Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Requiescat in Pacem

Sergeant Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

January 23, 2021

JR you will be missed my friend. After all the things we encountered during our careers this illness is what overcame you. It's hard to grasp. I still remember you chasing Tommy D and I out of the office in SIU after the "Helping Hands" assignment. I will never forget your smile and the laughter. I miss you partner, Rest in Peace brother! Wag

Rick Wagner, Sergeant (Ret)
Garden Grove Police Department

January 23, 2021

Rest in Peace Lieutenant Reynolds. Thank you for your service.

Detective Hector Gonzales
Houston Police Department

January 23, 2021

On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Corrections Lieutenant John Reynolds and the extended law enforcement family of the Garden Grove Police Department, California.


End of Watch Sunday, January 17, 2021


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
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

January 23, 2021

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

James P Waggle, Jr.
Civilian

January 23, 2021

May you rest in peace Lt. Reynolds. I will miss you always saying to me, "Hey Ronnie", smiling and being kind to me for so many years. I thank you for that. You were one-of-a kind. I pray for your Family and wish them peace.

Veronica Frutos
Garden Grove Police Department

January 22, 2021

Lieutenant Reynolds, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. It took a small virus to take your life. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

January 22, 2021

Rest in Peace Lieutenant John Reynolds! Thank you for your 25 years of service with the Garden Grove Police Department in California, and your previous 9 years of service with the Orange County Probation Department. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your wife, your son, and for your two daughters, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to all of your family, and to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

January 22, 2021

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Lieutenant, John Reynolds, from complications of the COVID-19 virus. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Lieutenant succumbs from this deadly virus. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Our prayers and thoughts to the Orange County Probation Department where Lieutenant Reynolds had previously served.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

January 22, 2021

Rest in peace 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 22, 2021

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

January 22, 2021

R.I.P Lieutenant John Reynolds

Brian Molyneaux
Citizen

January 22, 2021

RIP Lieutenant Reynolds. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Garden Grove and Orange County

Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police

January 22, 2021

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.
Assistant Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (ASAC)
New York Field Office
Federal Air Marshal Service

January 22, 2021

Revelation 22: 21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
I have only known John a few years here at GGPD. He has always been helpful and kind .
I know the pain and angst of separation of a loved one , but I take comfort in the knowledge that families will be reunited in heaven. this separation is brief and great shall be your joy in heaven.

Ken Merrill
Garden Grove Police Dept.

January 22, 2021

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Lieutenant Reynolds and the Garden Grove Police Department during this time. Thank you, Lieutenant Reynolds, for your service.

National Police Wives Association

January 22, 2021

Rest In Peace brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and department during this tragic time. Matthew 5:9

Lieutenant Don Barton
Garden City PD, MI

January 22, 2021

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lieutenant Reynolds.

Class 49-20 Basic Academy Recruits
Virginia Beach Sheriffs Office

January 22, 2021

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and your Department.

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

January 22, 2021

RIP sir.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

January 22, 2021

Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms

Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

January 22, 2021

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/ Retired

January 22, 2021

Praying for your family, friends, colleagues, and agency during this very difficult time for them and all of us. Thank you for your service! We shall remember you with pride and admiration always! May God Bless the Blue!

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

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

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

Depart in peace, Brother-in-Blue; in the name of God the Father who created you; in the name of Christ Jesus who redeemed you; in the name of the Holy Spirit who sanctifies you. May you rest in peace and dwell forever with the Lord. Amen.

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS, OLCC, NCCA
Independent Christian Chaplain Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
07/05/1974 - 04/01/1998
Nashua Police Department
Nashua, NH 03060

January 22, 2021

Rest In Peace...

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

January 22, 2021

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Lieutenant John Reynolds. I believe our Heavenly Father has welcome him home into his loving arms where he will now parol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver blessings, Comfort and Peace to his family, friends and all members of theGarden Grove Police Department, California.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

January 22, 2021