Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I would like to extend sincere condolence on behalf of our District to the family of Cpl. Kenneth Johnson, and to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Even though you are many miles away, we all feel the loss when a fellow State Trooper is lost. May God bless and be with all of you in this most difficult time.

Lt. Dan M. Vickmark
Minnesota State Patrol

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Corporal Johnson. The South Carolina Highways will never be the same without you.

CO II Ryan Bassett
Lino Lakes Correctional Facility

My sympathy goes out to the family and co-workers of Cpl. Johnson. May God bless each and every one of you.

M. Horton
CPD

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Corporal Kenneth Johnson. Rest in peace.

Officer William J. Fritts
Columbus Police Department

Only those who have dedicated themselves to the profession of law enforcement truly realize the cost of a free and safe nation, for it is only those brave few who pay the price.

Special Agent
Virginia State Police

Sometimes I just sit here and pray for the families, friends, and co-workers, knowing what the coming months hold...the final call, the flag draped coffin, taps, amazing grace on bagpipes, the folded flag to the widow...we can never know what God's plans are for us, and it becomes increasingly difficult to see so many give up their lives to protect others. Our only consolation lies in the fact that on final judgement day those responsible will pay through eternity. Corporal Johnson, thank you for your service, and know that your family will be taken care of by your brothers and sisters in the law enforcement community. To his family, I hope you find comfort in knowing people are praying for you,and that he will always be a hero...
Isaiah 40:31

Officer JV Jackson
FCPS Division of Law Enforcement Lexington, KY

Another S.C.S.T. has joined gods guardian angels. I am deeping saddened at this terrible loss. My prayers and thoughts go out Corporal Johnson's family and fellow officers, those he would call his second family, his comrades. We will always remember your dedication, bravery and ultimate sacrifice in protecting your state and your community. Thank you Corporal Johnson for a job well done. Rest in peace my brother!!!!

Officer Gary W.Jenkins
Phenix City Police Dept.

On behalf of the National Drug Interdiction Association, I would like to express our deepest regards, sympathy, and condolences to the family, friends and fellow troopers of Corporal Kenneth J. Johnson. Nobody can ever be prepared for the unthinkable. We take life for granted everyday. We feel your loss. We will all miss you fallen hero. Rest in peace brother, rest in peace.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

Douglas R. Wright / Board of Directors
National Drug Interdiction Association

Another Hero taken from us. God bless Kenneth , his Wife, Children,and the Brave men and women of the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

Detective JC Johnson
Danville Police Dept. Danville Va.

To Corporal Johnson family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you.

God Bless you.

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, FL E/O/W 11/6/1986

Thank you for your service, please watch over us.

Patrolman
Brookhaven Police Department PA

Rest easy Corporal Johnson, you did a fine job while here on earth and its time for you to rest until you are reunited with your family and friends. We will continue on in your honor and pray that the individual who took you from us will pay dearly here on earth and after. To Corporal Johnson's family my heart felt sympathies are with you tonight and always.

Senior Patrol Ofc. Kevin Armstrong
Anchorage Police Dept.

I am greatly saddened at hearing the news of Cpl. Johnson's death.

I did have some contact with Johnson while working with the Sheriff's Office in Clarendon County. He was very friendly and I'm sure he was a great asset to his agency.

His presence will be sorely missed.

J. R. Ponti
South Carolina State Constable

It's a shame that a police officer is killed when they are trying to make the roads a safer place for us. My sincere condolences are sent out to Kenneth's family and friends.

James Burns
Safety Services Officer

Our prayers and thoughts go to the officer's family, friends, co-workers and department, and may God be with them to comfort them. When a true hero passes, a part of America dies too.

James T Wilson, Dispatcher
Arkansas State Police Troop A

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO CORPORAL JOHNSON'S FAMILY AND HIS WORK FAMILY. IT IS ALWAYS SUCH A LOSS TO US ALL IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, TO LOSE A FELLOW TROOP. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

TROOPER I
TEXAS HIGHWAY PATROL

July 7, 2002

Dear Corporal Johnson,

It's devastating to see that we've lost another young law enforcement officer so swiftly and senselessly. We pray for your family, friends, colleagues, and community, for we know all too well what they now face. May they take comfort in knowing that you now patrol Heaven's streets with many of God's finest, and that nothing and no one can ever harm you again. We thank you for your years of dedicated service here on earth, and may you rest peacefully in the presence of God forevermore.

With sadness and appreciation,

Susan & Louis Prater
Nicholasville (Jessamine Co.) KY

Today the citizens of South Carolina lost a fine Trooper, a Trooper who led by example. Today, I lost a friend. I graduated patrol school with "KJ". In the beginning we became friends and in the end we became brothers. Several months ago, I was able to speak with KJ. He spoke of his love for his family and his love for the Patrol. To the family and friends of Trooper Johnson, we as a State share your sorrow. He shall be greatly missed by us all. May god bless your family and especially your children. To us all, KJ is a HERO.

JGHH
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division

JGHH
SLED

May all of our prayers go out to Cpl. Johnson's friends and especially his family. The SCHP is one of the greatest agencies in the state of South Carolina, and probably has the most guts out of any agency also to do what they do. My sincerest condolonces go out to his family....and may the coward who did this pay severely!!!!

Anonymous

May the peace of the living God be with this family. Lord, comfort these Troopers as they continue to do the job you have called them to do.
Corporal Johnson, we will be looking for you on the streets of gold as we all give glory to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. AMEN

Chaplain Scott Whitmire
Simpsonville PD, South Carolina

To the Family & Friends of Corporal Kenneth J. Johnson,
I am truly sorry for your loss and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you the strength you need to get through this most difficult time. Your loved one will now be protecting you from above.

God Bless You,
Ann Becker Alexandrino
South Florida Chapter
Concerns of Police Survivors

Ann Becker Alexandrino, Daughter
Detective Hugo M. Becker, Hialeah, PD, EOW 6/25/66

Family, Friends and Co-Workers of Corporal Johnson,
The road to greiving is long and unwritten. No one can tell you what is the right way or the wrong way to express the so many emotions that you are feeling. Do what feels right in your heart and no one can lay blame. Your Kenneth may be gone from patrolling the streets of earth, but he is with our James and they are patrolling the golden streets of heaven.

Friend and Co-Worker
Norfolk Police Officer
James B. Gilbert
E.O.W.- 09/28/01

Dyan McDermott
Norfolk EOC

REST WELL MY FELLOW BROTHER, WE WILL CONTINUE THE THE FIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

SGT. RICKY MORGAN
GENEVA POLICE DEPT. GENEVA, AL.

"Blessed are the peacemakers..."
If is not how you died that made you a hero, it was how you lived. God bless.

Pfc. Chip Googe
Mount Pleasant Police Department

To the family, friends and co-workers of Corporal Johnson my heart goes out to you. South Carolina will mourn the loss of this truly remarkable trooper. My fiance' Joseph C. Rodgers was killed in South Carolina in 97, and the South Carolina Highway Patrol has been so supportive. They didn't care that Joey was a deputy when he was killed. They were still there for me because is was a law enforcement officer. I think this says alot about an agency who doesn't care what department you are with, they just care about taking care of their loved ones left behind. They South Carolina Highway Patrol is such a wonderful agency and they have taken the initiative to prepare themselves for these tragedies. They will be there for the family and co-workers of Corporal Johnson just as they were there for me. Rest in peace Corporal Johnson you will never be forgotten.

Dana Perot
Survivor of Deputy Joseph C. Rodgers