Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As the anniversary of your death is coming up, I want to thank you for your selfless duty and courage.

I am honored to have you as my silent partner. It was interesting to learn that you were in the Army's boxing team. I also served our country, in the United States Marine Corps. It must have been an honor to know such a strong and compassionate person like yourself. You were willing to protect those who are vulnerable. Thank you for your service. My sincere sympathy goes out to your wife and children.

S.P.O. Alcorta, Juan
Detroit Police Training Center
May 11th, 2024

S.P.O. Alcorta,Juan
Detroit Police Training Center

May 11, 2024

I would like to express great sympathy for the family and friends of Corporal Johnson.

Although I never had the honor of meeting you Corporal Johnson, I am still very proud to have you as my silent partner. I have learned good things about you, like how you served in the US military, and earning your associates degree in business from Henry Ford College. You seemed to be a great husband and father to your wife, and three children. Your story will be forever in my heart. Thank you for your sacrifice Corporal Johnson.

SPO. DeMoss, D’Angelo
Detroit Police Department

April 11, 2023

Thank you for your service and please know that your memory and sacrifice are always remembered by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

May 31, 2021

I only knew you for a short time, but I learned a lot from you. I will never forget you. You are very missed. Love you brother!

Police Officer, Glot
Detroit Police

February 6, 2021

Thank you for your service. My condolences to your family, friends and co workers. RIP

A Grateful Citizen

October 28, 2020

Officer Johnson will never ever be forgotten; RIP sir.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

October 11, 2020

Thank you sir for your service GOD BLESS.

Mrs.C Singleton /Concern Citizen

July 22, 2020

Rest easy, brother. We have the watch from here.

May you be always with the Lord and He with your family as they try to make sense of all of this.

God Bless You and your family, and your brothers and sisters of the Detroit Police Department.

Lieutenant Grady Orr
Henrico County Police Division

July 16, 2020

Officer Johnson,

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

July 11, 2020

Thank you Officer Johnson for your hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Michigan. 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 NEVER DIE...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

July 4, 2020

On behalf of our family to all your family sir, Our hearts bleed for all of you. Every time we loose another officer it rips through our souls as we know all too well what road all of you are now on, and must travel for the rest of your lives. No matter what please, please, please stay close to one another. You’re a HERO and will forever be a HERO!! We will NEVER FORGET the sacrifices each of you made by Your hero deciding to put on the uniform and badge EVERYDAY. May God give all of you peace knowing he saved the life of others and did so so proudly. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they are and will be called the Children of God. Sir, May you Rest In Peace and continue to show the signs to your family that you are around them, FOREVER. As a mother of a fallen hero, my son does this daily and knowing he’s still here, brings great comfort. So I ask you Sir....please be their guardian angel as they walk through the shadows of grief. All LEO supporters and the officers you left behind, will take it from here, sir. RIP!!

Ms. Tammy Avent
Mother of Fallen BPA Jose “Joey” Barraza EOW: 4-18-16.

July 4, 2020

Praying for your family, friends, colleagues, agencies during this very difficult time for them and all of us. Thank you for your service! We shall remember you with pride and admiration always! May God Bless the Blue!

“The peacemakers are blessed, for they will be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 HCSB];

“Those who mourn are blessed, for they will be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 HCSB], and;

“No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 HCSB]

Depart in peace, Brother-in-Blue; in the name of God the Father who created you; in the name of Christ Jesus who redeemed you; in the name of the Holy Spirit who sanctifies you. May you rest in peace and dwell forever with the Lord. Amen.

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS, CIMT, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed/Certified Independent Ecumenical Clergy / Chaplain
Ministry: Law Enforcement Chaplaincy
Merrimack, NH 03054

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

July 1, 2020

To the family of Police Officer Waldis "Jay" Johnson, friends, Chief of Police James E. Craig and the Detroit Police Department.
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!
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted, and saves thoughts who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18
"Jesus said unto her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this? John 11:25 & 26

Patrolman A.S. Batson
CH / OB PD
Goldsboro, NC

June 23, 2020

On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Waldis "Jay" Johnson and the extended law enforcement family of the Detroit Police Department, Michigan.


End of Watch Sunday, May 31, 2020.


Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

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."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

June 18, 2020

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

June 16, 2020

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 Lieutenantm Frank J Corasa
Baltimore City Fire Department

June 14, 2020

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

James P Waggle
Civilian

June 13, 2020

May God rest your soul. Thank you for everything.

P.O A. B.
Detroit PD #9

June 13, 2020

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Police Officer Jay Johnson,. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and all the brave men and women in uniform, who put their lives on the line to serve and protect their fellow citizens. Thank you for your service to your community. Rest in peace Police Officer Jay Johnson.

CBP Officer(retired), Luis Otero
DHS/Bureau of Customs and Border Protection

June 11, 2020

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

National Police Wives Association

June 11, 2020

My condolences go out to you Officer "Jay" Johnson's family, friends and co-workers at the Detroit Police Department during this most difficult time
Rest In Peace my Brother in BLUE Officer "Jay" Johnson.
Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Officer Janet Sanchez
F.O.P member Yuma Lodge #24
Yuma Police Department

June 8, 2020

My condolences and sincere regrets go to the family and friends Waldis "Jay" Johnson. I am sorry for his untimely death and your loss.

Lisa Casper
Friend and colleague to Briana Tucker

June 8, 2020

On behalf of the Kentucky Peace Officers' Association please accept our condolences on the passing of Officer Johnson.

Chip Nowlin
President
Kentucky Peace Officers' Association

June 8, 2020

“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 7, 2020

RIP, Officer Johnson. Thank you for your service. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione, ret.
Rochester Police Department, NY

June 7, 2020