Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Joe, you were a fantastic classmate (LAPD 7/96) and incredible partner on patrol at Van Nuys. I was heartbroken to hear of your passing. I know your family meant everything to you.
May your memory bring a smile to their faces.
Rest in Peace, brother

P-III (ret), classmate and partner
LAPD

July 17, 2024

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr., ASAC
Federal Air Marshal Service

February 6, 2020

You gave your all and then some. Thank you for your service, Sgt. Montijo. God Bless you and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

January 21, 2020

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Sergeant Montijo. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Chattanooga Police Department.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

January 21, 2020

Sergeant Montijo, your long and faithful service to keep others safe will not go unnoticed by our good Lord who knows and sees everything. Your reward in heaven will be abundant. May He immerse you and those you've left behind in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

January 14, 2020

Rest in peace Brother.

Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

January 6, 2020

To the family of Sergeant Joseph Brian Montijo, friends and the Chattanooga Police Department, Tennessee.
You are lifted up heart, thought and prayer. May God comfort, hold you close and give you His peace that surpasses all understanding to keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus now and always. Thank you for your service!
"The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved." John 3:16 & 17

Patrolman A.S. Batson
CH / OB PD
Goldsboro, NC

January 2, 2020

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Sergeant, Joseph Montijo, from a medical complication. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Sergeant succumbs due to a medical condition. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Also our prayers and thoughts to the Los Angeles Police Department where Sergeant had previously served.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

December 30, 2019

Rest in Peace, good and faithful servant.
God has already reserved a special place
for our protectors.
Please continue your watch over us.


Thank you for your service!
Thank you for your protection!

Our prayers to the family and department.

Charles F. Holloway, Jr.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Elizabethtown Police Department

December 29, 2019

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

December 26, 2019

Heavenly Father, You are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Sergeant Joseph B. Montijo, of the Chattanooga, Tennessee Police Department, was taken from us on Friday, November 1, 2019. He died as a result of a complication of heat exhaustion sustained on September 12, 2019, while processing a crime scene. Come swiftly to his aid, have mercy on him, and comfort his family, friends, and colleagues by the power and protection of the Cross. We ask this through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; for He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one can go to the Father except by way of the Son. Amen.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“And he [Jesus] said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” [Luke 23:43 ESV]

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 ESV]

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 ESV]

Chaplain / Rev. Steven R. Closs, DDiv, RPP, NACM, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed/Certified Independent Christian Minister/Chaplain
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers
Member of the National Certified Chaplains Association
Member of the National Association of Christian Ministers

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

December 25, 2019

On behalf of the Kentucky Peace Officers' Association please accept our condolences on the passing of Sergeant Montijo.

Chip Nowlin
Kentucky Peace Officers' Association

December 25, 2019

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service.

James P Waggle
Civilian

December 24, 2019

RIP Brother. God Bless...

OFC/ Detective Carlos Selvi
Balto. Co. P.D.

December 23, 2019

RIL Brother. God Bless...

OFC/ Detective Carlos Selvi
Balto. Co. P.D.

December 23, 2019

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Douglas Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County Mich

December 23, 2019

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

December 23, 2019

My deepest condolences go out to Sergeant Montijo's family, friends and co-workers at Chattanooga Police Department during this difficult time.
Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Rest In Peace my Brother in BLUE Sergeant Montijo.

Officer Janet Sanchez
F.O.P member Yuma Lodge #24
Yuma Police Department

December 23, 2019

My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Joe Montijo on their loss. May our Lord give his family all the strength and comfort during this time of trial. Thank you fellow officer for your dedication and service to our nation and your community. Rest in peace.

CBP Officer(retired), Luis Otero
Department of Homeland Security/Bureau of Customs & Border Protect

December 23, 2019

My deepest condolences to both of Sgt Montijo’s families. You all are in my prayers. Thank you sir for your service.

Captain Teresa Pilcher
Haralson County Sheriff’s Office, Bremen,Ga

December 22, 2019

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Sergeant Montijo and the Chattanooga Police Department during this time. Thank you, Sergeant Montijo, for your service.

National Police Wives Association

December 22, 2019

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

December 22, 2019

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Sergeant Joseph Montijo. Please know we are eternally grateful for Joseph’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Sergeant Montijo, POINT 27 sent 27 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 Chattanooga Police Department for Joseph’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 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 Sergeant Montijo’s wife, two children and mother.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27


Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

December 21, 2019

RIP from the State of Florida

President Bobby Jenkins
Florida State FOP Lodge

December 21, 2019

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

December 21, 2019