Law Enforcement
In Memory of P.O. Brian Johnson
Law Enforcement
Death
United States
New York
Created November 12th, 2025

It is with great sadness that we regret to inform you of the passing of
Police Officer Brian Johnson who met in a tragic motor vehicle accident.
Brian was a member of the NYPD since 2011 and served in Transit Bureau Homeless Outreach Unit, the 28 Precinct, Business District Recovery Initiative Detail/ Deployment Team, PBMS SU CRT, and most recently VICE- Manhattan South Module. 

Brian leaves behind his wife Vanessa, his two children Christopher and Angela, as well as his mother and sister.

Please keep Brian's family in your prayers.

Updates

November 12th, 2025
Darya Hall, Organizer

Heartfelt sentiments from Brian’s wife, Vanessa:

Saturday, November 8, 2025
God called my angel on earth home to heaven. My heart is shattered into a million pieces.

My Brian — the love of my life, my best friend — was a blessing from heaven from the very first day we met. He was the most beautiful soul, truly an angel walking among us.

He was an incredible dad to our two children and to Tutti, our sweet dog. Everyone who met him said he looked like a giant teddy bear, and that’s exactly who he was — gentle, kind, and full of love. People were always surprised by what he did for a living because he was such a soft and gentle soul.
Brian would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He’d offer his last few dollars without a second thought. He never hesitated to help others — always listening with his whole heart and offering the best advice. Even if your English wasn’t perfect, he made you feel like you spoke beautifully. His patience and kindness touched everyone who crossed his path.

Brian was truly an amazing, inspiring, caring, and loving man. I am so proud to be, and always will be, his wife and best friend. I am endlessly grateful to have met him and to have shared this life with him.

I love you to the moon and back, my sweet Brian — my Beanz.

Until we meet again, my love. ❤️

Love you always. 

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Brian Brandefine
Brian Brandefine donated $50

🙏🏼

6 months ago
Eduardo Perez- Romero
Eduardo Perez- Romero donated $100

The last time we spoke with each other we were both catching up and of course, speaking about life and the JOB on a detail. That last hug and smile we shared will always be how I will remember you. The must genuine and truly the best person I have ever met in the world, with that smile my friend Rest In Peace. May God give your family comfort and strength.

6 months ago
Sajit G Tomy
Sajit G Tomy donated $100
6 months ago
Patricia Sukhoo
Patricia Sukhoo donated $100
6 months ago
Andy 302
Andy 302 donated $100
6 months ago
Jenna & Jerry Rodriguez
Jenna & Jerry Rodriguez donated $100

Brian, you were a great cop but an even better person. Thank you for all your guidance during our rookie years.It was a pleasure to work along side you. May your family find comfort in the all the kind words that are said about you & may you rest in eternal peace.

6 months ago
Anonymous
Anonymous donated $25
6 months ago
T Chowdhruy
T Chowdhruy donated $100

RIP Officer Johnson

6 months ago
Anonymous
Anonymous donated $50

You will be missed big guy.

6 months ago
John O'Sullivan
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Rip Brian... You were gentleman!

6 months ago

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