Indian River County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Friday, November 21, 2025
Reflections for Sergeant Terri Jean Sweeting-Mashkow
MY PRAYERS AND HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES ARE WITH DEPUTY MASHKOW AND HER LOVED ONES. REST IN PEACE SISTER, YOU HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. GODSPEED.
INV. RICH WYNN, RET.
WILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT., ILL.
November 21, 2025
Rest easy sister, we have the watch now!
Police Officer II/FTO/THI Mary Jerome
Lake Wales Police Department
November 21, 2025
Heavenly Father, I come before You today grieved in heart over the divisions in our country, the United States of America. I grieve for every life lost to violence, regardless of color or creed. And I especially grieve this day over the senseless deaths of America’s Peace Officers whose sworn duty is to protect us from harm. Please grant comfort and hope to their families. I know from the Holy Scriptures in Romans 13:3-5 that America’s Peace Officers have a sacred task, to enforce laws that protect the innocent and punish the guilty. I pray that You will protect them as they serve us. Give them wisdom, discernment, and a deep desire to serve You. Please surround every Peace Officer in our nation, the United States of America, with battalions of warring angels, under the command of Michael the Archangel, the Defender and Protector Against Evil, to protect them from harm. I stand together in the powerful and mighty name of the Lord Jesus Christ against every work of Satan intended to inflict injury and death on our Protectors. May Satan’s power be thwarted, in Your mighty and holy name, and his plans exposed by Your Light.
Lord Jesus, I know that Your word teaches us that in You there is neither Jew nor Greek, neither slave nor free, neither male nor female. All superficial distinctions between us have been abolished by Your sacrifice on the cross. By Your grace and power, lead us into a new day of racial harmony in our country, a day in which Your name is again lifted high in our nation, the United States of America, and the rule of law is honored by all. Please grant us spiritual, political, and cultural leaders who will speak to us with Your wisdom and Your truth. Please renew us in spirit, mind, and heart that we may once again be “One Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all”.
Finally, O Lord, if You are willing, have Your warrior servant, Michael the Archangel, the Defender and Protector Against Evil, who successfully defeated Satan and his fallen angels in heavenly battle because of his unwavering faith and courage, welcome America’s Fallen Peace Officers into Your Eternal Light and comfort their loved ones and all those left behind who mourn. In Your mighty and holy Name, and by Your Power and Authority and Sacrificial Blood, I pray! Amen.
Please find Comfort, Support, and Hope from the following Scripture Verses found in the GOD’S WORD Bible:
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom will I send? Who will go for us?” I said, “Here I am. Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8),
[Jesus taught]: “Blessed are those who make peace. They will be called God’s children.” (Matthew 5:9),
[Jesus taught]: “Blessed are those who mourn. They will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4),
[Jesus taught]: “The greatest love you can show is to give your life for your friends.” (John 15:13),
“Even though I walk through the dark valley of death, because you are with me, I fear no harm. Your rod and your staff give me courage.” (Psalm 23:4) and
“Jesus said to her [Martha], “I am the one who brings people back to life, and I am life itself. Those who believe in me will live even if they die.” (John 11:25).
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv., MSBS, NCCA, NACM
Saint Michael the Archangel Prayer Ministry
“Patron Saint of Law Enforcement”
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA
Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)
November 21, 2025
On behalf of the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles, we extend our deepest condolences. We hope the treasured memories of Deputy Mashkow bring solace and strength during this challenging time
Office of Victim Services - Mandy Kimner
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
November 21, 2025
Rest in peace, Sister.
P.O. Kathleen Sweeney (ret.)
Nassau County Police Department
November 21, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and fellow Deputies with the Indian River County Sheriff's Office. Thank you for your service!
Retired Process Server-Susie Ball
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
November 21, 2025
Rest in Peace my sister.
Captain (Ret.) Bernard Flint
Department of Defense / Police Division
November 21, 2025
Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace sister.
Correctional Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)-Adult Corrections Facility
November 21, 2025
may HIS light shine perpetual upon her face
Chief Jim Allen (ret)
Mobile County Investigation and Recovery (Child Support Enforcement)
November 21, 2025
Rest in Paradise Sister Officer. Prayers for your family and co-workers. Thank you for your service.
Retired M/Sgt Lisa Ditzler
Illinois State Police D-16
November 21, 2025
Terri, it is with a heavy broken heart that I’m writing this still in shock. We had some good laughs and not so good calls together while being zone partners. I will always remember your since of humor and smile. RIP girl and I pray for your family.
Retired Deputy, Lonnie Chandler
Indian River County Sheriff’s Department
November 21, 2025
God rest your soul, Deputy Terri Mashkow. 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 Division MAIT
November 21, 2025
All give, some give all. Rest in Peace, Deputy!
Ptl. B L Waltz (Ret.)
Avon LAke PD OH
November 21, 2025
Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.
BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher
November 21, 2025
Thank you for your service.
Tim Liddell
CA Hwy Patrol ( retired ) 5342
November 21, 2025