Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service. Prayers to your family, blood and blue, and friends. You will never be forgotten.

Tomya Cochran-Metcalf
Daughter of a fallen officer, IN

January 26, 2026

Rip God bless you, you will be missed
Trooper Barr.

Trooper Stephen A Barr
Fhp retired

January 22, 2026

Thank you for your courage, service and dedication. May God bless her and the family one hundred fold. Eternal Rest grant unto her, Oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.

Sybil Vidrine
Civilian

December 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/Paramedic (r
Dayton Ohio Fire Depart

December 22, 2025

God bless you, brave Warrior.

K9 Sergeant Kevin Waters
Indiana State Police

December 18, 2025

Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret)
Nassau County Police Department, New York.

December 17, 2025

It was an honor to meet Sheriff Eric Flowers of the Indian River County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, December 10 and present him with a Support Our Shields plaque in honor of Sgt. Terri Sweeting-Mashkow.We will NEVER FORGET her sacrifice.

"Hollywood" Henry Morris

December 13, 2025

Rest In Peace .

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

December 10, 2025

God bless you Sergeant Terri Jean Sweeting-Mashkow, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends and to your brothers and sisters from the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office. Rest in Peace Sister.

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

December 9, 2025

Condolences from the great state of Maryland to the family and friends of this hero. May God comfort them with His peace!

Corporal F. Esposito
Maryland Transportation Authority police

December 9, 2025

May God's hand of peace and comfort be on the surviving family and the rest of the Department.

Chaplain Jesse White
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D

December 7, 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

December 6, 2025

Rest in peace sister

Reserve Officer Steve Du
Retired

December 4, 2025

Terrible to see our best succumb to our worst. Rest peacefully sister.

Deputy sheriff Christian Robinson
Dallas county sheriff’s office

December 3, 2025

Father in Heaven, Bless the soul of this thy servant departed, Sgt Terri Sweeting Mashkow keep her spirit with you throughout all eternity. Bless her family and all those who mourn her passing, grant unto them comfort and peace. This we ask in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesu Christ, Amen

George E. Martin Sr
Chaplain
SC FOP 12; IPA Region 14
2797 Stellar Loop
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

December 2, 2025

RIP Sergeant Mashkow. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Indian RIver.

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

December 2, 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

December 1, 2025

On behalf of Point 27, we would like to offer condolences for Deputy Terri Sweeting Mashkow. Please know we are eternally grateful for Terri’s service and her ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Deputy Terri Sweeting Mashkow, 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 Indian River County Sheriff’s Office in Vero Beach, Florida for Terri’s partner and fellow deputies. 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 Deputy Terri Sweeting Mashkow’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 Terri.

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

November 30, 2025

Thank you for your service. I’m praying for comfort, mercy and understanding. God Bless and Godspeed.

Civilian LEO and K9 SUPPORTER Lisa Burto
STATE OF GA LEO & K9 CIVILIAN SUPPORTER

November 28, 2025

Rest in Deputy Mashkow, you are a true hero. Soon you will be sitting on the right hand of God. Your tour has ended.

Police Officer retired Brent Wagner.
Henderson Police Dept. San Diego County Sheriff’s Dept.

November 25, 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

November 25, 2025

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)

November 25, 2025

We thank you for your dedication and service to our community. Our hearts are broken with the ultimate sacrifice you made. May God wrap his arms around you and keep you. Blessed Are The Peacemakers. Rest in Peace Sgt. Mashkow.

Patricia Hakanson
Resident of IRC

November 25, 2025

Rest in Peace Sgt. Terri Sweeting Mashkow. Thank you for your service. Mt thoughts and prayers are with the Sweeting-Mashkow Family and the Indian River Sheriff's Office.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

November 24, 2025

Rest easy ma’am. You are in God’s capable hands now.

Reserve Deputy (retired) Brian Jacobsen
Mahaska County Iowa Sheriff’s Office

November 24, 2025