Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Correctional Administrator Debra Kay Porter-Johnson

Tennessee Department of Correction, Tennessee

End of Watch Wednesday, August 7, 2019

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Reflections for Correctional Administrator Debra Kay Porter-Johnson

I started at Tenn Prison for Women in 1986 Debra Johnson was by my side for yrs to make me the best there was. I love and miss her dearly ❤️

Dep. Debra Meadows
Dickson Co Sheriff's Office

August 9, 2019

Johnson Family and Friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing. CA Johnson thank you for your 38 years of Dedicated Service to the DOC of Tennessee. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice.

Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls,OH Police Dept

August 9, 2019

No greater love can a person give than to lay down her life for others. I'm very sad and will pray for your family and the murderer that he or she will repent of this great sin and surrender. Eternal Memory ☦️

Peter Wiethe

August 9, 2019

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

Lt. A. Orozco
ADOT/ECD

August 9, 2019

The thoughts, hearts and prayers of everyone here at CCPD go out to the families, both blood and blue, of Administrator Debra Johnson. May the Good Lord give you strength, comfort and peace.

Go with God.
Lt. Michael V. Caldwell, Chaplain

August 9, 2019

Thank you for your service Mrs. Debra Johnson. Your job in corrections was just as important and courageous as any job in law enforcement or in the criminal justice system in general. RIP knowing that you have made this world a better and safer place. God bless. In Christ Jesus, Amen

Jeff D
GA citizen

August 9, 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

August 9, 2019

To the family of Correctional Administrator Debra Johnson, friends and the Tennessee Department of Corrections.
You are lifted up in heart, thought and prayer. May God comfort, hold you close and give you His peace that surpasses all understanding to keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus now and always. Thank you for your service!
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved." John 3:16 & 17

Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry / O'Berry Police Department Goldsboro, NC

August 9, 2019

R.I.P Debra Johnson

BRIAN MOLYNEAUX
citizen

August 9, 2019

So sorry this happened; rest easy and thank you for your service

Sandra Thompson, RN
Federal Bureau of Prison, Butner NC

August 9, 2019

Thank you for your service. May God Bless you and your family. RIP.

(Retired Sergeant). Kim Lundy
Montebello PD

August 9, 2019

My condolences to the family of Debra Johnson and the entire Department of Corrections, TN, on this terrible loss. May God wrap you in His loving arms and bring you peace in this time of sorrow.

PFC (Ret) Stephen Kellar
City of Goose Creek Police Dept / Blue Knights LE/MC, SCIII

August 9, 2019

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Douglas Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County Mich

August 9, 2019

God rest her soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

August 9, 2019

Rest in peace Correctional Administrator Johnson.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 9, 2019

The Lord ‘God with Us’, our hearts and prayers go out to the Tennessee Department of Correction and for the family, friends, and colleagues of Correctional Administrator Debra Johnson, of the Tennessee Department of Correction, who was murdered in the Line-of-Duty on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Depart, dear Sister-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 [Inspired by 2Timothy 4:7]. Now rest easy in peace. We will take it from here. Amen.
Jesus teaches us the following:

1. “Blessed are those who mourn. They will be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4];
2. “Blessed are those who make peace. They will be called God’s children.” [Matthew 5:9];
3. "The greatest love you can show is to give your life for your friends.” [John 15:13], and;
4. “I [Jesus] can guarantee this Truth: Today you will be with Me in Paradise.” [Luke 23:43].

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, NACM
Ordained & Licensed Independent Christian Minister
The Steven Robert Closs Peacemakers Chaplaincy
Merrimack, NH 03054
Appointed Chaplain: Merrimack NH Police Department [Since 2014]
Appointed Chaplain: Nashua NH Police Department [Since 2018]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DD, MSBS, NCCA
Nashua / Merrimack NH Police Departments

August 9, 2019

Prayers and condolences. Rest in peace
Correctional Administrator Debra Johnson.

Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

August 9, 2019

What has our world come to? Life is no longer precious or respected. Condolences just don’t seem like enough. Prayers at times seem unanswered. 38 years you served your city, your county, your state, your government and your people. I’m at a loss for words and tired at hearing of another fallen officer. Blessed are The Peacemakers For They Shall Be Called The Children of God. Rest In Peace My Dear Sister. Watch over your sisters and brothers that respected the badge of honor you wore bravely.

Retired Steelworker
Someone Who Cares

August 9, 2019

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Administrator Johnson and the Tennessee Department of Corrections during this time. Thank you, Administrator Johnson, for your service.

National Police Wives Association

August 9, 2019

Rip Ms Johnson thank you for your service we have the walk from here condolences to your family and the thin silver line

Cpl John Biggins
Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office TN

August 9, 2019

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

August 9, 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 Correctional Administrator 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

August 9, 2019

My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Correctional Administrator Debra Johnson on their loss. May our Lord give them all the strength and comfort they need during this time of trial. Thank you fellow officer for your dedication and service to our nation justice system and your community. Rest in peace Correctional Administrator Debra Johnson .

CBP Officer(retired), Luis Otero
Department of Homeland Security/Bureau of Customs & Border Protect

August 9, 2019

Rest in peace Administrator Johnson!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

August 9, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family and to all of those that loved you here on earth Ms Johnson. You served your State for many years and it is heart breaking that you would lose your life in such a violent way at the hands of a coward. I pray that he is caught and brought to justice very soon. Rest in Peace, Sister. May God Bless you and Yours.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Flowery Branch, GA

August 9, 2019

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