Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest easy brother, the watch is ours now
God bless both you and you're family

Officer
Atlanta Police

December 30, 2003

I read of Officer Watsons death in the Kalamazoo Gazette and was horrified to hear that he was a Michigan Native. It is heartbreaking to know that another officer has died in the line of duty.

I only pray that justice will prevail.

God Speed Brother in blue.

December 30, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer Watson. Rest easy Brother we will take it from here.
Mat. 5:9

Trooper
Georgia State Patrol

December 30, 2003

Rest easy brother.

S/TRP
South Carolina Highway Patrol

December 30, 2003

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Watson:

May God bless you and be with you all during this most difficult time.
Brother, your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York

December 30, 2003

To the Family of this brave officer, Rest assured that this hero will never be forgotten. A man, a father, a husband, and A Brother Officer were lost that day, but his memories and impact will not soon be forgotten.

Ptlm Jette
Winchester NH

December 30, 2003

Our family's prayers go out to the friends and family of this officer. May God bless hime.

Officer Mark M Lapinskas
Liberal Police , Liberal KS

December 30, 2003

My families thoughts and prayers are with John's family and friends in this difficult time.

Constable
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

December 30, 2003

God Bless you as you go to that Heavenly beat. Your earthly deeds may not be forgotten because they were engraved with love on the hearts of those you served and worked with. Your leadership and friendship will be passed on to others because you served first. Rest my friend, and may God watch over your family.

Sgt. Steven L. Harmon, Ret.
Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, FL

December 30, 2003

Yet another swift punch to the gut as I read thebackup this morning & find we've lost another fine officer. My deepest sympathies go out to John's family, friends and colleages in this horrible time. Last month, my husband's department lost a young officer (Matthew Pavelka, E.O.W. 11-15-03), the first officer killed in 82 years. We greive alongside you. Thank you John, for doing the job and fighting the fight. You are a hero to me.

God Bless you.

Wife of Burbank Police Officer
Burbank Police Dept. (California)

December 30, 2003

Rest in peace brother, We will pray for you and your family.

SGT (RET)
NJ DOC SOG K9 UNIT

December 30, 2003

On a day that most people take for granted as a holiday of peace and joy, all of us in the Law Enforcement Community know all to well that the face of evil takes no holidays.

God bless you Officer Watson and be with your family and friends during this time and always.

Your sacrifice will always be remembered and held close by those you served.

Sr. Constable J.S. McDonald
Ontario Provincial Police, Western Region HQ, London, Ontario Canada

December 30, 2003

God bless the blue warriors who run to trouble when the rest of us get to run away from it. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Officer Watson. May God bless you, your fellow officers and family.

Greg Mete
Kodiak Alaska

December 30, 2003

I wish to extend my condolances to the Watson family. As a police officer we are asked to do a job no one else wants. There is no glory in it, only satisfaction when we hear someone say "thank you."

Thank you for allowing John to serve his community so valiantly. Although he paid the ultimate sacrafice, he has earned his place with the Lord.

There is no one who knows the stress or uncertainty in the life of a police officer like a spouse. There is also no one who can know the pain and sorrow you feel. Only know that he has not gone in vain.

My prayers are with you and your family.

Tino V. Chavez
Detective
Vernon Police Dept. (L.A. County, Ca.)

DET. TINO CHAVEZ
VERNON POLICE DEPT. (L.A. COUNTY)

December 29, 2003

It is with great sorrow I learn of this tragedy. My prayers go out to the family, friends, co-workers, and community of Officer John Watson. Thank you Officer Watson for the service in the protection of the American People. God Bless.

Det. D. L. Akins
Liberty Police - Liberty, NC

December 29, 2003

To Officer Watson family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you...


God Bless you

Terry Miyars, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares e/o/w 11/6/86, Hialeah PD, FL

December 29, 2003

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9

May God grant your peace and renewal of your spirit.

You are in my Prayers

Sergeant Shirley Key
Miami Dade Police Department

December 29, 2003

Please accept my sincere condolences for the family, fellow officers and associates of Officer Watson. I worked with him a few years ago for a brief period and remember him as a serious, quiet but helpful man.

Our community will miss an officer of his integrity.

Sincerely,

Ann Curtis

Prior Kenai Dispatcher/Ann Curtis
Kenai Peninsula Borough

December 29, 2003

With my highest degree of respect and admiration, I come forward to honor you. You represent what is truly great about the people who have chose this profession.
I've heard about how you helped each officer who joined
the Kenai Police Department. Well... you also serve as an
inspiration to the young men and woman within the Explorer
Scout Program. My two sons have mentioned so many times
how you have helped and encouraged them as Explorer Scouts. Justin has told me how you always had that, "Hey kid,
how's it going?" "How are you doing kid?" "Good to see you."
You and all to Officers at Kenai PD are not just great Officers
you are great people too.
I'll miss our talks outside the Pre-Trial complex. You brought the best out of everyone.
Since you are a Christian I live in certain hope that I'll see you on the other side.

Officer Vern Nusunginya (retired)
Alaska Department of Corrections/Kenai

December 29, 2003

Rest in peace Brother John, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

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

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs PD OK

December 29, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with all John's family, children, friends and co-workers during this time of sorrow. I will always remember him in my thoughts and prayers. John had a special way of brightening everyone's day whenever you came in contact with him. May you rest in peace John and watch over all of us. You will be truely missed by all.

Charlene Heintz (Former KPD Dispacher)
Kenai Police Department

December 29, 2003

Officer Watson,

I've read your reflections and I'm sorry that more people don't know you, myself included. Your friends and collegues portray you as just what police should be- helpful, courageous and kind.

I'm proud of your legacy and the light you've shone upon our profession.

Ross Mueske
Deputy U.S. Marshal

Ross Mueske, Deputy U.S. Marshal
U.S. Marhsals Service

December 29, 2003

God Speed, Officer John Watson. Let Us all keep his family in our prayers. God Bless all of our Fallen Brothers and Sisiters in Blue.

Officer Adam Borkowski
Detroit Police Dept.

December 28, 2003

My thoughts are with the family, friends and Fellow Officers of Officer Watson. Thank you for the service you provided to the citizens of Kenai. You died a HERO and everyone knows it!

Officer Julie Schmidt
Louisville Metro Police Dept. Louisville, KY

December 28, 2003

Big John who always greeted me with a big smile and a big hug to match. I will miss you! Sadly you are not the first officer I have known to be taken from us, your friends and family. I pray you will be able to send your comforting spirit to those who need it. You taught many over the years and a little of you will go on with them. God Bless those you left behind .. I know you are safe now and in a place of peace and beauty, but still I wish you had been able to stay. Give a Big John hug to Bob, Kevin and John B. who no doubt welcomed you when you arrived.

Chris Tilly, former Dispatcher
Kenai Police Department

December 28, 2003