Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Correctional Administrator Debra Kay Porter-Johnson

Tennessee Department of Correction, Tennessee

End of Watch Wednesday, August 7, 2019

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Reflections for Correctional Administrator Debra Kay Porter-Johnson

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Police Officer Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

August 14, 2019

Administrator Johnson, you served many years working among dangerous men and women, knowing that you are putting your life on the line each and every day. The man who killed you was one of those you were serving. Your dedication to your work will not go unnoticed by our Lord, and your reward in heaven will be abundant. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

August 13, 2019

Rest in peace and thank you for your service. God will continue to watch over you family. You rest well.

Sr. Trooper Bobby D. White
Alabama State Troopers- Montgomery, AL

August 13, 2019

You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY

August 13, 2019

So sorry to read about this loss to the criminal justice system in TN. Rest in Peace Dear Sister.

Officer Sandra Rapey
Lindenhurst Police Dept. Illinois

August 13, 2019

I am sad to learn of the passing of a hero and sister in Correctional Administrator Debra Johnson. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed her home into his loving arms where she will live forever in his love and protection from all that is evil on earth. May the Lord deliver blessings, comfort and peace to her family, friends and all members of Tennessee Department of Correction, Tennessee.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

August 13, 2019

Thank you for your service Sister.

Superintendent Leonard Dixon
Cook County Juvenile Detention

August 13, 2019

Rest in Peace, Condolences to your family.

jason gadrim

August 13, 2019

Rest in Peace my sister.

Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division

August 13, 2019

Rest in peace sister, we'll take it from here. Thank you for your many years of service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Administrator Johnson during this time of tragic and senseless loss. Praise God her killer has been caught and is back behind bars.

Officer Donnie Meaders
Wewoka (OK) Police Department

August 12, 2019

Thank you, Correctional Administrator Debra Johnson, for your years of service.
I am SO sorry to hear of this awful death and I pray you will be in a better place and that I may meet you someday on that other side. My prayers are lifted for your family, friends and community. May you rest in peace until then.

Thank you and God Bless,
Kim

Kim Durham
Davis Police Department - Daughter

August 12, 2019

There was just NO need for this to happen to you. I pray for your family for the strength they will need to get through this. God bless you Ma'am. I pray for your family for strength they need to get through this and please watch for us. I don't normally name call or label, but I cannot believe what a SCUM this this CREEP is for what he did to you and that small child!

Josh Holcomb
Former Military Police Specialist

August 12, 2019

Rest in Peace Administrator Johnson, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.

TERRY ZECH, OFC(RET)
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPARTMENT DETROIT MICHIGAN

August 12, 2019

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Administrator Johnson. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Tennessee Department of Corrections.

US Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

August 12, 2019

Thank You for leaving such a great impact in this world. Rest Easy Correctional Administrator Debra Johnson

Stephanie Favors
State of Tennessee Employee

August 12, 2019

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Corrections Administrator Debra Johnson. Please know we are eternally grateful for Debra’s service and her ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Debra, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Tennessee Department of Corrections for Debra’s staff.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
POINT 27

Jerry M. Rhodes
Detective, Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
Law Enforcement Outreach
POINT 27
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department
POINT 27- a Law Enforcement Liaison

August 11, 2019

Rest in peace Sister.

Lieutenant A. B. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

August 11, 2019

We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Debra Johnson. This is such sad news, but we pray that God will hold you all close through his Amazing Grace even as he is holding Debra close in the new reality he has prepared for her.

Chaplain James gysel
Calhoun County Michigan Sheriff's Office

August 11, 2019

Rest In Peace Sister

Criminal Investigator Greg Kouba
Victoria County Sheriff’s Office, Texas

August 11, 2019

God bless you and your family my sister officer. Thank you for your dedicated service of 38 years. We'll take it from here and we will apprehend him.

Patrolman Frank Habecker
Fredericksburg Police Department

August 10, 2019

May God bless your family. It’s unfortunate what occurred. Hopefully the culprit will be apprehended with the utmost urgency! Your years of service is appreciated!

F.T.O. Michael St.Clair II
Chicago Police Department

August 9, 2019

My prayers and sincere condolences to you and your family, as well as, the work family.

Sheila Lyons, Correctional Treatment Spe
FCC Oakdale, Louisiana

August 9, 2019

Thank you for your service. Praying for your Family & Department

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department

August 9, 2019

God Bless you Correctional Administrator Debra Johnson , thank you for your service with the Tennessee Department Of Correction❤️. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices and we are so saddened by this terrible news, you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, and all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

August 9, 2019

Rest in Peace, good and faithful servant.
God has already reserved a special place
for our protectors.
Please continue your watch over us.


Thank you for your service!
Thank you for your protection!

Our prayers to the family and department.

Charles F. Holloway, Jr.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Elizabethtown Police Department

August 9, 2019

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