Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi
End of Watch Friday, October 17, 2025
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Joshua Aaron Brashears
Rest In Peace Brother.
Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired
October 24, 2025
Thank you for your service Deputy Brashears. Prayers to your family and the men and women of the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.
Chief William M. Renye
Grand Blanc Township Police Department
October 24, 2025
Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and Department.
Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department
October 24, 2025
PROTECTORS PRAYER
LORD, YOU HAVE ALREADY WON THE BATTLES I WILL FACE TODAY.
I REST IN YOUR SOVEREIGNTY KNOWING YOU HAVE APPOINTED ME
FOR THIS DUTY.
THE POWER THAT CREATED EVERYTHING LIVES IN ME THROUGH YOUR SPIRIT, LET ME FEAR NOTHING.
GIVE ME THE COURAGE OF DAVID, THE STRENGHT OF SAMSON, WISDOM SOLOMON AND THEGRACE 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 WHO CROSS MY PATH.
WHEN FACED WITH EVIL, LET MY ACTIONS BE DEFINITIVE, IMPERTIAL, 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
David P Strawn, Firefighter (retired)
Dayton Ohio Fire Department
October 24, 2025
Deputy Sheriff Joshua Aaron Brashears, my deepest sympathy goes out to your children, parents and to your department as they grieve your loss. Thank you for your many years of service to all of us. Rest In Peace, Brother.
Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department
Leesburg. FL
October 24, 2025
Deepest Condolences and Sympathies to your family and colleagues, Rest in peace Brother
Correctional Officer Robert Eschete
Florida Department of Corrections
October 24, 2025
Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Brashears.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 24, 2025
God bless you Deputy Joshua Aaron Brashears, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Rest in Peace Brother.
Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department
October 23, 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
October 23, 2025
MY PRAYERS AND MOST HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES ARE WITH DEPUTY BRASHERS AND HIS LOVED ONES. REST IN PEACE BROTHER. GODSPEED.
INV. RICH WYNN, RET.
WILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT., ILL.
October 23, 2025
Deputy Brashears,
I'm saddened to learn of your tragic accident. Rest in peace. I will pray for your parents, children and siblings, as well as your friends, colleagues and loved ones.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God”. – Matthew 5:9
Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)
October 23, 2025
My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Deputy Sheriff Joshua Aaron Brashears 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 Deputy Sheriff Joshua Aaron Brashears.
Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04
October 23, 2025
My partner for many years. Sooo many good times my friend. May peace be with your family.
Deputy I. Bailey
Greenville County
October 23, 2025
Rest Josh
Patrol Deputy Don Breier
Garfield County Sheriff's Office
October 23, 2025
Rest in Peace Deputy Brashears. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Brashears Family and the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey
October 23, 2025
Prayers & Condolences
Rest in Peace Deputy Sheriff Joshua Brashears
Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department
October 23, 2025
Rest in the Lord’s arms brother warrior. You’ve contributed more than anyone could ask for. I pray for you, your department, family and friends.
Stanley A Sines, Sergeant retired
Metropolitan Police Department Washing DC
October 23, 2025
Rest in peace, Depuyt Brashears. Praying for your loved ones
Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY
October 23, 2025
Rest in peace.
J.R.
October 23, 2025
May his name be a blessing forever.
Chris Schaefer
USMCR-R
October 23, 2025
Rest easy #113, We have it from here. It was an honor to work with you. You will be missed by everyone and never forgotten. A Shift forever brother.
Lieutenant Shane Bozeman
Jackson County Sheriff Department
October 23, 2025
I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Deputy Sheriff Joshua Aaron Brashears. 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 Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi.
Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS
October 23, 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
October 23, 2025
Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.
Correctional Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)- Adult Corrections Facility
October 23, 2025
Thank you for your service Deputy Brashears. May God's grace bring peace to your family and fellow deputies during this time. Rest in peace brother.
Sgt Wm C Elliott (retired)
Campbell County Sheriff's Office VA
October 23, 2025

