Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Fallen but NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's

November 7, 2006

One of my all-time favorite recruits "defected" and headed off to El Monte PD, just prior to the death of Investigator Johnston. I never had the opportunity to Investigator Johnston, but I have heard of him, as well as of his son, who now wears an El Monte PD uniform. So, his memory lives on through his son as well as through those who had the opportunity to serve with him.............RIP, Bro !

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

August 23, 2006

In loving memory of Don Johnston:
I According to
your son you are with Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
There is none greater than He. We don't get to Heaven based on what we do,but by His sacrifice on the
cross for our sins. AMEN! And even Don, as wonderful as he was, is still
a sinner in God's eyes in need of a Savior. Thank you, Don, for your fine
example to those that worked with you and knew you. There is now a
huge void that cannot be filled, but as you are remembered, thoughts will
turn to your exemplary life and we will be filled with pride,respect and
love for the man you became. You were a wonderful testimony to the Lord you served. God be with all those who still mourn and may His promises lift all those with heavy hearts for many years to come. I wish I could erase your pain, but Jesus has done that for Don. God bless his family, friends and co-workers who miss him.

Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

November 22, 2005

I have decorated the outside of my home with blue lights. One of those lights is in your memory to honor you and all those that have dedicated their lives to law enforcement and have paid the ultimate sacrifice. This holiday season you will be remembered here at my home. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon

November 18, 2005

I want to thank your son for leaving a reflection at my son Michael's page. I salute you for your determination to pursue your law enforcement career long after others would have given up. You are an example for all of law enforcement when someone talks about bravery. There are times I wonder if I had been a fireman rather than a police officer that my sons would have followed that career and my youngest son would still be here with us and his family. He had two dreams, one was to be a soldier and the other a police officer. He accomplished both of these dreams and as a parent one does not keep their child from their dreams in life. Inv. Johnston, you will never be forgotten and you are a true hero. Keep watch over your family and all those still out on patrol.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer Michale P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Asst. Chief, Retired
Riverside PD, IL

October 27, 2005

my granpa don was a brave man.Me and my granpa don used to do a lot uv stuff.he showed me how to be brave. i miss you and love you grandpa.

Erika R. Johnston Grandaughter of Detect

August 20, 2004

you were a good and fair cop, through are few encounters you always played fair, wether it was taking me to jail or having to let me go to commit more mischief, you did what you had to do. R.I.P. anonymous

July 22, 2004

My dad was a brave man. He loved being a police officer, just as his father was.

Despite severe, daily, physical pain resulting from his gunshot wound, Don remained on the job.

He is a true testiment to will power, strength, and intestinal fortitude.... Something all police officers should possess.

Don was a believer in Jesus Christ, and he is home with his heavenly father.

I thank God for allowing me to be Don's earthly son, and I only hope to be the man and father Don was.

Thank you all for your reflections,

Eric Johnston,
3rd generation El Monte Police Officer,
Son of slain Detective Donald R Johnston
7/13/04

Eric Johnston, Police Officer, Patrol Di
El Monte Police Department

July 13, 2004

My heart goes out to evryone who knew Investigator Johnston on this sad anniversary. Truly, your officer must have been an exceptional person to have found the strength and determination to have survived his attack and to continue working as long as he did. His devotion to duty is an inspiration to us all. May the memories of happier times spent with him ease the pain you feel today. Surely your officer is watching over you still, safe in the arms of our Lord.

Sgt. Barbara Beland
Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, In.

November 22, 2003

"In valor there is hope" ... rest easy blue angel

Andy

November 14, 2003

Although your tour of duty is over, you will never be forgotten! May God bless you, your family and your co-workers. Rest in peace my brother.

Motor Officer Don Cone
San Diego Police Department

OFC. JOHNSTON WAS ONE TOUGH COP IN MY EYES. EVEN AFTER BEING SHOT AND PUT IN A WHEELCHAIR BY A COWARD, HE STILL CONTINUED DOING THE JOB HE LOVED . EL MONTE PD HAS SUFFERED A GREAT LOSS. I AM HONORED TO SAY I KNEW HIM. I KNOW HIS SON ERIK WILL BE JUST AS GOOD A COP AS HIS DAD AND GRANDFATHER. R.I.P.

DEPUTY RAMON ESCAMILLA
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT.

I am amazed reading about Investigator Johnston's life.. I am sure that the dedication he showed to the people he served will never be forgotten. I hope that this will be a time of coming together, remembering and healing for his family and friends. God bless you!

Anonymous

Rest in peace my brave brother. Your courage and dedication will not be forgotten.

Carl Wortham
Son of Glenn "Truman" Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs PD OK

My deepest sympathies to the family of Invesigator Johnston.

Don,

You are an inspiration to us all. After being disabled, you could have given up and wasted away, yet you overcame your handicap and continued to support your family and serve your community. You are truely a great man.

May God bless you and your family. You will always be remembered by your entire police family as the person you are-A Real American Hero.

Doug Eatherton
St. Louis City Police

A true hero who never stopped serving even after his gunshot wound, which he took for someone he didn't even know. His family can be most proud and be assured they will see him again in a very special place in heaven.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

Another one of our hero's lives is taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Investigator Johnston. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

Rest in peace..........stand tall among all those who have gone on before you. Job well done........................John 15:13

Shelly Ragsdale, surviving spouse
Officer Alan Ragsdale, Hohenwald Police Dept., EOW 11-27-00

May God be with your family and comfort them. Rest easy brother. God bless.

S/TRP
South Carolina Highway Patrol

Rest in Peace Prayers are with your family and the El Monte police Department

Aston, Pennsylvania

Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen

To the family of Investigator Donald R. Johnston and the El Monte Police Department , your extended family of Law Enforcement Officers grieve with you during this time. Though our badges are different, our mission is the same. Rest in peace with the other fallen Heroes, my brother. We will continue the fight in your honor.

There are but two persons who protect the sinful human race from destroying itself. One is God's Holy Spirit. The other is the Peace Officer. Without them, we would all perish at each other's hands.
According to Romans 13.1-5...
God ordains the Peace Officer’s profession.
The Peace Officer is sent by God.
The Peace Officer is vested with God's authority to enforce the law.

Florida
Deputy Sheriff

God speed, warrior. You fought the good fight and now is your time to rest. We will continue for you.

De[uty M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

OFFICER DONALD R. JOHNSTON YOU SHOWED COURAGE AND PERSERVERANCE DURING YOUR CAREER, YOU ARE A TRUE WINNER!!! GOD BLESSYOU REST IN PEACE.

Anonymous

Wow!! Investigator Johnston was a COP'S COP...even after his injury he kept on working on what he loved, police work, for this and for many other things, I am sure that HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN....

To Investigator Johnston family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you..

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio F. Miyares, Hialeah PD, FL, EOW 11/6/86