Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.

Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

December 26, 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/Paramedic (r
Dayton Ohio Fire Depart

December 22, 2025

You will be remembered by friends and family hope you rest in peace.

I didn't know you but, you sounded like a good man.

Brian Mikeal Jr
High school student soon to be in military

December 12, 2025

Rest in Peace my Brother. I miss you.

Sgt Plank
El Reno Police Department

November 22, 2025

We at Nevada Office of Emergency Management extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Sergeant Thomas Duran. His dedication, courage, and service will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero.

Statewide 911 Coordinator, Tawanna Wade-
NV OEM

November 13, 2025

Thank you Sgt Duran for your service and sacrifice. May God grant peace and comfort to your family, friends, partners and department at this difficult time.

Trooper Joe Dellwo (Retired)
Minnesota State Patrol

November 9, 2025

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Sergeant Duran. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at El Reno Police Department.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

November 8, 2025

rest in heaven. your service is greatly appreciated and never went unnoticed. never forgotten.

Tiffany Chanel Gray Travel Registered Nu
Frontline Workers

November 5, 2025

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

November 3, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC)
Federal Air Marshal Service

November 3, 2025

Rest easy hero thank you for your service may your sacrifice or memory never fade.

I Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

November 2, 2025

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

November 2, 2025

Rest in Peace Sergeant Duran. 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

October 31, 2025

Rip Duran

My condolences

October 30, 2025

On behalf of Point 27, we would like to offer condolences for Sergeant Thomas Duran. Please know we are eternally grateful for Thomas’ service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Sergeant Thomas Duran, 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 El Reno Police Department in El Reno, Oklahoma for Thomas’ partner and fellow officers. Point 27 also sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Sergeant Thomas Duran’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 Thomas.

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
[email protected]
972-978-5325

Linda Rhodes

October 30, 2025

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

October 29, 2025

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

October 29, 2025

MY PRAYERS AND HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES ARE WITH SERGEANT DURAN AND HIS LOVED ONES. REST IN PEACE BROTHER. GODSPEED.

INV. RICH WYNN, RET.
WILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT., ILL.

October 28, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Sergeant Thomas Duran and the extended law enforcement family of the El Reno Police Department, El Reno, Oklahoma.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation

October 28, 2025

May You Rest In Peace Sargent Duran. Prayers for your family and your Department.

Retired Chief Tommy Davis
Henderson Police Department

October 28, 2025

Requiescat in Paces

Sergeant (Retired) Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

October 28, 2025

God bless you Sergeant Thomas Duran, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and for your brothers and sisters from the El Reno Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.

Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

October 27, 2025

Sgt. Duran gave us his Servants Heart to stand between us and danger. I am Eternally Grateful. Lord be beside His Entire Family, Fellow Officers and Friends during the days to come. We are all empty today. This Blue Line He walked is Very Thin. God Bless You All!!!

Former Police

October 27, 2025

I am sad to learn of the passing 0f Sergeant Thomas Duran. I beleave our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms, where he will now patrol to Golden Streets of Heaven.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

October 27, 2025

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

October 27, 2025