Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Garretson gave us His All as an Officer called to stand between us and danger. I am Eternally Grateful for his unselfish service. The world is less bright today because of this uncalled for tragedy. God bring easement of mind and calmness of heart in these difficult days to come. Comfort His Family, Fellow Officers and Friends as they will need you. He walked a Blue Line that becomes Thinner every day. God Bless You All!

Former Police, Forever In Christ!
Tennessee Spiritual Caregiver

January 13, 2026

Watch over us my brother! You will never be forgotten, we love you!!!!

Officer Blake Riley Gatesville PD, Texas

January 13, 2026

God Bless and Godspeed. Thank you for your service to this great Nation of ours. Thank you for your courage, your bravery and you are a true HERO.

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

January 12, 2026

Thank you for your service Officer Elijah Garretson !!!!!

Sergeant David Dufault (Ret)
Hartford Police Dept

January 12, 2026

RIP my Brother..... We got it from here.
Psalm 23:4

Sgt. Cary B. O'Brien
West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office
St. Francisville, La

January 12, 2026

Thank you for your service Officer Garretson. Prayers to your family and the men and women of the Copperas Cove Police Department.

Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office

January 12, 2026

Rest in Peace my brother.

Captain (Ret.) Bernard Flint
Department of Defense / Police Division

January 12, 2026

RIP Brother.... My thoughts are with your family, friends and the members of your agency during this most difficult and tragic time

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

January 12, 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

"This We'll Defend"

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 Officer Elijah Garretson. His dedication, courage, and service will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero.

Statewide 911 Coordinator
NV Office of Emergency Management

January 12, 2026

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

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

January 12, 2026

Thank you, Officer Garretson for your dedicated and selfless service to the people of and visitors to Copperas Cove, TX. Your life mattered! Sending prayers of sympathy and condolences to your family, your friends and your coworkers. May you rest in peace! Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God! Thankful your assailant ended his own life without any other personnel being injured!

Captain (Retired) Mike Culler
Winston-Salem, NC Police Department

January 12, 2026

The world will be changed for the better because of bravehearts like you. You sacrificed all to keep us safe. May God bless you and yours forever.

Patricia Harrison RN

January 12, 2026

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

January 12, 2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Elijah Garretso and the extended law enforcement family of the Copperas Cove Police Department, Texas.



End of Watch Saturday, January 10, 2026



Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

January 12, 2026

RIP

Assistant Chief Robert Jenkins
North Bay Village PD

January 12, 2026

Thank you for your service Officer Garretson. Prayers to your family and the men and women of the Copperas Cove Police Department.

Chief William Renye
Grand Blanc Township

January 12, 2026

God of Justice, I am grateful for the lives and sacrifices of all America’s Peace Officers. They died serving us. Help us never forget. Help us celebrate their lives and honor their sacrifices. Be with the families, friends, and comrades of these fallen peace officers. Comfort them and give them Your strength and peace. Guide us as we seek to take care of the families of these fallen heroes. May we care for them with integrity. In commemorating the deaths of these fallen heroes, help us also to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say but is simply the transition from this earthly life to the heavenly life yet to come. This assurance was guaranteed to all believers upon the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. We look forward to that life to come with joy and anticipation. Thank You, Lord God, for hearing this prayer. In the mighty and holy name of the Lord Christ Jesus, and by His Power, His Authority, and His Sacrificial Blood, I believe and pray for America’s Fallen Peace Officers and all those left behind. Amen.

God’s Mission for Law Enforcement:

“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 Encouragement, Comfort, Support, and Hope from the following Scripture Verses found in “The Law Enforcement Officer’s Christian Standard Bible”:

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord asking: Who will I send? Who will go for us? I said: Here I am. Send me.” (Isaiah 6:8)

[Jesus taught]: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons [children] of God.” (Matthew 5:9)

[Jesus taught]: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4)

[Jesus taught]: “No one has greater love than this: to lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13)

“Even when I go through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff - they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4)

“Jesus said to her [Martha], “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” (John 11:25)

“And he [Jesus] said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43)

“Hate evil and love good; establish justice at the city gate.” (Amos 5:15a)

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv., MSBS, NCCA, NACM
Ordained / Licensed, Independent Christian Clergy
Independent Law Enforcement Chaplain
Ministering to the Law Enforcement Community
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers – USA

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

January 12, 2026

On behalf of the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles, we extend our deepest condolences. We hope the treasured memories of Officer Garretson bring you solace and strength during this challenging time.

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

January 12, 2026

We mourn the loss of Officer Elijah Garretson who put his life on the line every day to serve the public and protect the community around him. Garretson was not just a badge, but a brother, a friend, a son, and so much more.

We pray for his family and his fellow officers. Officer Elijah Garretson gave his life protecting the people around him and for that we are forever thankful. Rest in peace

Cadet Biederman
MNTC BPOC 26-01-12

January 12, 2026

May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven, Officer Garretson.

Patrolman Kenneth Collins #18
South Amherst (OH) Police Department

January 12, 2026

Thank you Officer Garretson for your service and sacrifice. May God hold your family, friends and associates in His Loving and Comforting arms.

Andy Kirkland
100 Club of Wharton County Texas

January 12, 2026

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

January 12, 2026

Rest Brother

Officer/EMT Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department (MS)

January 12, 2026

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (ret)
Mobile County Investigation and Recovery (Child Support Enforcement)

January 12, 2026