Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

WHAT'S UP MY "TOY". I BETTER BE THE ONLY ONE THAT CALL YOU "TOY". YOU KNOW THAT WAS MY NAME FOR YOU WHEN WE WAS WORKING. THE HURRICANE IS OVER BUT THE REBUILDING IS LONG AND HARD. I LOST EVERYTHING, BEING IN THE 9th WARD,. I'M STAYING ON THE CRUISE BOAT BUT IT WILL BE LEAVING IN A FEW MONTHS. I HAVE NO IDEAL WHAT WILL HAPPEN THEN.

EVERYTIME I RUN INTO PROBLEMS HERE AND IT GETS HARD I THINK OF WHAT YOU USED TO ALWAYS TELL ME " PREVOST STOP WHINING LIKE A LITTLE GIRL AND GET OFF YOUR BUTT AND DO WHAT WHAT YOU NEEED TO DO.

THAT HELPED ME OUT IN THE PASS AND IT'S STILL HELPING ME OUT NOW. TOY I ALWAYS LOVED YOU AND I MISS YOU ALOT.

WELL IT'S TIME FOR ME TO STOP WHINING LIKE A LITTLE GIRL AND DO WHAT IS NEED TO BE DONE. THANK FOR BEING PART OF MY LIFE. AND PART OF YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WITH ME FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. KEEP WATCHING OVER ME.

P/O CALVIN PREVOST
NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 DISTRICT

December 23, 2005

LaToya,
We never met, but you are someone I visit regularly. I visit you in my thoughts and here at your site. I am writing today to wish you Merry Christmas in Heaven. Its difficult for us, "the survivors" to celebrate without our heros, but it is what we must do. We do this in memory of you and all that gave the supreme sacrifice.

God Bless you, your family and the entire New Orleans Police Dept.

Dispatcher
Sterling Heights PD (Michigan)

December 23, 2005

I was drawn to this site because today in New York City, we are burying a police detective killed in the line of duty. God bless Officer Johnson's family.

Officer Johnson was an angel, may her memory live on in the NOPD.

F Butler

December 6, 2005

IT'S BEEN A LITTLE OVER A YEAR SINCE I LEFT MY LAST REFLECTION BUT IT'S BEEN MANY THINGS I'VE SAID SINCE THEN. THIS HURRICANE KATRINA THING HAS BEEN HARD. HARD PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY AND EMOTIONALLY. I NEVER WENT NO WHERE, I STAYED. DURING THE FIRST FEW WEEKS WAS THE WORST. DAILY I LOOKED FOR MOTIVATION. DAILY I'D WALKED THROUGH THE ROLL CALL ROOM AND LOOK AT YOUR PICTURE ON THE WALL DISPLAYING THOSE PEARLY WHITES. IT HELPED A LOT TO SEE A SMILE, ESPECIALLY THAT ONE. IT'S BEEN A WHILE SINCE I'VE BEEN TO VISIT BUT YOU CAN EXPECT ME ON MY NEXT DAY OFF. TAKE CARE SWEETIE

P/O I ARMAND CLAVO
N.O.P.D. 1ST DISTRICT

November 29, 2005

The memory that comes to mind when I think of Toya is the night of New Years Eve 2003. Latoya and her partner took a break and visited my partner and I in the First District's Mobile Command Center. After eating and partially watching the Gladiator on DVD, Summer relayed to LaToya, we had better be going. Latoya's response was Do you have the keys to the car? Summer looked and said no, you were driving. We all looked all over the van for those keys, not realizing that they were locked in the unit. Then the burning question was, who is going to call the nightwatch sergeant, and inform him of the situation. Well LaToya decided to make the call, using her soft beautiful voice and the Sergeant brought an extra set of keys without complaint. This is my first reflection, but I always reflect when I see the pictures that are still displayed in your memories. Keep Smiling.

P.O. III Antonius T. Charles #959
New Orleans Police Department

November 20, 2005

Toya, we met on several occasions and everytime you seemed to be so quiet and at peace. God bless you for serving the community of New Orleans. You are in a better and safer place now and can look down on your family and protect them. Know that you are truly missed.

K. Williams
Ex New Orleans Police Officer

November 4, 2005

SOMETHING BROUGHT ME TO THIS WEB SITE TODAY AND WHEN I RAN ACROSS YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILE I KNOW WHY NOW, I NEEDED SOME UPLIFTING AND YOUR SMILE DID IT FOR ME THANKS!!!

EX OFFICER
NEWPORT NEWS VA

November 3, 2005

You are so loved and missed, Your an angel and your not forgotten.

Jewel
Cousin

November 2, 2005

Toya,
You were a friend to everyone you met, never having an ill word to say about anyone. I remember our broke rear-ends in the academy eating 3 days a week at Popeye's because they had lunch for $1.99, LOL. It's funny the things you remember. It's so hard to believe you're gone. We all miss you. We will meet again one day. God bless your beautiful soul.

P/O Stephanie Doucette
NOPD

October 21, 2005

God bless you Officer Johnson. You are a hero and will never be forgotten.

October 17, 2005

To My Angel LaToya,
I love and miss you so much. Each day I look in Raven's sweet face and I see you, then I know you are still with us. I thank God for you being in our lives. The time we had together was so speical and I will always have those times in my heart. God has been so good to us and I believe he has you and your Dad there with him. You and Dad will continue to watch over us . Some times its so hard to make it through the day without you both, but some how I get through because I can feel you with
me. You left a part of you here to help me go on and for that I truly Thank you. Missing and Loving you always, MOM

Linda B Johnson

September 29, 2005

I am leaving Los Angeles tomorrow to be a presenter at the Top Cop awards in Washngton, D.C. I was given this opportunity because of my work on a television show (NCIS). I have been an outspoken supporter and admirer of good cops
my entire life and am so happy to be a part of recognizing outstanding heroism.

Because I was born in New Orleans, I am presenting the award for Latoya. I have been reading all the articles on her and all of the messages left here. I am so very honored and humbled to be presenting this award to her
(and have been in tears for a while).

Love to all of you, and especially to Raven.
Your mom is one beautiful, incredible lady.

Pauley Perrette
none

September 29, 2005

To the family and friends of Officer LaToya Johnson and fellow officers of the New Orleans Police Department: I wanted to extend my sincerest condolences on the great loss you have suffered when Officer Johnson was so brutally murdered. I am sure the department and family are still suffering with enormous grief that this young officer met such a tragic fate last August. My heart goes out to all of you as my family shares the same agony. We lost our beloved Larry Lasater of the Pittsburg, CA Police Department when he was shot on April 23rd. He was on a foot pursuit of two bank robbers when he was shot above his vest.
He too leaves a young child behind, although his son was not born until a few months after his death. We grieve with you and for you. Heaven has so many heroes in blue..so many young women and men robbed of their lives by senseless acts of violence. Officer Johnson's valor and bravery will be forever remembered and honored. This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for her service to her community in New Orleans, and for the supreme sacrifice that she and her family made when she gave all.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer

August 15, 2005

On Tuesday, 8/9/05, we had a candle lite vigil to remember you. It was nice but you are on the street with us every night. It was good seeing your mother with a smile on her face. Today, 8/12/05, I went to the police graduation and was very happpy when they named the P.O.W.E.R. report writing award after you. " THE LATOYA M. JOHNSON REPORT WRITING AWARD"
LOVE YOU ALWAYS
KEEP LOOKING OVER ME AND PROTECTING ME.
PREVOST

P/O II CALVIN PREVOST III
NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT

August 12, 2005

LaToya I miss you so much and it seems like it has been longer than one year. Thank you so much for everything that you did for me. That is why you were so special to me.I know you are living among other angels now. May God bless your beautiful soul. Love William

Detective William Torres
New Orleans Police Department

August 11, 2005

WE STILL REMEMBER RIP SISTER OFFICER

Detective Lionel Garrett
Inglewood PD

August 9, 2005

Officer Johnson,
One year ago today your families were robbed of their daughter, mother, niece, friend & SISTER in blue.

You are and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Although I never met you, I visit your page often and I can promise you I will NEVER forget.

Salute!

Sterling Heights PD (Michigan)

August 9, 2005

One year,

And it's so hard for me. I miss you so much. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you or about you laughing. I know your laughing in heaven and watching over us. I know your our guardian angel, when I'm down I think of happy times and try to continue with the day. When I look Aunt T and Raven I see you. You are so much missed.
But our loved one Toy, now exits in a
new time, new place, new reality,
The relationship as we knew it
has been transformed
from the physical to the spirtual...
it has not ended. She has left us with treasured memories. That we will always remember. Spread your wings,


You are so missed and loved

Jewel

JEWEL

August 9, 2005

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Today, August 9, 2005 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Police Officer LaToya Nicole Johnson who died in the line of duty on this date one year ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Officer Johnson's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

August 9, 2005

Officer Johnson..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers..you paid the ultimate sacrifice 1 year ago today..it is hard to let our loved go out every day/night..not knowing if this will be the last time we kiss/hug them goodbye..job well done..please watch over your family & fellow brothers/sisters in blue..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

karen
girlfriend of a leo

August 9, 2005

Toya,

Tomorrow will be a year, since God called you home, and not a day has gone by that I haven't thought about you. It's still so surreal. You and I had talked on the phone three times that day. You wanted to go to both dress shops, but, I refused because I had hurt my knee the day before and had it in that sling thingy. You were like, "just put on a dress." When you saw that I wasn't budging, you offered to just bring some food and hang out. Some how we got off of that subject, and the conversation drifted. I casually asked you if you had to work...I said i'd call you back, but never did. I wish that I would have. I miss you sooo much. We finally did the Vow Renewal, and I saved you a seat, and lit a special memory candle for you. I brought it to your mom the other day. Raven seemed okay, but, I know she misses you. And, it's a trip, because in looking at her, it seems like you're not gone at all. You are definitely apart of her. Toya, thank you for being my friend. We'll meet again.

P.O. I Tedra Chaney
NOPD

August 8, 2005

I happened to be reading the FOP Journal and God directed me to your name. I immediately went to this site and read the particulars. I didn't know you but I felt the pain of losing you as tho' you were my own. You see, we are all connected by the "Line". We all make a decision to do this work. We accept the inherent dangers and we go forth and serve. As it is said so eloquently, "All gave some...Some gave all! You gave all. Some may see this as a lost but I chose to see it differently. God chose to call you home and although you left our arms you will never leave our hearts. We will miss your presence but all we have to do is think of you and your back. So rest easy, Sister Lady! Those of here will take care of those who survive you, especially your daughter Raven and your partner Summer, both of whom will really need our support. You and they will be together again and perhaps I get to meet you face to face.

"The Blue Line maybe thin but it is STRONG!" Stay Safe

Richard Booker, Parole Agent(Ret)
PA State Parole, Phila Dist.Office and Former Police Officer

July 7, 2005

My husband and I sat next to your family at the memorial service in Washington DC. It's so strange how your circumstance was so much like my father-in-law's. Killed by a mental patient who did not want to go to jail. Our family is working on a bill along with the one called The Trey Hutchison Bill that will hopefully become a law soon. I will let your family know through the police department what we are able to get done to hopefully make our state a safer place for police officers and all citizens. I pray that God will give your beautiful family the strength they need to keep going.

Carol Linder, daughter-in-law of Asst. C

June 3, 2005

As my family and I participated in NPW this year, I could not help but see your beautiful daughter, Raven. NOPD was still reeling from the death of Officer Simmons and my brother George when the tragedy surrounding your death occurred on August 9, 2004. In fact, when I read about your death and saw your photo in the paper, I remembered you crying at my brother's funeral just weeks before. I quess we never know what is in store for us.

You must have been very proud of your daughter. She is a beautiful child, with an infectious smile like her Mom. Even as I mourned for George, I could not imagine what Raven was experiencing. I could not imagine growing up without my Mom. As I looked at her I could not help but to think that you had done a great job in raising her. You should be proud of that fact. I am sure that when you made the decision to become a police officer, one of the reasons was to provide your daughter with a better life. I hope that as years go by, your family and friends will make sure that she knows this.

I pray that you are at peace. I know that your friends and family will never let you be forgotten. Although your physical life is over, your spirit will live on in Raven, and all who meet her will get to know you. Be proud that the impact that you have made on your daughter's life is transcending through her and touching all those who she meets. In her, you live. May your family find peace in that fact.

As you and my brother patrol the heavens and keep things safe, please watch over all of us down here. Peace be with you.

Susan Tessier Kronberg

Captain Susan Tessier Kronberg
Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department

May 30, 2005

We love and we miss you and we will help take care of raven for you

AVA DORSEY AND FAMILY
MRS LINDA's NEIGHBORS

May 28, 2005