California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California
End of Watch Thursday, February 24, 1938
Reflections for Officer Willard Johnston
The tool used was actually a shovel, according to information given to the family at the time he was killed. It was during a riot and escape attempt by several inmates. The inmate who hit him was immediately grieving and tried to comfort him as he died. This was especially traumatic to my mother who was in High School at the time.
Dean W. Handy
Family member
March 11, 2024
Rest In Peace Brother LEO. You are not forgotten.
Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA
February 24, 2018
"When a good man is hurt, all who would be called good must suffer with him.”
Euripides
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
September 18, 2015
Thank you for your service Sir, RIP
James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
February 24, 2012
Officer Johnston,
Sir on today, the 73rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of California. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
USBP
February 24, 2011
You look like a decent conservative man/officer like so many i met while incarcerated i will remember your svc,and by doing so my own obligations as a Man,Veteran and American citizen.
sgt U.S.Army prior svc M Johnson
Former Imate F.S.P.
March 22, 2010
Rest in Peace, Officer Johnston. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
June 8, 2009
Your heroism and service is honored today, the seventy-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.
I also was a C.O. at San Quentin in the seventies. It's always been a tough job.
Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Loya
Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
February 24, 2009
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION.
Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH
February 19, 2008
You are not forgotten my brother.
Lieutenant
California Department of Corrections
January 28, 2005
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