Courtney T. Johnson Obituary

"And I'll spend my lifetime
Sending paper airplanes to the moon
Praying they get to you
And I'll spend the rest of my days
Lost in this craze for you
Sending paper airplanes to the moon"

Miss you so much!

Courtney
I did not know you, but you died for my freedom and this country. I wanted to thank you, to remember you on this day. I am praying for your son and family today for peace, comfort, and strength. Again thank you for your sacrifice.

It's been a long time coming brother but i didn't want to accept the fact that you are really gone but i can't fool myself anymore into thinking you're still over there somewhere and will pop up on us. I love you lil brother, we'll see each other again

Johnson and I sat right next to each other on the plane headed over to Iraq. We both had our headphones on listening to music. Crunk the whole flight never thinking for one second we both wouldn't return home.

The day of his death I had the opportunity of eating breakfast with Johnson in the DFAC and sharing a few laughs. Again, never did I imagine he would be leaving us all later on that afternoon.


Johnson, you will never be forgotten.

Not a day goes by that I don't remember you. You were a good friend and a good soldier. I try to be the best man I can be because you were someone that I looked up to. I miss you but I know I'll see you again someday

Yesterday was 9 years since you left us, battle. I miss your smile and the special way you greeted me each morning. "Mmmm, Momma J, you smell so good." I will wear this perfume for you each year on the 11th. Almost a decade later your name stays around my wrist & your smile on my mind.

Hey CJ,
You still aren't forgotten bro. May you continue to rest in peace. Doc Haynes "Tito"

Hey,my name is Courtney. I am currently a Senior at Winfield City High School. My government class was assigned a project. Our project was to do research on past military SGT. or ect. with our names. STG. Courtney T. Johnson was the first person I came acrossed. I am blessed to be able to write a message to all his family and friends. With that being said, I would like to say thank you to all who has served in war. May God Bless you throughout the years to come. And I will continue to keep you all in my prayers.
Sincerly,
Courtney
P.S.
If you would like to contact me, my teachers email is [email protected]

Found pictures of us over the weekend while I was moving stuff and had the greatest dream about you. You will never be forgotten.
With love, Dontaye

CJ was the nicest person to me when I first moved into FC 550. He playfully teased about my hair and called me "country as hell" but always ended it with "you know I'm playing with you Dee!" He had a gorgeous smile and he was ALWAYS smiling. RIP

I was talking about you on FB this weekend. I pray for your fam that they can be OK during the holidays without you. Miss you SGT Baker

I will always remember you ,with love ,your aunt Mary

It's taken me a long time to do this bt i feel like i need to i miss you man and i know your doing good where you are see you later

ill never forget you bro semper fi RIP

Your never fogotten RIP SGT Johnson.

Because I know you're looking down at me I try not to frown or cry, but still not understanding why causes water to fill in my eye. I do know god had better plans for you so it helps to ease my pain, but often times when I need a laugh I have to say your name. We spoke of dreams and aspirations, but death was never in our conversation.So I'm holding onto those memories and all the good times with momma , trev and family to tell Kameron and Camyz. I'll always love you and keep you in my heart. R.I.P Courtney.

Always thinking of you!!!

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. you're in my heart and soul forever and I long for the day when I can see that beautiful smile again. I love you always! Bea

To the family and friends of Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson:
Please accept my remembrance of Courtney on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Another Memorial Day Courtney and we still honor and miss you!!!

Aunt V

never forget you bro

Not Forgotten..

I THOUGHT BY NOW THE HEAVINESS IN MY HEART WOULD BE SOMEWHAT LIFTED, BUT HERE I SIT STILL TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT. TODAY YOU WOULD BE 29 YEARS OLD,MAN I SWEAR TIME FLIES.ME AND MOMMA WENT AND LAID FLOWERS AT YOUR GRAVE AND THAT ALSO GETS NO EASIER. I TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THE LOVE WE HAD FOR EACHOTHER WAS UNCONDITIONAL AND GENUINE, AND I KNOW YOUR SMILING DOWN ON US ALL. LIKE I TELL YOU EVERYDAY I LOVE YOU I MISS YOU AND IF I COULD TURN BACK THE HANDS OF TIME. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHER R.I.P COURTNEY JOHNSON THE OTHER HALF OF MY SOUL! 2/2/82-7/11/07

I knew him well. That smile you can never forget. May he rest in peace and he is definitely missed. He use to call me "KECO". He is truly missed.

It's already been a little over 3yrs now and i still can't believe it but i am better coping with the fact that you are in heaven.. Courtney, I look at your pictures everyday and you know who i see when i look at you..... TREV!!!!! :-) that boy looks more and more like you EVERYDAY it doesn't make any since..... the only difference is his face is more fatter than yours in his uniform picture :-) lol, ok lets be serious now..... but I want to thank you for watching over him and please continue to do it cause he still needs you. he talks about you alot and sometimes i don't know what to say to him cause im not you. BUT we are getting better at our communication skills.... I can see you smiling now about the progress that we have made since we were kids..... yea i know, u always got tired of hearing us fuss and fight but you know that is how we get along :-). Courtney, please continue to watch ova your family and me and keep us in our place. I LOVE YOU AND CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE WHEN MY TIME COMES.. LOVE, YOUR SISTA, NI-NI. YOU WILL FOREVA BE MISSED!!!!!

Matt 5:43-44
You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven.
From Brothers at Arms and the Family of BeanStalk Playground Company.

3yrs. later today and still it gets no easier. I tried keeping busy but the smile on your face kept slowing my pace. It's crazy how i still hear you calling me "smoke dogg" and laughing all the time,you and trev being dance machines and me and you being the comedy at the family functions. Man those were the best days. Courtney so many people and things have changed it's crazy, but that was the one thing about me and you we kept it real all the time. I MISS YOU SOOO MUCH! Your memory will forever be embedded in my heart and mind. I know i've said it before but you not in my life is a part of my soul that's missing. I'm still searching for ways to fill that empty void and the one true sign you keep showing me is kameron's smile. LOVE YOU BABY BRO RIP COURTNEY JOHNSON
2-2-82/7-11-07

Remembering a bright light in my life, Courtney T. Johnson.

I'll always cherish his important and loving role in my life and the lives of countless others!

It was my honor to be Courtney's Academic Coach at SRHS.

To the family and friends of Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson:
Remembering Courtney on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

I know its been over a year since i wrote in this book man but i love and miss you bro....everytime i look in the mirror i see you and reminds me of the times we had and spent together...im going to ft. carson when i get back from this deployment and also i quit smoking...ya know gotta keep it healthy in the fam. Yours truly "CO".

To the family of Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson, Thank you so much for all that you have sacrificed and thank you, Courtney, for your ultimate sacrifice. I'm nearly in tears right now because my church this weekend honored every single soldier who has lost his/her life overseas during the last 7 years. There was an opportunity to draw names from a basket, and the name I drew was Sgt. Johnson's. Even though I don't know him personally, I AM an American - therefore I know his country, his "home turf"...and I'm grateful for his work to keep people like me in America safe. There's no way I can fathom the pain and the loss your family went through and is still going through - but I can say that I'm grateful, mourning with you, celebrating his vibrant life with you, and most of all very, very, very blessed.

God bless all of you.

Kindest Regards, Sara Christina

Hey Baby Bro!! I was just sitting her at work thinking about you... I miss you and wish you were still here..I know you are sitting up high watching over all of us. I remember all of the good times we had..You were a true BLESSING to know Courtney....I looked at you and always wanted Christian to be just like you...I hope he makes you proud.....Do you remember...Steak Out Production!!!!lol...Love you and miss you.....We will meet again.....:)

The NC Run for the Fallen will honor fallen troops from North Carolina at a Memorial Run on Saturday, May 29th, 8:30am, Ayden Grifton High School track, Hwy 11 S. Ayden NC. Each troop will be honored by a runner/walker who carries a flag in his memory for one mile. Please come join us in honoring our fallen troops. For more information contact Kathy Moore at 252-746-3435 after 5:00pm or email at [email protected]

I miss you so much. Not a day goes by that I don't pray you were still in this world. You held a very special place in my heart. I have never met someone who could put a smile on my face when I was down or sit and talk with me when I needed someone to talk to. You were a very special person and I believe that the world lost someone who could have impacted a lot peoples life in a good way. I'm sitting here just wishing that we could go back to that day and wish that you didn't leave us. I miss you Courtney soo much and it still hurts that you are gone, but I know you are up there with the ultimate being. I also know he has another mission for you to complete and thats why he brought you home. Love you, Miss you and I will never forget you.

To the Johnson Family,2

I had the honor of serving with SGT Johnson during OIF V at FOB Hammer, Iraq. When I 1st met him, I thought he was a cocky soldier w/ an attitude to match. When I finally got to know him, I realized what a good soldier and leader he was. He had this amazing ablity to make things happen out of nothing and always took pride in his work. He was our Brother and he will always be remebered. I recently completed 4 half marathons and 1 full marathon and I always dedicate my runs to him. He is my inspiration and motivation and I wanted to let you know, he is not forgotten.

Respectfully

I know that I haven't done anything that I said I was gonna do after you pass, but I think about you all the time. You was like an older brother to me and I thank you for that. On your birthdyay I said thought about you and wiched you were here, but I know that you'rfe in a better place right now. After this deployment I'm going to Fort Bragg and I promise that I'm gonna come down there and visit ur grave like I was suppose to do. I miss you

There's not a day that goes by where i don't think about you,our family,your son, my son and just all the things we did and had planned to do. These last 2 years have been the hardest part of my 35 years of living and that's beacause you're not here. I can definitely say i've matured alot and see life totally diffrent. I now know the true meaning of everything happens for a reason...Kameron came early to perpare me for the loss i would feel from losing you! No one will ever understand my pain....Love you Always Your Sis

Well, 2years have gone by and to be honest, i didn't think that i could make it..... I really want to thank you for watching over us, me ur brotha and ur family...... You might not realize it but we still need you here. It's still hard to go day by day knowing that you are not here anymore but as time flies, it gets some what easier for me everyday. I wish i could see you facial expressions on how well we are growing up and becoming adults, you would be soo proud of us Courtney.... We are making it day by day, slowly but surely, things will get better i know they will... keep your eyes on us and get us wen we are not doing right. I LOVE YOU BIG BROTHA AND U WILL ALWAYS B MISSED!!!!! LOVE, NI-NI

To the family of Courtney Johnson. Please accept my condolences. I knew then Cpl. Johnson when he was at 2D Maintenance Bn. Engineer Maintenance Company, Utilities Plt Camp Lejeune NC. He is a fine young man who left this earth far to early. A pleasure to know, always in good spirits, and willing to help others Courtney displayed a positive attitude that influence all those who came in contact with him. He will always be in my thoughts and there is no doubt that he will be missed by many.

I was extremely saddened to hear of Courtney's passing. I was his Platoon Commander with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit in 2002-2003. He was a very upbeat, positive individual - simply a lot fun to be around. My fondest memory is after we got set up in Albania and had a little downtime, tossing a football around with Courtney and another young Marine for a good couple hours. He was a professional, reliable, conscientious Marine. It was a pleasure and privilege to know him.

July 11th came and my heart felt a loss all over again. To the family, know that i will never forget the sacrifice made by my Godson, Courtney. Keep your heads up and keep moving forward!! Lots of Love

To Courtney's family:

I thought of you all yesterday, especially precious Courtney. It's hard to believe it's been two years since he left us. Thank you once again for being the loving and positive family you are. You will always be dear to me because of who you are and who you were to Courtney!

Today was is day not to ever be forgotten,You will always be in my heart. I try to keep smiling, because that's what we did most.Even thought physically you are not here your presence is ALWAYS WITH ME. R.I.P to Sgt, Johnson....You gave the ultimate sacrifice...I LOVE YOU!

To the family of Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson:
Courtney 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."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Hello there sir,things have changed sooo much since you left. Your brother is actually a man now. I can say that I am very proud of him and if you were here, you be to.... I see you in him everyday and in everything that he does. There isn't a day that i don't think about you. I just hope that you continue to lead him down the right path, the path to victory. Show him that he can do anything that he wants if he puts his mind to it. Courtney, I wish i could say I can't wait to see you again but i still got sometime left here on this earth. I'll cu when i get there. I love you big bru..... PLEASE KEEP UR EYES OPEN FOR ME AND UR BROTHER!!!! LOVE, NI-NI

I work in Kuwait on one of the military camps here and I found a memorial braclete in honor of a Spc Courtney Johnson HHC 3BSTB 3ID that died 11 July 2007 . . . so I did some digging and came across this page. I have worn this braclete everyday since I found it and I would like to return its rightful owner cause Im sure it is deeply missed so if anyone knows who has lost this braclete I would be more than willing to return it.

Hey lil bro~ There is not a day that goes by where I don't think about you. I talk about you so much to every one I meet wishing they had the chance to know you like I did. If you could see Christian he has gotten so big. We speak of you often. I miss you and I love you forever, Your sister from another mother.... Love you.

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As the days go by and people change, there's still not a time i don't hear your name. You are truly missed and definitely loved. if you were here now boy would you be proud, you molded a man out of your younger brother and now he's ready to follow in your footsteps and make you proud. Trevor leaves for boot camp Dec. 29,2008 to be A Proud Marine...Keep your eye on the sparrow! Baby bro I love you!

I met CJ at an intramural basketball tournament in MOS school. His team beat my team because they had him. Of all things I know, he was competitive especially when it came to basketball. We did not become friends that day but it laid the grounds upon which our friendship was later firmly established, respect and genuine caring for each other.

In 2001 I was elated to see him check into the same unit I had checked into a few months earlier. He was a source of laughter, who made light of times when it sucked to be a junior troop; he cracked jokes, picked on people, especially me for my accent. In retrospect he helped to shape me into the Marine I am today. He challenged me, forcing me to always be bring out the best I can. He was a good Marine, a better man; physically abled, mentally tough, and an example of what most strived to become.

It is hard, definitely unbelieveable to think you are gone. It is even more difficult to swallow because I only got this unwanted news yesterday. Just a few months ago I was trying again to contact you via e-mail, sending e-mails to your yahoo account trying to locate you as I knew you were in the Army. Your tour with them was only supposed to be for a little while, you said you were coming back and continue with us in the climb to the top of the enlisted ranks. It is certainly hard to digest but, I believe you are in a great place smiling down at us while you brush your hair as you always do.

Hello my name is Darryl Taylor and I met CJ back in 2000 in MOS school and with there being only four blacks in our class we kind of bonded together from the beginning. We became close friends and since i stayed so far from base on holidays and even weekends CJ would always invite me to come home with him. And him and his family would accept me as one of their on. After we graduated we split up I went to Japan for a year while he remained stateside, i came back stateside and coincidentally me and CJ ended up working together in the same shop with us even being roommates our last year in the service. People use to say you couldn't see on of us without the other being far. I use to look at CJ as more than a roommate, a fellow marine or a friend, but as the big brother I never had. I owe a part of who I am to this man. From driving, to playing basketball, getting girls, to dressing, to just having self confidence. I owe it all to him and I just want to say thank you CJ for being my best friend. And may God bless you and your family. You will never be forgotten.

My prayers are with everyone who knew CJ because he was the type of person who had a lifelong impression on ppl. I was stationed with CJ in the Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune back in 2001. He was a great person he always reminded me of Chris Tucker. U will forever be remembered. God Bless You All.
-Tia Brown

It took me some time to get my emotions together because this is still so hard for me to handle. I would like to thank all who took out the time to sign my brother"s "guestbook". I can hear him now telling me"Big sis didn't i tell you i was famous" smiling from ear to ear.

Hello my name is SGT Vinson,I sevred with SGT Johnson while he was in Iraq. He was a great Soilder and friend. He will always be remembered by his section and his friends. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

Dear Family,

I felt the sorry and grief in your hearts as yesterday apporached. Today, is a new day and the life that my beloved god-son, Courtney, wants for us continues. His legacy is one that should inspire all Americans to be better citizens, and assist our neighbors as best we can. Talk to each other, and really listen w/our hearts and minds, for in that conversation may be "Our" blessing.
I love you son and miss your smiling face!!!

Ida Watson

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.

WOW... just coming to his site and seeing his 1000 WATT smile... it lit up my own face
and then tears for the loss of your dear loved one.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know 'CJ' , but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


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Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

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Dear Asondra, Robyn, and family:

I'm thinking about Courtney even more on this, the first anniversary of his passing. You all are ever in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for being such a loving family! You all are the most beautiful tribute to Courtney's wonderful life. As I learned positive life lessons from him when he was my student at SRHS, I have learned from your kindness, your graciousness, and your compassion toward others.

Though I'm no longer in Raleigh, you and the memory of Courtney will always be near my heart.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Johnson!

To the family of Courtney Johnson:
I am very sorry for your lost. CJ was my best friend when we were in the Marines so when I got the news I didn't want to believe it. The first thing I thought about was the last time I talk to him. It was day after Hurricane Katrina and CJ called to see how I was doing. I really appricated that call, he was a good friend. God Bless.

So sorry for this loss. The notes people have left here are a testament to how great a person he was.
rest in glorious peace.

Courtney was my room mate during our training school in the Marine Corps. I served with him for years after that. He was an awesome Marine, and I am sure he was an outstanding soldier as well. I wish all his family, friend, Marines, and soldiers my best..

Love you man

Just thinking of you man once again....i love you dawg and you are always in my prays happy belated birthday, i know it was the 2nd of Feb, just a little late but you know its never to late to show some love

I grew up wit Courtney in Southgate we went to middle and high school together, we worked together at the Southgate community center back in the day. Courtney has always been a positive person always laughing and joking. He will always be loved and missed. RIP

Love Kela

Hi, this is mack from the center.I just found out about courtney, and my heart is broken.Courtney was always my favorite player and kid at the park. He always stayed positive and did the right things.Im happy to say he was one of the good ones to come out of southgate.MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY,Im so sorry for your lost.Iwill never forget him or what a wonderful guy he was.Thank you for raising such a good person. Love always malcolm (mack) massenburg

Happy Birthday Lil Bro
We miss you. You are always in my thoughts!!!

Love Always.

happy birthday cj ill never forget you man you'll always be their. i miss those trips to ri with you ill be always thinking of you and your family semper fi brother

Happy Birthday Courtney,
I think about you everyday and even more when I need you the most. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU, ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU AND ALWAYS MISS YOU. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE AND MY HEART AND FAMILY WILL ALSO. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ONCE AGAIN COURTNEY.

February 2, Courtney's birthday boy what a day to be remebered always. My lil/big brother, my "dad", my soulmate....all those things he was to me. I will love him always...HIS SISTER RIKKIA!

First and foremost my condolences go out to the Johnson Family. I served with Sgt. Johnson aka CJ during OIF 5 and was proud to have known him. He was the best soldier, my best friend, and brother at most. I think about him everyday and he is always in my thoughts and prays. Everytime I get on the basketball court I always remember him and I running the courts, we always called ourselves "Double C's"(Craig & Courtney). To the Johnson family I hope this reaches you. I would like to write you. Mrs. Johnson I would like to visit you and the community center Sgt. Johnson grew up at. Your best friend

Dear Johnson Family,
You all are in my prayers. Especially during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Please know that you guys have plenty of people to support you during these trying times.

I served with Courtney (CJ) while he was a Marine from 2002-2003. He was a friend, exceptional Marine and person. I am very saddened to hear this new. God bless you and your family. HMC(SS/SW/FMF) Haynes "Tito"

I am sorry for your loss, I did not know CJ. But my son PV2 Greene did.

Sgt Johnson, first my condolences to the Johnson family. He was one of the best soldier, friend, and man I know. It wasn't supposed to end this way. You will surely be missed. Be blessed and know that God loves you best

God Bless this HERO's soul.
May God bring comfort to this Hero's family.
Please know your Son will never be forgotten.

Most respectfully
Uncle of another Hero -
SPC Dane R Balcon
KIA 5 Sept 07 Balad Iraq

My heart goes out to Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson. I don't know him but he will be miss.

From the family of Sgt Donovan C. Weik-Even tho we haven't met, we are still within the same family-the "military family & the family of God". Donovan, our nephew, speaks highly of his comrade and friend, Sgt. Johnson. We extend our deepest sympathy to your family and pray you find peace in God's grace. In Christ's love,
1SG Charles Jenkins
(Marine/Army Nat'l Guard & retired) and
MSG Mary Jenkins (Army Nat'l Guard-retired)

Courtney was one of my classmates at Southeast Raleigh HS I will truely miss you.... And you are angel!!!

Courtney Johnson was a very dear friend to me! We met in the Marines through a mutual friend. His spirit was such an uplifting one, that can never be forgotten! I remember being in the room crackin up watchin all the comedy shows together, playing basketball, bowling. It really didn't matter what we were doing, as long as he was there, it was going to be a good time. After I got out I always thought about CJ, what he was doing, where he was? But never in a million years did I think he'd be up in heaven watchin down over us!! To his family I send my deepest sympathy!

I met Sgt. Johnson before...I can't remember where or when, but his smile is so remembered. My love goes out to his family, his family will be in my prayers...at the same time I ask if you keep my family in prayer too, my cousin is a soldier fight for our freedom.
Much love to the Johnson Family.
-thank you

I met courtney when i started working at Southgate Center! he was the type of person that always made you smile and laugh! he was a very loving and caring person to be around! My prayers go out to his family.

CJ, although I never had the pleasure of meeting you. My prayers are with you and your family, thanks for everything you have given four this great country of ours. I remember all of the stories Donovan C. Weik-sgt USMC tells me of your time together, a friend of Donovan is a friend of mine. Rest in peace bro.
SEMPER FI

Sgt. Johnson was an Awesome, hardcore Marine. I had the privilege of serving with him while we were stationed at Camp Lejeune and Iraq. I pray that the Lord comfort you in your time of sympathy. God bless and keep you, and grant you with His Peace that passes all understanding. Until we meet again CJ Semper Fi!!! and save a spot for me...
LCPL Andre' D. Waler

Our HEROS SHALL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN,Our thoughts and prayers for the Johnson family.Rest well brother CJ,Your name stamped in steel FOREVER clutched in the tallons,And your spirit shall FOREVER soar high in the skies in the symbol of our great nation.,COME by NORTH--COME by SOUTH,COME by EAST--COME by WEST--WE united on that great day as strangers,Upon thoes last [4]spoken words we are FOREVER BROTHERS!!!

Courtney,

I was saddened to learn of your passing. My prayers go out to the family; especially your child. My mind goes back to the days at Daniels Middle School where I was fortunate enough to serve as your Social Studies teacher. You were always such a respectable student. For that, I admired you. To your mother, I say thank you for giving all of us an opportunity to be in the life of someone who was genuinly nice. To Courtney, rest in peace.

Well...where to start. CJ, from the field to the bay, you were an inspiring Marine and person to us all. You always smiled, rain or shine. I miss you brother. I hope to see you guarding the pearly gates of heaven. I know you are looking down on us smiling from ear to ear as you always did, in peace I pray you rest. Til we meet again...

I was completely floored when I found out what happened to one of my good friends from the Marines. CJ was and still is a part of who I am today. That's one of the best things about serving in the Marines, you meet people from all over the country and you take something from every one of them. The trait that I feel I took from CJ was his ability to make light of any situation and to somehow have a positive attitude no matter what the circumstances may be. He always had a smile on his face and brought the spirits up of anybody that was near him. He is a person that I am very proud to say that I have him as a friend, and he will remain in my thoughts day in and day out. But, to give everybody an idea of how I know him...I didn't meet him until I got to MOS school with the Marines. We were both in the same class (EERS-03-01), and quickly became good friends since we both loved to joke around and make the best any given situation. Perfect example-we were lucky enough to be selected for guard duty, we ended up being room-mates and had a great time. We'd be out on firewatch all day or all night in the freezing cold, then we'd come back to the room and blare some Ja Rule (back when he was popular, lol). He used to either call me the "crazy white boy from Kansas" merely because of stellar dancing abilities, or "pinky" because my face would always turn pink from the cold. I remember when his mother and sister came down to visit him during one of the holiday breaks, and when they came walking up to our barracks, CJ and I performed our Will and Carlton dance from The Fresh Prince of Bellaire that we had been working on for quite some time...jump on it, jump on it! From there we graduated school and went to the fleet together at 2nd Maint. Bn. located on Camp Lejeune. When we checked in, we had to sit down with Gunny Burger (smeltzer and rainville know who he is) and have a talk. Unfortunately, this gentleman has a very lazy eye that kept on drifting off while he was talking to us and neither one of us could look him in the eye without giggling until he finally got fed up and yelled at us "look at me when i'm talking to you, warriors!" So we did our best to keep eye contact, but we just fed off of each others laughing...so needless to say, our first day didn't go over so well! Once we got all checked in, after being there for only a couple weeks, I got activated for a deployment. While I was gone, he got activated...so the next 2 years or so, we kinda' lost touch due to that factor that Marines have to deal with. Fortunately though, we got back together in the end of our 4 years at the very same shop that we began at. Once again, we made the best of it and had fun along the way. After we both got out at the same time, we talked via phone or myspace a few times. The last time I talked to him was on myspace about 5 months ago and I found out that he had joined the Army. Of course I gave him hell for doing so merely because of the sibling rivalry amongst the different branches. But in the long run, we're all in it for the same thing and we all do our part. I commend you CJ for everything you did to make this a better country for all of us to enjoy for many countless years to come. And I sincerely send my thoughts and prayers to your family and friends. You will be dearly missed bro and I will think of you everyday I am alive until we meet again someday down the road. -Pinky out

CJ- Thank you so much for all you have done for our country! I will miss you so much and so will rainville- he is lost... I will miss the trips to NYC together, and me beating you up. RIP my friend! We will see you soon...

I remember the first time I met CJ he made me laugh so hard, I told him you remind me of Chris Tucker. He was a great person and when I found out he passed I was heart broken. He will always be in my heart and may he rest in peace and God Bless him for all that he has done for this country, I'm just sorry he had to die for it. Thank you for being a great friend and person you will be missed. Rest in Peace.

Family and freind oriented,strong minded,caring, and motivated thats just a few words that can describe CJ. Cj will always be a freind and brother to me. It was a honer to serve in the U.S.Marines with you. My roomate, my hooch mate in the feild, battle buddy at work and off work. I Will alway Remember the trips to Rhode Island and New York calling your family telling them how you love the fast pase up their. just going out my best freind CJ. I will never forget all the fun we had all we did was make each other laugh and we wer always their for each other. You will always be my freind and family to me. I will never forget you. Thank you for your honerable service
SEMPER FI

Genuine, strong-minded, funny, and family-oriented are just a few words to describe my friend and brother Courtney T. Johnson (CJ). In his time with us, I was fortunate enough to have served four memorable years with you while in the U.S. Marines. You were my room-mate, battle-buddy, hooch-mate, liberty-buddy and best friend inside and outside of our chosen careers. I will miss those visits to Rhode Island and New York with you. CJ, you were the inseparable friend that I could always share laughs and count on when I needed help. I will miss you but never be forgotten. Thank you for your honorable service. Semper Fi!

CJ Thank you for being a true friend to my brother John. I will never forget all the times you drove up to Rhode Island with him. May God Bless you and Your Family Always. You truly are a Hero and you will never be forgotten.

All of you have my deepest Sympathy C.J. was more than my best he was my brother and I loved him very much and I will miss him so. Your with god now buddy untill we meet again semper fi.