Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

NEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman John Harkins of the Struthers Police Department, Ohio and the additional 59 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

January 5, 2024

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman John Harkins of the Struthers Police Department, Ohio and the additional 66 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

January 5, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman John Harkins of the Struthers Police Department, Ohio and the additional 65 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

January 5, 2021

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman John Harkins of the Struthers Police Department, Ohio and the additional 64 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

January 5, 2018

Thank you for your service. Rest in Peace Officer.

Reserve Officer D M
Struthers, Ohio

November 18, 2016

I knew Officer Harkins when I was 5 and 6 years old, a first grader. He frequently gave me a ride to school - it was a long walk for a small child and when he was on duty he would pick me up and drop me off at school. He would also take me to church on Sunday along with his wife and daughters. I cherish his memory. He was my friend and I remember him well.

Christine Spiker Statler
Friend

July 6, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 60th 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 who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 5, 2012

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE, AS ALWAYS THIS WRITER IS DISAPPOINTED WHEN JUSTICE IS NOT APPROPRIATELY SERVED ON BEHALF OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, N H

December 31, 2007

I just would like to thank those responsible for the Officer Down Memorial Page, Inc. as my mother Patricia Jean was only 13 when her father, John Harkins was killed in the line of duty. My heart goes out to those who have similar situations with loved ones killed in the line of duty as they are working to protect us all and deserve recognition for their bravery as do the troops for the United States of America. He was my grandfather whom I never got the pleasure of meeting, and I appreciate such a wonderful organization for the thoughtfulness. I am currently unemployed but will definately be contributing to the foundation when back on my feet, and God Bless my mother Patricia Harkins, my aunt Kathy Harkins, and my great Grandmother Grace Harkins whom recently passed away whom was his wife at the time. I know he must of been an incredible man.

Ted Patrick Ludt
My grandfather (Son of Patricia Joy Harkins)

July 9, 2006

Rest in peace my brother. Leave the rest to us. God Bless You John.

MCSO. Deputy

December 17, 2005

Patrolman Harkins,
Thank you so much for giving your life to make the state of Ohio a safer place to live.

August 5, 2005

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. It is deeply appreciated.

Anonymous

January 5, 2005