Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

City Marshal Harvey David Johnson

Fouke Police Department, Arkansas

End of Watch Saturday, April 11, 1981

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Reflections for City Marshal Harvey David Johnson

Thank you for all you did to protect your fellow Arkansans. God bless

Special Agent-in-Charge Diane Upchurch
FBI - Little Rock

April 13, 2017

IN HONORE CASORUM
Keeping the promise to never forget his life and sacrifice. He is gone, but not forgtten.

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

April 11, 2014

Thanks to this touching tribute to our father, my brother and I have found each other.I can't help but think my father would be pleased with us.His memory will live on and be honored by us all.

Jewel Benson
civilian

October 6, 2013

I was so shocked to see this site! Harvey David Johnson was my brother who I loved so much. He was a dedicated marshal and loved is job.
I also see where his son posted on this site; I was never blessed to meet this young man. I pray he is doing well and that one day our paths will cross.

Pat Bennett, RN VAMC
sister

October 4, 2013

I am Harvey David Johnsons daughter.....and I would give anything in this world to find you, James.I think about the summer you spent with us in Fouke .Mostly I remember you singing Once,twice,three times a lady.I'll check this site every day for your response.

Jewel Benson
daughter

October 4, 2013

I just found this memorial to my father, Marshall Harvey David Johnson. I only saw him a few times. However, I loved him and miss him a lot. I know that he had always wanted to be in law enforcement and I am grateful that he was able to pass during the course of his service to the community. My hope is that as he looks down on my life, he would be proud because I am so very proud of him. I send my love to him and my best wishes to his family. May you rest in peace...

Not in law enforcement
Son

July 27, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 31rst 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 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace today.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 11, 2012

Rest in Peace, Marshal Johnson. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

July 28, 2008

YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

May 5, 2008

"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

November 20, 2007

Dear Marshal Johnson,

I thought it was important for a brother officer in Arkansas to remember you and the sacrifice you made for your State and community. May your family know that you died a hero in the service of us all.

Lieutenant Jim Potter
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, Little Rock

July 31, 2007

MAY GOD BLESS THE SURVIVORS OF MARSHALL JOHNSON AND MAY THEY FEEL THE COMFORT KNOWING THAT HE IS NOW WITH THE HEAVENLY SECURITY DETAIL ASSIGNED TO WATCH OVER ALL OF US UNTILL WE CAN JOIN HIM AT THE ROLL CALL IN THE SKY.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND BE CAREFUL OUT THERE.

PTLMN PAUL D. KELLY SR
PHILADELPHIA,PA. POLICE DEPT.

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