Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Monday, March 17, 1969
Reflections for Patrolman Francis B. Johnson
Thinking of you these past few weeks and especially on St. Patrick's day. Its been a hard couple of weeks, a Trooper, a father of six, (just like you) was killed, and a young officer from Falmouth was also killed in the line of duty. Many heroes among us Dad.
Susan Johnson O'Rourke
Daughter
March 22, 2016
Thank you for your service American Hero. You will always be remembered. No matter how much time passes, you never be forgotten. We will be thinking of you when we attend our Sunday mass at our local parish in Naples, Florida
Former Protective Security Officer (PSO) for Region 1 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service Police, Pete Harrington BostonMA
March 10, 2016
Happy Birthday Dad
Susan Johnson O'Rourke
Daughter
November 17, 2015
Thank you for your service. No doubt you are walking a beat with choirs of Angels and lovingly keeping watch over your loving family!
Thomas O'Leary
July 27, 2015
Thank you for your sacrifice and service to the citizens of the City Of Boston! No doubt you are dancing and singing with choirs of Angels and keeping watch over your loving family!
Sergeant Detective Thomas O'Leary
Boston Badge 279
July 27, 2015
Happy Fathers Day Dad
Janet
Daughter
June 21, 2015
My family wishes to thank you, Ptl. Jim Leahy Jr. for your kind words and all the other officers that have left a reflection in our fathers' honor. He is and always will be our hero. God Bless all police officers and their families. I know my father would be proud to be BOSTON STRONG.
Susan Johnson O'Rourke
Daughter
April 14, 2015
Today makes 46 years since your life was needlessly taken and as is obvious by the posts here, you have never been forgotten. It's both heart breaking and reassuring to read the posts from your daughter and relatives. It is proof that, so long as your memory is kept alive, you're never truly far from the hearts and minds of those who love you. You are and for ever will be a hero to those who loved you and those who never met you.
RIP, Brother.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
March 17, 2015
Regards for your long years of service; may you rest in eternal peace.
Officer James B. Boyd
Laredo Police Department
March 17, 2015
Thank You Officer Johnson
Sgt Edward Gaffey
Boston Police Dept
December 31, 2014
Remembering your Birthday today, November 18th.
Susan Johnson O'Rourke
Daughter
November 18, 2014
Happy Father's Day
Susan Johnson O'Rourke
daughter
June 13, 2014
Forty Five Years Ago Today, March 17, 1969
Susan Johnson O'Rourke
Daughter
March 17, 2014
Rest in peace Uncle buck, we all have missed you.
jerry flynn
nephew
March 19, 2013
Some Father's only get to hold their children's hands for a little while...but are in their hearts forever. Thinking of you and mom today...... on this St. Patricks Day.
Susan O'Rourke
Daughter
March 17, 2013
Merry Christmas to our parents Buck and Mary. Love, Your children and grandchildren.
Susan O'Rourke
December 24, 2012
Happy Father's Day Dad..... Love your family
Susan Johnson O'Rourke
Daughter
June 17, 2012
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 43rd 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 who was murdered in the 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 Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
March 17, 2012
Thank you for your service Sir, RIP a Hero you were.
James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
March 17, 2012
Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal: Love leaves a memory that no one can steal.
Susan Johnson O'Rourke
Daughter
March 16, 2012
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks dressed in Holiday style in the air there's a feeling of Christmas. Children laughing, people passing meeting smile after smile and on every street corner you'll hear... Silver Bells, Silver Bells, it's Christmas time in the city. Ring a ling, hear them ring, soon it will be Christmas Day.
Susan Johnson O'Rourke
Daughter
December 23, 2011
Francis B. Johnson - Born November 18, 1918.
Susan Johnson O'Rourke
Daughter
November 17, 2011
Thinking of you Dad on this Father's Day. Always in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Johnson O'Rourke
Daughter
June 18, 2011
May the road rise to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Susan Johnson
Daughter
March 16, 2011
Officer Johnson you have not been forgotten by the men and women of the Boston Police. RIP
Det. Michael Kane
Boston Police Dept.
December 19, 2010
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