Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Big Rod, I'm so sorry things happen the way they do sometimes and that I did not get to know you a lot better. I saw you everyday at roll call and we checked by on scenes. I never heard a bad word about you and you always had a way of making your presence known without saying a single word. I remember one particular scene that you happened to check by with me at the perfect time. Just when you arrived, the nearly combative suspect peacefully went into handcuffs. I'm sure many officers can attest to this same kind of scenario with you. Not many days go by when I do not think of you and your sacrifice. We all miss you.

Officer
Houston P.D.

May 22, 2008

Rodney it took a while for me to feel excepted into your life, but when i finally felt apart of it, my life was forever changed. I remember our last talk together and you hit everything wrong in my life right on the head. I am changing slowly but surely and i wish you was here to see that. My little one David can sure use the fear of "Super Man" in his life right now. We love you and will miss you. Your family is awesome and i will never leave them. I know you did your job well and i am more than proud of you.

Temesha
Teacher(Family)

Temesha Calton
First Steps Montessori

May 22, 2008

Sir
I have kept track of your story from here in the mountains of N.C. We have a hugh population of illegal immigrants. I am sorry that your killer will not pay the ultimate price but hopefully he will never see the light of day again. Anybody that knowinly hires someone who is illegal played a part in your tragedy and they should be punished before it happens again. May the Lord bless your family and co-workers as they continue this fight. Please Sir know you will not be forgotten.

Public Safety Supervisor, Gary Mintz
Warren Wilson College, NC Public Safety

May 22, 2008

This case has touched my heart so. It has placed an impact on this family and the city of Houston. Our laws have got to change. Not only because of this but just because it's not a fair system. Those that deserve the death penalty don't get it, those that don't deserse they get it. There are so many wholes in our system, where do you start. Unfortunately, we lost a good citizen, a good officer, a friend, father, son and brother and in this case, justice was not served. Quintero did not give Rodney a choice in life or death, but now Quintero has a life time to live. He gets to see his daughter, wife, grandchilden, etc. He gets to see daylight and nightfall. He lives to see another birthday. This is just not fair. Eventhough my time with Rodney was short, he has touched my life. I hope he is looking down on us.

Rhonda Eves
God-Sister

May 22, 2008

I heard that an angry widow has filed a wrongful death suit against this landscaper, who repeatedly hires illegals and violates the law. Yay!

She ought to go after her corrupt sanctuary city of Houston Texas. Illegal aliens are not allowed to own firrearms. They cannot buy guns with a foreign drivers license. Immigration questions are on the BATF paperwork that must be filled out in legitimate gun shops for a reason.

Nice to know that your LIBERAL elite rulers hate the NRA; but don't wanna enforce those federal gun control laws either. Too bad that this hypocrisy doesn't even register with those college educated idiot reporters, who are sympathetic to your cause...

private citizen

May 22, 2008

Dear Johnson Family,

I am very sorry for your loss, my heart is also hurting. Unfortunately I understand your pain and grief. I am also sorry for the outcome of the trial, I remember ours on that day I felt that someone step over me so many times because I couldn't believe what the outcome was too. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you, please know that there's and Angel watching over y'all.

Patty Vasquez
Spouse Survivor HPD A. Vasquez EOW 5/22/01

May 21, 2008

Rodney (Big Rod), I hope that we have represented you well and that you are proud of US, especially ME. Your murderer has received Life in Prison without parole today. Although, I strongly disagree, I tried to remain strong for our FAMILY! Rodney, I was proud of you then and I'm proud of you now. Our Love and Our Bond will never die! When badge #5913 was created… The two of you were meant to be. In my prayers I have spoken to you numerous times. I cry in silence because I Miss You So Much. However, I know that God has bigger and greater plans for you and knowing you... You have stepped up to plate, accepted your duties and has excelled in Ranks! Rodney, my dear brother you are so deeply missed. Even though I will never be able to fill your shoes, I will keep my promise to you and remain strong for our FAMILY! Your Children are beautiful and Miss you deeply, your nieces and nephews are getting big, David is hurting, but he'll pull through and Mom is stronger than she thinks! Your wife Joslyn is beautiful and strong and is also keeping her promise to you and is attempting to make changes for your fellow officers. Rodney, I know in my heart that I will see you again, but until then you will always remain near and dear to my heart because no one can take that away from ME. I LOVE YOU!!! Your baby Sister!

Susan Johnson
~1 and ONLY SISTER~

May 20, 2008

The cowards on the jury spared your killer's life today. Isn't it ironic the only one shown any mercy in this case was the child molesting, illegal immigrant who shot you seven times in the back. I don't know what was harder to watch, the smirk on his face or the disbelief in your beautiful wife's face. There is comfort in knowing you are in a place of eternal peace. I am angry, but not really surprised. Justice is seldom ever served in a court of law. I hope this is posted and not deemed "too political".

Patrolman
Texas

May 20, 2008

my thoughts and prayer are with all of you. May God be your strength during these most difficult times. please know that time does heal ALL wounds. you will never forget the tragic way that your loved one left this earth, nor will you ever get pass the emptiness that you feel at this moment, but i promise you, the pain will ease ( but never go away)and the hurt will get easier to bear. Just continue to look to the Lord for your comfort. He will never leave or forsake you.
MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU IS MY PRAYER !

Pat
Family in Christ

May 20, 2008

I would like to express my condolences to Rodney Johnson's family, I am truly sorry for your loss. I just wanted to let you know that I voted for the death penalty, and I will remember Rodney and his family with a prayer every September 21 from now on, I don't think I will ever forget this date. Thank you to all of our police officers who do there best to keep us safe and put their lives on the line for us each and every day. Thanks and God Bless! Sallie Keaton (Juror)

Sallie Keaton
Juror

May 20, 2008

What a sad day for this Officer's family. Quintero got life without parole. He will nto fare so well, however, in the next life.

Police Officer
WDP

May 20, 2008

TO MY FAMILY,MY NAME IS JEANETTE NORMAN FROM FOLEY, ALABAMA.MY DEAREST RODNEY I AM YOUR AUNTIE MY HEART IS FEEL WITH SO MUCH GRIEF AND SADNESS I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO NOW. ALL I KNOW THAT THIS A SIGN FROM YOU, AND DADDY, IN HEAVEN THAT YOUR MOTHER AND I NEED TO FIND EACH OTHER AGAIN. I LOST THE NUMBER AND ADDRESS AND BEEN TRYING TO FINE SOMEWAY TO LOCATE YOU ALL, SINCE 1989 IM SORRY I WASN,T THERE WHEN I WAS NEEDED THE MOST I NEVER STOP LOVING YOU ALL, AND WISH I COULD HAVE TOLD YOU, HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU ONE MORE TIME. BUT I KNOW YOU ARE IN THE ARMS OF GOD AND YOUR GRANDADDY BY YOUR SIDE.JUST LIKE I ALSO KNOW THIS WAS A DEVINE INTERVENTION FROM GOD AND YOU THAT I NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS TO BRING OUR FAMILY BACK TOGETHER AGAIN. I WAS ONLINE LOOKING UP MISSION BOARD FOR SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCHES AND THIS POP UP OUT OF NO WHERE.NOW I AM DETERMINE TO CONTACT MY SISTER YOUR MOTHER AND TO MEET THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY.YOU WILL REMAIN ALWAYS IN MY HEART AND YOUR WIFE AND CHILDREN WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PRAYER. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN,.YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN,MY LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME LOVE YOU ALWAYS AUNTIE JEANETTE NORMAN FOLEY ALA.AND TO MY SISTER PLEASE CONTACT ME I LEFT A NUMBER WITH THE POLICE UNION I LOVE YOU ALL, MY THOUGHTS,MY PRAYER, ARE WITH YOU ALL.LOST IN FOLEY, ALABAMA.

JEANETTE NORMAN
AUNTIE

May 20, 2008

Watching the news unfold has made me sick yet again. Just as mad as I was when I first heard of the incident.

You seem to have an awesome family and I hope God stays with them in their life.

God bless you!

Patrolman-Texas
Brother in Blue

May 11, 2008

Heaven must be blessed and well secured to have such honorable men of God to embrace it's presence. To Officer Johnson and family my daily prayers are with you. I know that God never makes mistakes, and He only want the best. Yes, He allowed these men in our lives to show us what a real man should be like, and now we know. Know that your husband is with you at all times. Feel free to lay down your PEACE at any time because our God and Blue Angeles got our back. Stay strong and Be Blessed...

G. Benton
Family Member of "Blue Angel" Deputy Nehemiah Pickens

May 8, 2008

I've been hanging on every word that comes out about the trial and encouraging my husband and his fellow brothers in blue to visit the courthouse for a while. I hope your family feels support from officers attending the trial. It's clear they represent the voice that cannot be heard, and I feel that's why the judge has refused to send them away. We are all behind your family and are anxiously waiting for justice to prevail. I prayed for your wife many times on Thursday when she was scheduled to testify and will continue to do so always.

You will never be forgotten.

HPD Wife
Houston Police Department

May 6, 2008

God Bless You,Sir, and Thank You for Your Service.

CC3 James Stalcup
Tennessee Department of Correction

March 4, 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

February 13, 2008

God Bless you and your family. You are truly a hero. You inspire all of us still here doing our job.

DA
Lake Charles Police Dept

January 17, 2008

lord have mercy ,christ have mercy ,prayers will said in mass at st.lucia old roman catholic church 309 kent st. brooklyn , ny ,new york bishop louis milazzo presiding.

January 13, 2008

Rodney(Shaft), I finally got enough courage to write a reflection. I am sorry I werent together that one last time. Maybe things would have been different. After years of riding together, sometimes I still get in on the passenger side waiting for you. Since you left I'm still solo. Between work, EJ's and motorcycles, I spent more time with you than my wife. Someday we will ride again as the "BIG DOGS". Yes I hear you everyday. And yes I still worry about the wrong thing. I miss you bro! Take care of Skip and my dad for me. I hope to see you soon (not too soon). I know you're debating over the little pair of wings and you want a bigger pair. Knowing you, you've have probably promoted already to "Pearly Gate Entrance Detail". I LOVE YOU MAN. Destinee and Divyne miss you. Wheels down and Crown up!

Officer M. L. Stewart (Pokey)
Best friend /partner

January 8, 2008

Well yesterday would have been Rodney's 42nd birthday. However now everyday is his birthday. Now he's spending eternity with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Annette Swearington
bestfriend

October 25, 2007

Hello My Best Friend,

It's hard to believe that it has been a year. I reflected back on the day, what I was doing, where I was and how I got the news. I thought I was going to be able to endure the day, but unfortunately I was not able to and had a horrible weekend. I could hear you in my head though, saying something smart like "me being a cry baby" as only you could do. Like others I'm sure, it's been hard to let go, forget. I will cherish you and our friendship always. And if you have a chance, look over me too.

Richey
Friend

September 28, 2007

remembering your sacrifice- GOD bless

Officer B.Werner
Frisco Police Department

September 26, 2007

Well... I cant put into words how much you are missed. I think about you everytime I hear a heroic story of another Officer or when I have a hard day and question why I got in this crazy buisness in the first place. You had such a hand in my becoming an Officer. I will always cherish the memories I have. You were such a rock for me when Skip passed and I felt completely lost when God sent you to patrol the streets of Heaven with him but, I do feel better knowing that two of my "Texas Daddies" are up there on my side watching over me. I miss and love you...

-me

Amy Seaton
Friend

September 25, 2007

Well this is the day after the one year anniversary. On Tuesday I went to the cementary. I placed 3 yellow roses in one of the vases. I must say, " that was the hardest thing for me to do." In memory of my friend I wore a Texan shirt to the gravesite. I also, left there and visited the spot where he was shot. It has been extremely hard. After that I went by the house to spend time with his mother. I miss my friend. His daughter's birthday was a day before his life was taken. If you ever run into any of his children,wife, mother are siblings give them a big hug. A great man is missed by all of us. Thank u all for taking time to read and remember my friend. Keeps us always in your prayers.

Annette Swearington

September 22, 2007