Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

June 15, 2004

Hi Mike.

It's been a year since you left us and honestly I have thought about you and all of those you left behind, every day.

Spent a bittersweet couple of days in Washington, D.C. for National Police Week.

Bittersweet because those of us who love and miss you had another chance to hug and be together and to celebrate your life.

Bittersweet because we witnessed this great nation's devotion to the real heros who risk their lives every day.

Bittersweet because I spent a lot of really good times with your brothers and sisters, something I'm sad to say, I didn't have much of a chance to do before. They are all individual, very special people to me. We laughed, cried, hugged, and enjoyed each others company. I'm sure you watched and smiled that smile.

Bobby D is a great guy and a great friend, but you knew that.

I love you Big Guy

Uncle Bill

Uncle Bill

June 15, 2004

I love you and I miss you. I can't believe it's been a year. We're trying, Mike.

Patti
your sister

June 15, 2004

It's been a year my Brother and it's still very difficult not having you here with us. You're in my thoughts daily and I still enjoy thinking about you and talking about the great times we've had. I'm proud to have been called your friend and enjoy telling others about what a great guy you were...and yeah some of those legendary stories just need to be told. I miss you alot, but I know you're watching down over your family and friends. Love ya Bro. Bobby D

June 15, 2004

Rest easy, Brother; you are not forgotten.

Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, IN

June 15, 2004

Almost a year, still can not believe you are not with us. Thoughts and prayers to
the Johnson family. Michael we miss you!!!

A friend
VSP

June 12, 2004

hey coach, we got a big game tomarrow, remember what happend last year, well u told me that we would be back next year and here we are, i know u would of loved to be there but i know u will be watching us
later "punk"

shane

June 8, 2004

It's now been a year since Mike was taken from us. I was honored to have attended his funeral and to meet his great family. I just wanted to post this note to let Mike's friends and family know that, although time helps ease our grief, we'll never forget. Not ever.

SFC Andy Carrier #441
Georgia State Patrol

June 5, 2004

God bless you & your family. THANK YOU for your sacrifice!!!

Grateful Citizen

May 30, 2004

Sarge, several of us from Hartford PD and several other Vermont agencies just returned from Washington, D.C., having made the trip to pay our respects for the sacrifice made by youself and Deputy Rainault.

I can't tell you how shocked I was, standing outside the "Irish Connection" near Chinatown, when I felt a light tap on my shoulder. I turned around and there you stood before me! I was shocked at first...stunned...humbled!

But then the the gentleman introduced himself as your brother Glenn. You see, I was wearing a VPA Sweatshirt which he obviously recognized. I had the honor of speaking with Glenn and your sister (I'm so embarrassed to say that I can't remember her name...it was just too much) for a while, but I really didn't know what to say. I was embarrassed that they were trying to make us feel comfortable instead of the other way around.

Well, let me say it now...we're so proud of you and the service you provided as a member of the Vermont Law Enforcement community. The impact you made on others...your dedication to service....it's what we all strive for.

I was there that fateful day, as were many from my department....we tried our best to apprehend your murderer........but we failed. Thank God for the Pennsylvania State Police and their dedicated effort, for they were the ones who captured your killer and brought him to justice.

You would have been proud of the response from law enforcement on that day. So many agencies, so many Officers, Deputies, Troopers...working late into the night to right a terrible wrong.

From the men and women of the Hartford Police Department, Godspeed and we will see you soon.

Hartford Police Department

May 21, 2004

Hey Mike,

It seems like just yesterday when you left us. The days have seemed to stop in time. Slowly we are learning to deal with everything that has happened even though we dont want to. We miss you so much, and spending time in Washington DC this weekend really made us realize just how many brothers and sisters you had. Your extended family have been great. We miss you more and more each and every day. Until we meet again. We love you.

CJ

May 19, 2004

Hi Mike, Almost a year now. I have been thinking of you alot lately. Doesn't get much better, even with time. We have a couple of things coming up that we could use your help on. Bless you, MJ. Love Sandy

Sandy Gilderdale-friend

May 13, 2004

Thank you, you will never be forgotten. Thank you for keeping my family safe in Vermont and for being the person you are. You are a perfect example of a Law Enforcement Officer.

PO Tammy Hussels
Cincinnati Police Department

May 6, 2004

I missed your phone call. I could always count on you today. Another first to get through, they sure aren't getting easier. I love you, and I think of you every day.

Patti
sister

May 6, 2004

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family. It is obvious from the reflections that Sergeant Johnson was a wonderful man.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

Marti (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)

April 4, 2004

My deepest sympathy is with your agency and Sgt. Johnson's family.

Trooper Gregg Cox
Illinois State Police

March 7, 2004

As a former classmate and friend of Mike's from St. Mary Grammar School in Claremont, NH, I think I speak for all his friends in Claremont when I say that Mike will never be forgotten.

Even though we all had lost touch over the years, we had the pleasure of trading emails with Mike during the spring of 2002. We were planning our 20th high school reunion in Claremont and although Mike did not graduate with us, we wanted him to join our celebration. We always considered him a member of our class.

He had other commitments that weekend and couldn't participate - what a shame because we all wanted to see him again. But the good part was that several of us were back in touch that summer and for that, we will always be thankful.

"A heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others."

It's obvious by the many postings here - Mike was loved by everyone who knew him.

To Mike's family - my sincere and heartfelt condolences.

Jennifer Candon DuBois
A Friend from St. Mary's

February 16, 2004

I was just using the internet and came across the ODMP. It seems like yesterday when I walked the Appalachian Trail and assisted three brother Troopers in the apprehension of his killer. That moment was the proudest moment of my career and the sadest moment as well. We were all so pleased to apprehend the suspect before Sgt. Johnson's funeral so that the family could have some degree of closure during this difficult time. But at the same time it really hit home that the suspect took the life of a brother Trooper that was just trying to do his job. We had the privilege of attending Sgt. Johnson's funeral. During the funeral services it was very apparent just how much Sgt. Johnson not only meant to VSP but to his community as well. I would like the family and friends of Sgt. Johnson to always know that the members of the Pennsylvania State Police will never forget you and the sacrafice you made! Sgt. Johnson, we will carry on where you left off!

Trooper Shawn Hilbert
Pennsylvania State Police

February 4, 2004

Mike,

I had a dream one night that you were alive and well and this last 7 months were only a bad dream. What I wouldn't give to see you walk into school in sweats to drop off M! I never imagined losing a friend could be this hard.

R, beautiful, strong, intelligent R! She keeps her mom young and yet gives her gray hairs daily! G is so full of life, he is such a sweet boy! He walked me out to my car the other night in the dark, just to be a gentleman! M is really growing and opening up to new situations. He's still shy, but you can tell he doesn't want to be! You must be so proud!

I rage, I cry, but mostly I hope that some where, some time we will all see God's plan in taking you. If you have any sway with the Big Guy, we could use some insight...

Regardless, I promise I'll watch over your family and do all I can to help. I know you would do the same for me.

Anonymous

February 2, 2004

well mike, shane got 1000!!!!we know you were there too! WE all miss you so much. thinking of you often and praying for your'e family. we love you!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous

January 31, 2004

MJ,

Hi buddy, Dan Eickenberg here. I don't think a day goes by where something at work doesn't remind me of you. I'm getting married this spring and have a little one on the way. Penny and I saw you, in your cruiser, in Bradford last January. I was going to turn around so you could meet her but I guess I thought there would be time in the future. Take care friend.

Ptl. Daniel Eickenberg
Shelburne PD, VT

January 31, 2004

I just really miss you Mike and hink about you every day.

Love:

Uncle Don

January 26, 2004

Mike,
You and I may have met once or twice at the U of Scranton, playing hoops or hanging w/ Bobby D. I just learned of your passing the other day (Jan'04). You and I shared many things w/o knowing each other..The U Of S basketball team, a love of Springsteen, a career in law enforcemnet and a great friend in Bobby D. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers and I mourn their loss. You have served all of us well by being the best you could be. Your reputation as a professional trooper and loving father and husband has been left behind and I take comfort in knowing that our many connections will continue in the years to come. Watch over us all and know that we miss you and the joy you brought to so many people.

Special Agent Jim Lewis
FBI Miami

January 12, 2004

Mike,

We spent some time with the kids and Kerry this weekend. They are growing up so fast and look more and more like you every time we see them. Christmas was not the same this year and never will, but just so you know we will make sure that the kids will never forget. We will try to see them as much as we can to let them know how much they are loved. The VSP are taking good care of them, I think that every one of them from the barraks have taken the kids in as their own....And the kids are accepting it with open arms. We love you Mike and miss you so very much and even though you are gone you are still here in every one of our hearts...

Love Chrissy

Chrissy Sister-n-Law

December 28, 2003

Hi Mike, here it is the day after christmas- it was not the same, but nothin ever will be. Everything is so hard without you- Dad and I miss you more than words can say. When you left, part of our hearts did too, so that part is with you always. We love you and miss you- that great smile.

Love you Mike,

Mom and Dad

December 26, 2003

Merry Christmas, Michael. We miss you.

Anonymous

December 25, 2003