Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

John, I think of you often, recalling the times you used to stop by a pub I was working an extra job and we had so many conversations about police work. Yesterday we passed the 27th anniversary of your EOW. It’s so sad how all of that happened and how you touched so many lives. I kept in touch with Danielle for a while but have lost contact with her. I finally saw her again at the dirtbag’s execution. She was still grieving but satisfied that the perp as gone. You were a fine young officer destined for greatness. I miss you and look forward to seeing you again in heaven.

Bud Watson, a brother officer
Atlanta PD

October 14, 2024

Another year with out you has gone by. It has been 27 years but it still seems like yesterday. We miss you still

Anon

October 12, 2024

I am late this year but 26 years later we still miss you,and we will never forget you.

Anon
Anon

October 27, 2023

Your service and sacrifice are not forgotten. It has been 26 years since your tragic loss, and since that time your colleagues have had the backs of your family. RIP Hero.

Chief/Ret. Mark Spawn
Fulton NY PD

October 11, 2023

Officer Sowa,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Atlanta. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 12, 2022

Your Mom is a blessing to me.
Feel like I know you.
Never forgotten

Karen Reever
Friend

May 6, 2022

Rest in peace Officer Sowa.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 27, 2022

You will never be forgotten brother. Heroes live forever. Thank you.

Det. Scott Lundegren
Yarmouth Police Department

December 12, 2020

Thank you for your service and selfless sacrifice. You are the best of America!

SA Scott B. (ret)
US Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)

December 9, 2020

23 years. You are thought of and missed every day.

Anon
Anon

October 12, 2020

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will always be remembered by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

October 12, 2020

RIP Brother! I never had the pleasure to meet you but I knew your mother Christine. She was a God-send when my wife and I lost our son Stephen while he was serving our country. I pray peace for you and your family. Please tell your mother hello for Sherri and I.

Captain (Retired) Ray Evans
Pinehurst Police Department

August 26, 2020

Another year. I still think it should get easier. It doesn't.
Your mom and Kim are close to one another in distance. I'm not far away.
Yes this Southern gal now lives in the Midwest! Yikes.
Carrie, and David keep a very close eye on your mom. So do I. She is now very active in a group of other loved ones that have lost their kids. Due to criminal activity

Prissy aka theresa
Advocate.

October 11, 2019

Seems like yesterday yet it's been 21 yrs. You are not forgotten.

Det. E. Walters
Atlanta PD

October 14, 2018

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Captain JD Patterson
APD

October 13, 2018

21 years has gone and we still miss you every day. Thank you for watching over us.

Anon
Atlanta

October 12, 2018

I worked with John as a Store Detective back on the early 90's. He was one of my training officers. Immediately, I knew what kind of man he was. A kind man with a huge soul that treated everyone with respect, even the bad guys. He was so happy to be hired by Atlanta P.D. and loved his job. I was honored to represent Brockton Fire Department at his Funeral. I miss him. Justice has been done. May John rest in peace and God hold him close, for John said send me...and he went. God Bless his family, his partner and all Law Enforcement Officers. Know that you are loved.

Michael O'Hare F.F.(ret.)
Former Co-Worker/Brockton Fire Department

February 23, 2018

I'm here!! great.city.
Caught up with your mom the other day!!
Kim and I are.not that far away!

Always in my prayers
Prissy

Theresa clement

November 19, 2017

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

October 13, 2017

20 years you have been gone. So many changes but the one thing that has never changed is having you in our hearts and missing you.

anon

October 13, 2017

Finally. Peace for Danni, Justice for you and Pat. Miss you everyday

Friend

October 28, 2016

I remember John when he was a Store Detective. He had a fierce sense of wrong and right. He would be the guy to make sure the victim was safe. I still cry when I remember him. He died in the job that was his passion.

Apm
Stop and Shop Supermarkets

October 27, 2016

I am a friend of Officer Sowa's partner and a retired deputy sheriff. I remember the night I got an e-mail from my niece who also knew Pat. It was so heart breaking. Lawler never once in the 19 years showed any remorse. Rest in peace brother, while that coward burns in hell.

Major Joe Williams (retired)
Bryan County S.O.

October 23, 2016

Rick I remember the night. I was working Grady EMS instead of the Sheriff's office. It was terrifying waiting on the Grady ramp...praying. I still pray...he was executed finally. It still hurts and is a daily reminder that it could be any of us. I miss the fun times after shift. RIP

Jerry L McMillan Deputy/Paramedic
Fulton County Sheriff/Grady EMS

October 21, 2016

JUSTICE!

retired Sgt.
New Jersey

October 21, 2016