Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

For Sergeant Patrick Johnson & Trooper Gabriel Rich:

Our duty as law-officers involves traveling to remote rural places and busy urban places and everywhere in-between. Sometimes with others and many times alone. The danger that awaits is never really known as some of the most benign occasions can turn deadly. We regret that Patrick and Gabriel would be the next law-officers to be slain by someone who awaits the arrival of those who task it is to investigate with the intent to kill. The slaying of law-officers is always tragic and usually involves culprits who have little or no value for the life of the officer(s) or their own. We are thankful to and for those officers who responded and made an arrest. They brought justice for our fellow officers, and we always will - forever.
We pray for Patrick's and Gabriel's family, friends, co-workers, and all who care about them and rely upon all of them to reach-out to one another in the days ahead.
We are proud to render to Sgt. Scott Johnson and Trooper Gabriel Rich, two of our bravest soldiers-of-the-law, a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D, Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

May 3, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of these dedicated officers and to the rest of the troopers in your department. To the rest of our brothers and sisters in blue, our thoughts and prayers are with you always and please be safe out there.

Lt. Terry H. Rowe ( Retired)
N.Myrtle Beach Dept. of Public Safety, N.Myrtle Beach SC

May 3, 2014

Rest in peace brother, you will never be forgotten.

Canine Officer Kenny Figueroa
NMDPS/MTPD

May 3, 2014

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

May 3, 2014

Sergeant Johnson

Watching what you do on Alaska State Troopers (TV Series) is hard to sallow, this is harder, God had mercy on your soul for the work you do, and now you have gone home to the Alaska 1,000 in the sky.

God Speed

An Ohioan

May 3, 2014

Rest in peace my brother in blue. I hope in time your family and agency find peace in your passing.

Evil will never prosper as long as brave men such as yourself stand for good.

"Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called Sons of God."

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

May 3, 2014

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Sergeant
Patrick Scott Johnson as well as to the Alaska State Troopers. Rest in peace Sergeant Johnson, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

May 3, 2014

RIP brother, you will never be forgotten......

Officer E.Borghesani
San Francisco Police Dept.

May 3, 2014

Rest in peace brother

Officer S.Yates
University of Southern Mississippi Police Dept

May 3, 2014

I pray that the Lord will comfort your family and your fellow officers during this tragedy. God bless you all.

Sgt. Susan Lambert
Buncombe County Sheriffs Department

May 3, 2014

Rest in Peace Sergeant Johnson. So sorry that Alaska has lost one their finest. A true hero and Prayers go out to your family. God Bless.

Cynthia and Gary Bowen N.Y.

May 3, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers to your family and co-workers. May God's love comfort you in this time.

Deputy Sheriff Paul T. Thompson
Dane County Sheriff's Office, Madison, WI

May 3, 2014

Our prayers are with your family, SGT. Johnson. We are deeply hurt when a brother Trooper has fallen. You can rest now Sir, we will continue to patrol and never forget.

TFC P. Orr #249
Georgia State Patrol

May 3, 2014

Thank you for your dedicated service, you have made a positive difference and we will not forget the ultimate sacrifice you made for the rest of us. “There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends.” (John 15:13 on National LE Memorial).

SAIC Bill Chandler
Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

May 3, 2014

You were a role model and it was apparent that many people looked up to you. People will continue to do so even after this huge loss. You are a perfect model of loyalty, integrity, and courage. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice and may you rest peacefully.

You will NEVER be forgotten.

Dispatcher, Amy Mills
Alaska State Troopers

May 3, 2014

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

May 3, 2014

Sad. Rest in peace.

Sgt. Jim Russo

May 3, 2014

RIP So sad to read this ;(

sue L.
Ohio

May 3, 2014

“Lo, there do I see my father.
Lo, there do I see my mother,
and my sisters, and my brothers.
Lo, there do I see the line of my people,
Back to the beginning!

Lo, they do call to me.
They bid me take my place among them,
In the halls of Valhalla!
Where the brave may live forever!”

Viking Prayer

S. Williamson, Officer (Retired)
Houston Police, Texas

May 3, 2014

My deepest condolences on the loss of two of Alaska's finest. I'm just a civilian from Ohio but I have followed the National Geographic program with interest, and I have a deep respect for all who serve in law enforcement. My deepest condolences to the families as well.

Ms. Joan L. Redd, civilian
N/A

May 3, 2014

May both these hero's now be sitting at HIS side as HE comforts their Families and fellow troopers. HE will cherish them as we here on earth will also do. Rest with HIM.

Bobbi Stress-Claytor
show watcher, Albuquerque, NM.

May 3, 2014

I am sadden at the loss of the 2 Alaska State Troopers, they must have been taken by complete surprise. I pray for the families of these 2 fine officers. I pray to the Heavenly Father to watch over Alaska and to keep all these Troopers safe from evil person's bent on doing wrong. To:Colonel Cockrell I feel for your loss and pray for you wisdom to get you through his period of tribulation.

Former Sgt Joe Covington M/C #4926
Corpus Christi Police Department

May 3, 2014

the families of these 2 HEROS will be in mine and my families prayers .God Bless and be with you all during this horrible time . Gone From sight but for ever in our lives .

Jimmy lawson
fan

May 3, 2014

I have watched Alaska State Troopers for 2 years and i saw them both on there and they showed their professional duty in doing there job, they will surely be missed , i hope they find the guilty party or parties , i hope they are caught and get the full extent of the law and get everything that the Judge can give them , i just hope they don't stop making new shows of the Alaska State Troopers because it is a great show, and i'm sure there are millions of viewers just like me that watch it every time it comes on,so RIP you have done you job well.

Jesse Evans
a good fan

May 3, 2014

RIP my brothers .... may your families be comforted and blessed during this difficult time.

TFC (Retired) Ramona Miller
Maryland State Police

May 3, 2014