Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Bonham there are no words to express my sorrow as well as my respect for your service to your community and country.

I am the founder of Blue_Wives_Matter, a 501(c)(3) that offers support to fallen law enforcement officer's surviving spouses, fiances and children, regardless of cause of death.

We would like to offer you whatever type of help or support you may need at this time. I will get in touch with the on-duty Commander and leave my contact information for you.

Kristen Sweaza
Wife to a Police Captain

January 30, 2026

RIP brother.

Police officer II S Pawlowski
WFPD

January 30, 2026

Rest Now Brother

Officer/EMT Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department (MS)

January 30, 2026

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (ret)
Mobile County Investigation and Recovery (Child Support Enforcement)

January 30, 2026

Rest Now Brother

Sgt D.R. Harvey -retired
Maricopa County Sheriffs Office-Az

January 30, 2026

RIP my brother in blue.. May God comfort your family and work family... Prayers for all involved..

Romans 10:9

Sgt. C.J. Outlaw

January 30, 2026

May God be with you Family, Department and friends in this since less tragic loss of a Brother Officer. Philippians 4:7 NASB1995
[7] And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Sincerely,
Sergeant Dwayne Rouse
Retired

Sergeant Dwayne Rouse Retired
Galveston County Pct. 4

January 30, 2026

One of the most heartfelt tributes I’ve ever had to share. May the family, colleagues, and friends find solace in the outpouring of love and support. This senseless act reminds us of the ultimate sacrifice some make in service of others. To all of his TLETA Class 2016 classmates, partners, and those touched by this tragedy, may you find strength in each other and know that we stand ready to support you in any way. We honor his memory and continue his work, ensuring justice prevails. Rest easy, young hero, your legacy will never be forgotten.

Instructor Supervisor I Korey Cooper
TLETA

January 30, 2026

Deputy Bonham,

Thank you so much for your service to the people of Weakly County. I'll be praying for your wife and children, as well as the rest of your family, friends, loved ones and colleagues. Rest in peace.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God”. – Matthew 5:9

Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)

January 30, 2026

RIP 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

January 30, 2026

RIP my brother

Master Game Warden Ret. Greg Youree
KY Fish and Wildlife Fulton County

January 30, 2026

The Lord has another Angel patrolling the streets of Gold. My Prayers are with his family, both in blood & in blue.

Spouse of Retired Sgt. Syd Hogsett Dana
Chattanooga Police Dept

January 30, 2026

May peace be with Deputy Bonham's family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you all during this time.

S. Perry; Admin Analyst
Suffolk Sheriff's Office, Virginia

January 30, 2026

God rest your soul, Deputy Derrick Bonham. 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

January 30, 2026

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

January 30, 2026

Rest in peace Derrick. It was an honor to have known you.

Chief Michael O'Neill
University of Tennessee at Martin

January 30, 2026

Rest easy sir, thank you for all the times you backed me up on traffic stops.

Officer Aaron Lyons
UTM PD

January 30, 2026

Rest in Peace. Prayers for family, friends and colleagues. Damn.

Retired LT and Analyst T.C. Brown
Federal Bureau of Prisons

January 30, 2026

Thank you Deputy Bonham for your dedicated and selfless service to the people of and visitors to Weakly Co, TN. Your life mattered! Sending prayers of sympathy and condolences to your family, your friends, and your coworkers. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God! And may your assailant experience the full weight and sanctions available from the Weakley Co, TN courts!

Captain (Retired) Mike Culler
Winston-Salem, NC Police Department

January 30, 2026

Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in protecting the citizens of Weakley County, Deputy Bonham. My heartfelt condolences go out to your family and friends and colleagues of the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department.

Taylor Ramerth
Supporter of Law Enforcement

January 30, 2026