Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Friday, July 18, 2025
Reflections for Detective Victor Lemus
SIR, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND FOR THE PEOPLE YOU SAVED. IT WAS A HONOR TO HAVE OUR COLORS RUN DEDICATED TO YOU AND YOUR FALLEN BROTHERS, EVEN IF YOU AREN'T HERE WITH US PSYCHICALLY YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN OUR HEARTS, FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEARY I THANK DETECTIVE VICTOR LEMUS, MAY GOD BLESS YOUR SOLE AND TAKE CARE OF YOUR FAMILY OR LOVED ONES. AGAIN THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
RECRUIT LOPEZ BELEN
LASD EXPLORER ACADEMY
CLASS #113
NOVEMBER 20TH ,2025
RECRUIT LOPEZ BELEN
ELA STATION
November 21, 2025
Though I never knew you I am grateful for everything you have done for our community I will keep you in my prayers thank you.
Joshua Diaz
Explorer Class #113
November 21, 2025
SIR, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND FOR THE PEOPLE YOU SAVED, IT WAS A GREAT HONOR TO HAVE OUR COLORS RUN DEDICATED TO YOU AND YOUR FALLEN BROTHERS. EVEN IF YOU AREN'T HERE WITH US PHYSICALLY YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN OUR HEARTS, FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART I THAMNK YOU DETECTIVE VICTOR LEMUS,MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY GOD BLESS YOUR SOLE AND YOUR FAMILY OR LOVED ONES. AGAIN THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
RECRUIT LOPEZ BELEN
LASD EXPLORER ACADEMY
CLASS #113
NOVEMBER 20,2025
RECRUIT LOPEZ BELEN
ELA STATION
November 20, 2025
Detective Lemus,
It was an honor to represent your name and honor your sacrifice in my explorer class' colors run. The fact that your own family witnessed our effort to memorialize you was truly humbling. I hope you rest in peace knowing that you've made the noble, ultimate sacrifice in laying down your life for the citizens of L.A. county and beyond.
Recruit Curiel, Rick
L.A.S.D Explorer Academy Class #113
November 20, 2025
Detective Victor Lemus, thank you for your 22 years of dedicated service to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Your courage, commitment, and the impact you made on the communities you served will never be forgotten. Honoring you through our Class #113 Colors Run was a privilege, and your memory will continue to inspire. We pray for strength and comfort for your family and loved ones. Rest in peace, Detective Lemus.
– Recruit Gonzalez, Julissa,
Recruit Gonzalez, Julissa
LASD Explorer Academy, Class #113
November 20, 2025
Detective Victor Lemus, I never met you but I want to thank you for the sacrifice that you put life to. Those 22 years of service you did shows your dedication to the Los Angeles sheriffs department and for the city of Los Angeles. That day you showed braveness to make Los Angeles safe. You are the definition of a hero. I pray that your family and friends could keep your memory alive and being safe during this time. I felt really good to run for you and the two other detectives and knowing what I was running for. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace.
RECRUIT HERNANDEZ, MIA
LASD EXPLORE ACADEMY CLASS #113
November 20, 2025
Sir , even though we have never personally met , I still felt a connection close to you when my class and I ran for you and your partners. While my class were stretching for the run , we were able to meet your daughter. she had the same bright eyes and smile that you will always carry to others in their hearts. May you Rest In Peace . 1 John 4:7.
RECRUIT RODRIGUEZ, KARINA
LASD STARS EXPLORER ACADEMY
November 20, 2025
DETECTIVE LEMUS, THOUGH I HAVE NEVER MET YOU PERSONALLY, I CAN SAY THAT WHAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR THE PUBLIC WILL NOT GO UNCALLED FOR. YOU HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR THE SAKE OF THE PEOPLE, AND FOR THAT, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. IT WAS AN HONOR GETTING TO RUN IN YOUR MEMORY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND I WISH NOTHING BUT THE BEST FOR YOUR LOVED ONES.
RECRUIT RODRIGUEZ, FERNANDO
L.A.S.D. STARS EXPLORER ACADEMY CLASS #113
November 20, 2025
ALTHOUGH I NEVER MET DETECTIVE VICTOR LEMUS IN PERSON IT WAS AN HONOR TO RUN IN HIS NAME. HE SERVED 22 YEARS IN THE SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT BUREAU, IT MADE THE MOMENT EVEN MORE MEANINGFUL ESPECIALLY WITH HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS THERE. HIS SERVICE AND SACRIFICE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
RECRUIT MONTERO, JOVANNY LASD EXPLORER A
November 20, 2025
we lost a dad,brother,husband, a life was taken to fast, you're in a better place now rest in peace we'll never forget you
Recruit, Contreras Alan
LASD
November 20, 2025
Detective Lemus, although I have never met you, your 22 years of service with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department showed a life dedicated to protecting and helping others. Your commitment to your job will never be forgotten. I pray God will continue to give strength to your family and loved ones during this difficult time. Your memory will always be honored, rest in peace Lemus.
Recruit Hernandez, Jazline
LASD Stars Explorer Academy, Class#113
November 20th, 2025
Recruit Hernandez, Jazline
ELA Station
November 20, 2025
DETECTIVE LEMUS, SOME OFTEN VIEW DEATH AS THE WORST THING TO OCCUR BUT TO WATCH YOUR FAMILY STAND INFRONT OF CLASS 113 WITH THE BRIGHTEST SMILE AND EXPRESS THE JOY THEY FELT TO WATCH US RUN IN HONOR OF YOUR NAME WAS MORE THAN WORDS CAN EXPRESS. IT TAKES A CERTAIN FEW TO TAKE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE AND YOU SIR, DID IT WITHOUT HESITATION AND FOR THAT WE HONOR YOUR NAME DETECTIVE VICTOR LEMUS.
L.A.S.D. STARS EXPLORER ACADEMY
CLASS #113
NOVEMBER 15TH 2025
RECRUIT BUSH, R
MONROVIA PD
November 20, 2025
Sir, I never got to know you personally but I want to say thank you for everything you’ve done and dedicating your life to this career. You’ll always be remembered and forever in our hearts, so once again thank you Sir.
Recruit, Zacarias Marlene
LASD STARS EXPLORERS ACADEMY CLASS #113
November 20, 2025
Detective Victor Lemus, it was a true honor to dedicate our Colors Run for you. You made an incredible impact on communities that will never forget who you were. You will always be remembered and honored for the heroic actions you've made in your time of serving. You demonstrated courage and bravery, and that should always be presented with pride.
RECRUIT CASTILLO, DALILA
LASD EXPLORER ACADEMY CLASS #113
November 20, 2025
Sir, thank you so much for your service. You were brave enough to be in the line of duty to protect your community. Your dedication and commitment said a lot about you sir thank you so much. May you rest in peace.
RECRUIT DUFAU, CAMILA
L.A.S.D EXPLORER ACADMEY CLASS #113
November 20, 2025
Detective Victor Lemus, I want to thank you for your service on duty. We may have lost you as a family member or a friend, but I must thank you for uniting class #113 as a family on November 15, 2025. It truly felt beautiful running in honor of you, side by side with all the other recruits. I felt the heart and pride through them all. It was an honor to run for you, Detective Eklund-Kelley, and Detective Osborn.
Recruit Coronel Ezekiel
Temple Station
November 20, 2025
Detective Lemus will always be remembered as a person who show dedication, had lots of courage, sir I just wanted to say that I will never forget your sacrifice. Sir Thank You for your service Sir.
RECRUIT LOPEZ. M
L.A.S.D. STARS EXPLORE ACADEMY
CLASS# 113
NOVEMBER - 19 - 2025
RECRUIT LOPEZ
LASD
November 20, 2025
Sir I wanna say how thankful we all are for your service, Thank you for protecting our families and standing strong in the face of all the danger. Your impact will continue to live on Sir, Rest in peace Sir
Recruit Castro Roxanna
LASD STARS EXPLORER ACADEMY CLASS#113
November 20, 2025
Sir I did not know you personally but I know that you gave your life showed courage, bravery, and a lot more. you gave your life so families could live even though you had one at home we explorer academy class #113 dedicated our Colors Run To Detective Joshua Kelly Eklund, Detective William Osborn, And you Detective Victor Lemus. I hope to one day show the same amount of courage and bravery you have
Recruit, Araux Johanne
LASD STARS EXPLORER ACADEMY CLASS #113
November 19, 2025
I want to thank you sir for looking out for others and dedicating 22 years to law enforcement.
Although you aren't here with us anymore you will always be remembered for your bravery.
Thank you sir.
Sop,M
LASD Explorer Academy #113
November 19, 2025
Detective lemus, I just wanted to say although we never met I just wanted to thank you for your dedication and discipline along with your service and courage that you showed in the face of danger and took the position where majority of people wouldn't want to be in to save the lives of others. I just truly want to thank you and your legacy and memory will never be forgotten rest in peace brother.
RECRUIT CARBAJAL, A
LASD EXPLORERS ACADEMY CLASS #113
November 18, 2025
Detective Lemus, I thank you for your unwavering dedication to the service, and for the bravery and selflessness you showed. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. It was an honor to run along side my class in honor of you and your partner's. May God bless your soul, and may the lord bless your family. Thank you for doing God's work in helping keep this community safe.
Isaiah 1:17: "Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. "
Recruit Neria, Jeremiah
LASD Explorer Academy Class #113
November 18, 2025
Hello sir, even though I’ve never met you. I was honored to participate in a colors run honoring you and your fallen brothers. You made the ultimate sacrifice. I was also thankful to meet your family before our run. Rest in peace Deputy Lemus
RECRUIT QUIROZ.B
LASD EXPLORER ACADEMY
November 18, 2025
Sir, we express our gratitude for the sacrifice you made in order to protect us. Your sacrifice will act as a source of inspiration for future generations of law enforcement. May you rest at peace, for you have accomplished so much for your department, and this nation.
RECRUIT HEREDIA M
LASD EXPLORER ACADEMY
November 18, 2025
Sir I wanted to say a true heart felt thank you to what you did, you've lived nothing nothing less than a incredible life a became an incredible man and I'm sure all your families, friends, and partners think the same. So thank you sir for being my biggest motivation during the colors run and the hero we never deserved, rest in peace sir.
Recruit Zhu, Hao
LASD Stars Explorers Academy, Class #113
November 17, 2025