Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Officer Garcia.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 19, 2021

Officer Garcia,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Arizona. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 14, 2019

I can still hear your voice, see your smile and your beautiful brown eyes. Miss you Johnny. Love you still.

M.E. Berryman
Friend

October 17, 2018

I was a young police officer working in Coolidge, Arizona when I met Johnny. What I remember most is the love he had for the job that he was doing. I did not know him long, but I think of him often. Now that I am approaching retirement, I hope others will remember him.

Lieutenant Juan Alvarez
The University of Arizona Police Department

February 14, 2017

We are looking for all family survivors from Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, Florence Arizona. The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office holds an annual memorial service the first Thursday in May, and we would like to mail surviving family invitations to be able to view the service via live scan or in person. Please contact me at Pinal County Sheriff’s Office.

Admin. Assistant Deborah Lopez
PINAL COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

September 2, 2016

Johnny Boy I remember this like yesterday. You were a great cop and great amigo. Thanks for the back ups on those lonely dark roads. May God keep you 10-6 until we meet again my friend.

ex Deputy T.J.Chavez #E-338
PCSO District 5 Maricopa

February 2, 2016

I keep you and your memory alive within me - remembering your smile and laughter always warms my heart. Love you Johnny E.

PSA/M.E. Berryman
VA Police Services

October 21, 2014

Johnny I never saw you in uniform my brother. But only remember when we played racquetball at chicken park, well on second thought when I played and you tried to play. It was okay you couldn't play that well, you sure could talk to anyone about anything. You really had that gift. You shined so bright while God blessed us with you. Yes Johnny I would of never said anything like this to your face your head would of swelled so big the rest of us could not have had room to live on this planet. Margaret I a you know this to be true about your brother and my best friend.

Joe Rosales civilian
One time best friend before service

August 25, 2014

You are never forgotten Johnny - I will always remember your smile and laughter - the sound of your voice - miss you

M.E. Berryman (Former I.D. Tech)
P.C.S.O./Friend

October 18, 2013

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

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

October 14, 2012

Offcr. Garcia, theres not a day that goes by I dont think about your passing..Thank u for giving your life for our State..and may God Bless you and your family and friends and all you touched in their lives...

You will always b remembered...

none...
n/a

September 21, 2012

You can shed tears that he is gone,
Or you can smile because he lived,
You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back,
Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see him
Or you can be full of the love that you shared,
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember him and only that he is gone
Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on,
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back,
Or you can do what he would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

Cannot believe it has been 22 years Johnny - I think of you often - I miss you, but I shall always hear your voice and reflect upon our conversations from long ago.

You're always in my heart - rest easy.

Marlene

October 14, 2011

Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near; still loved, still missed and very dear.
- Anonymous

M.E. Berryman
Civilian

April 15, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the twenty-first anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

October 14, 2010

Hi Johnny - still cannot get over how long it has been since you were taken from this earth. I truly miss you and not a day goes by that you are not in my head. You were a great officer, a true hero and a wonderful person. As always, you shall remain in my heart. Rest easy Johnny.

M.E. Berryman
Former I.D. Tech 263

October 14, 2010

HEY OFFCR JOHNNY THANK U FOR GIVING your life for us all. NOT a day Goes by i dnt thnk of the place where u gave your life for me. i do knw what its like and feeling what your family has went thru. was a little young girl at the time of your passing. i have passed by where u lost your life and have felt your presense there. Peace B wit u officer johnny i wish i couldve knwn u. god bless your whole family and friends

Anonymous

June 14, 2010

DEAR OFFCR JOHNNY I WISH I COUULDVE KNWN U BUT I WAS A LITTLE GIRL I PRAY N THNK OF U EVERYDAY AND TWO YEARS AGO I HAD PASSD BY WHERE U GAVE YOUR LIFE. I MISS U AND I FELT YIUR PRESENCE THERE AS WELL I PRAY FOR YOUR FAMIL N LOVED ONES ALSO I LOVE U N THNK OF U ALWAYS JOHNNY THANK U FOR GIVING YOUR LIFE FOR US ALL.

Anonymous

June 13, 2010

Hi Johnny:
Just know that you're always in my heart and I miss you.

MEB
civilian

October 13, 2009

Hi Johnny:
Can't believe it is going on 20 years. I think of you every day and often recall the night you stopped me for running the stop sign on Adamsville Road, it was a slow roll! Regardless, you then proceeded to eat all of my homemade chocolate chip cookies that my mom had made me for Christmas. We had a lot of good times Johnny and I treasure them all.

FORMER ID TECH M.E. BERRYMAN
PINAL CO SO

August 17, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

November 14, 2007

We remember you today and thank you Sir for your service.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 12, 2007

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

Officer 11169

March 14, 2007

I still miss your goofy smile and dumb jokes. It could have been me that night, instead of you-very easily. To respond to that call, when you should've been on your way home is a true reflection of your dedication and I will never forget that. You were helping us cover the area when we were short-handed (as usual), and we all were running our rear-ends off on calls that night. The last thing I would ever imagine I would have to respond to, was to say goodbye to you that night. Vaya con Dios, Johnny. You are in my heart & my memory.

Officer Chris Drummond
AZDPS

August 24, 2006

We put up your picture in the office today for our memorial wall. I still miss your laugh.

Renee Mitchell
Arizona Department of Public Safety

April 29, 2005

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

God bless. Rest in peace.

October 14, 2004