Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

No words sir... Thank you for serving. We have the watch. Prayers for your family.

Trooper J Clement
Florida Highway Patrol

July 5, 2017

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

Deputy Donnie Meaders
Seminole County (OK) S.O.

July 5, 2017

RIP My Brother!!!!

Lieutenant William Sircy
Madison County Sheriff's Office

July 5, 2017

Thank you, Officer Johnson for your many years of dedicated service to your community. God bless and protect your family and fellow officers!

Civilian, RuthAnn Pratt Cross

July 5, 2017

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 who’s 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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

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

July 5, 2017

RIP BROTHER

Ret. PO Rob Settle
Rutgers - Newark P.D

July 5, 2017

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 Northville Police Department.

U.S. Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

July 5, 2017

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

July 5, 2017

RIP my friend ..peace and prayers for your family, friends and fellow officers..always a cop off duty or not..been there. Marty Mooney retired Det NYPD and son Alex active NYPD..Blue Knights XIX Rome NY/XXXII Syracuse NY.

Retired DET Marty Mooney
NYPD

July 5, 2017

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department

July 5, 2017

Quite a tour of dedication and service to your community Officer Johnson. I have no doubt the community is devastated by this news and we all have you and your family in our thought and prayers.

J. Gantner
Grandson, Son, Brother of NJ LEO's & NJSP

July 5, 2017

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends. Thank you for your unselfish service.

James P. Waggle
Civilian

July 5, 2017

RIP my Brother, RIP.

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13

Your sacrifice was far too great.
God Bless

Investigator Q. Warren
Alaska AGO, Special Prosecutions, MFCU

July 5, 2017

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

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD

July 5, 2017

Rip Brother

Deputy Zak Rodgers
Boone County Sheriffs Dept

July 5, 2017

Rest in peace brother! We have the watch from here. May God Bless your family and friends.

Lt. A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

July 5, 2017

God bless you.

Police Officer Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

July 5, 2017

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Johnson and the Northville Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Johnson, for your service.

Administration
National Police Wives Association

July 5, 2017

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

July 5, 2017

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send to your department, the Gloversville Police Department and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of officer and deputy, Robert J. Johnson. His bravery and courage over his 33 year career in law enforcement to protect your communities has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

July 5, 2017

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Robert J. Johnson and the extended law enforcement family of the Northville Police Department, New York. Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.
I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

End of Watch: Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

July 5, 2017

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Robert J. Johnson and the extended law enforcement family of the Northville Police Department, New York. Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.
I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

End of Watch: Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

July 5, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer Johnson and the Northville Police Department. May God Bless All Law Enforcement. RIP Brother.

Sgt. Fred Parker
Putnam County Sheriff's Office, TN

July 5, 2017

Rest in peace may God look over your family.

P.O. Frank James Trabakino New York Police Departmen

July 5, 2017

I'm at a loss for words we talked not to long ago and you mention hanging it up. I know you wouldn't have you loved the job. I can't believe your gone you field trained me and I always remember that smile and laugh. I never saw you get mad even when I made mistakes. I recall the last time I saw you, you came into my office with that big smile of yours and said "look at you kid sitting in the big chair" then stuck your hand out and said congratulations on Chief. Bob I will miss you greatly I was proud to call you my friend you were a great guy and a great cop. Until we meet again my friend rest easy you did your time with honor.

Chief Ryan Austin
Fort Plain Police Dept

July 5, 2017