Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Justin Bradford Mowery! Thank you for your 5 years of service with the Blount County Sheriff's Office, in Tennessee. 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 Mother, your Brother, your Uncles, 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 14, 2026

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or 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

January 12, 2026

We at Nevada Office of Emergency Management extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Sheriff Justin Bradford Mowery. 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

On behalf of the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles, we extend our deepest condolences on the loss of Deputy Sheriff Mowery. His passing is a solemn reminder of the inherent risks law enforcement officers face each day in service to their communities. Our thoughts are with his family, colleagues, and the entire community as they navigate this difficult time.

Office of Victim Services - Mandy Kimner
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

January 12, 2026

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

January 9, 2026

On behalf of Point 27, we would like to offer condolences for Deputy Justin Mowery. Please know we are eternally grateful for Justin’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Deputy Justin Mowery, 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 Blount County Sheriff’s Office in Maryville, Tennessee for Justin’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 Justin Mowery’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 Justin.

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

January 6, 2026

RIP Hero. May you forever spend your eternal life with our dear Lord in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all your loved ones. Our country is now a little less safe without you. Thank you for your service.

HEROES NEVER DIE....

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

January 5, 2026

Blessed are the Peace Keepers, for they are forever granted by God , and will be in His hands until their death and given their own place in heaven.

Rest at ease, for you are blessed by our Heavenly Father.

Eliud Cesar Hinojosa, Patrol Sgt. . Harris County Constable Precinct One #8139, Retired

Sergeant Eliud Cesar Hinojosa/Retired
Harris County Constable Precinct #1

January 5, 2026

Rest in peace brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

January 5, 2026

Prayers & Condolences
Rest in Peace Deputy Sheriff Justin Mowery

Sgt. Randy Keenan (ret.)
City of Alameda, CA Police Dept.

January 5, 2026

Rest in Peace sir. Prayers for his family.

Volunteer Mary M. Rodriguez
Whittier P.D.

January 5, 2026

RIP

Assistant Chief Robert Jenkins
North Bay Village PD

January 5, 2026

God bless you Deputy Justin Bradford Mowery, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Blount County Sheriff’s Office. Rest in Peace Brother.

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

January 3, 2026

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

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

January 2, 2026

Thank you for your service Deputy Mowery You can now walk the streets of gold . I pray for you and your family . No parent should have to lose a child this way no matter the age. I have been in this situation . You work with so many that are in the special group I call the best of the best and some of the greatest people I have come to know . I am the mom of a fallen officer. So when you walk through heaven please give him a hug for me and I am sure he will say welcome home BROTHER: Again thank you for your service and prayers for all your brothers in Blue

Faye Everett
Friend

January 1, 2026

Deputy Mowery gave us 5 years of service in standing between us and danger. I'm heartbroken with his passing. God Bless His Mom, Family, Fellow Officers and Friends in these difficult days to come. Thank You for the years you gave him to us. This Blue Line is very Thin. God Bless You All!

Former Police ,Forever In Christ!
Tennessee Spiritual Caregiver

January 1, 2026

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

Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

December 31, 2025

"Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and Perpetual light shine upon him."

Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart Florida Police Chaplain

December 31, 2025

Rest in Peace Deputy Mowery. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Blount County.

Lieutenant Michael Magiera
Dallas Police Department

December 31, 2025

Thank you for your service Deputy Sheriff Justin Mowery !!!!!

Sergeant David Dufault (Ret)
Hartford Police Dept

December 30, 2025

RIP Deputy Sheriff Mowery. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Blount County

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

December 30, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Mowrey, 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 5-year commitment to law enforcement, your family, and the Blount County Sheriff's Office. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace, Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

December 30, 2025

Rest in peace Brother Mowery. Your time here is done, and you have done well.
Thank you for your 5 years service to you community.
You are gone, but will never be forgotten in spirit.
Blessings to your family, friends, co-workers and the rest of the public safety family.

The blood of hero's never dies "Dave Bray"

Jesse Cook, Corporal - Retired
Georgia Dept of Natural Resources - Law Enforcement Division

December 30, 2025

Your bravery and service will not be forgotten. Rest with heroes, braveheart.

Patricia Harrison RN

December 30, 2025