Park Forest Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Reflections for Detective Timothy Jones
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC) Retired
Federal Air Marshal Service
January 17, 2026
We at Nevada Office of Emergency Management extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Detective Timothy Jones. His dedication, courage, and service will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero.
Statewide 911 Coordinator, Tawanna Wade-
NV Office of Emergency Management
January 12, 2026
May God Bless your Family of Blood & Blue. Gone too soon. Fly high in the Army of God's Angels.
Marybeth Hughes A Daughter, A A Sister, An Aunt, & A Cousin of the NYPD & FDNY .
Brooklyn, NY
Mary Hughes
Supporter
January 9, 2026
Rest in peace brother
Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired
January 5, 2026
Rest in peace Detective Timothy Jones! Thank you for your 9 months of service with the Park Forest Police Department, in Illinois. 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 Father, your Mother, your Sister, 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
January 2, 2026
Rest in peace Detective Timothy Jones! Thank you for your 9 months of service with the Park Forest Police Department, in Illinois. 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 Father, your Mother, your Sister, 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
January 2, 2026
I never had the honor of meeting you Detective Jones, however I had the honor of being present at the celebration of life for you as well as your casket guard. Rest in peace and forever I am grateful to your service.
Officer D. Lopez #163
Riverdale Police Department
December 27, 2025
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
RIP Detective Timothy Jones. Your service will never be forgotten.
Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"
December 26, 2025
On behalf of the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles, we offer our heartfelt condolences. Detective Jones's courage and dedication to duty will never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with his family, colleagues, and community as they navigate this profound loss.
Office of Victim Services - Mandy Kimner
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
December 22, 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
Dayton (Ohio) Fire Depart
December 22, 2025
RIP
Assistant Chief Robert Jenkins
North Bay Village PD
December 22, 2025
Rest In Peace Brother.
Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired
December 22, 2025
Rest easy brother. We have the watch from here. God has a place for you.
Officer Robert Cordasco
Boston Police Department
December 21, 2025
REST IN PEACE DET. JONES. YOU HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR YOUR COUNTRY AND FELLOW MAN. GODSPEED.
INV. R. WYNN
WILL CO. SD, ILL.
December 19, 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
December 19, 2025
God bless you Detective Timothy Jones, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Park Forest Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.
Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department
December 19, 2025
Thank you for your courage, service and dedication. May God bless him and the family one hundred fold. Eternal Rest grant unto him, Oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
Sybil Vidrine
Civilian
December 18, 2025
God bless you, brave Warrior.
K9 Sergeant Kevin Waters
Indiana State Police
December 18, 2025
God be with your family and friends. You did well.
Detention Officer Nathaniel Garren
Crawford County Sheriffs Department
December 16, 2025
God be with your family and friends. You did well.
Detention Officer Nathaniel Garren
Crawford County Sheriffs Department
December 16, 2025
Detective Jones, a police officer should be remembered not by how he died but by how he lived! A brave man has left to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you for your 9 months of commitment to law enforcement, your family, and the Park Forest Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace, Brother!
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
December 15, 2025
Rest in peace brother. We have the watch from here. Thoughts and prayers for you, your family and your department.
Armed Security Officer Tommy Thomason
December 15, 2025
On behalf of Point 27, we would like to offer condolences for Detective Timothy Jones. Please know we are eternally grateful for Timothy’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.
To honor Detective Timothy Jones, 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 Park Forest Police Department in Park Forest, Illinois, for Timothy’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 Detective Timothy Jones’ 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 Timothy.
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
December 15, 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 14, 2025

