Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My husband and I sat next to your family at the memorial service in Washington DC. It's so strange how your circumstance was so much like my father-in-law's. Killed by a mental patient who did not want to go to jail. Our family is working on a bill along with the one called The Trey Hutchison Bill that will hopefully become a law soon. I will let your family know through the police department what we are able to get done to hopefully make our state a safer place for police officers and all citizens. I pray that God will give your beautiful family the strength they need to keep going.

Carol Linder, daughter-in-law of Asst. C

June 3, 2005

As my family and I participated in NPW this year, I could not help but see your beautiful daughter, Raven. NOPD was still reeling from the death of Officer Simmons and my brother George when the tragedy surrounding your death occurred on August 9, 2004. In fact, when I read about your death and saw your photo in the paper, I remembered you crying at my brother's funeral just weeks before. I quess we never know what is in store for us.

You must have been very proud of your daughter. She is a beautiful child, with an infectious smile like her Mom. Even as I mourned for George, I could not imagine what Raven was experiencing. I could not imagine growing up without my Mom. As I looked at her I could not help but to think that you had done a great job in raising her. You should be proud of that fact. I am sure that when you made the decision to become a police officer, one of the reasons was to provide your daughter with a better life. I hope that as years go by, your family and friends will make sure that she knows this.

I pray that you are at peace. I know that your friends and family will never let you be forgotten. Although your physical life is over, your spirit will live on in Raven, and all who meet her will get to know you. Be proud that the impact that you have made on your daughter's life is transcending through her and touching all those who she meets. In her, you live. May your family find peace in that fact.

As you and my brother patrol the heavens and keep things safe, please watch over all of us down here. Peace be with you.

Susan Tessier Kronberg

Captain Susan Tessier Kronberg
Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department

May 30, 2005

We love and we miss you and we will help take care of raven for you

AVA DORSEY AND FAMILY
MRS LINDA's NEIGHBORS

May 28, 2005

I miss you and love you so much.

Tiecha Johnson-Keiffer
first cousin

May 23, 2005

TOY, THIS IS ONE OF YOUR PARTNERS. I'M SORRY IT TOOK ME SO LONG TO WRITE YOU BUT I'M STILL THINKING THAT YOU WILL WALK IN THAT ROLL CALL ROOM AND SAY "PREVOST YOU ARE SO STUPID". I MISS THE TIMES WE RODE THE STREETS AND I TOLD YOU THAT I WOULD PROTECT YOU. I'M VERY SORRY THAT I WAS AT R.C.T.A. WHEN THIS HAPPEN. I KNOW I LET YOU DOWN BECAUSE I WAS NOT THERE TO PROTECT YOU.
I HOPE YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN AND PROTECTING THE REST OF US WHO IS DOWN HERE THINKING OF YOU. I KNOW YOU ARE UP THERE LAUGHING AT ME AND SAYING " PREVOST YOU ARE SO STUPID "

P/O II CALVIN PREVOST III
NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 19, 2005

Happy Birthday, LaToya Nicole Johnson April 29, 1977

We miss you alot, there's not a day that goes by I don't think about you and how much we really miss you. Love You so much.

Jewel

May 2, 2005

A tragic loss. These reflections make it clear that you will not be forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff
Indiana

April 10, 2005

Missing you alot

Family

April 1, 2005

You are a beautiful sister, who I admire and respect for your courage. I resided in New Orleans for a number of years and know how dangerous it is to patrol the streets there as well as any metropolitan area.

I was in training at the National First Responders Center in Anniston, Alabama (Fort McClellan) when I heard the news, I felt literally sick to my stomach and could not shake the feelings of anxiety for days. Still when I think of you, my heart breaks and I wonder, why, but God has a plan for us all. I will keep your family in my prayers always.

Connie Stephens, Special Agent
Immigration & Customs Enforcement

March 28, 2005

Latoya you have not been forgotten. Rest now, for your labor has not been in vain. My prayers are with your family and the safety for all of the NOPD.

wife of N.O. Police Officer
5th Dist.

March 18, 2005

I still can't believe what has happened to us, It's a hard pill to swallow and so hard for me to type this, but I have been reading reflections from day one daily since I was notified of the website. I truly miss her a whole lot, and I have been wanting to respond for the longest but it was hard, She was my cousin, my sister, my friend, we were very close. Wherever my uncle was stationed in the service we were there to spend our vacation together. I love you Toya so much and I pray daily for strength, and I finally received some strength today to respond to the loving reflections that are being left for her and the family. They are so inspiring to me. They help me, I love her so much, but God loves her more to take her home to be with him and her father. Though it hurts all the time I know she's looking down on us and smiling the beautiful smile she has. We have spent some times together and they were all good. Raven is fine, and we're trying to keep her close and be there to help her through this. Aunt T is fine she has her moments, hug her so she can feel you, hug ya brother Corey, you would be so proud of him. The holidays are not the same, but God gives us strength to make it. The Christmas Eve party is going to be hard for me, because you are not there in person, but in spirit. To all that are reading, continue to keep the family in your prayers, especially Raven. We miss Toya she was truly our angel.

Your cousin missing you a lot,

Jewel

Jewel

December 17, 2004

Hey Toy, I was just thinking about you as I do all the time and sometimes I still can't believe that you are gone. I had to talk to a recruit class today about the night God called you home,and I thought of you and stayed strong. There is not a day that goes by that I don't miss you. Rotonda and I talk all the time and I saw her for Bayou Classic. Remember last year for Bayou Classic, we were so busy going from call to call. That is what I miss so much, being in the patrol car complaining about the job. Or how we were going to go to mounted together. We would talk all the time about how Recruitment should get a poster made with us on it to recruit new officers (that was funny). Even planning our weddings together. Speaking of weddings I'm having such a hard time with that I wish you here to help me. I can feel your presence in the house at night and I feel a peace come over me. Just like night you came to me in my dream. Some people say they don't believe in that, but, that night it was real and the talk we had was real. I have been talking to Raven and your mom just about everyday and they are doing ok. The day watch gave them a breakfast and presented Raven with 2 gift cards and your mom got a spa treatment from H20. I called your phone one day and when I heard your voice I almost dropped the phone. But it had been so long since I heard your voice I just called and called. Your mom says she does the same thing. Sometimes I just find myself sitting for a long time looking at pictures we took when we went to Dallas. We had such a great time. Then Atlanta was off the chain. I still can't believe that suite we had. Yall went all out for me and I now I can't return the favor. I have never been big on having female friends, but you were more than that. The sister I never had was more like it. Even now when I see people we put in jail they tell me how much they miss seeing us on the street. One guy told me, "all the times I been arrested yall were the only ones who treated me with respect, like I was a man." I can go on and on about you and times we had while you were here. We talked all the time about how we were going to get married and live close to each as we got older, and how we were going to get pregnant together so that our kids could be as close as we were. That and the fact we didn't want to be apart from each other that long as partners. Anyway, I got to get going I will never forget you and my heart has not yet healed from the loss of my sister. LOVE YOU........................
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TOY I WILL NEVER FORGET

PO I
NOPD

December 16, 2004

Latoya, you are one of NOPD's finest. The day you took that ride in that fancy patrol car with wings, you were promoted to be on a new superintendent's team. He gave you instruction's to 10-31 from that scene here on earth and put yourself 10-8 on a scene up in heaven. You are now in a better place and I know you still have that beautiful smile on your face, as you look down below and keep us safe until the day we join you and become 10-8 as we enter heaven's gates.

We all miss you and we pray for you and your family everyday.

P/O Precious Banks Badge #610
NOPD 8th District

November 11, 2004

Godspeed My prayers are with you and your family Phil. 4:13

was about to be sister-in-law of Officer

October 28, 2004

To the family,friends and co-workers of Ofc.Johnson, we are so sorry for your tragic loss.I know she did her job very well as she did not back down from a critical situation.You will always be sadly missed but you are a true Hero sister!You are on patrol in a better place now!

Cpl. David Hazlett
Berry Hill P.D./Nashville,Tn.

October 23, 2004

Fly Angel, Fly


We are faced with violence, with tears to follow
Eyes stare, with vision hollow
Why must this happen? Who's to say?
When will we reach, a happier day?

I am not a native of your town, but I am your brother
My heart is torn, from losing another
I am a regular citizen, respecting the code of blue
Thankful for all, your colors do

I bow my head, for this dear woman lost
May the memories of her warmth, break the frost
So much admiration, on the news I saw
It's amazing how all this love, one person can draw

A civil servant, her job came first
Her hunger for knowledge, quenched her thirst
I didn't even know her, but I felt a tear fall
As a officer received, her last call

Up in Heaven, she's in a better place
Can't you just see her now, as she does an about face?
She's given her wings, her reward from God up high
Whispers in Heaven, fly angel, fly

by danny b. bourg


The greatest honor is giving up a life for what is right. You are so amazing.

Danny B. Bourg
Citizen with family in law enforcement

October 20, 2004

I never dreamed it would be me,
My name for all eternity,
Recorded here at this hallowed place
Alas, my name, no more my face.

"In the line of duty, " I hear them say:
My family now the price to pay.
My folded flag stained with their tears;
We only had those few short years.
The badge no longer on my chest,
I sleep now in eternal rest.
My sword I pass to those behind,
And pray they keep this thought in mind.

I never dreamed it would be me,
And with heavy heart and bended knee,
I ask for all here from the past:
Dear God, let my name be the last.

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children OF GOD.

Police Officer O. Dennard
Newark Police Dept. (NJ)

October 14, 2004

TOYA JAMIE JUST TOLD ME ABOUT THIS WEBSITE THE OTHER DAY. I CAN'T EXPRESS HOW MUCH I MISS U. REMEMBER WHEN WE FIRST BECAME PARTNERS? I JUST THOUGHT TO MY SELF A FEMALE PARTNER? WHAT AM I GOING TO DO WITH A FEMALE PARTNER. BUT GOD SENT US TO EACH OTHER. I THOUGHT I COULD BECOME SO CLOSE TO A FEMALE BUT I DID, & I'M I DID. FOR TWO YEARS WE RODE SIDE BY SIDE ARM IN ARM AND I WOULDN'T CHANGE THAT FOR THE WORLD. YOU ARE MY FRIEND, MY SISTER, MY PARTNER, AND MY GUARDIAN ANGEL. IT ALL HAPPENED SO FAST, I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ARE GONE. I REPLAY THAT SCENE IN MY EVERYDAY AND ALL I CAN DO IS ASK MYSELF WHAT COULD WE HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY? SO MANY DIFFERENT THINGS COME TO MIND AND IF I COULD GO BACK AND CHANGE ANYTHING. BUT GOD HAS APLAN FOR EVERYONE AND WE WILL BE PARTNERS IN CHRIST FOR LIFE. I COULD GO ON AND ON ABOUT YOU BUT I HAD THE BEST OF YOU AND I WILL NEVER EVER FORGET YOU. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND AS I SAID AT YOUR HOMEGOING; I'VE NEVER LEFT YOU ALONE. IT WAS AN HONOR HAVING YOU AS PARTNER AND WORDS CAN'T EXPRESS HOW MUCH I MISS YOU. I'M REALLY GOING TO MISS THE SINGING SESSIONS WE HAD IN THE CAR. OR HOW WE KICKED BUTT AT WORK EVERYDAY. THERE WILL ONLY BE ONE 102C/122C NO ONE WILL EVER BE ABLE TAKE THE PLACE OF OUR UNIT NUMBER, OR THE TIMES WE SHARED IN THAT POLICE CAR. "YOU WERE SISTER, MY FRIEND AND MY PRIDE, ONLY GOD MAY KNOW WHY;BUT I WILL GET BY." LOVE YOU TOYA

P/O I SUMMER A. TURNER
NOPD

October 13, 2004

My prayers go out to you, your family, and your co-workers. Officer Johnson may you rest in peace.

Deputy Charles McGovern, Jr.
Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff's Office-Court Services Division

October 13, 2004

I never dreamed it would be me,
My name for all eternity,
Recorded here at this hallowed place
Alas, my name, no more my face.

"In the line of duty, " I hear them say:
My family now the price to pay.
My folded flag stained with their tears;
We only had those few short years.
The badge no longer on my chest,
I sleep now in eternal rest.
My sword I pass to those behind,
And pray they keep this thought in mind.

I never dreamed it would be me,
And with heavy heart and bended knee,
I ask for all here from the past:
Dear God, let my name be the last.

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children OF GOD

P.O 1 Aldeane Harris
NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT

October 13, 2004

Dear Toya,

I Know You May Never Get To Read This, but If I Know God You're Watching Me Write This Right Now.
I Didn't Know You For Very Long, but Girl You Were One Of The Best People I Have Ever Met In My Life. I Think You Know What I Mean. When You Meet a Person, Especially a Female For The First Time and You Know That You Can Get Along With Them, That's a Special Person. I'm Just Glad That I Got To Know You Before You Went On To a Better Place.
I Just Wish You Weren't Taken This Way, Because I've Never Seen Pain Like Summer's Pain. She Saw What Happened To You and The Memory Of That Night Will Stay With Her. You're All She Talks About, "That Smile" She Says, "I Miss Her So Much". You Two Were Lucky To Have Each Other.
It's Sad What You Had To Go Through. For a While It Made Me Think Twice About Being a Police Officer Myself, but I Know If You Were Here, You'd Tell Me To Never Think Twice About Something That I Love. Your Courage and Devotion Has Made Me Want To Wear That Uniform Even More. Hopefully One Day I'll Be Able To Wear That Same Uniform and Badge That You Lived For. This Was You Toya and You Did The Best. Keep Smiling Girl.
We All Love You and Miss You.

Love, Jamie

Jamie Fajardo

October 5, 2004

TOYA, TOYA, TOYA! MY GOD! A month has passed since God took you home with him and I can just finally allow myself to reflect on you. TOYA I miss u so much!! I saw you three hours before you were killed, and I wish I could turn back the hands of time. If I could, I would have said, hey take furlough today and let's go hang out at Ms. Mae's. Remember that time that you, Nick, Will and I went drinking from 7:00 in the morning- untill? We had sooo much fun. (smile) I am glad that I had a chance to meet u and become your friend. you really don't understand the impact that people have on your lives untill they are gone. Toya! you truly are an angel. I'll miss our little talks, your witty humor, and THAT VOICE!

One last thing before I go, in case you are wondering, I never did get that LOJACK, you were right I couldn't afford it. (smile)

love you girl, DEANIE

DETECTIVE ALDEANE HARRIS
NOPD 1ST DISTRICT

September 19, 2004

Toya I miss you so much. I know that you are in heaven looking down at all of us in the NOPD. Everytime i get inside my police unit (1034) and go 10-8 i remember that was your take home unit before it was mine. I feel your spirit inside 1034 and i feel it inside my home. We were neighbors for three years and I think about you everytime I am home.After your passing I felt your presence inside my home and I got scared but please don't take that wrong. They say god takes all of the good people and he took the best when he took you away from us. Toya you were one of my best friends in and away from this job and it hurts so much to know that i will never see you again until i too pass away and see you in heaven. Toya no one knows how much i am greiving your passing away but you. We were best friends before the academy started, we were in the same class(146), partners on the night watch and even on the task force. Toya you are my angel. Protect me and watch my every move. Rest in peace Toya. Love Billy.

Police Officer I William Torres
New Orleans Police Department

September 18, 2004

I meant you in the beginning of your career. You told me "I want to be a famous female police officer" LaToya, your love for people was most famous of all. Rest my friend being in heaven is the road to fame.

Samantha Johnson

September 11, 2004

LATOYA, I REMEMBER THE FIRST DAY I SAW YOU IN ROLL CALL, YOU CAME IN WITH A HUGE SMILE AND SAID,"WHO ARE YOU", I REPLIED ACCORDINGLY AND YOU INTRODUCED YOUR SELF PROPERLY. YOU THEN FOUND OUT MY STORY AND WHAT HAD OCCURED WITH ME AND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND FROM THAT MOMENT ON YOU TREATED ME LIKE AN OLD VETERAN. YOU AND SUMMER WOULD CALL ME OVER TO BACK YOU ON STOPS AND I WOULD GIVE YOU ADVISE AND YOU WOULD ALWAYS LISTEN TRYING TO LEARN MORE SO THAT YOU COULD BETTER DO YOUR JOB. THE ONE THING THAT I LEARNED FROM THIS WHOLE EXPERIENCE IS HOW MUCH A SMILE CAN CHANGE SO MANY PEOPLES LIVES.YOU DID THAT AND I KNOW THIS WRITING TO YOU MAY SEEM FUNNY BUT I KNOW AS I TYPE, MY THOUGHTS ARE HEARD BY YOU. WE MISS YOU AND PRAY THAT YOU BLESS US WITH YOUR PROTECTION AS OUR ANGEL.

POLICE OFFICER JONATHAN CARROLL
NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT

September 7, 2004