blue that also protect us. We want them to know that you will never be forgotten!. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)

Eddie & Kelly King

July 20, 2025

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

May your ultimate sacrifice never be forgotten.

Mikaela Cash
Granddaughter of Corrections Officer Charles "Fred" Cash
EOW 5/9/1986

July 20, 2025

God bless you Detective Joshua Kelley Eklund, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Rest in Peace Brother.

Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

July 20, 2025

Rest in Peace!

Ptl. B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH (Ret)

July 19, 2025