Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Johnny,

More than a brother, you were my friend. I think of you every day. I think about what could have been for you, who loved life so much. I know that God has a purpose and that one day we'll be together again.

Your loving sister,
Michele
11/21/2008

Michele Em
Sister

November 21, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this fifth anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

November 21, 2008

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today and every day. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You have not been forgotten as you are a true hero. Thank you for your service to our Country and also to law enforcement.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

November 20, 2008

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

October 25, 2008

I just read this article and I can't believe it. I remember serving with John in the Air Force. We were together on patrol many times and got to know him well.

Heaven has a great officer on patrol....

Miss ya bud!

My condolences to his family......

Anonymous (Former Sgt in USAF)

October 1, 2008

Dear Johnny---

Your thought of often by all of us in the Traffic Division. You are truly missed and loved. I know you look down at us and smile. The Unity Tour is this Friday, May 9th. They'll be starting their tour at your resting place. I know you will be there to watch over our officers and friends who will be riding in this ultimate show of gratitude. Keep them Safe....

Your in our hearts and thoughts everyday.......

Until we meet again,
Stacey

Stacey A. Costa
Friend - Clifton, NJ

May 7, 2008

May God Bless you and your family.
Having served with you in th USAF I know what a oustanding person you were, I will remember your easy smile, kind way and caring nature. You are truly missed

PO Christian Rubin-DeCervens
Nassau County Police Dept / 416th SPS 82-84

March 24, 2008

"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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 11, 2007

Rest in Peace Sir

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

November 30, 2007

You are remembered, rest in peace my brother, watch over all Law Enforcement Officers, we got the watch.

Kevin T Ryan
Ex-New Jersey Cop

November 21, 2007

P.O. Samra,
I have browsed this page everyday for several years and left many reflections to many officers. I have never left one for you because it was too hard. My father wears the same patch that you wore. When your watch ended, I was very new to the job. Not a day of work goes by where I don't remember what happened to you. Rest in peace. Your brothers and sisters will always carry on you watch.

Corporal
Delaware State Police

August 27, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 3rd anniversary of your end of watch. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still on patrol.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

November 21, 2006

You have not been forgottten and are a true hero. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer: Michael P. Gordon

November 21, 2006

May you Rest in Peace and may Our Lord bless your loved ones.

November 21, 2006

All most 3 years you've been gone. But you have been alive in my heart every day. Miss you

Bobby
Best Friend

November 9, 2006

I wish Jersey had the death penalty. Cop killers ususally get that down here. John's killer deserves that. Drive-on, stay safe, fight the good fight for John. Wayne.

sergeant Wayne Lovell
hoover alabama

May 21, 2006

I'm sad to hear of this passing. I remember when John would smile and laugh at a funny remark. He was the type of person you wouldn't forget. You couldn't forget. A good person. I salute him now for his ultimate sacrifice. My prayers and condolences to his Family and a firm "stand tall" to his fellow brothers.

Rick Hollis
416th SPS/USAF-(Retired)

January 23, 2006

I was stationed with John while serving in the USAF. I recently heard of his loss.

My prayers are with him, his family and to his dedicated brothers who faithfully keep our cities, towns, boroughs and municipalities safe.

Gods speed John and to your brothers.

January 23, 2006

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Today, November 21, 2005 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Police Officer John Charles Samra who died in the line of duty on this date two years ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Officer Samra’s sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

November 22, 2005

Officer Samra,
On today, the 2nd anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but for our Country as well when you served in the USAF.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

November 21, 2005

WE HAVE A JUDGE IN NEW JERSEY WHO SENTENCES BASED ON THE CASE. HERO, YOUR KILLER WILL NEVER WALK THE STREETS AGAIN, UNLESS HE LIVES UNTIL 103 YEARS OLD. THAT IS HOW OLD HE WILL BE WHEN HE IS FIRST ELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE. JUSTICE HAS BEEN SERVED. THANK GOD. I PRAY YOUR FAMILY AND COLLEAGUES CAN FIND SOME SEMBLENCE OF PEACE NOW.

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

August 27, 2005

Justice has been served....

Anonymous

July 2, 2005

Well Johnny, today should be the day that justice is served. By the end of the day hopefully your killer will be put away for a very long time, although that won't bring you back.

My thoughts today are of you and the happy times all of the our friends had together.

Thinking of you...
Cheri

Cheri

June 27, 2005

In 7 days it will be one and a half years....and I miss you still...we all do. You are forever my friend...your biggest gifts were your happy go lucky self and your twisted humor...When I think back on some of the things you'd do...you still make me laugh my head off...and then I miss you more....but now at least I'm grinning.
Until the day we meet again...

PO Alexandra Ortiz
CPD

May 13, 2005

I have been searching for John for years - I just found this I am devastated - Me and John were best friends at McGuire, and I was at his wedding.

PO Craig Brockman
NYPD Retired

November 16, 2004