Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Today, April 17, 2025, a hero San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy, Hector Cuevas Jr. Was laid to rest. He was killed on March 17, 2025 during a violent traffic collision while in pursuit of a felony vehicle theft suspect (repeat vehicle theft criminal) in Victorville. May the Lord give his family the strength to go on until they meet again. Your sacrifice keeping us safe Dep. Cuevas Jr. in San Bernardino County will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace, Peacekeeper.

Elvis Salas

April 17, 2025

You knew for risks when you took this job. But you did it anyway, because you wanted to honor you your community and yeah, I am so sorry.You lost your life and I know you're a hero but most of all, I want to hug your family

Citizen
Citizen

April 11, 2025

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain


Pittsburgh PD

April 6, 2025

Prayers to his family, fellow officers, and friends! May eternal light illuminate your paths, and express my deepest gratitude for your unwavering service.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." Matthew 5: 9.

Correctional Officer Reed
Iowa Department of Corrections

April 1, 2025

d@#^ my dude, we just saw you like last month. Just shootin the $#!& with each other and reminiscing on all the crazy things that have happened within the last 6 months to our class.

Hate to hear how you went, I hope it was fast; however I don't need to hope the people you interacted with and knew you could see you were a strong willed and a heart to heart kind of guy.

I hope you're doing well, wherever that may be.

Ofc. Larios
Prior SBCSD

March 29, 2025

Rest in peace brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

March 28, 2025

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

March 28, 2025

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace. And may God give your family, friends and partners the strength during this time.

Class 481

March 27, 2025

RIP Deputy Sheriff Cuevas. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Bernardino County

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

March 27, 2025

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det.Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

March 27, 2025

Thank you for all your years with the department and your impact on the community. You will not be forgotten, Sir.

Recruit Rojas Anthony
Class #481

March 27, 2025

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Deputy Sheriff Hector Cuevas, Jr. 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 San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, California.

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

March 26, 2025

Rest, brother.

Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

March 25, 2025

Rest in peace brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

March 25, 2025

Thank you for your service sir and may you rest in peace. Thank you for always looking out for our community.

DST Jose Orellana
LASD

March 24, 2025

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Deputy Cuevas, Jr. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at San Bernardino Sheriff's Office.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

March 24, 2025

We at Nevada Division of Emergency Management extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Hector Cuevas, Jr. His dedication, courage, and service to his community will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero.

Statewide 911 Coordinator, T Gerchman
Nevada Division of Emergency Management

March 24, 2025

Deputy Cuevas, thank you for your service to the community you swore to protect, and to the law enforcement community. Rest in peace sir.

DST J. T.M
DST

March 24, 2025

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 among the best humanity has to offer. Your dedication to service and your ultimate sacrifice shall not be forgotten. God Bless You. Your Family, & Friends.

James P. Waggle, Jr.
US Army Veteran (SFC)
Civilian

March 24, 2025

RIP brother. You will be missed but never forgotten

CDW Penn
CDCR

March 23, 2025

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

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

March 23, 2025

Rest in Peace, Deputy Sheriff Cuevas. Thank you for your service.
You made the ultimate sacrifice for the community, and we will never forget it. Sending my condolences to all your loved ones.

RECRUIT CASTROMELO, LASD.

March 23, 2025

May you Rest In Eternal Peace Deputy Cuevas. Thank you for your service. Prayers for peace and comfort for family and friends and his Department.

Retired Chief Tommy Davis
Henderson Police Department

March 22, 2025

To Hector Jr.'s wife and children, parents Hector and Liz, brother and sister, and other family members,

My heart and prayers are with you. May you draw strength and comfort from family and friends during this difficult time. In time, may your memories of Hector Jr (husband, father, son and brother) lesson the loss, continue to comfort and one day bring joy back to your lives.

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
- Matthew 5:4

God Bless,

Sharlene Kelly
Family Friend & Former Co-worker

March 22, 2025

God bless you Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr., for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Rest in Peace Brother.

Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

March 22, 2025