VIDEO: Dignitaries, family speak at San Jose officer's memorial
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- A memorial was held at San Jose's SAP Center for Officer Michael Johnson. The 14-year veteran of the force was killed in a shooting last week. Those who spoke at the service were SJPD Assistant Chief Eddie Garcia, Bishop Patrick McGrath, SJPD Chief Larry Esquivel, Attorney General Kamala Harris, Menlo Park Officer David Solis, his sister Jamie Radack, and Chaplain Jim Becknall.
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VIDEO: Officer Johnson's sister pays tribute to her brother
RAW VIDEO: San Jose Police Chief Larry Esquivel's memorial remarks
RAW VIDEO: Menlo Park Police Officer David Solis' memorial remarks
RAW VIDEO: San Jose Assistant Police Chief Eddie Garcia's memorial remarks
RAW VIDEO: San Jose Bishop Patrick McGrath's memorial remarks
RAW VIDEO: San Jose Police Chaplain Jim Becknall's memorial benediction
RAW VIDEO: California Attorney General Kamala Harris' memorial remarks
PHOTOS: Procession and memorial service for Officer Michael Johnson
PHOTOS: San Jose police escort body of fallen officer
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Donation Information
The SJPOA Charitable Foundation is accepting donations for the family of Michael Johnson. Please visit their website at: www.sjpoa.com to make a donation online.
The Britannia Arms is holding a fundraiser on April 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. All proceeds during this time will be going to the family. The fundraiser will be held at both locations:
Britannia Arms - Downtown
173 W Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95113
Britannia Arms - Almaden
5027 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 95118
The San Jose Earthquakes will be holding an Easter Egg Hunt following the team's match on April 5 (available to kids 10 and under with a ticket to the match). A donation bin will be set up at the Guest Services Center behind section 101. Following the match, fans can donate upon checking in for the Easter egg hunt. In addition, donations can be made at www.sjearthquakes.com.
All the donations will be coming to the SJPOA Charitable Foundation and then given to family.
Next month, the Shop with a Cop Foundation of Silicon Valley is holding its third annual Salsa Sunday brunch fundraiser at the Loft bar Bistro at 90 South 2nd street in San Jose on May 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Part of the proceeds will go to Officer Johnson's favorite charity and activities in his memory. Part of the proceeds will go to the Heroes and Helpers Holiday shopping spree for under-served children. Officials say the program has an educational component and is a great way for anyone to honor Officer Johnson because he was so deeply involved in the community.
