Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"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 Police department
Powell, Wyoming

June 3, 2019

God Bless you Lieutenant Joseph Johnson - for your service in Vietnam and your service on the Force. We miss you and are praying for your family, community and Department. THANK YOU. May you rest in peace and receive all of His rewards. God Bless.

Kim Durham
Davis Police Department - Daughter

June 3, 2019

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

Thomas H. Kelly Jr., ASAC
Federal Air Marshal Service

June 3, 2019

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Lieutenant Joseph Johnson. Please know we are eternally grateful for Joseph’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Lieutenant Johnson, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Seminole Florida Police Department for Joseph’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Lieutenant Johnson’s wife and children.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
POINT 27

Jerry M. Rhodes
Detective, Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
Law Enforcement Outreach
POINT 27
[email protected]

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department
POINT 27- a Law Enforcement Liaison

June 3, 2019

Rest in peace Brother! We have the watch from here. May God Bless your family and friends.

Lt. A. Orozco
ADOT/ECD

June 3, 2019

Rest in Peace Lieutenant Johnson. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Deputy Parole Administrator Howard Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections

June 3, 2019

I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers. RIP.

Retired Fire Lieutenant Frank J Corasan
Baltimore City Fire Department

June 3, 2019

Lord God, our hearts and prayers go out to the Seminole Tribal Police Department and for the family, friends, and colleagues of Lieutenant Joseph Johnson, of the Seminole Tribal Police Department, who was killed in the Line-of-Duty on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Depart, dear Brother-in-Blue, out of this world into the arms of the Father who created you, into the arms of the Son who redeemed you, and into the arms of the Spirit who made you whole. “You have fought the good fight, you have finished the race, and you have kept the faith” [2Timothy 4:7]. Now rest easy in peace. We will take it from here. Amen.

Scripture teaches us that:

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 ESV]

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [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]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D. Div
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers
Chartered by the United National Church
Appointed Chaplain: Merrimack NH Police Department [Since 2014]
Appointed Chaplain: Nashua NH Police Department [Since 2018]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D. Div.
Nashua / Merrimack NH Police Departments

June 3, 2019

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

June 3, 2019

Thoughts and prayers for your family and department. RIP Brother.

Lt. Fred Parker
Putnam County Sheriff's Office, TN

June 3, 2019

On behalf of Moms Back the Blue of the St. Louis County Police Family Association, we offer
our heartfelt condolences to the family (blood and blue) and friends of Lieutenant Johnson.
We will be forever indebted to you for your selfless service and sacrifice.
Always Honored; Never Forgotten

Proud Moms from
Moms Back the Blue of the
St. Louis County Police Family Association

June 3, 2019

Rest in peace Brother.

Lieutenant Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

June 3, 2019

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

June 3, 2019

God Bless you Lieutenant Joseph Johnson , ❤️may you rest In Peace knowing you made the Seminole area, and Collier & Hendry Counties safer places for people to live, and thank you for your service in the Army. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices and are so saddened by this terrible news. Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, and all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!!
(Matthew 5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

June 2, 2019

God Bless you Lieutenant Joseph Johnson , ❤️may you rest In Peace knowing you made the Seminole area, and Collier & Hendry Counties safer places for people to live, and thank you for your service in the Army. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices and are so saddened by this terrible news. Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, and all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!!
(Matthew 5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

June 2, 2019

Johnson family and friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing. Lt. Johnson thank you for your Dedicated Service to your Country,Community and Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty on that horrible Day.

Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police,Ohio

June 2, 2019

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service.

James P Waggle
Civilian

June 2, 2019

Thank you for your many years of service Lt. Johnson. Rest easy now.

Joseph Hart-Bowley

June 2, 2019

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”. Matthew 5:9

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, my brother.

Retired Chief of police Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

June 2, 2019

LT. Johnson,

May you rest in the arms of God and may God be with your family. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

June 2, 2019

RIP MY BROTHER

Police Officer Maria Alvarez
NYPD

June 2, 2019

R I P

Herbie Buck Ret Officer
NYSDOCS

June 2, 2019

RIP, Lt Johnson. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

June 2, 2019

Rest in Peace Lieutenant Johnson. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

June 2, 2019

Thank you for your service sir GOD BLESS.

Mrs.C Singleton /Concern Citizen

June 2, 2019