Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Lay me down beside cool waters, and lay to rest my body sore. Send the word out to my brothers, the fire is down, let it burn no more…

PO Andrew
Chicago PD

December 27, 2003

I would like to extend my condolences to Officer Watson's family and friends, and to the men and women of the Kenai Police Department. Rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

December 27, 2003

Rest in peace my brother—You will not be forgotten. You have done your duty.

You, your family, and all those that have been affected by your passing are in my family’s prayers.

See you some day my brother.

CPL Jodie L. Warren
Prince George County Police Department, Virginia

December 27, 2003

Yet another hero has been taken from us too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Watson. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

December 27, 2003

My heart goes out to the family of Officer Watson. I am so sorry that you must endure this horrible tragedy. Please know that the arms of a family of thousands are wrapped around you and will help provide the strength you will need to get through the coming days.

Becky Muncy
Widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy, Columbus, Oh P.D. (E.O.W. 04/05/95)

December 27, 2003

My deepest condolences to the family,friends, and co-workers of Policer Officer John Watson.


Robert Wigton # 9516
Patrolman
San Antonio Park Police

Patrolman Robert Wigton # 9516
San Antonio Park Police

December 27, 2003

My name is Rick Pulliam, and I work for the St. Joseph Police Department in Michigan. I graduated high school with John in South Haven, MI. I am sorry to hear of his tragic death, and my condolences go out to John's family and fellow officers. I haven't seen John in many years, but know that he was a great guy.

Sergeant Rick Pulliam
St. Joseph, MI Police Dept

December 27, 2003

John....though I did not know you personally I was in the procession tonight that brought your body to the Airport for your flight back to Kenai, several officers at APD knew you and spoke highly of you and the outstanding officer and family man that you are. As I placed my hand on your casket on the way out of the terminal I said a prayer for you, your family and the city that you leave behind, that they will be able to cope with this tragedy and find some comfort in knowing you were doing the job that you loved.

Until we meet again......

Senior Patrol Ofc Kevin Armstrong
Anchorage Police Department

December 27, 2003

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

December 27, 2003

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Officer John Watson … and the Kenai Police Department… our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done John... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vin and Pook- Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

December 27, 2003

Rest in peace Officer Watson

Officer Shannon E. Bunger
Indiana University Police, Bloomington IN

December 27, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of our fallen brother, and also with the members of the Kenai Police Department. Rest easy brother

Sgt. Justin Larsen
South Jordan Police Department

December 27, 2003

america lost another Hero today, Officer Watson was doing his job, and was taken away by the evils of society, god bless you my brother, your work is done here, go be with the lord and patrol the streets of heaven. to the friends and family of officer watson, may god bless you and keep you in his presence.

Sgt. W. M. Riley
Aragon police Dept..Ga

December 26, 2003

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF POLICE OFFICER JOHN WATSON.

Anonymous

December 26, 2003

"One thing I know: the only ones who will be really happy are those among you who have sought and found a way to serve." Albert Schweitzer
Bless this officer for his service and his sacrifice. May the memories his family and friends have of him in happier times help to ease the pain they're feeling now.
Know that he will never be forgotten.

Monroe County Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, In.

December 26, 2003

Our deepest condolences to the Family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Watson.

Newark NJ PD Auto Theft Task Force

December 26, 2003

You will not be forgotten sir. We will take it from here, see you on the other side.

Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

December 26, 2003

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS OF THIS GREAT HERO. MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. A HERO NEVER IS. MAY YOUR KILLER GET THE JUSTICE HE DESERVES. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

December 26, 2003

I am truly at a lost for words. I just want to ask all fellow law enforcement officers to be safe and to never forgot our fallen comrades. God bless.

SPO S. Willis
Austin, Tx. PD

December 26, 2003

God bless brother. On a day of joy and recognition, you were doing the job.....and lost your life. May God hold those you leave behind and may your family know that they do not weep alone. Rest easy.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

December 26, 2003

God speed... Your friends and family are in my prayers...

THE POLICEMAN'S LAST ROLL CALL ...

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 just
got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with
fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept many 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 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 judgement 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

Deputy
Dane County Sheriff's Office, Wi

December 26, 2003

Another heart ache as I went into ODMP. We would like for you to know that our prayers and condolence goes out to the wife, family, friends and co-workers of Police Office John Watson. May God Bless and comfort you at this time.

Sincerely,
Lyndell & Elizabeth Taylor
Parents of
Deputy Sheriff
Morris Lyn Taylor (Douglas County, Oregon)
EOW 9-14-02

December 26, 2003

I am so sorry for his family. I know what its like to lose a close relative on Christmas day. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

Kayhla M Brown

December 26, 2003

May God be with you all in this terrible time of loss. My heart and prayers are with you all. May you rest in peace Officer Watson and continue your watch on safer streets. Your time served will never be forgotten.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/06/02

December 26, 2003

May GOD bless the family of Police Officer John Watson.


The Men and Women of the Amtrak Police Department extends our deepest sympathy to the Kenai Police Department and to the family of Officer Watson.


GOD bless!!!

Criminal Investigator
Amtrak Police Department NY & NJ Division

December 26, 2003