Weakley County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Friday, January 30, 2026
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Derrick Bonham
Rest in Peace Deputy Bonham. 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
February 17, 2026
My deepest condolences to Ms. Bonham and your children. This is truly awful and evil in so many ways. I wish the entire Bonham family God's Love and his peace.
First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired
New York State Police - Troop "D"
February 11, 2026
On behalf of Point 27, we would like to offer condolences for Deputy Derrick Bonham. Please know we are eternally grateful for Derrick’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.
To honor Deputy Derrick Bonham, Point 27 sent Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Weakly County Sheriff’s Department in Dresden, Tennessee for Derrick’s partner and fellow officers. Point 27 also sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Deputy Derrick Bonham’s family.
Point 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, with God’s Word inscribed on Shields of Strength jewelry.
We will never forget and we are forever grateful for Derrick.
Respectfully,
Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-Point 27
Linda Rhodes
Surviving Wife of Detective Jerry M. Rhodes, Dallas Police Department Retired
Point 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
linrhodes@yahoo.com
972-978-5325
Linda Rhodes
February 6, 2026
God Bless you Brave Warrior.
K9 Sergeant Kevin Waters
Indiana State Police
February 5, 2026
Please accept our deepest condolences on behalf of the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles. Deputy Sheriff Bonham will be remembered with honor for his unwavering dedication to his community, his courage in service and protection, and his steadfast commitment to the call of duty.
Office of Victim Services - Mandy Kimner
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
February 5, 2026
Thank you for your service Deputy Sheriff Derrick Bonham !!!!!
Sergeant David Dufault (Ret)
Hartford Police Dept
February 5, 2026
Thank you for your service Deputy. Rest in peace brother.
Sgt Wm C Elliott (retired)
Campbell County Sheriff's Office VA
February 4, 2026
Prayers for peace and faithfulness for his family, agency and friends. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jim Schlicher Retired Sgt
Chicagoland Area
February 4, 2026
My sincere condolences and prayers to Derrick’s family, friends, and co-workers.
Ptlm. (Ret. Binghamton, NY P.D.) P.K. Ha
Bedford, VA
February 4, 2026
May God's hand of peace and comfort be on the surviving family and the rest of the agency.
Chaplain Jesse White
Missouri State Highway Patrol
February 3, 2026
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
February 3, 2026
Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Derrick Bonham! Thank you for your 2 years of service with the Weakley County Sheriff's Department, in Tennessee and also for your service as a United States Army Veteran. We thank you for your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and your friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your Wife, your three Children, the rest of your Family, all of your Friends and all of your Sisters and Brothers in Blue that also protect us. We want them to know that you will never be forgotten! God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)
Eddie & Kelly King
February 3, 2026
We mourn the loss of Deputy Sheriff Derrick Bonham who put his life on the line every day to serve the public and protect the community around him. Bonham did not just wear a badge, but was a friend, a son, a husband, a father, and so much more.
We pray for his family and his fellow officers. Deputy Derrick Bonham gave his life protecting the people around him and for that we are forever thankful. Rest in
peace
Cadet Alexandria Huddleston Alexandria H
MNTC BPOC CLASS 26-01-12
February 2, 2026
Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.
Det. Russ Cain (Retired)
Pittsburgh PD
February 2, 2026
Rest In Peace Brother.
Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired
February 2, 2026
Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.
Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York
February 2, 2026
We at Nevada Office of Emergency Management extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Sheriff Derrick Bonham. His dedication, courage, and service will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero.
Statewide 9-1-1 Coordinator, Tawanna Wad
NV Office of Emergency Management
February 2, 2026
Rest in peace Deputy. Thank you for your service.
Sgt Wm C Elliott (retired)
Campbell County Sheriff's Office VA
February 2, 2026
RIP
Assistant Chief Robert Jenkins
North Bay Village PD
February 2, 2026
Thank you for your service Deputy Bonham. Prayers to your family and the men and women of the Weakley County Sheriff's Office.
Chief William M. Renye
Grand Blanc Township Police Department
February 2, 2026
Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice
Cpt Larry Meyers
NYPD
February 2, 2026
Rest in peace brother.
Deputy Jacob Carlton
Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office
February 2, 2026
Our prayer go up & our hearts go out to the fellow officers AND the family of Deputy Sheriff Derrick Bonham. Through the grief of your loss, may you find the needed support and comfort from our Lord & Saviour; He knew sorrow like none other - The "Man of Sorrows".. but He alone has broken the dreaded power of death, and taken away its sting. He could say "I am the resurection and the Life"!!
How we look forward to him soon coming again, when with soind of trumpet, every one of the believing dead will hear his call, and arise to meet Him in the air (with us who are still alive) and then in his company eternally!! There will be no more cry or distress & God himself shall wipe away every tear..
May you find the needed strength for the days ahead.
With my sincerest Regards,
Sympathy & Respect
Alec J Rendell
Wentworth Falls
NSW Australia 2872
February 1, 2026
Rest, brother.
Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police
February 1, 2026
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. God Bless You. Your Family, & Friends
James P. Waggle, Jr.
US Army Veteran (SFC)
Civilian
February 1, 2026