Alton Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Monday, October 20, 2014
Reflections for Police Officer Eddie Joe Johnson, Jr.
RIP Officer Johnson. Thank you for your service to LE. May God be with your Family & all LE.
Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police
October 21, 2014
RIP Brother
Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas
October 21, 2014
"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
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 awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just 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 unmanly tears.
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 had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown
Sergeant
Chad Miner
October 21, 2014
TOO OFFICER JOHNSON I SALUTE YOU MY BROTHER I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TOO YOUR LOVED ONES YOU DID YOUR DUTY WELL YOU PROVIDED A SERVICE WHICH ALL OFFICERS WEARING THE UNIFORM WILL CARRY ON YOUR NEXT DUTY WILL BE SERVING GOD I FEEL LIKE I KNOW YOU BUT I DONT BUT I SEND MY PRAYERS TOO YOU VIA GOD,THANKYOU
SIGNED PTL. ANGELO VITALONE SR RETIRED
PATROLMAN
CAMDEN COUNTY POLICE NJ
October 21, 2014
Thank you Officer Johnson for your years of hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Missouri. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!!!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother.
HEROES LIVE FOREVER..
Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon
October 21, 2014
On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Eddie Johnson and the extended law enforcement family of the Alton, Missouri Police Department. Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.
I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.
By Jon F. Hooper
"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police
October 21, 2014
Eternal Rest
S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police
October 21, 2014
Condolences to friends and family.
Rest in pease Eddie Johnson.
Sgt. Randy Keenan / Ret.
City of Alameda, CA P.D.
October 20, 2014
Rest in Peace Brother
B.P. Sullivan, Cpl. RCMP #48582
October 20, 2014
Rest in peace my brother in blue.
Officer J. Rhodes
Maize Police Department
October 20, 2014
Rest in Peace Officer Johnson. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Johnson Family and the Alton Police Department.
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office Wayne, NJ
October 20, 2014
RIP brother warrior of good! May god bless you in heaven and the family you leave in physical form on earth. Lord, please watch over all others that knew and worked with Officer Johnson and get them through this time of sorrow.
Game Warden Sgt. Aaron Berg
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks
October 20, 2014
My condolences to the Family of Officer Johnson and the Alton police and fire departments as well as the Oregon County Sheriff's office.
Rest in peace brother, we will take it from here.
Corporal John Fisher
Missouri Capitol Police
October 20, 2014
Rest in peace, Officer Johnson. Thank you for your dedication and service to your community. Your ultimate sacrifice and that of your family will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, Alton PD, Alton VFD, Oregon County SO, and many law enforcement and firefighter brothers and sisters. Godspeed, Hero.
Kathy B
Grateful Citizen
October 20, 2014
R.I.P. Deputy Johnson jr. Prayers to the family, fellow officers, friends and community. Thank you for your service and sacrifices. You will not be forgotten.
M.Sgt. Angel Alverio (Retired)
Wilmington De. Police Department
October 20, 2014
Rest with God Officer Johnson,Jr. Your devotion, dedication, and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.
Retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department
October 20, 2014
Rest in peace brother. We will take it from here.
Corporal John Fisher
Missouri Capitol Police
October 20, 2014
R.I.P. Officer Johnson Jr. R.I.P.
Rod M. Embree (ret #2196 CPS)
Calgary Police Service - Field Operations
October 20, 2014
Heroes live forever. Prayers to family and friends.
BLR
Team Texas
October 20, 2014
R.I.P. Officer Johnson, we're keeping you, your family and all our brothers and sisters with the Alton Police Department in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you my brother, and may God keep you in his loving care as we remain " Standing Tall For Those Who Have Fallen "
Corporal James Barth
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard,Tampa, Fla.
October 20, 2014
My Thoughts & Prayers are with his family, friends & coworkers...Thank You for your service...RIP Officer Johnson
Val Naugle
October 20, 2014
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
October 20, 2014
Such a sad and tragic loss. We will be praying for you all.
Darlene Newton
friend of Story County Sheriff's Office
October 20, 2014
Rest In Peace Brother. Your community is a little less safe with your passing. Thank you for your service.
Terry Barcelona, Captain (Retired)
Fort Pierce Police Department, Florida
October 20, 2014
God bless Officer Johnson's family, friends and coworkers and give them strength and peace to get through their grief and pain. Thank you for your service brother.
Sergeant Clark O. Parry
Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, New York
October 20, 2014
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