Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer Waldis Vanness "Jay" Johnson

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Sunday, May 31, 2020

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Reflections for Police Officer Waldis Vanness "Jay" Johnson

All give some, some give all. Rest in Peac!

Ptl. Bryan Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

June 3, 2020

Rest in Peace my brother.

Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division

June 3, 2020

I am sad to learn of the passing of brother and hero in Police Officer Waldis "Jay" Johnson. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his family, friends and all members of the Detroit Police Department, Michigan.

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

June 3, 2020

Rest In Peace Officer Johnson. Thank you fro your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Johnson Family and the Detroit Police Department.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

June 3, 2020

Rest in eternal peace, good and faithful public servant.
God has already reserved a special place for our peacemakers.
Please continue your careful watch over us.
When Law Enforcement perishes, a proud and caring nation mourns
Thank you for your heroic sacrifice!
Thank you for your selfless service!
Thank you for your guardian protection!

Our prayers to the family and department.

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

June 3, 2020

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Police Officer Waldis "Jay" Johnson during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Police Officer Waldis "Jay" Johnson.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

June 3, 2020

Rest Now Brother

Officer Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department

June 3, 2020

Rest In Peace...

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

June 3, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you Hero for your courage, sacrifice and service. Thoughts and prayers for your family, friends and brothers/sisters in blue.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

June 3, 2020

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER JOHNSON, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER JOHNSON.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS

Retired Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Canada

June 3, 2020

Rest in Peace

Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Law Enforcement/Department of Public Safety

June 3, 2020

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

June 3, 2020

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

June 3, 2020

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Detroit Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 3, 2020

So sad to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

June 3, 2020

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and Department.

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

June 3, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Johnson!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

June 3, 2020

RIP Officer Johnson. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Detriot

Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police

June 3, 2020

Deepest Sympathy to the family of Officer Johnson and to his Brothers and Sisters of the Detroit Police Department, Michigan. May God give comfort and understanding to the family and his associates. RIP Brother we got your Watch.

Chaplain Terry L. Longacre (Ret.Manor Tw
Red Rose Lodge FOP# 16 Lancaster, County Pennsylvanianbiu has

June 3, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr., ASAC
Federal Air Marshal Service

June 3, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Waldis "Jay" Johnson. You are a true hero.

Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office, Ret.

June 3, 2020

Prayers and condolences.
Rest in peace Officer Waldis "Jay" Johnson.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
City of Alameda, CA Police Dept.

June 3, 2020

"Somebody killed a policeman today,
And a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
It happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now, his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call and gave us his all,
And a part of America died."

Author Unknown

E.C. Proft Chief Deputy retired
ICSO

June 3, 2020

"Somebody killed a policeman today,
And a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
It happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now, his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call and gave us his all,
And a part of America died."

Author Unknown

E.C. Proft Chief Deputy retired
ICSO

June 3, 2020

RIP from Florida State FOP

President Bobby Jenkins
Florida State FOP Lodge

June 3, 2020

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