Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Kathy....john was a true friend...........he worked for me on ft rich............I was shocked to say the least when another Alaskan informed of his passing..........my prayers will be with john and your family...............

frank c. in arizona
long time friend

February 11, 2016

Thinking of you today. Our last conversation. Our last kiss . Our last Christmas . Keep watching over the family! Hugs and kisses , John. I miss you !!

Surviving spouse Kathy Watson
Surviving spouse

December 25, 2015

Thank you for all of your service. Thinking you and your family this day.

Juvenile Justice Officer I Robert Dederi
DHSS Division of Juvenile Justice

December 25, 2015

Your courage defines your character my brother, and you will not be forgotten. May God bless your family. Until we meet someday, rest in peace.

Sgt Don Barton
Garden City Police Dept.

December 1, 2015

Bro:
I know, I know, it's been a while. Time since my last visit, seems to have evaporated, or at least accelerated.
My laziness aside, ahem, I will say that I still miss our phone conversations, especially our Christmas calls.
And, quite often when it's particularly quiet, or I walk by the skoot, I remember the good times with happiness, and the call from Kathy, and everything concerning you after that, with great sadness.
Always proud to call you friend, you are G.B.N.F.

Dave
Friend

October 19, 2015

Happy 55 John - hope you are celebrating with Dad and Tom...
Love and miss you!
Your little sis

Mary Watson Wilkinson
Sister

June 12, 2015

Tomorrow, June 4th, will mark our 15th wedding anniversary.
I loved you then and I love you even more today. I miss you with every fiber of my body.
Rest in peace my love.

Kathy Watson
Surviving wife

June 4, 2015

John and I were friends in high school in South Haven Michigan. John was a kind man and had a big heart. I did 26 years on the job in Michigan. Rest in peace my friend. You are never forgotten.

Captain Mark Books (Ret)

March 5, 2015

My deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Police Officer Watson, who was killed in the line of duty. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time.

Jonathan Duarte
Respectful Citizen

December 27, 2014

I remember this day so very clearly. John's step daughter played softball with my daughter for years. I was so very sad when this happened. John's wife was such a pleasure to sit with at the ball fields.

Angela Lorenzo
friend

December 25, 2014

Thinking of you and your family this Christmas Day.

David Lowery
Birmingham, Alabama Police Department

December 25, 2014

Tomorrow will mark 4015 days that you have been gone. I miss you as much today as I did then.
The kids all watch out for me. As I am sure you are too.
John, you will be forever in my heart. I love and miss you so very much!

Kathy Watson
Wife

December 24, 2014

On the 10th anniversary of your passing, I still remember you as one of Kenai's finest. From your early days with KPD, you were always a friendly, professional officer, serving the citizens of our community with courage and integrity. Others in the department still carry the torch your bore and your are still remembered for your life and sacrifice!

Sgt. Roy Smith
Alaska Dept. of Corrections

December 25, 2013

John,
It hardly seems like 10 years have passed since
I held you and told you I LOVE YOU. I miss
You everyday. I am so very proud to be your
Wife.
Thank you for the love you gave me during our short but,
Oh,so special time together. You will forever be in my
Heart!
Rest in peace my dear husband!

Kathy Watson
Wife

December 24, 2013

John,

I think of you often. You were a major influence on my early development and knowledge of police work and culture. You were a great cop, a great teacher and humble leader. I don't think I really realized the influence you had on shaping my early understanding of police work.... Until today, when I was challenged to write a letter to someone who had great influence (professionally).

This is my letter. Your lessons will be and have been passed to the next generation of law enforcement professionals.

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You are remembered. Rest in peace brother.

Deputy Jared Meyer
Ada County Sheriff Office / Soldotna Police

August 28, 2013

Birthday wishes to you! I sill miss you! 53 years old today , I often wonder how much more handsome you would have been.

Kathy
Surviving Wife

June 12, 2013

Wow John, it has been 9 years. It is still so hard at times. I think of you every day. I have been thinking if some of our more humorous adventures. THANK YOU for everything, John. You are missed so very much. I love you!!!

Kathy Watson
Surviving spouse

December 26, 2012

John, your legacy lives on. Thank you for all you have done for me, all you taught me and the life you lived. I carry the life lessons with me each shift as I fight the fight.

You are loved and missed. Rest in peace my friend.

Turnage, 51413

Officer Aaron Turnage
Kenai Police / Gresham Police

December 26, 2012

I think of you often but Christmas Day is the one day I think about you most. You are missed but always remembered.

Inv. Jay Sjogren
Kenai PD

December 25, 2012

John, your legacy lives on. Thank you for all you have done for me, all you taught me and the life you lived. I carry the life lessons with me each shift as I fight the fight.

You are loved and missed. Rest in peace my friend.

Turnage, 51413

Officer Aaron Turnage
Kenai Police / Gresham Police

December 25, 2012

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but never forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department

December 25, 2012

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

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

August 11, 2012

A local DA and I speak highly of you during some of our morning passings at the start of my shift. Keep the good watch over us. Your sacrifice is always remembered.

Officer

July 17, 2012

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones during this holiday season. Continue to watch over all of them. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

December 26, 2011

We love and Miss you John. The years have passed, but the memories have not. Thank you for your sacrifice. You are a Hero...

Love you,

Aaron Turnage, Former KPD Officer

Patrol Officer Aaron Turnage
Gresham Police

December 26, 2011