Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Brother Jonah, you are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.



Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 07/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD, Tulsa Police Department

February 12, 2024

Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY

February 12, 2024

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

February 12, 2024

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Patrol Officer Jonah Hernandez. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his Family, Friends and all Members of the Las Cruces Police Department, New Mexico.

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

February 12, 2024

Thank you Officer Hernandez for your sacrifice and service. My thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences to his family and his LEO family.

Lt Stan Neufeld (retired)
McPherson Police Department

February 12, 2024

Rest In Peace Brave Soul. "Blessed our the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God"

Officer M. Freer (ret)
Marietta PD Georgia

February 12, 2024

A true brother in blue, an American Hero. Condolences to your family and friends. Blessed are the peace makers, for their kingdom resides in heaven. We all acknowledge your sacrifices and services. God Bless and may mercy forever rest on your soul. Thank You.

Calvin Luis Guy
Ret.Det. PPD.,SGT.Guad.PD.,Special Deputy BIA. MCSO.Deputy/HonorGuard

February 12, 2024

Our prayers are with the family, both Blood and Blue. We are borrowed by this tragic incident.

Jan Cary, Retrd.
Stoneshield Ministries

February 12, 2024

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

February 12, 2024

Psalm 15
God bless .
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

February 12, 2024

This is so sad. I used to drive on South Valley Drive plenty when I lived in New Mexico. I pray that God’s loving care comforts his family, colleagues and friends.

Sandra Fritz
Mom of an officer in New Jersey

February 12, 2024

Rest in Peace Officer Hernandez. 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

February 12, 2024

Patrol Officer Jonah Hernandez, my very deepest condolences to your wife, sons and to your Department. Yours is a story of heroism on multiple levels. My gratitude to the brave citizen that took this criminal down. I thank you for your brave service to all of us. I will pray for your family that our Good Lord Bless them and help them grieve your loss. Rest In Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Hudson, FL

February 12, 2024

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Patrol Officer Jonah Hernandez 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 Patrol Officer Jonah Hernandez.

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

February 12, 2024

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

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

February 12, 2024

Rest in peace Brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

February 12, 2024

Godspeed My Brother- Rest in Peace - We will all miss You

SGT. Donald Harvey retired
Maricopa County Sheriffs Office - Arizona

February 12, 2024

Rest in peace Brother.

Capt. A. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

February 12, 2024

God rest your soul, Officer Hernandez. 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

February 12, 2024

Rest in God’s hands Brother, we have the watch and will be praying for your family.

Senior Special Agent Gene Gilmore
BNSF Railway Police

February 12, 2024

Thoughts and prayers out to the family, friends and to the brothers and sisters of Officer Jonah Hernandez at the Las Cruces PD.

Nothing but Respect.

Sergeant Curtis Cole
Bowie County (Texas) Sheriff’s Office

February 12, 2024

Rest in Peace Brother

james oneill
NYPD

February 12, 2024

Requiescat in Paces

Sergeant (Retired) Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

February 12, 2024

Praying for your Family, Department and our beautiful city. Your Sacrifice will not go unnoticed.

Norma Vantine
Citizen

February 12, 2024

Officer Hernandez: thanks for your dedicated and distinguished service to the citizens of Las Cruses, and to the citizens of New Mexico. My college girlfriend worked in Las Cruses while attending graduate school (New Mexico State). May your agency, and loved ones somehow endure their sorrow and forever remember your sacrifice and brave willingness to protect and serve humanity.

Jim Lopey, Asst. Sheriff (ret)
Washoe County Sheriff (Reno, Nevada) & NVDPS (current)

February 12, 2024