Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Friday, July 18, 2025
Reflections for Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund
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
I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his Family, Friends and all Members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California.
Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS
July 19, 2025
Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund, just horrible! You all have beautiful, large families that will need your guidance from above now. Rest In Peace, Brother.
Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department
Leesburg. FL
July 19, 2025
I’m so sorry
Sybil V
Civilian
July 19, 2025
RIP Detective Kelley-Eklund. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Los Angeles County
Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120
July 19, 2025
Rest in Peace Brother
Thank you for your service and ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
Prayers for you and your family
GOD BLESS
Firefighter (Retired) Ronald Lavallee
Lawrence, MA Fire Department
July 19, 2025
Condolences to his family, colleagues, and friends. May all the joy of his life be celebrated since it is a hope that all of us get together under one God forever. May God have mercy on his soul. Your community will be missing you and also the hearts of all the ones who love you.
US NAVY ⚓️ Vet▫️ Rafael Martinez
NAVY
July 19, 2025
May his sacrifice never be forgotten, and may his spirit continue to guide and protect.
Rest in peace, Detective Eklund. Your watch has ended-but your legacy will never fade.
Association Executive Board
University of the Pacific Public Safety Officers Association
July 19, 2025
God rest your soul, Detective Kelley-Eklund. 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
July 19, 2025
Heavenly Father, You are Compassionate and Merciful! None of America's Peace Officers leave home without the fear of not returning at the end of their watch. It is a fear that is lived daily. Unfortunately, the worst does sometimes come to pass, and, as a result, lives are left shattered. Lord God, 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 emotional wounds through the wounds of Your beloved Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. In His mighty and holy Name, and by His Authority, I pray for America's Fallen Peace Officers. Amen.
Please find Comfort, Support, and Hope from the Law Enforcement Officer's Christian Standard Bible:
[Jesus taught:] "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." (Matthew 5:9);
[Jesus taught:] "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." (Matthew 5:4);
[Jesus said to her (Martha):] "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live." (John 11:25), and;
"He [the Lord God] heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds."
(Psalm 147:3).
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv., NCCA, NACM
Ordained/Licensed Independent CGOM Clergy No. 36526
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA
Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)
July 19, 2025
may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face
Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support
July 19, 2025
Rest in Peace Detective Kelley-Eklund. 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 19, 2025