Memorial Service for Major John Henry Ford
Date:
Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
Location:
Dade County Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
10680 NW 25 Street, Doral, Florida 33172
It is with deep sadness and a profound sense of grief that the MDPD announces the passing of retired Major John Henry Ford, 83, father to Marlene, Robin, Sean, and Shannon. Major Ford's son-in-law is Airport District Officer Ramon Quintana.
Major Ford was well respected among his peers and the community.We ask that you keep the Ford family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Anyone who knew Major Ford knows he loved working for the then Metro-Dade Police Department. So, family and friends are getting together to honor his life.
Please join us at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at the Dade County Police Benevolent Association (PBA), 10680 NW 25 Street, Doral, Florida, to share stories and remember a life lived to the fullest. If you cannot attend his memorial in person, but have photos of Major Ford and/or stories you would like to share with the family, an online memorial has been set up at http://johnhenryford.com. Your contributions to his memory are welcomed by the family.
In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations in his memory be made to the Police Officer Assistance Trust. For more information on the POAT, visit http://poat.org/
Donations can be made online at the following address: https://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?cid=12628
Tributes
Leave a tributeWhen I became a Police Chief, he's sense of direction was helpful for me, through all the politics.
I saw John in Key Largo,where is was living back in 2000 and enjoyed our afternoon together. He was a warm and kind human being,and surely has gone to heaven.
Stay well my old friend, I hope to see you when I pass to the otherw side.
Chief Thomas Matteo
May God keep your family strong during this difficult time.
Cindy Muni
I met John Ford at Shannon's wedding. He was such a "proud" father. I can see he was a gentle and loving man who admired his family tremendously. May God ease your pain and let it set into joyous memories which you will cherish until that day you will see each other again. May he RIP until then and please know that I am thinking of you and pray God will ease your pain. ..Sincerely your friend, Linda
Dear John: Rest in peace, and on behalf of the entire PBA membership "thank you" for all that you have done...
John Rivera
President
A mild heart attack back then changed both of our paths forever. He came to live with me so I could care for him and I chose to remain in the IT and Marketing fields as they gave me the flexibility to be with him more than being an attorney ever would. Numerous complications throughout the years turned what we both thought would be a temporary situation into a permanent one. There were times in my life that I resented him for this, but recently I began to look back on how close we had become, how my new path led me to meet my wife, Diana Ford, how much she made it easier on me to care for him, and how much he recognized and loved her for that.
I take comfort in the fact that while not every day for him lately was a good one, his last one was the best one he had in quite some time. He spent the day smiling, talking, eating, etc. and that his passing was quick and painless.
I already miss him more than I ever thought I would, and it's barely been a few hours since he passed. He once apologized to me for having to take care of him. Dad, it was my pleasure. I wish I was still doing it today.
I love you. Rest In Peace.
Leave a Tribute
When I became a Police Chief, he's sense of direction was helpful for me, through all the politics.
I saw John in Key Largo,where is was living back in 2000 and enjoyed our afternoon together. He was a warm and kind human being,and surely has gone to heaven.
Stay well my old friend, I hope to see you when I pass to the otherw side.
Chief Thomas Matteo