Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Deputy Johnson. You are in my thoughts and prayers. What a good person Christopher must have been. I appreciate great people like him, willing to do whatever is necessary to protect the rest of us. Thank you Christopher for all you did for us while you were here. You will always be in our hearts and remembered in our prayers.

Anonymous

September 2, 2009

Rest in peace Deputy Johnson. You will be missed by all, and never forgotten.

Deputy J. Wills
Southampton County Sheriff's Office, VA

September 2, 2009

Thoughts and Prayers for You and Your family. May you rest in Peace and never be forgotten. I lost my Partner Matt Williams and his K-6 DIOGI three years ago this month. Say hello and that we miss them. Rest in Peace.

Deputy Sheriff R. Escheu #4578
Polk County Sheriff's Office Florida

September 2, 2009

Thank you for your service Deputy. Your family, friends and the Platte County S/O will be in my thoughts and prayers. The unltimate sacrifice never goes unforgotten. Rest easy Hero.

Deputy and Firefighter
Glades County, Florida

September 2, 2009

Thank you for your service. May God Bless you and your family. May he give your family, friends, and coworkers the strength they need to get through the rough times ahead. May he also grant you eternal peace.

PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD NY

September 2, 2009

My heart breaks for your family, friends & co-workers. My first husband was also killed in the line of duty when he was hit by a tractor trailer (on a traffic stop) so I know the pain they are feeling. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around them and help them through all the days ahead. Your heart doesn't heal but you do eventually learn to cope with your loss a little better with each passing year.

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor

September 2, 2009

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

September 2, 2009

On behalf of the 5,546 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Deputy Johnson’s family as well as the members of the Platte County Sheriff’s Office. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

September 2, 2009

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

September 2, 2009

Deputy Johnson, Your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it.
REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

September 2, 2009

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Police Officer D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

September 1, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your dept.....ur watch is over....we got it from here brother

SSG Shuck
Fort Hood Military Police K9 Unit

September 1, 2009

Your entire department and the Johnson family are in my heart, prayers and thoughts. To: Officer Johnson: You served your time in Hell now go rest high on that mountain. Heaven is a better place now that you have joined your fellow brothers and sisters who wore the blue and the badge. GOD SPEED.

Elaine Hunter -Jailer/Kitchen Supervisor
Chambers County Sheriff's Dept. Anahuac Tx

September 1, 2009

Rest in peace brother. You will be missed but never forgotten...

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

September 1, 2009

May God be with you and your family at this very difficult time. Your dedication and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

September 1, 2009

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

Deputy John Latour (retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

September 1, 2009

Rest in peace Brother Christopher, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Anonymous

September 1, 2009

You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!

Jeff
Former GPD Officer

September 1, 2009

"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 © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Thank you for your service, May God give your family strength- you are a Hero!

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

September 1, 2009

My heart and prayers go out to the family of Deputy Sheriff Christopher Johnson, Platte County Sheriff's Office Nebraska. Thank you for your service and forever rest in peace.

Margaret Hood
Citizen Watch

September 1, 2009

My heart goes out to the Johnson family and the Platte Co SO. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Your light shines on.....

CO Kym Bell
Southampton Co So Va.

September 1, 2009

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over.......

Sgt. John L Gulledge(Ret.)
Escambia Co. Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

August 31, 2009

Rest in peace brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Patrolman Nathan W. Fisher
Point Township Police Department Northumberland, PA

August 31, 2009

Wars come and go but my soldiers (Deputy Sheriff Christopher Johnson), they remain eternal.
2pac

Murphy

August 31, 2009

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

August 31, 2009