Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another brother who we must never forget.

My deepest sympathy to both his family and his law enforcement family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. May he and his brother Trooper Rich rest in eternal peace.

Sgt. Tom Waller, Cincinnati P.D., Ret.
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum

May 2, 2014

May GOD wrap his loving arms around these two families, co workers and friends. RIP my brothers.

Captain Jerry Hutcheson
Jones County Sheriff's Department , Mississippi

May 2, 2014

Rest in Peace Sergeant Johnson. Thank you so much for your service. My thoughts and Prayers are with your family, co-workers, and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

May 2, 2014

“The most valuable service is one rendered to our fellow humans” Two Brothers made the ultimate sacrifice...

In Memory of Sgt. Patrick "Scott" Johnson and Trooper Gabriel Rich, of the Alaska State Troopers Eternal rest, grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.

Steve Adams
USDOJ Retired

May 2, 2014

To think that we honoured our Native American Law Enforcement personnel killed in the line of duty in Indian Country only yesterday (May 1st). A law enforcement officer should always be remembered not by the way he died, but how he lived! One of our Peacekeepers has moved on to his next journey to ensure that we all have a safe path to follow. Thank you very much to you, your family and the Alaska State Troopers. Our community and the country is now a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother………

Inspector George Lepine #80003
Federal Enforcement CANADA

May 2, 2014

Rest in peace Brother Patrick.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

May 2, 2014

My prayers go to the family. May you Rest in Peace.

Retired Commander Debra J. Fair
Detroit Police Department

May 2, 2014

We mourn the loss of this honorable man, our brother in the law enforcement family. He made this world better not by sitting back and complaining, but by the deeds he performed, the kind words he spoke, the lessons that he taught, and the example that he was. May his soul rest in peace with God. Thank you, Sergeant Johnson, for your service and sacrifice.

Detective Melissa H. Smith #304
Conway (Arkansas) Police Department

May 2, 2014

Pest in peace.
God bless your family and loved ones.

Retired Patrol OfficerJC Dorsainvil
City of Alexandria PD and Sheriff

May 2, 2014

RIP to both brothers!! Thoughts & prayers are with both of their families during this most difficult time.

Retired Constable Steve Skuse
Hamilton Police Service-Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

May 2, 2014

Rest in peace my brother, may the Lord watch over you, your family and co-workers.

TFC PAUL STOKES # 801
GA. STATE PATROL

May 2, 2014

Rest in peace brother

Cpl. BP Sullivan
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

May 2, 2014

There no words that can describe the pain that this family anf friends must be going thru, may the Lord bless you all and help get thru this. It brakes my heart everytime this happens. Its amazing all we trying to do its protect lifes

Agent
Puerto Rico Police Department

May 2, 2014

My family's prayer go out to both of yours. We lost one our own in 2013 on a traffic stop. We hope that your transition with this loss is one with many happy memories and that those who did this are brought to justice swiftly.

MCO Scott A. Morrison
Michigan State Police CVED

May 2, 2014

May God bless the family.......I understand what we sign up for.......but I can not help but get angry when I read this......a man wants to help his community or state........tries his best to enforce the law......and he gives his life because some crazy gets hold of a gun......these men are heros.........I pray the suspect knows what he took from these men and their families.......Lt. Wagner

Lt. Brian Wagner
Greene County Sheriff's Dept.

May 2, 2014

It takes a special person to become a State Trooper, but it takes a Very dedicated
person to become an Alaskan State Trooper.
Two very good men were taken too early, their mission cut short.
They took each and every day as a new challenge,
and gave the respect they deserved.
Each person they met, each brother and sister they helped were all treated the same.
As roll call is made for these two fallen Troopers do not hang your head, hold it high.
For THEY will want you to carry on the tradition you, as an Police Officer,
Constable, Sheriff or State Trooper has taken an oath for.
God Speed Troopers, Rest In Peace.

SSG (ret) Samuel W. Brown
US Army Military Police

May 2, 2014

We are eternally indebted to our brother officers, Trooper Rich & Sgt. Johnson who have sacrificed their lives in the performance of their duties. Give to their loved ones the peace and strength to bear the anguish of their loss.

It is not the wealth and riches we have accumulated, that make us great, but what we have given of ourselves. These Troopers were truly great people.

Ret. Captain Harvey Katowitz
NYCPD

May 2, 2014

RIP my fellow Brother in Blue. My prayers go to the Family, Friends, and Co-Workers. Rest easy Sir, we have the watch from here.

Retired Detective Don Vine #5896
Phoenix Police Department

May 2, 2014

Thank you Sgt. Johnson for your years of hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Alaska. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother.

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

May 2, 2014

Sergeant Patrick Scott Johnson,

When you made your decision to enter law enforcement some years ago you became blessed:

For the Lord said, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9 ESV

When you responded to that man brandishing a firearm call on Thursday, May 1, 2014, you answered God's call to serve:

And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then I said, "Here am I! Send me." Isaiah 6:8 ESV

As a result, you and Tropper Gabriel Rich confronted the suspect in his home and were both shot sacrificing your lives so that others might live and be protected:

And the Lord said, "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13 ESV

I, along with your family, friends and comrades, will mourn your sacrifice and loss in the line of duty:

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4 ESV

Now go! Rise up! And do battle against evil as an angel for the Lord!

In God's merciful love,

Pastor Steven R. Closs
Retired Captain of Police, Nashua Police Department, Nashua, NH

May 2, 2014

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Sergeant Johnson. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Alaska State Troopers.

Scott Horne U.S. Postal Inspector
US Postal Inspection Service

May 2, 2014

Prayers go out to the families of the two officers and to the extended family of Troopers. God be with you all at this time of need.

Richard Hewitt, Ret. Lt
NYS Dept of Correction

May 2, 2014

May God wholly support, comfort and give peace to both families and to their surviving LEOs.

Daniel McGuire, President
CISM Perspectives

May 2, 2014

Rest in peace Brother Patrick, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD

May 2, 2014

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY OF SERGEANT PATRICK JOHNSON..WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT BUT JOY COMES IN THE MORNING.. RIP SERGEANT JOHNSON..

RICKY & AQUANETTA ISSAC
SURVIVING PARENTS OF DEPT.RICKY R ISSAC JR..EOW:12-8-12

May 2, 2014