Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP Big John. We are thinking of you today. We blink our eyes, and 8 years has already past us by since that last Christmas Day when you where still with us. God Bless.

James Baisden, Fire Chief
Nikiski Fire Department

December 25, 2011

Thinking of you and your family today. Thank you for your sacrifice. "Greater love has no man than this that he lay down his life for his friends." RIP

Keith Randall
a grateful citizen

December 25, 2011

You could have given me a speeding ticket that cold December morning, but you did not. Instead, you listened to my story and realized that because I was new to the Peninsula, the offense was unintentional. Further, you looked into the car to see my scared 4year old peering out at you. I think it was more important to you to make the right impression on my small child than it was to issue that ticket. Thank you. My boy and I had a great time sledding on the Sears Elementary hill. Oh, and I remember you when your stepson and my son were playing baseball together. You seemed to really enjoy yourself. Thank you for protecting our community...may God keep you close. Although I get the impression that you and Michael probably get your fair share of action.

Linda Miller
Community Member

November 4, 2011

Happy 51st Birthday to you my dear husband. I think about every day. You will be forever in my heart.

Kathy Watson
surviving spouse

June 12, 2011

Although we knew each other for years (I even mistook you for my husband a couple of times from a distance) I'll never forget the day you came into my salon and bought Kathy a gift cetificate for a massage for her Birthday/Christmas. It was Christmas Eve, the day before you were taken from us. Somehow, you must have known she would need it. Although I'll never be able to make any sense of your tragic death, my silver lining has been rekindling my almost 30 year friendship with Kathy. She misses you every day and loves you very much! You are still a very active presence in your family through the love of your awesome wife's memories. She has become one of my very dearest friends and I cherish our friendship to the nth degree! I know you're looking down on her and your whole family but rocking Heaven on your Harley! Love to you John!

Gina Kiel
Friend

May 29, 2011

John..another Police Memorial Day has come and gone...It seems like just yesterday. I still miss you alot.
You'd be so proud of the kids. They are doing quite will, but I guess you already know that.
Serenity knows you too.
Love to you............

Kathy Watsin
surviving spouse

May 16, 2011

Officer Watson,
Thank you for your service and Sacrifice you made. My heart is always with your family during the holiday season and many other times of the year. You helped make many young men and women better people.
Thank you again Sir

Kimberly

March 13, 2011

John, It's hard to believe 7 yrs. has gone by since your passing. Your photo still hangs by my desk and you are remembered even more during this holiday season. Thank you for your sacrifice! Till we meet again...
Roy

Sgt. Roy Smith
Ak. Dept. of Corrections

December 30, 2010

Netta misses her "papa" everyday, but it is especially tough today. She is graduating this year...wish you could be here to see her, but I know you will be watching from Heaven. You are missed John...

Sue

December 25, 2010

Missing you on this Christmas day. Think of you often. God bless you. and merry christmas john till we meet again..

sandi and shawn
friend

December 25, 2010

John,

Even though I was to young to be an exploer at KPD while you were here, I still learned so much from you. The bad guys you delt with, were treated with dignity and respect. Not that they were just some dumb criminal and they were less than human. I remember when we would see you doing a traffic stop, my brother and I would both yell to our Mom "Somebody's getting a lecture!" And we could tell that you were indeed in full lecture mode. Im 19 now and working on a criminal justice degree. I want to follow your example and be the best police officer that I can be. Thank you.

Kirsten McBride
Friend

December 25, 2010

John,

Thinking of you on this cold day before Christmas. You're sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Rory Espy
Soldotna Police

December 24, 2010

Hey Baby,
I was just thinking about you today. So I just had to come visit you, again. You still ride, both above me and with me, keeping your watchful eye on me and the whole family. Keep on watching, I rest assured knowing that you are always with me. I love you and miss you.
Kathy

Kathy
Wife

July 11, 2010

Today in the sun, I bid him farewell
A man, a hero, I never knew well

Like many before him, who answered the call
Wearing a badge, he was destined to fall

Though by choice a long life and a happy old age
Would he have chosen, had he written the page

But the office he chose never promised long life
Just half of his salary, for his child and his wife

He went without fear, into the darkness of night
Bringing comfort to some, to some others light

Easing their pain and calming their fears
He did his duty, never asking for cheers

A husband, a cop, he answered the call
We bid him farewell for he gave his all

Damian Collum
Former Exporler/SEO KPD

April 22, 2010

Hay you! you know i talk to you all the time but i was googling myself and i came apon the last post i put up and i made me wanna update you a little! member james? its lasting, we got married!!! yep july 26th! i know you where there! i wish you could sit and talk about everything that has heppend the last couple of years! james addopted serenity and now we are rabons! o can you tell Dale that we miss him!! gosh serenity is getting even bigger! i wish she could have known you better! she still knows who you are! she wants to go to school so bad. "when she gets older" she talks about it all the time! we miss you!!!
love you always!

chelaine
step child

March 12, 2010

hey uncle john,
i don't think i've ever written to you. it's been a while, but I still think of you daily. grandma got me a necklace like her's in the shape of a police badge and your info is engraved on the back. it hangs on my lamp next to my bed, so it's kind of hard to miss.
it's been a little over six years, and so much has changed in the watson family. it seems longer than that. david krista dad and i went to service with grandma which was in your remembrance. i know she appreciated it. i worry about her. she does so much for everyone and doesn't sit and rest for herself much i don't think. but maybe its so she doesn't get sad. and miss you, and grandpa, and soon to be some of her friends.
i guess i should go to bed.
watch over us uncle john. we miss you.

Andrea Watson
neice

February 3, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the sixth 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

December 30, 2009

I love you.

Anonymous

December 26, 2009

Thinking of you and your family. Watch over Aaron tonight as he continues your watch.

5817
Phoenix Police

December 25, 2009

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Dispatcher
Wasilla PD/AK State Troopers

December 25, 2009

Still missing you John - but more and more I think how blessed we were to know you as a friend. Thanks for always being there.

Nancy - Dispatch
Kenai Police Department

December 25, 2009

John,

Thinking of all the lessons you gave me as an explorer and the lessons you left when you gave the ultimate sacrifice. I often think of how proud you would be to see me fulfilling my dream. I also finally got my motorcycle endorsement so I'll be legal to ride with you when I get up there.

Officer Rory Espy
Soldotna Police Former KPD Explorer

December 24, 2009

Hey John,

Thinking of you again. Still say hello every time I go by Cooper Landing and "the rock". I miss you.

Nancy

Nancy
Kenai PD

October 13, 2009

Happy birthday~ today would be 49 for you....

Love,
Mary

Mary Wilkinson
Sister

June 12, 2009

My Dear Friend John,
It's been a long time since I've written in this and I'm sorry for that. You crossed my mind today while I was remembering the "old days" and I had to smile. I've met your wife Kathy over the phone and I just adore her, I'm glad I had a chance to send her my email addy and she called me. I know in my heart that you're safe in Heaven and I'm grateful for that and I look forward to seeing you again some day. Thank you for your friendship, your humor and your wonderful heart, I'll treasure your memory always.
Love, Sheila

Sheila Roe Heiser
Friend

May 29, 2009