Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

July 19, 2025

Detective Eklund,

I was shocked to hear of your tragic loss in and explosion at the LASD training facility. I’d like to thank you for your many years of service with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and especially with the Arson and Explosives detail. Your courageous and selfless dedication to duty will not be forgotten. Rest in peace. I will pray for your friends, loved ones, colleagues, and of course, for your wife Jessica Eklund, and your seven children.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God”. – Matthew 5:9

Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)

July 19, 2025

Rest in peace Detective Eklund.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 19, 2025

Rest in peace brother. We have it now. You're family is in our prayers.

Detective John Baas
Leon County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad, Florida

July 19, 2025

Rest in Peace Detective Kelly-Eklund. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

July 19, 2025

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