Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, June 13, 2020
Add to My HeroesJuan Menchaca
Deputy Sheriff Juan Menchaca died as a result of complications after contracting COVID-19 while on duty.
Deputy Menchaca had served with the Harris County Sheriff's Office for 14 years and was assigned to the Courts Division. He had over 32 years of law enforcement experience and had previously served with the Nacogdoches Police Department and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Parole Division. He is survived by his wife and seven children.
Beginning in early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders have died as a result of COVID-19, and continue to do so as the virus spreads across the United States.
Bio
- Age 70
- Tour 32 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsAlmighty and eternal God, we ask You to be with the family of Deputy Sheriff Juan Menchaca of the Harris County TX Sheriff's Office. Even as Your Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, was moved to weep over the death of his friend Lazarus, so we know You are touched by the tears of those who mourn the loss of Deputy Sheriff Juan Menchaca. In Your divine providence, fill the aching void in our hearts with Your comforting presence and grant peace through the assurance of Your love and care. In the mighty and holy name of Your beloved Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.
During His three (3) year ministry, the Lord Jesus Christ proclaimed, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]
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