Las Cruces Police Department, New Mexico
End of Watch Sunday, February 11, 2024
Reflections for Patrol Officer Jonah Hernandez
Brother, it truly was a sad occasion and such a devastating loss of life when you were taken so quickly from us. God bless you and your family and may you rest easy. We’ve got the watch from here.
Fmr. Deputy Sheriff K C
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
April 11, 2025
I saw the True Crime video footage. Such a horrible tragedy. A tragic loss of life, a loss for the family, his wife and children, a loss to the department, a loss to his friends, brothers and sisters on the force, a loss to the community, and the LCPD. Officer Hernandez thank you for your service and the ultimate sacrifice you made. I will say a prayer for your soul.
Ryely Laurence Civilian
LEO Supporter
April 3, 2025
I came here from a true crime video. Officer Hernandez you didn't deserve what happened to you,. just doing your job that you were trained to do. My thoughts and prayers are with your wife and sons. And fellow law enforcement officers that responded to save your life.
Our mental health care system is long overdue for a overhaul. I can only hope that the man that tried to help you knows he is a hero.
Tonya LaFarr, Des Moines Iowa
Private Citizen, Law Enforcement Supporter
March 27, 2025
Mental health services in the country are awful. This is exactly why innocent people end up getting shot when reaching for stuff because you never know when this type on incident is about to happen. The people that are always asking how people without a weapon get killed, this is how. Because if you take even a second to stop and think, you'll unfortunately end up like this officer here. He didn't even have a moment to think and act before this guy was on him with a knife. And that's a knife not even a gun. So if you are ever talking with police officers, just try and understand that they don't know you and they don't know that you're a good person. To them you could be just like this guy in this video. 0 to 100 in a split second. And killing them. It's hard to see things from the other side it's easy to Monday morning quarterback everything. There have been times I've been frustrated with police but I always try and respect them and just keep everything in front of me where they can see it. Because they don't know me. This is a very sad story. You're probably going to get a lot of comments on this because of a recent video that popped up sharing this story. I'm sorry that the person that did this to him didn't get the help they needed with their schizophrenia. But even more so, I'm sorry for the innocent police officer and his family who now have to go without him. I don't believe in an afterlife but hopefully a lot of good will be done in his memory and it seems like it already has. Healthcare and mental health Access need to be more readily available in this country. It may not have helped the situation here, but it absolutely will help many situations. Rip sir.
Anonymous
Just a dude
March 25, 2025
Just saw this on Youtube from a body cam channel, this is some heartbreaking infuriating S#!( and I'm glad that scumbag was shot to death for doing this. Rest In Peace Jonah and I hope your child and wife and friends, family, everyone who lost you to such pointless trash can somehow find peace and be inspired to do great in their lives because of or despite this tragedy. I haven't been so effected by a random thing I've learned about in a long time and it's a disgrace that your killer was even born. RIP Jonah Hernandez.
Anton Quail
March 22, 2025
Rest easy, Jonah. You were a wonderful officer and friend to all and will be greatly missed. Thinking of you and your family.
Kasia
Civilian
March 15, 2025
Rest in peace officer. Prayers for your family today.
Tonya
Civilian
March 14, 2025
RIP officer Hernandez. May god wrap his arms around you forever. Prayers to your family and friends. Thank you for your hard work and dedication.
Jason Mas
Civilian
March 13, 2025
Rest in peace officer. Sending my condolences to his family.
King
King
March 12, 2025
Rest in Paradise Officer. Hernandez!!!
Sending comfort and prayers to your family, friends, and all who knew you.
-♥️ Tovar-Veliz Family.
Destiny Tovar
Civilian
March 10, 2025
Thank you for serving the community and giving your life to keep us all safe. What happened to you was a terrible tragedy but God will use it for good. I give my condolences to your family and your department. They lost a good man too soon. You will always be a hero.
Anonymous
DST
March 10, 2025
Officer Hernandez, im here on the first anniversary of your killing. The person who took your life was very cruel and unfair towards you, and thankfully he didnt get away with it, as he was shot and killed by a bystander. Just know that horrible scum is now suffering in the afterlife, as he is being punished for what he did to you. Although you're not here right now, everyone who knows you knows that you are in a better place protecting and serving, as its what you loved to do, and you were a good man for doing so. i salute you for making your city safer than it was during your time, and you were a brave man to make the choice to become an officer. But as of now, may you rest in peace in the other life, and know your service is appreciated. Rest easy Mr. Hernandez
Morgan
civilian
February 11, 2025
God bless you and your beautiful family, rest In peace..
Carlos Cervantes owner operator
Landstar Systems
January 23, 2025
May peace be upon you and your family. you will always have my thoughts and prayers.
Dst recuit Anonymous .
Dst recruit
December 31, 2024
I learned of his story during my academy class in June 2024. His bravery and dedication to his community will always live on in his family, community, and his partners. My thoughts and prayers to his loved ones
December 19, 2024
A great, heroic man who died just trying to help people in need. Having a father in law enforcement, seeing the video just hurts. My heart goes out to the family and may god bless them. Rest In Peace Jonah.
Maximilian Blake
Citizen
November 27, 2024
May God bless your soul and look after those dear to you. You died a hero.
Landon Gantt
Citizen
November 6, 2024
May The holy angels bring you to a place of refreshment, light and peace. May your soul rest in heavenly peace. My father was a cop we thank you for your service and sacrifice. Mane Nobiscum domine ! God bless you
Lance corporal ANTHONY
USMC
November 2, 2024
Sir, thank you for your service. Your heroic actions won't be forgotten.
My deepest sympathy and condolences to your wife and two children. They will grow up without a father, but I'm sure they will know how brave and determined you were.
Cpl. J. Workens
ACPD
September 2, 2024
I am so very sorry this happened to you, as NO ONE deserved this! MY HEART BREAKS FOR YOU and your family! God Bless you and your loved ones!
No words can express how sorry I am for the loss of your husband, friend, coworker. I didn’t know him personally, but I know how much he was loved throughout the community and you. I pray God's peace over you all. I am so deeply sorry again
David
Citizen
August 17, 2024
Ofc. Hernandez,
I give you the absolute utmost respect and honor paying the ultimate sacrifice to your community in Las Cruces. You did not deserve what happened to you. May you forever Rest in Peace, Brother. We will take it from here, sir.
Patrol Ofc. M. Maples
Rocky Top Police Department
June 24, 2024
I’m truly sorry for what happened to you. Prayers for your family. May your soul rest in peace.
Deputy Kawhun Tims
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office
June 10, 2024
You murder was untimely, disgusting, and undeserved. You had so much more to do in life, and that got ruined by one person so fast. I hope you’re happy in heaven, watching over your brothers and sisters. Your departmeny will take amazing care of your family. Rest easy in your new loving home brother… your mission is complete❤️
Jackson, Civilian
None
May 5, 2024
Rest in peace brother, we have the watch from here. I pray your sacrifice will not be in vain.
I watched this video as part of a training scenario and it had a profound impact on me and is something I will never forget.
Lord, I ask that you bless those who mourn the tragic death of Officer Hernandez. Please give them the comfort of your love that they may face each new day with hope and the certainty that nothing can destroy all the good he gave. May their memories become joyful, their days enriched with friendship, and their lives encircled by your love. Amen
Officer Chuck Lambert
Quartermaster / Logistics
Georgetown Police Department
Chuck Lambert
Georgetown Police Department
May 2, 2024
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
April 25, 2024