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for John Johnson
Charlie Gili
November 21, 2020
Hello,
We apologize for being so late in expressing our deepest condolences to you and your family. We want you to know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this holiday season and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of John Corey Johnson US Army Private 1st Class.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families, friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
May 24, 2015
Not a day goes by I don't think about you brother. It was an honorand privilege to serve along side you.
David Strasshofer
May 29, 2013
To the dear Johnson family
and friends:
It was a wonderful honor to be a part
of your Memorial Day evening.
Perfect setting and tribute to your
dear one!!!!
Thank you for sharing memories with
those of us from PGR!!!
Thank you for the LOVE.
xxDavid and Mary Strasshofer
Peggy Childers
May 27, 2013
To the family and friends of Pfc. John C. Johnson:
Remembering John on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
October 18, 2012
To the family of Pfc. John C. Johnson:
John gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
November 24, 2011
Dear Son, It is Thanksgiving Day and I don't expect you home or a home call for the firs time in 29 years. I miss you more than words can ever say. I will try my best to do my duty here on earth and will always look forward to the time that I will dance barefoot in heaven with you someday. The girls are doing ok and we all love you so much. Happy Thanksgiving, Love mom
Shelly Farrington
August 17, 2011
Rest In Peace! Your duty is done. Celebrate with angels and bask in God's glory! You truly are an American Hero!
Diane Everett
August 16, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. I know there are no words to say at this time except to let you know the thoughts of many are with you in this time of sorrow. May our Father give you comfort and peace.
August 4, 2011
You truly know what it is to be an amercan when you lose a loved one. My grandson PFC John Corey Johnson was killed in action. The cost of freedom comes at a high cost. But I am more patriotic to my country, now than ever before. I love and miss my grandson very much but I am blessed to have known the great man that he became. I am proud that he loved his family and country so much that he paid the ultimate price for all our freedoms. I have had a hard time accepting his loss, but I am so overwhelmed with pride for what he did for his country and the people he loved. Due to men and women like my grandson are the backbone of our great country. I miss you John Corey Johnson
Sylvia Kronenwetter
June 28, 2011
Please accepty my deepest sympathy
for the loss of your loved one and
Hero John, and my sincerest
gratitude for his service.
God Bless you Pfc. John C. Johnson...
you will not be forgotten.
Shirlee Shelton
June 28, 2011
As we go through our daily life we tend to forget what goes on in the world around us and how others lives are different than our own. When a loss such as this hits your family it reminds you very efficiently. I'm sorry for your loss, and all my love to your family. I'm greatful to all who serve this country.
June 21, 2011
It is the soldier, not the reporter,
Who has given us the freedom of the press.
It is the soldier, not the poet,
Who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the soldier, not the campus organizer.
Who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.
It is the soldier, not the lawyer
Who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the soldier
Who salutes the flag,
Who serves under the flag
And whose coffin is draped by the flag,
Who allows the protestor to burn the flag.
By Father Dennis Edward O'Brien, USMC
June 17, 2011
I honor his service. I extend my deepest sympathy to his family and friends. I mourn his loss. JT
Patti Collings
June 15, 2011
Thank you for your service Pfc. Johnson. God bless you and your family. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. With my deepest sympathy.
Lynne Neibert
June 11, 2011
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son’s sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
S MacDaniel
June 11, 2011
For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you .
I Salute You.
Suzanne MacDaniel (Colonie,NY)
- A Proud Aunt
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
June 9, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We want to thank Corey for his service. He made the ultimate sacrifice. We can only imagine the pain you feel. He is a hero. You must be so proud of him. We are here for you, anything you need. God bless you and comfort you. Your friends, Jacque and Vince Guerra
Rena Christiansen
June 8, 2011
My deepest condolences to your family. THANK YOU for your families ultimate sacrafice; because of you I can lay my children down at night knowing that they are safe. May GOD bless your family!!!
Erives Family
June 8, 2011
My deepest condolences to your family. Thank you for your service. Your sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten.
June 8, 2011
My thought and prayers are with as a mother of a soldier in the special forces I can truly appreciate what a great sacrafice your family has made, May God bless you.
Colleen Flippo Mesa AZ
R. Deaton
June 8, 2011
My deepest condolences to your family. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
June 8, 2011
JOHN C. ONLY FOR THE UNITED STATES. RIP
June 8, 2011
Thank you John for your service. God bless your family & friends and know that your sacrifice with NEVER be forgotten.
Karen Sauber
June 8, 2011
God Bless you and may you be proud your husband,son,daddy served for our country.. May your life be filled with blessings because he was blessing us.
Wendy Tonga
June 8, 2011
Dear Johnson Family,
It saddens me to hear about the loss of your son. I am grateful to him for his sacrifice in defending our freedoms and for your sacrifice as well.
I pray that you will feel God's love around you.
Armida Ibarra and Family
June 8, 2011
God bless you John and John's family for his service to our country and for giving his all. What a sacrifice. Godspeed.
Eric Rad
June 8, 2011
I pray for peace and healing for your family, friends and fellow warriors.
June 8, 2011
To the Johnson Family,
I am deeply saddened for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Blessings be upon thee, Army Aunt of Two (2)
June 7, 2011
GOVERNOR CUOMO DIRECTS FLAGS TO HALF-STAFF
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Thursday, June 2 in honor of a Fort Drum soldier who was killed in action on May 27, in Afghanistan.
Private First Class John C. Johnson died in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y. Private First Class Johnson was from Phoenix, Arizona.
"On behalf of all New Yorkers, I extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and fellow soldiers of Private First Class John Johnson," Governor Cuomo said. "This young soldier made the ultimate sacrifice for his country and, on this Memorial Day, we mourn his passing."
Governor Cuomo has directed that the flags on all state buildings be lowered to half-staff in honor of and in tribute to our state's service members and those stationed in New York who are killed in action or die in a combat zone.
Dusty and Flash Nelson
June 7, 2011
Thank you for your service. We pray for comfort to the family. God Bless you. It was an HONOR to Stand in the PGR Flagline for you. Rest in His Peace.
Family of Marines
June 7, 2011
Thank you John for your sacrifice. Our prayers are with your family now and as they go forward. Family of Marines
mary strasshofer
June 5, 2011
Prayers,thoughts as you grieve.
May memories one day overshadow sadness
and bring a smile to your hearts.
PEACE.LOVE.GRACE.
xdavid and mary strasshofer
(david flag guy PHX PGR)
Jane Smith
June 5, 2011
I remember when we lived with no fear of terrorism. That day will come again because of men and women like John, who were willing to give everything for the greater good. May he rest in peace, in the immediate presence of God. In Jesus name, I pray.
L Greene
June 4, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. May JOHN C. JOHNSON rest in peace and you find comfort in knowing that he is. GOD bless JOHN and your family.
Henryk Zaleski
June 4, 2011
Rest in peace.
Chris Williams
June 3, 2011
May prayers be with you and your family. It hurts deeply to think of the fact you are gone but we all know you are in a better place now and that we can all some day be reunited with you. It as well gives me great pleasure to be able to call you my friend. I could not have asked for a better friend than you. We had a lot of great times together. You and your family will always be in my prayers
Dee
June 3, 2011
Thank you young man for your services to our country, for keeping us safe so that we may live free. I have two grandchildren serving with the US Army - I pray for our troops. May you soar with the angels. To John's family, my sympathy - your memories of your time together with John are precious - speak them often.
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
June 3, 2011
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to PFC. John C. Johnson our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for John. And to John it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. John, you are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,307 military Legionnaire Veterans of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to John’ family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Cindy King
June 3, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Thank you John for protecting our country.
Fannie Bean
June 2, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
An American
June 2, 2011
...Brave and Dear, shield us here...the danger has passed, and now at last, go to sleep...
by
Sgt Joyce Kilmer
165th US Infantry
KIA 7/30/1918 Ourcq, France
Owen Martin
June 1, 2011
Corey was raised by good people. He became a great man. One of our country's many heros. I am proud to be related to a guy like him.
Joann Bradford
June 1, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. My heart goes out to your family.
Garnet Jenkins
June 1, 2011
My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of PFC John C. Johnson, with profound gratitude for this Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom. The price John and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories, of times spent with John, and quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13).”
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Melody Johnson Lund
June 1, 2011
I can't tell you how much my heart aches for you and our Family. So much to say and no words to speak. How proud we are of Cory and all who sacrifice their lives for the safety of all AMERICANS. He is truely a JOHNSON and followed a legacy of many before him. Grandpa, Uncle Kent, Your Dad (uncle John)and many more. Thank You. Rest for now in the arms of our loved ones. I'm proud to stand with you as a JOHNSON and an AMERICAN.
June 1, 2011
It is my prayer that the God of all comfort be with you and strengthen you to cope with your loss. How we long for the time under God's Kingdom arrangement when war will be no more, and none will have to feel the ill effects of events such as this. May the "God of all comfort" be with you during this time of need. (2 Corinthians 1:3)
donna
May 31, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy.
Diana
May 31, 2011
Rest in peace Corey. God bless you and your family.
Jan Hiskett
May 31, 2011
You are a hero. Thank you for your sacrifice to make life free for us at home. My prayers are with your family.
May 31, 2011
John Cory Johnson Thank you so much for sacrifices you have made to protect the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA it is because of you and men and women like you that all of us can feel safe and are so blessed. Thank you Little John and family We love you and pray for you May God Bless you all Glen Dale Johnson and family
Green River Utah
John Schwendler
May 31, 2011
My most sincere condolences on the tragic loss of your loved one.
Diana
May 31, 2011
My deepest sympathy to you at this difficult time. Your son will always be a hero in my eyes and in the eyes and hearts of all Americans. God Bless You
May 31, 2011
Sometimes there just isn't words that can express what we would like you all to know. We love you all!!
Cory has a great family! We know your heart is sad, may you find Gods comfort and love always.
You are all in our prayers!!
A special thankyou to Cory for his love of our great country.
from: Jaime and MaryLee Olney
Grantsville, Utah
Cathy Garcia
May 31, 2011
Your son Is a Hero, he fought for our country as a true soldier. My son is also fighting for our country. My prayers go out to your family. He will be missed by many. God Bless you all
Cathy,
May 31, 2011
I'm very proud of you Pal! You are a true American Hero. God bless you and your family.
Milan Eaton - Phoenix, Az.
Samantha
May 31, 2011
I knew John (Corey) for 14 years. He was a good man and a brave soldier who went into the Army to make a better life for himself. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Robert
May 31, 2011
PFC John C. Johnson You are a hero! God Bless you and your family...RIP soldier...
May 31, 2011
You gave your life for the American people. Words cannot express the loss your family must be feeling. From my family to you and your family, your sacrifice will not be forgotten. God speed. Thank you, John.
Susan Metcalf
May 31, 2011
Please know that there are many American that truly appreciate our freedom because of people like your John. He is an American Hero. Thank You and God Bless you all.
Kilie
May 31, 2011
PFC John C. Johnson- RIP, as I want to thank you and your family for your sacrifice you paid so we can continue to live our American Ways. I truly appreciate and respect everything you did and sorry you had to pay the ultimate price. You will never be forgotten by the American people. RIP!!
May 31, 2011
May your heart be true and your will be strong in this very difficult time! My sympathy and my heart go out to you! As someone who has also lost a loved one in this war, I know your pain. Hold on to your beliefs and hold on to each other! Let your pride know no bounds!
Rest in peace PFC John C. Johnson. You are a hero! And you will never be forgotten!
M Marciano
May 31, 2011
PFC Johnson, God bless you and your family.
Brian Goodman
May 30, 2011
Thank you for your service!
Jeff and Michele Ekker
May 30, 2011
Our prayers are with your family right now. What a great honor to pass on in the service of our country. I know that Cory is in a much better place and we will all be able to see him again someday. Hang in there. If there's anything we can do, please let us know.
Love you.
Jeff and Michele Ekker
Maggie Ekker
Jacque Mikkelson
May 30, 2011
To Johns family, My heart goes out to you. I am the Mother of a Marine who paid the ultimate sacrifice and stands with him at the gates of heaven. God Bless his family.
Chuck Wagner
May 30, 2011
Condolences to the John C Johnson family. It is hard to lose a child, but you can gain some comfort in knowing that your son was doing is duty as a US Citizen.
Chuck Wagner - USN 61-66, Mi-Wuk Village CA
Kathy Carlson
May 30, 2011
The thoughts and prayers of our family, and many others, are with you. May you find some comfort in the memories that you hold dear in your hearts. Our heroes will always be remembered.
May 30, 2011
Thank you Corey for paying the ultimate sacrifice for myself and the country we all call home.
May 30, 2011
I didn't know him, but have friends that did, as we all grew up in Wickenburg. I am sorry for your loss, and thank you so much that your son/husband/brother/father/etc served our great country and fought for our freedom.
J Rodack
May 30, 2011
PFC Johnson, you will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service and sacrifice for your country. God Bless you and your family. May you rest in peace.
Laura and Pat Ladeau
May 30, 2011
Our heartfelt condolences for the death of your son. We pray the lord will give you comfort during this time.
May 30, 2011
No words can express the loss of a loved one. Thank you to the Johnson family for raising a young man who scaraficed his life to protect my freedoms. Another hero lost, but NEVER forgotten.
May 30, 2011
To the family of PFC Corey Johnson,
We are truly sorry for your family's loss. May God grant you peace at this time. Know that Our Country mourns with you and we are so very grateful for his dedication to country and family, he will forever be in our hearts!!
A Family in Arms-
The Willis'
Don
May 30, 2011
Stand tall with your brothers in arms PFC Johnson...
Ohhh Rahhh! ... well done private!
Catch up with you down the road !
Chris Cummings
May 30, 2011
Thank you John for dedicating yourself to keeping my family safe. Please rest in peace.
L Nelsen
May 30, 2011
I am sorry for your loss, Anita, and John's family...
John honored this nation with his service, and to his children he will always be a hero.
Thank you, and God bless you, from a grateful nation.
May 30, 2011
I'm so grateful for your ultimate sacrifice and that of your family's for our freedom. John, may you be carried on angel's wings to heaven and be in peace for eternity. May God's supreme love and grace cover you and comfort your family. Your memory will live on in our hearts forever.
D Owens
May 30, 2011
God bless PFC Johnson and his family. May he rest in peace.
Richard Britton
May 30, 2011
I'm so sorry. I worry everyday for my grandson and the other 10th mountain soldiers. May the Lord help you with your pain.
Lisa Whitaker
May 30, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this difficult time.My son in law Sgt.Kyle Ashton was with your son on that day.He also is from Arizona and stationed at Fort Drum.We thank your son for his service to our country.
jose ramos
May 30, 2011
I'm sorry for your lost.Because of John my family is safe,thank you.
Jeanette & Ernie Nickels
May 30, 2011
Our prayers and appreciation for John's service go out to you. May you remember all your happiest times with him and hold them in your heart forever.
D Guerrero
May 30, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Johnson family. PFC Johnson's sacrifice has allowed me to be here today and I thank him with all my heart. God Bless you.
May 30, 2011
There is no greater Hero than the one who gives His all for his Country and fellow man. There is no greater grief than that his family has during this time. There are no words that can transcend your son's heroism or your grief, but I humbly send prayers and love to you with great appreciation for all you and your Son have sacrificed, and promise to be more worthy of it.
Prayers and love to you.
Judith in Phoenix
Judith
May 30, 2011
There is no greater Hero than the one who gives His all for his Country and fellow man. There is no greater grief than that his family has during this time. There are no words that can adequately state your son's heroism or your grief, but I humbly send prayers and love to you with great appreciation for all you and your Son have sacrificed, and promise to be more worthy of it.
Prayers and love to you.
Judith in Phoenix
May 30, 2011
My prayers are with you and your family. He will not be forgotten. I thank him for his service and sorry for the ultimate price he paid. You must be very proud of him. My sympathy to the family of PFC John C. Johnson
L,Propper
R Thayer
May 30, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. RIP John Johnson and thank you for you service. God Bless.
CHRISTY CASTANEDA
May 30, 2011
RIP COREY JOHNSON. MAY GOD BLESS AND TAKE CARE OF HIS 2 CHILDREN AND HIS FAMILY. WE DO APPRECIATE ALL THAT HE DID FOR OUR COUNTRY.
M Rodriguez
May 30, 2011
My thoughts are with the Johnson family, we dread that phone call, I know, my nephew is stationed in Afganistan,but we could`nt do with out our military men & women.God Bless RIP.
Harrison Family
May 30, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Johnson family. May God be merciful and help you through this awful sorrow. We thank all the brave men and women who serve now and who have served in the past for giving the ultimate sacrifice. God Bless and keep all of you.
Sharon & Greg Persinger
May 30, 2011
Deepest sympathy to the Johnson family! Thank You PFC Johnson....REST IN PEACE! GOD BLESS YOU!
Sharon & Greg Persinger
Glendale AZ
Roger Thiessen
May 30, 2011
May the Lord Bless You and Keep you,May the Lord make his Face shine upon you and
give you peace.
May 30, 2011
God Bless the Johnson family. His sacrfice is not unappreciated. It is he and others like him that preserve not only our Liberty, Freedom and way of life. But to protect others around the globe. Your battle is now over. Rest In Peace.
Biker Bill US Army Vet
Ralph Family
May 30, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Johnson family, friends and fellow soldiers on the front lines who served with PFC JOhnson. May God Bless you all.
patty lathrop
May 30, 2011
To John's Mom:
I wish I had the words to express my deep sorrow for the loss of your son's life. I can tell just by looking at his photo that he had a very sweet spirit and was very proud to serve and protect his country. I will pray for you to find some peace and comfort, when the time is right for you. May God bless and keep you.
Patty Lathrop/Phoenix AZ
Doug Wilkinson
May 30, 2011
PFC Johnson follows in the footsteps of America's greatest men. Many veterans before him were willing to make great sacrifices for the cause of freedom. The heart of strength and courage follows all the way to this great nation's founding fathers, and before them another great sacrifice.
"It is for freedom that Christ paid the full price to set us free; it is our duty then to protect our freedom, that we never again fall back under the yoke of slavery."
Our nation's greatest heroes welcome a new hero, PFC John C Johnson.
H|O|A|W
-Vi Et Animo (by Strength and Courage)
Hyde Family
May 30, 2011
We send prayers out to the Johnson family. Thank you for allowing your Son, Husband, Father to serve our country. It is because of his sacrifice we can say we live in a great country. My God bring peace to your family during this time of deep sorrow.
Connie
May 30, 2011
Rest in peace Pfc John Johnson. Thank you for your service to our country. My sincere condolences to your friends and especially your family.
Kami
May 30, 2011
PFC Johnson is a true American Hero! I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.
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