Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mrs. Johnson,

You know I still remember you sitting in from of me in Mrs. Westfall's geomety class. You know I still remember keeping in touch with you when i went away to Virginia. I also got that picture you gave to me before you left school!! But I know you are up there grinning about how I "finally" got back in touch with you after all those years. But you know the funny thing about it was, the day of your funeral, I was driving to New Orleans from Albuqeruqe, NM and for some odd reason, you were on my mind. I was going home and while I was there, I was going to find you. But then my grandmother mentioned your name and told me how you served the NOPD and I couldnt help but be mad at myself for not keeping in touch!!! I guess that's how the lord works. He knows you are in my heart and I know you are smiling down on me!!!

Love you forever,

Don R. Walters Jr, TSgt, USAF
MacDill AFB, Fl

Currently Serving in Al-Udeid AB, Qatar till May of 08

Techincal Sergeant Don R. Walters Jr.
United States Air Force

February 12, 2008

Officer Latoya N.Johnson It is Officers like yourself that gives us the strength and dedication to continue in Law Enforcement.
I have never had the pleasure to meet you but I have heard remarkable things about you from former officers of the New Orleans Police Department that I highly hold respect for.
May you continue to protect the men and women of law enforcement from the glorious place in heaven that you are.
God Bless you and may you Rest In Peace My sister.

Dpy R.Trinity
Lafayette Parish Sheriff Dept

February 10, 2008

HEY TOYA JUST WANTED TO STOP BY AND SAY HELLO. AS YOU KNOW YOU ARE JOINED BY ANOTHER SISTER NICOLA. SHE HAS REPORTED TO ROLL CALL ON 1/28/08. I KNOW YOU GUYS WILL LOOK DOWN ON US AND WATCH OVER US WHILE WE CONTINUE THIS JOURNEY OF PATROLLING THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS. I'M THINKING ABOUT YOU AND YOUR SWEET DAUGHTER. I REMEMBER BEING IN MY ACADEMY CLASS#150 WHEN YOU LOST YOUR LIFE AS I WAS PREPARING TO FACE THE CRIMINALS YOU FACED EACH DAY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COURAGE. YOU ARE A TRUE EXAMPLE OF A STRONG POLICE WOMAN! LOVE YA!

Officer Malinda Robertson
New Orleans Police Dept

January 31, 2008

Hi Toya,
Just remembering all the fun times we had as friends in high school. I remember when we put together a play for one of our classes and we used all your parents old albums from the 70's. It was your idea to wear afros and bell bottoms as our costumes. You were always very creative and funny. After graduating we didn't talk everyday, but when we did it was for hours and we would always play catch up. I'm using this moment of rememberance because I miss you and I love you girl.

aka, Tootie

Dr Iisha K Bailey
John Ehret "Class of 95"

January 31, 2008

What can I say? It is obvious from reading the reflections that Officer Johnson was courageous and committed, that she was a true servant. It is with tears of sorrow and joy that I see how much she was loved...is loved. To Officer Johnson's family, I will say a prayer for you. She lives forever in your hearts by the memories you have, but the stories you tell.

January 29, 2008

I often visit this website as a constant reminder of fallen officers and their incredible sacrifices. I have to say that I am throughly impressed with how the family and friends of this fine officer continue to leave postings and messages for her. Although I did not know her just from reading through them I can tell Officer Latoya Johnson was an exceptional young woman,to say the least, who touched so many lives. God Bless each and every one of you I know she has to be proud to know that she still lives on in so many people. I will keep you all in my prayers. God Bless. Especially her wonderful mother,brother and daughter Raven. Phillipians 3:14

Radcliff Police Dept. KY

January 22, 2008

Thinking of you today, 2 officers were gunned down yesturday in Dekalb county, and it really hit home for me today when the showed the pictures of these 2 officers, I miss you so much, they say in time, will heal, but this is a wound that will never heal, just pray and ask god for strength, he comfort and he will take care of us, keep watching over the family, send special kisses and hugs in the breeze for your mother, brother, and especially Raven...

Missing you everday

JEWEL
Cousin

January 17, 2008

We are pressing on, another year has come. Praying that this year is a Blessed one for our family. You're forever in my heart. Love you much.

Dione
Cousin

January 4, 2008

A New Year
Love ya Toya, Keep watching over the family as we have come to see another year

jewel
cousin

January 2, 2008

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones as Christmas fast approaches. On know that you are always in their thoughts as they truly love and miss you terribly. Continue to watch over them and protect them from harm. I have the outside of my home decorated in all blue lights, one of those lights is lit in your honor to let you know that you have not been forgotten.

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

December 18, 2007

Thinking of you on this Day,
I love you dearly and miss you so much

JEWEL
COUSIN

November 12, 2007

I love and miss you sooo much.

Dione
cousin

November 9, 2007

I miss you LaToya. I always will.

P.O. I William Torres
NOPD

November 4, 2007

Hey Toy its me Jason,
Its been a while since we've talked. As you know, im still in denial over all of this. I've been seeing glimpses of you often, and all the time in my dreams. I miss you Toy.. I miss all of the good and confusing times that we've had. I still cant believe this.
Its so hard to believe. I still have some of the things that we've shared. Ill never let go of us. I miss you..
Oh yeah!!!! I hope the ANT KILLER works... I'll be checking on you. I Love You...

Jason P Gasper
Bestfriendforever

November 2, 2007

I love you Toy... I will always love you. I miss you soooo much... Im still in denial over all of this. I still see you in Wal-mart,I still hear your sweet voice reminding me of all the unforgetable times we've had. One day ill come to peace with things, until then...Ill be visiting you soon, and I hope the ant killer works. If not... I'll think of something, You know me.

Jason P Gasper
Friendforever

November 2, 2007

The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 1, 2007

Mom, I need you.

October 30, 2007

You are always on my mine. I come to this site often, I dont leave anything, I just bring it up. I look and I read what others have wrote. I thank God for all of you .I pray God will forever keep you all safe and protected. Thank you for loving and caring for us. LaToya, you are missed so much, I love you. See you in my dreams. MOM

October 29, 2007

To the Johnson Family I read officers Johnson's story and it moved my heart deeply it makes me want to pursue my career in law enforcement more every day im a young female in the academy I just wanted to send my prayers and condolence to you and your family expecially Raven. Tell her to keep her head up us young females becoming police officers will keep her moms dreams alive may god bless you and your family and you have a angel watching over you day and night remember that all ways.

T Harps
ACC POLICE ACADEMY

October 28, 2007

We miss ya. I think about you all the time. It always brings a smile to my face. You sat right in front of me in the academy, and always made me smile. I know you're amiling down on us from Heaven.

S. Doucette

September 14, 2007

Ms. Linda,
I just want to let u know that u have really been like a 2nd grandmother to me and my brother and I thank God that we have you in our lives.You,Raven,And Sherlonda are like an 2nd family to us and we pray that God will help you cope in the years to come.

love you,
Akeem

Akeem

September 11, 2007

Three years have passed since your brutal and tragic murder. I know the pain your family must feel hurts just as bad now as it did then. I thank you for your bravery , service and sacrifice. May your family take comfort in knowing you will NEVER be forgotten and will FOREVER be a hero! Until one day in Heaven we meet, keep walking a beat on the Golden Street.

DET SGT Mark, Retired
AR

August 9, 2007

Officer Johnson,
Today marks the third anniversary of your EOW. My thoughts are with your family and friends as they remember you forever. Thank you for making a difference.

Pennsylvania citizen

August 9, 2007

That terrible date has arrived for your loved ones. Once again they get through this anniversary of your EOW. I know you loved your job and that there is some solace that you lost your life doing something you loved so much. You are a true hero. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and protect them. Visit them in their dreams in living color to let them know you are okay and near them, watching over them every day. You will never be forgotten.

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

August 9, 2007

3 years and I feel like it was yesterday. I miss your silliness, and the joking manner in which you acted. I left NOPD and thought about giving up police work altogether. In Texas, for the 9 months I lived there, people were just mean. Very indifferent, when they learned I was NOPD or had recently quit, they treated me worse. Not caring that I did my job and stayed during and after the storm. Quitting only after things were so far gone I couldn’t bear it any more. Many officers from the agency I was to join in Texas would often ask if I knew you. Then they learned I was there for that night. Every time I think of walking up to that ambulance and watching the EMT’s carry you into Charity, watching your left arm fall off the gurney was the worst memory for me. I remember you on scene, but it was then I knew you were gone. And the rest which is too vivid in my mind to write, I miss you bruh. I hold back the tears because my little girl of 5 years is right next to me asking what I am doing and I tell her “writing to a friend”. She was 2 when it happened; you met her at my Cinco de Mayo party that year. I am proud to have met you, worked with you and having befriended you. I miss you. Strength and Honor……..1*

Deputy Juan Carlos Navarro #1033
St John Parish Sheriff's Office/Former New Orleans Police Officer

August 8, 2007