Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am so sorry you suffered for so long. Rest in peace.

Lt. Andrew Rogers
Grosse Pointe Farms Department of Public Safety

June 7, 2020

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden

June 6, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue.

“Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be Called Children of God.” Matthew 5:9

Detective D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

June 6, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother!

Sgt. CCB (Ret)
USPP

June 6, 2020

Officer Johnson, your valiant struggle both during and after the incident attests to your strength and resolve. He terrible that you lost that struggle in the long run, but by God, I and everyone who reads this, should have respect and admiration for you for not simply giving up.

God Bless you, Brother and may your eternal Rest be ever peaceful.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

June 6, 2020

God bless you Police Officer Jay Johnson! Thank you for your many years of service with the the Detroit Police Department . Thank you for making the residents of Detroit, Michigan feel safer. We are all thankful to you for service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your loved ones!! We are so saddened by this terrible news and you will never be forgotten! 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!! (Matthew5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

June 6, 2020

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Johnson. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Detroit Police Department.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

June 5, 2020

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

June 5, 2020

My Deepest Sympathy to the family, friends and coworkers of this Fallen Officer. Thank you for your Dedication,?Service and Protection. You Will Always Be Remembered As The True HERO That You Are. Your Sacrifice Will Never Be Forgotten. RIP Sir.

Diane Waynant-Murray
Sister of Inspector Brian P. Waynant Sr WPD/WFD 03/01/10

June 5, 2020

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support

June 4, 2020

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Officer, Waldis "Jay" Johnson, from complications from gunshots from April 30,2017. It is always a huge loss when a fellow officer makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

June 4, 2020

Thank you for your service, Sir. May you rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your family now and the days ahead.

Carla Bringier-Mason
Sister of an NOPD Officer of 28+ years

June 4, 2020

Thank You Officer Johnson for your numerous years of service for the citizens of Detroit, Michigan.
May you Rest In Peace and may your family find comfort and solace during this difficult time.
Your sacrifice will never be forgotten!

Sgt. Cathleen Lapsley (ret)
Montgomery County Police Department

June 4, 2020

Rest in peace Brother Jay, you are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 07/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD

June 4, 2020

RIP Officer Johnson, may God bless and comfort your loved ones and members of your law enforcement family.
Thank you for your law enforcement service and the many sacrifices you made throughout your law enforcement career

Deputy Sheriff, Retired, Glen Allison
Tarrant County SO Ft Worth, Texas

June 4, 2020

Rest in Peace Brother

Prayers for your family

Thank you for your service and ULTIMATE sacrifice

GOD BLESS

Firefighter Ronald Lavallee
Lawrence, MA Fire Department

June 4, 2020

Officer Johnson, you served your community for 17 years and suffered from your injuries for three years before our Lord called you back to Him. For your long and dedicated service to keep others safe will earn you abundant blessings from our all-generous God. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

June 4, 2020

Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms

Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

June 4, 2020

RIP Officer Johnson. My sympathies to your family, friends and fellow officers.

SFC William Farrell
US Army Military Police, Ret

June 4, 2020

God bless you

Mark Mottola

June 3, 2020

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service and dedication, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Johnson during this time of tragic and painful loss.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God. Matt 5:9
Deputy Donnie Meaders (Retired)
Okfuskee County (OK) Sheriff's Office

June 3, 2020

Rest easy brother, thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

June 3, 2020

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

To honor Officer 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 Detroit Police Department for Waldis’ 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 Police Officer Waldis Johnson wife, daughter and two sons.

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
Executive Director-POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

June 3, 2020

Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the DPD during this most difficult and tragic time....Finally at rest.

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

June 3, 2020

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

June 3, 2020