Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452), Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Officer Jim Weaver
Los Angeles Police Department retired

December 21, 2019

Rest in peace Sergeant Montijo.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 21, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

December 21, 2019

Rest in peace Sarge....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the CPD during this most difficult and tragic time.....

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

December 21, 2019

Thank you for the service that you have provided to your community.
Rest in Peace.

Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Law Enforcement/Department of Public Safety

December 21, 2019

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF SERGEANT MONTIJO, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF SERGEANT MONTIJ0. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS

Retired Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Canada

December 21, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you Hero for your sacrifice and service. Thoughts and prayers for your family, friends and brothers/sisters in blue. Always remembered.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

December 21, 2019

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

December 21, 2019

Heaven bound on angel wings to serve our king. Your wings were ready brother but our hearts weren't ready to let go. Thank you for your service. We both were in California and both of us came to Tennessee although I did not know you. But we both are part of the thin blue line. Prayers for your family and CPD. We have the watch from here. sleep with the angels sir job well done.

Corporal John Biggins
Hawkins County Sheriff's Office TN

December 21, 2019

I am sad to learn of the passing of a brother and hero in Sergeant Joseph Brian Montijo. I believe 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 Chattanooga Police Department, Tennessee.

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

December 21, 2019

Rest in Peace!

Ptl. Bryan Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

December 20, 2019

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

Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

December 20, 2019

God Bless you Sergeant Joseph Brian Montijo . Thank you for your service with the Chattanooga Police Department and with the Los Angeles Police Department ❤️. Thank you for making the people in Chattanooga, Tennessee area feel safer. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and to your family and friends for their sacrifices. We are so saddened by this terrible news and you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, and all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

December 20, 2019

God Bless you Sergeant Joseph Brian Montijo . Thank you for your service with the Chattanooga Police Department and with the Los Angeles Police Department ❤️. Thank you for making the people in Chattanooga, Tennessee area feel safer. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and to your family and friends for their sacrifices. We are so saddened by this terrible news and you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, and all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

December 20, 2019

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

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

December 20, 2019

Thank you Sergeant Montijo for your hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Tennessee. You are a true American HERO. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever rest in peace, my brother.

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

December 20, 2019

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support

December 20, 2019

Condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers from Blue Knights NC II.

Frank Spears
Blue Knights NC II Chaplain

December 20, 2019

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Sergeant Joseph Brian Montijo 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 Sergeant Joseph Brian Montijo.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

December 20, 2019

Rest in Peace Sgt. Montijo. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Montijo Family and the Chattanooga Police Department.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

December 20, 2019

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden

December 20, 2019

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

December 20, 2019

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC

December 20, 2019

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

Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart, Fl Police Chaplain

December 20, 2019

I didn’t know him very long. But, his reputation was excellent and my few interactions with him were memorable!

I was on scene that day on Dahlia. It was a terribly hot and humid day. I did not know until I read on ODMP that he passed due to heat exhaustion. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

Kind Regards,

Chaplain T. Vowell, Badge #005
Chattanooga (TN) Police Department

December 20, 2019