Weakley County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Friday, January 30, 2026
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Derrick Bonham
The Lord has another Angel patrolling the streets of Gold. My Prayers are with his family, both in blood & in blue.
Spouse of Retired Sgt. Syd Hogsett Dana
Chattanooga Police Dept
January 30, 2026
May peace be with Deputy Bonham's family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you all during this time.
S. Perry; Admin Analyst
Suffolk Sheriff's Office, Virginia
January 30, 2026
God rest your soul, Deputy Derrick Bonham. 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
January 30, 2026
Thank you for your service.
Dmytro Goloborodko
January 30, 2026
Rest in peace Derrick. It was an honor to have known you.
Chief Michael O'Neill
University of Tennessee at Martin
January 30, 2026
Rest easy sir, thank you for all the times you backed me up on traffic stops.
Officer Aaron Lyons
UTM PD
January 30, 2026
Rest in Peace. Prayers for family, friends and colleagues. Damn.
Retired LT and Analyst T.C. Brown
Federal Bureau of Prisons
January 30, 2026
Thank you Deputy Bonham for your dedicated and selfless service to the people of and visitors to Weakly Co, TN. Your life mattered! Sending prayers of sympathy and condolences to your family, your friends, and your coworkers. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God! And may your assailant experience the full weight and sanctions available from the Weakley Co, TN courts!
Captain (Retired) Mike Culler
Winston-Salem, NC Police Department
January 30, 2026
Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in protecting the citizens of Weakley County, Deputy Bonham. My heartfelt condolences go out to your family and friends and colleagues of the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department.
Taylor Ramerth
Supporter of Law Enforcement
January 30, 2026