Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Correctional Officer III Jovian Motley

Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Correctional Institutions Division, Texas

End of Watch Monday, November 13, 2023

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Reflections for Correctional Officer III Jovian Motley

"Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him."

Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart, Florida Police Chaplain

November 15, 2023

Officer Motley, I never knew you, yet you were a bother correctional officer and those bonds surpass both time and space. I offer my heartfelt condolences to all his brothers and sisters in correctional law enforcement. May you all remember his courage, honor and sacrifice. May he rest in peace...

Sergeant Russell Hamilton
CDCR Retired
Founder, Keepers of Kaos FB

November 15, 2023

Rest In Peace

james oneill
NYPD

November 15, 2023

This is heartbreaking

Patti jopes
Civilian

November 15, 2023

Thank you for your service. Prayers to the family. Your service will not be forgotten.

Sergeant (Ret) Edward Tijerina
Tx Dept of Criminal Justice-CID

November 15, 2023

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Correctional Officer Jovian Motley during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Correctional Officer Jovian Motley.

Gail. M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

November 15, 2023

May God bring rest and consistent loving support from family, friends, and the community that Officer Motley served.

Civilian Carl Wellborn Jr
Kalamazoo, MI

November 15, 2023

RIP my brother!

Trooper (Retired) Travis Qualls
Arizona Highway Patrol (DPS)

November 15, 2023

Every time an officer steps up to enforce our laws they are placing themselves possibly at risk. This brave officer lost his life while doing his job and assisting his fellow officers. May he rest in peace, may our appreciation of his sacrifice be some comfort to his family & friends.

James Contino, Chief (retired)
NYS Division of Parole

November 15, 2023

Rest now in peace, CO Motley. Thank you for your honorable service. May God rest your soul, and provide comfort to your beloved.

Anonymous

November 15, 2023

May the Lord comfort your family, friends and coworkers at this most difficult time.
Thank you for your service.
Rest in peace.

Sergeant David Sheetz (retired)
Houston Police Dept.

November 15, 2023

Rest in Peace Officer Motley. 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

November 15, 2023

Rest easy brother thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

November 15, 2023

Officer Motley, a corrections officer should be remembered not by how he died but by how he lived! A brave man has left to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you for your law enforcement service, to your family, and to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

November 15, 2023

God rest your soul, Officer Motley. 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 the best humanity has to offer. Your dedication to service and your ultimate sacrifice shall not be forgotten.

Investigator Christopher Port, Retired
California Highway Patrol, Valley Div. MAIT

November 15, 2023

This loss hits home. My Son is in Corrections. These fine Men and Women do not get credit for all their hard work and the dangers they face. To Jovian's Family, Friends and fellow CO's we are grieving with you.
The Farrell Family

MARK FARRELL
LEO Family NYPD - Westchester Corrections

November 15, 2023

Rest in peace, my friend.

Dennis Shifflett, Officer Senior Retired
Virginia Department of Corrections

November 15, 2023

Rest in peace, Officer Motley. Thank you for your service.

May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

November 15, 2023

Rest in Peace my brother.

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

November 15, 2023

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

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

November 15, 2023

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.
Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC)
Orlando Field Office
Federal Air Marshal Service

November 15, 2023

May the lord bless you and your family. You were doing a job most people don't want and did it well. May the department take care of your family as you join the angels that are peacemakers

Citizen
Civilian

November 15, 2023

Rest in Peace Officer.

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

November 15, 2023

Rest Easy Brother

Deputy Sheriff. Ron Buchholz
Retired Santa Fe County Sheriff NM.

November 15, 2023

Rest Now Brother

Officer/EMT Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department (MS)

November 15, 2023

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