Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

September 8, 2020

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

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

August 25, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

September 8, 2018

You would have never known a nicer guy that John Flora. As an APD Auxiliary Officer I road with him often. As an Alaska State Trooper I had to travel with the suspect to Court in Fairbanks. Since I considered John and Brenda Flora friends, it was a bitter sweet assignment.

Corporal (Retired) Bob Nesvick
Alaska State Troopers

September 8, 2014

John, simply said, had a kind heart. He was one of those rare jewels among LEOs.

Sgt. Boatright (Ret.)
APD LEO Brother

May 6, 2014

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio

September 8, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 38th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

May 1, 2013

RIP old friend.

MSgt Michael Yates
USAF (Ret)

March 8, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

November 18, 2012

Johnny was a wonderful brother, friend and man. He was outstanding in most every way. He was tremendously popular at Mesquite High School in the heart of Texas where he graduated. He was Hollywood handsome and made a mark on the hearts of not only the students of "the day" but he did also on the hearts of many of his teachers, frankly, everybody he met. He was dynamic at networking a crowd. John you are forever missed. It broke your family's heart the day we received the news of your death. Your dad never ever got over it. It devastated the rest of too John. I, personally, so miss you and wish you had been in my life to help me over many hurdles like losing my baby girl, Andrea, at the young age of 42 to stage 4 breast cancer. RIP dear brother. You will forever live in our hearts, the remainders of family in Mesquite area are myself, Jimbo and Dan.

Kay Blanks
sister

September 11, 2012

Not a day goes by that I do not remember my friend. I named my only son after him.

Jack Holcomb
Personal Friend

May 11, 2010

Officer Flora, thank you.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

April 1, 2009

"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
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

July 25, 2007

God rest your soul. You will always be missed. We were friends, and the memory of your smile still warms my heart. God bless you John.

Officer Dan Bogdansky, Retired
A friend, and brother in arms.

November 16, 2006

Rest in Peace, Officer Flora. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

November 2, 2006

Oficer Flora,

Today on the anniversary of your leaving us in the physical sence, we continue to pay tribute to your spirit. The Evening Watch of Henry County Georgia Police Department's North Precinct will hit the street tonight in your honor. Please watch over us as we continue your fine work.

For the entire shift,
Sergeant V.T. Rosen

Sergeant V.T. Rosen
Henry County Police Department

September 8, 2006

Officer Flora your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Care now. May you rest in peace brother.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

March 29, 2006

APD's canine unit was founded because of Ofc. Flora's death, shortly after the incident. Canine fund raising still goes on in his name. His sacrifice is not forgotten. Rest in peace.

Sgt. Bill Richardson
Anchorage, Alaska PD

January 4, 2005

thank you officer, rest in peace sir.

October 22, 2004

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

(Formerly of Seward Alaska)

Marti (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)

April 6, 2004

You Are Not Forgotten... God Rest

Robert Arrington
Just someone who cares

November 7, 2003