Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

July 17, 2016

Rest in peace sister, we have the watch now.

Sergeant James Alfieri
New York State Office Of Court Administration

July 16, 2016

May her family be comforted in this time of grief.

Stan Jefferson
Citizen

July 16, 2016

Rest in peace.

Sgt. Jim Russo

July 16, 2016

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 Texas. 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

July 16, 2016

Rest with God Officer Johnson. Your dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.

retired police officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department

July 16, 2016

Descanse en Paz, hermana Johnson, sera siempre un ejemplo para tu familia y pueblo

Agte. Armando Maldonado
Policia de Puerto Rico (SAIC)

July 16, 2016

God bless you and your family.

Officer Juan A Diaz Jr
Lake County Sheriff Correctional Division

July 16, 2016

may HIS light shine perpetual upon her face

Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama

July 16, 2016

"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
Sergeant

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

July 16, 2016

Rest in peace and be with God my corrections sister.
God bless and be with the Johnson family and all our corrections brothers and sisters in the TDCJ.
We got the watch from here.

Sgt. Paul Schanno- Honor Guard Member
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

July 16, 2016

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace.

Dmytro Goloborodko

July 16, 2016

Rest easy sister....

Sergeant
Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office

July 16, 2016

A Prayer for Corrections Officer Mari Johnson:

Lord God, you are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Sister-in-Blue, Corrections Officer Mari Johnson, of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, was taken from us suddenly and violently in the Line-of-Duty. Come swiftly to her aid, have mercy on her, and comfort her family, friends, and colleagues by the power and protection of the Cross. Heavenly Father, as we mourn the death of our Sister-in-Blue, Corrections Officer Mari Johnson, show us the immense power of your goodness and strengthen our belief that she has entered into Your presence. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

"For the policeman does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don't want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he will have you punished. He is sent by God for that very purpose. Obey the laws, then, for two reasons: first, to keep from being punished, and second, just because you know you should." [Romans 13:3-5 TLB]

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“Greater love has no one than this that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 ESV]

Pastor/Chaplain Steven R. Closs, BSBS, LOCM, MNACM
Merrimack Police Department
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers
Merrimack, NH 03054
“An Intercessory Prayer Ministry for Law Enforcement”

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department

July 16, 2016

Rest in peace, Sister

Chief Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

July 16, 2016

RIP, prayers for the family.

Sgt. Ron Cromer, Retired
Martin Co. Sheriff, FL

July 16, 2016

Descanse em paz Guerreira !

Detective Sergio A. Rodrigues
Delegacia de Investigações Gerais /Operações

July 16, 2016

Rest in peace Warrior !

Detective Sergio A. Rodrigues
Delegacia de Investigações Gerais /Operações

July 16, 2016

Thank you for your service and may God Bless you, your family and co- workers

W.A.Kelly
Harris County Sheriff's Office (Retired)

July 16, 2016

C.O. MARI JOHNSON MAY YOU R I P

MICHAEL D LONG
RETIRED NY STATE POLICE

July 16, 2016

Thank you for protecting the citizens of the great state of Texas, Officer Johnson. You are a true hero who risked her life every day keeping the worst of society away from us, and heroes are never forgotten. My heartfelt condolences go out to your family and friends and to all the brave men and women of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Taylor Ramerth
Citizen of Chandler, Arizona, and supporter of law enforcement

July 16, 2016

Officer Johnson, thank you for your service,may God bless you and
your family. You have now joined the peacekeepers in Heaven.
You will always be remembered and admired for your service to law
enforcement.

Off G Stewart
Retired

July 16, 2016

Rest easy we'll take it from here.

Police Officer G Quinn
Daytona Beach Police Department

July 16, 2016

"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
Powell Wyoming Police Department

July 16, 2016

RIP Sister

Deputy Wayne Baker
Maricopa County SO

July 16, 2016