Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace Deputy

Deputy Cleveland
U.S. Marshals Service

March 15, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and brothers/sisters in the law enforcement community. Although, I do not know you personally, I had to let you know how much you are appreciated and respected. You will never be forgotten. God must have needed an angel. God Bless you.

Deborah Verrilla, Legal Asst/docketing
US Attorneys Office WD/PA

March 15, 2011

Although we've never met, my heart aches for the loss of yet another DUSM. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family....Rest in Peace DUSM Perry

Wife of Retired DUSM/Admin Employee
USMS

March 15, 2011

Prayers to Deputy Marshal Perry's family and friends, as well to the entire US Marshal Service. RIP.

Emily
NE

March 15, 2011

Rest in peace, brother. May God bless you and your family.

Brett Roberts, DUSM
USMS

March 15, 2011

Sleep well brother. You will not be forgotten.

Deputy US Marshal
United States Marshals Service

March 15, 2011

My father was a career U.S. Marshal and finished as a Chief Deputy. I appreciate the work that your agency and you did on a daily basis. Thank you for your service and sacrifice and may you rest in peace.

Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Virginia

March 15, 2011

I remember working with John while we were assigned to DC/SC. He had a sense of humor that kept you thinking and laughing. Always quick with a joke and to make light of stressful circumstances, but never-the-less approached his job with professionalism. Our brother will be missed; for we are less without him. May the Lord hold you in his arms and provide your family with comfort and peace.

Rest well brother.

Darnell Sims
USMS

Senior Inspector
USMS

March 15, 2011

REST IN PEACE NOW. MAY THE LORD BE WITH YOU AND ALL THOSE MISSING YOU. THANKYOU FOR THE SERVICE YOU GAVE. YOU WILL BE MISSED.

DET CASTELHANO
MOUNT VERNON NY POLICE

March 14, 2011

I offer my deepest condolences to the family of Marshall Perry. As the sister of a member of the Law Enforcement community, I honor his courage and dedication to the department he served so well. I pray that the memories you have will get you through these dark times and bring you comfort.

Kathy Zabotka Lebro

March 14, 2011

You will not be forgotten, Brother.

NLC, Special Agent
DHS/ICE/HSI

March 14, 2011

The officers and staff of the Chestertown Police Department offer our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and fellow officers of Marshal John Perry. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace John.

Pfc. Brett Lysinger
Chestertown Maryland Police Department

March 14, 2011

Your devotion to duty, service to our nation and courage cannot be measured. Your spirit will live on in each of us who carries the badge of a Deputy U.S. Marshal.

John F. Clark, Director (Ret.)
U.S. Marshals Service

March 14, 2011

I wish that I had the opportunity to know Deputy Marshal John Perry. I work with hundreds of his law enforcement partners and friends on a daily basis, and can only say that I am deeply saddened by this loss and I am eternally grateful for his dedication and service to the United States of America. I have a special place in my heart for all of our fallen law enforcement officers, and wish that one day we could live in a world where no one would have to endure such hardships. Until that day, I will forever be in support of those who uphold the rule of law. Thank you, Deputy Marshal John Perry for protecting our country, our constitution, and our families.

Jolene Lauria Sullens, Controller/DAAG
U.S. Department of Justice

March 14, 2011

I had the privilege of working with John for over five years. To know him was to like him. He was quick with a smile and was always willing to help. He leaves behind a wonderful legacy...but he leaves it far too soon.

Things like this are never supposed to happen. We know this line of work has inherent risks. That's why we have vests, guns, etc....but this still isn't supposed to happen...and especially not to John. I always felt a little safer when he was in the stack with us going into a house in search of a fugitive.

The funeral motorcade left the courthouse on Sunday and rolled slowly west along Market street. Marked squad cars blocked every intersection along the route with their red and blue lights flashing, the officers out of their cars, saluting. The motorcade must have been a mile long.

Outside the FBI building a crowd stood in support as many of them held flags and signs. One boy held a homemade sign that simply read "HERO". He needn't say more. On the opposite side of the street a guy had been walking his dog...stopped, took off his hat, and placed it over his heart. I couldn't seem to stop the tears.

As we turned onto Grand Avenue, I could see the fire trucks with their ladders outstretched holding a giant American flag over the street below. Officers from dozens and dozens of departments stood shoulder to shoulder as we rolled by. We parked near a contingent of motorcycle policemen. They were from O'Fallon and Overland and all parts in between.

As we walked toward the building we could hear the drone of the bagpipes paying tribute to our fallen brother. Just outside the auditorium an easel stood holding an artist's rendering of John. Is was spot on. Of course it was. It was created by John's mom.

I was struck to see how many people filled the hall to celebrate John's life, but I wasn't surprised. The stories told by those on stage and the respect shown by all who attended couldn't have made a better tribute to our friend and brother. I'm better to have known him. Rest in peace, Johnny. We miss you.

Deputy #3140
USMS

March 14, 2011

To all the E's we worked and the time spent in court together John you will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family in this time of sorrow. You rest in peace Brother keep the streets of Heaven safe for us and we will take it from here.

DUSM Austin
Friend and Co-Worker

March 14, 2011

Rest in peace brother.

SA Gomez
DSS

March 14, 2011

John and I started our careers with the Marshal Service together in 2001 in DC. He was always a smiling face and a ready hand. While he treated everyone with respect, in him it was not read as weakness only quiet self-confidence. The Marshal Service is better for his presence and less without him.

Senior Inspector Steve Hayes
USMS, co-worker

March 14, 2011

Rest in Peace John. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

John Hall
USMS, Dominican Republic

March 14, 2011

Rest in Peace Brother...You will never be forgotten!!

Ptl Nicolas Deleon
Bergenfield PD NJ

March 14, 2011

Condolences and blessings to the family of John. From his fellow workers and Deputies in the Benton,Illinois office.

DUSM
USMS-Benton,IL

March 14, 2011

Rest in Peace Brother your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

DUSM 4774
USMS

March 14, 2011

Thoughts and prayers to the Perry family and the members of the Marshall Service for the loss of Deputy Perry. God Speed

Sgt Julie Massengill
Monroe County Sheriff/Corrections

March 14, 2011

Senior Inspector John Perry,

Thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. Rest easy, we have the watch now.

DUSM 0646
U.S. Marshals Service/D/NV Las Vegas

March 13, 2011

On behalf of the Town Of Guilderland Police Officers Union, I would like to express our condolences to the family of Deputy Marshal John Perry and his other family the United States Department of Jutice. Rest in peace brother and we thank you for your dedicated service.

Town of Guilderland Police PBA
Guilderland, NY

March 13, 2011