Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Director Larry Johnson, you will be dearly missed. My most sincere condolence and sympathy go out to your wonderful and extended family. I once had a family friend speak about The Johnson Family and his words were " They are good as gold ". I certainly agree with that statement. Director Larry Johnson died in the 'line-of-duty', doing a job he loved; chasing down bad guys and throwing them in jail. Larry's dedication and service records are impeccable, and he truly made a difference in the 5TH District Drug Task Force. When Larry gave his life for his job, it's not just an agency that lost their director, it's an entire district that lost a hero and excellent public servant.
Director Larry Johnson will be remembered and greatly missed by his family, friends, and colleagues. May GOD comfort and bless those who are grieving this untimely death. GOD gave Larry to us 'for a while'; we must now give him back to GOD

Richard Summers
March 28, 2013

March 28, 2013

Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest in Peace brother.

Vires et Honorem

Ptlm F J Kapusta
Mohawk Police Department

March 28, 2013

Thank you making the effort to make our country a safer place. May The Lord bless you, your loved ones, as well as the men and women you served with. Rest easy my brother.

Herb Fernandez
Detention Corporal
Midland County Sheriff's Office TX
Honor Guard Member

March 28, 2013

With a heavy heart, I pray for Our Merciful Lord to give strength to the family, friends, and co workers of Larry Johnson. A Brother taken too soon, but who will live on in our hearts forever. Amen

Kat Davis
AHP Patrol Officer (medically retired)

March 28, 2013

Prayers and thoughts are with you all

Detective Nathan Bickerstaff
Red Oak Police Department

March 27, 2013

Rest In Peace Director. My condolences to your Family and the AR Fifth Judicial District Drug Task Force.

Sgt Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

March 27, 2013

Director Johnson,
May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high. We will see you again dear Sir.
Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family.
Greater Love Hath No Man....
Prayers for all involved.

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

March 27, 2013

RIP Director Johnson Thank you for your service

JAMES ''SPEEDY'' HARKINS
Retired Police Officer, Georgia

March 27, 2013

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

March 27, 2013

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF DIRECTOR JOHNSON. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. DIRECTOR JOHNSON, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

March 27, 2013

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES OF FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT TASK FORCE, DIRECTOR LARRY JOHNSON.

My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the lost of your loved one and fellow Officer.
We in the law enforcement community are a family.
Though we may wear different uniforms and have different badges, shields or stars pinned upon our chest.
We consist of many different agencies from across the nation, for we are:
Municipal Police Officers, Sheriff's Deputies, State Police Investigators, State Highway Patrol Troopers, Conservation Officers, Correctional Officers and Federal Agents just to name a few.
We patrol small towns, large cities, county roads and state highways.
Whether active duty or retired, we are one family, a law enforcement family, brothers and sisters bonded together by HONOR, SERVICE and PRIDE.
Daily we honor our fallen brothers and sisters never forgetting their sacrifice.
Daily our position is clear that we will SERVE and PROTECT our communities without faltering and with no hesitation.
Daily we show pride in our chosen profession LAW ENFORCEMENT, for we willing walk the line of GOOD over EVIL facing the unknown with COURAGE keeping our trust and faith in GOD.
We know that evil roam these streets and at any moment in the course of performing our duties the ultimate sacrifice might be required of us in the service to our community, for LAW ENFORCEMENT is not a job but a calling and only a few will make the decision to commit to that calling to serve for some will give all that they have.
DIRECTOR JOHNSON
You did not die in vain
You sacrificed your life in the service to the citizens of the State of Arkansas with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION.
I'm proud to have worn the uniform of a law enforcement officer like you did.
I'm proud to have pinned the badge upon my chest like you did.
I'm proud to have served and protected my community as you did.
I'm proud to call you my BROTHER!
I commend you my fallen brother for making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of your duty.
For you left us doing what you chose to do.
Performing a job you were trained to do.
Upholding the oath you swore to do.
Most importantly doing what you loved to do..........SERVING and PROTECTING your community with HONOR and PRIDE making a better and safer place for us all.

FINAL CALL
DIRECTOR JOHNSON STATUS..........DIRECTOR JOHNSON STATUS...........
DIRECTOR JOHNSON STATUS....................................
ATTENTION ALL UNITS............FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DRUG TASK FORCE, DIRECTOR LARRY JOHNSON HAVING SERVED THE CITIZENS IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS WITH HONOR, PRIDE AND DISTINCTION IS NOW 10-42.
Rest in Peace my fallen Brother, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!

Senior Master Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01

March 27, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Detective Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

March 27, 2013

R.I.P. BROTHER Johnson!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

March 27, 2013

God Bless

Dave

March 27, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Director Larry Johnson. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your honorable service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Arkansas will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir .

Final Salute.

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

March 27, 2013

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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

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

This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

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

March 27, 2013

Director Larry Johnson rest in peace you are
now a member of an elite group The Thin Blue Line
of Heroes. There is no greater sacrifice that one can give
for his fellow man. To the Family I salute your lost loved
one, and pray for you during the days to come. Larry will
be in the company of heroes forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at
attention in their class “A“ uniforms,badges gleaming and
shoes like glass, They are your brothers and sisters of
Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the
ultimate price. Today, like many others, they welcome you
to this hallowed place. As you march down the Thin Blue
Line of the Fallen, all eyes are focused on you as if to
say it will be ok you’re with your eternal partners.
A salute follows and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well. Now come join the ranks, another
member of The Thin Blue Line has come home.

Your Brother in Law Enforcement

Dr. Stan Phillips, Ms, USA Ret.
Retired Lt. Walnut Grove Mississippi Police Dept

March 27, 2013

Prayers for the family, and fellow officers and all law enforcement officers at the loss of such aeteran officer. Rest in peace.

Jan Taylor. detective.retired
Dallas P.D.

March 27, 2013

A final Salute to you Director Larry Johnson.
RIP

Stephen Bruet PPO II
North Carolina Department of Public Safety

March 27, 2013

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J. D. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

March 27, 2013

Rest in Peace.

C.S. Warner
Senior Officer Specialist
U.S. Dept. of Justice
Federal Bureau of Prisons
FCC Beaumont, Texas

March 27, 2013

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Dept (Michigan)

March 27, 2013

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

March 27, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your department!

Bryce Stevenson
Son of Fallen Ceres Police Sergeant Howard Stevenson, EOW 010905

March 27, 2013

Rest in Peace Dir. Johnson. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Johnson Family and the Arkansas Task Force.

Cpl. Gary Hughes
Passaic County Sheriff's Office Paterson NJ

March 27, 2013