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Never Forgotten

We honor Bureau of Prisons staff who lost their lives in the line of duty during September.

Never Forgotten

(BOP) - During the month of September, we remember and pay tribute to the following Bureau hero who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of his country:

Correctional Officer John W. Johnson

The 26 Fallen Heroes of the Bureau of Prisons will never be forgotten. You can read more about the other Fallen Heroes under the Historical Information section on bop.gov.