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Guard John Cleophus "Johnny" Ford

Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Correctional Institutions Division, Texas

End of Watch Monday, October 4, 1937

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Reflections for Guard John Cleophus "Johnny" Ford

Johnnie Ford, you are my Great Uncle, my father Charles R. Ford, told me about when he was a little boy, his father Moses B. Ford, Johnnie Ford brother which was my Grandfather, how mad he was when they went to the funeral home and saw Johnnie Ford, dead all dirty and in the rain. I didn't know why or what the circumstances was, and my father was just a little boy back then. Me and my sons will visit Johnnie and daughters grave site on November 11th, to clean the area around there grave. If anyone knows more about the incident back then are, what happened to the escapees. Please call me Richard Ford 832-250-0893 .

Captain Houston Fire Department
Johnnie Ford, my Great Uncle

November 4, 2023

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will always be remembered.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

October 4, 2020

John,
On today, the 79th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 4, 2016

Heroes live forever, Guard Ford, and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of the great State of Texas.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

October 4, 2013

Rest in peace, Guard Ford. Your service and sacrifice to the citizens of the great State of Texas are not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

October 4, 2012

Rest in peace, Guard Ford. You're not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

October 4, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 73rd 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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

October 5, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 73rd 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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

October 5, 2010

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

pat van den berghe
Nh

October 14, 2007

THANKS,YOUR SERVICE IS NOT FORGOTTEN.

GILBERT DANIEL

June 27, 2006

Guard Ford,
It has taken over 68 years, but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service to the citizens of the state of Texas. There is no tougher job in law enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous
Anonymous

June 26, 2006

Thank you for your service, and may you RIP.

Pecos Police Department
Pecos, Texas

June 26, 2006

May you Rest in Peace knowing that you have been remembered and honored.

June 26, 2006

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