Park Forest Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Reflections for Detective Timothy Jones
God rest your soul, Detective Tim Jones. 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
December 9, 2025
Thank you for your service Detective Jones. May God's grace bring peace to your family and fellow officers during this tragic time. Rest in peace brother.
Sgt Wm C Elliott (retired)
Campbell County Sheriff's Office VA
December 9, 2025
Thank you for your courage and service in preserving life, liberty, property. May Eternal Rest shine upon you.
Los Angeles Sheriff’sDeputy Angel Arroyo
LASD
December 9, 2025
Rest in Peace my brother.
Captain (Ret.) Bernard Flint
Department of Defense / Police Division
December 9, 2025
Rest In Peace! Thank You For Your Service!
Officer Pedro Rodriguez
City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
December 9, 2025
Rest, brother.
Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police
December 9, 2025
Requiescat in Paces
Sergeant (Retired) Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD
December 9, 2025
Lord God, You are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our brother-in-blue, Detective Timothy Jones, of the Park Forest IL Police Department was violently and eventually taken from us after being mortally wounded, shot in the head and face multiple times, while attempting to apprehend a robbery suspect, on March 13, 2016, in the Line-of-Duty. His struggle to survive ended on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, as a direct result of the wounds he sustained on March 13, 2016. O Lord, come swiftly to his aid, have mercy on him, and comfort his family, friends, comrades, and all those who mourn his passing by the power and protection of the Cross. We ask this through the mighty and holy Name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by His Authority and Sacrificial Blood. Amen.
God’s Mission Statement for Law Enforcement:
In Paul’s Letter to the Romans: “For the policeman does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don’t want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he will have you punished. He is sent by God for that very purpose.”
(Romans 13:3-4 TLB)
Please find Comfort, Support, and Hope from the following Scripture Verses found in NLT FCPO Edition of the Holy Bible:
[Jesus taught]: “God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.”
(Matthew 5:9),
[Jesus taught]: “God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4),
[Jesus taught]: “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13),
“Even when I walk through the dark valley of death, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4),
“Jesus told her [Martha], “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying.” (John 11:25), and
“Hate evil and love what is good; turn your courts into true halls of justice.” (Amos 5:15a).
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv., NCCA, NACM
Ordained, Independent Minister of the Gospel
Ministering to the Law Enforcement Community
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers – USA
Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)
December 9, 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)
December 9, 2025
Thank you for your service.
Dmytro Goloborodko
December 9, 2025