The Museum mourns the tragic passing of Officer Stephen Tyrone Johns, who died heroically in the line of duty on June 10 protecting our visitors and staff. There are no words to express our grief and shock over the loss of a cherished friend and exemplary colleague, who served as a Special Police Officer at the Museum for six years. He was a dedicated professional whose outgoing personality and warm smile will be deeply missed by his Museum family.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, his children, and his entire family.

The Museum has established a special fund for the benefit of Officer Johns’ family. Make a gift to the USHMM Officer Johns Family Fund. 100% of your gift will benefit the family. Due to IRS regulations, gifts are not tax deductible.

Checks payable to USHMM Officer Johns Family Fund may be mailed to USHMM, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington DC 20024.
You may also make a gift by calling toll free 877-91USHMM (877-918-7466) from 8:00am to 8:00pm Eastern time.

The Museum expresses its gratitude for the outpouring of support and messages of condolence we have received from so many concerned citizens and organizations across the country and around the world.