Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our condolences go out to the friends and family of Constable Cleve Johnson. Thank you for your services in your department and community. Our thought and prayers are with you and may you Rest in Peace.

Heald College, Modesto, CA
Capstone Class

September 3, 2014

The law enforcement community is truly sadden by the untimely passing of Constable Cleve Johnson. Our deepest sympathies and prayers go to the family, friends, and coworkers of Constable Johnson. We would also like to thank him for his service. May his soul rest in peace.

Zone Five Academy Session 57
New York State Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

September 3, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with Constable Johnson's family and his Brothers and Sisters in Blue. Rest in peace.

Deputy Johanna Polo
Monroe County Sheriffs Dept Rochester NY

September 2, 2014

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Titus County Constable's Office. May you rest in peace.

Palm. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

September 2, 2014

Rest in peace brother. Thoughts are with your family both blue and blood during this difficult time. Thank you for your service and dedication to your community. We''ll take the watch from here, rest easy.

Sgt. David Post
Reno County Sheriff's Office Hutchinson, Ks.

September 2, 2014

RIP Constable Johnson. May God comfort the wife and children of this servant.

Capt. Derick Durden
Georgia State Patrol

September 2, 2014

Rest in peace brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the TCCO during this most difficult and tragic time....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

September 2, 2014

Rest in peace brother.

Lt. A. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

September 2, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Supervisory FAM Thomas Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 2, 2014

Rest in peace brother.

PO Olasokan
NYS University Police

September 2, 2014

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 BMI © 1993 - All Rights Reserved

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

September 1, 2014

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

September 1, 2014

My prayers go out to Constable Johnson's family. God bless.

Terry
USCG

August 31, 2014

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Titus County Constable's Office - Precinct 2. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Anonymous

August 31, 2014

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Constable Cleve Johnson as well as to the Titus County Constable's Office, Precinct 2. Rest in peace Constable Johnson, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

August 31, 2014

Constable Johnson,

Rest well in the arms of the Lord.

To Your Family,

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray:

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for over three years. Feel those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

August 31, 2014

Rest in Peace, Brother.

P.O. Randy Evans
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Son of Patrolman Robert Wayne Evans
E.O.W 10/14/1971
HEROES LIVE FOREVER

August 31, 2014

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your many years of service. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Constable Johnson during this time of tragic loss. Please, let's all be careful out there.

Sr. Ptlmn/K-9 Hndlr Donnie Meaders
Wewoka (OK) Police Department

August 30, 2014

Constable Johnson may you rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

August 30, 2014

God speed Cleve..Thank you for your so many years of service and sacrifices.
Thank you for teaching me everything you did about L.E. My prayers are with your family, law enforcement family, so many loved ones and friends, and to your special partner Jewel

Shan Blalock-Williams (Firefighter)
Five Star Vol. Fire Dept. (cousin)

August 30, 2014

RIP Brother. My prayers are with you and your family.

Deputy Sheriff Christopher Preston
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department

August 30, 2014

Rest in peace my brother in blue.

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

August 30, 2014

Rest in peace our brother our prayers with your family and fellow brothers and sisters to endure your tragic loss

Chief of police. Retired
City of Bell

August 30, 2014

I am sad to learn of the loss of a true hero. I pray the Lord bless Constable Cleve Johnson. May the blessings of the Lord bring comfort and peace to his family, friends and peers.

JCOS TW Martinez
CYFD/JJS State of New Mexico

August 30, 2014

God Bless you Constable Johnson and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother. So long as you are kept in the hearts and minds of those who know and love you best, you'll never truly be gone from them.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

August 30, 2014