Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless you Brave Warrior.

K9 Sergeant Kevin Waters
Indiana State Police

March 7, 2026

Rest in Peace Officer Garretson. 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

February 17, 2026

God Bless you Brave Warrior.

K9 Sergeant Kevin Waters
Indiana State Police

February 5, 2026

Rest in peace brother

Deputy Jacob Carlton
Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office

February 2, 2026

Rest In Peace! Thank You For Your Service!

Officer Pedro Rodriguez
City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police

January 31, 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 27, 2026

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 PD, NY

January 24, 2026

Rest in peace Police Officer Elijah Garretson! Thank you for your 7 months of service with the Copperas Cove Police Department, in Texas and also for your service as a United States Army Veteran. 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 Wife, your Daughter, 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 23, 2026

Your service, courage, and sacrifice will never be forgotten. You stood the watch with honor, and your legacy will live on in all who continue it. Rest easy. We have the watch.

Patrolman B Daughrity
Valparaiso Police Department, Indiana

January 22, 2026

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)
Federal Air Marshal Service

January 17, 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

January 16, 2026

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain (Retired)


Pittsburgh PD

January 16, 2026

My deepest condolences to the family of Police Officer Elijah Garretson. May his soul forever Rest In Peace.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired
New York State Police

January 15, 2026

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

Chaplain Jesse White
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D

January 14, 2026

Rest in Peace…

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

January 14, 2026

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

To honor Officer Elijah Garretson, 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 Copperas Cove Police Department in Copperas Cove, Texas for Elijah’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 Officer Elijah Garretson’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 Elijah.

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 14, 2026

Rest in peace. Thank you for your service. Prayers for family, friends and colleagues.

Retired Analyst & LT T.C. Brown
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Survivor

January 14, 2026

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.

January 14, 2026

RIP, brother!

Terry Carpenter II (Lieutenant, Ret)
Saginaw Police Dept. (MI)

January 14, 2026

Officer Garretson, thank you for your service and your sacrifice at the end of your watch. My prayers are with your family and your department. May God bless your loved ones and all who had the honor to serve beside you.

Patrol officer Zed Delgado
San Antonio Police Department

January 13, 2026

Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice.

Cpt Larry Meyers
NYPD

January 13, 2026

FHP, Troop-K Miami. My condolences to your loved ones and your Dept. Rest in peaceBrother.

Master trooper Hector Cortes
Florida Higway Patrol

January 13, 2026

Rest in Peace Brother

Thank you for your service and ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

Prayers for you and your family

GOD BLESS

Firefighter (Retired) Ronald Lavallee
Lawrence, MA Fire Department

January 13, 2026

So young, Officer Garretson Thank You for your service both on the force and in the military. My thoughts and prayers go out to your wife, daughter, mother, father and siblings. Also to your fellow officers. Rest In Peace Sir

Karen Perrucci
Sister of fallen LEO Gary D. Pagano, New Rochelle NY PD

January 13, 2026

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

January 13, 2026