CWO Philip A. Johnson
CWO Philip A. Johnson
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October 1, 2018
Phil, it's been years since you've been gone from us. I miss our conversations about formula one racing, the stories of you in the Corps, and most of all flying with you. I never met Melissa but know you loved her very much and one day hopefully I will meet her. I don't know why it's taken me so long to put something down in print. I miss you. Your friend Sal
Melissa Blackburn
October 2, 2015
Thank you to everyone who has written something on this page. Although I am remarried there is not a single day that goes by that I don't miss my husband. I love him very much. It's hard to get over your first love...
Peggy Childers
January 8, 2013
To the family and friends of CWO Philip A. Johnson:
It has truly been my honor to sign Philip's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Philip will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Peggy Childers
January 8, 2012
To the family and friends of CWO Philip A. Johnson:
Always remembering Philip. "Some gave all."
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Jason Gibney
November 11, 2011
Remembering Philip on this Veterans Day in 2011....
Peggy Childers
January 8, 2011
To the family and friends of CWO Philip A. Johnson:
Please accept my remembrance of Philip on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
JOHN ISAACS
May 25, 2010
PHILIP,THANK YOU.WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU.GOD BLESS.JOHN
Peggy Childers
January 8, 2010
To the family and friends of CWO Philip A. Johnson:
Remembering Philip 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
Donna Gillette
December 29, 2009
To the family of CWO Philip Johnson:
As we approach the anniversary of Philip, I salute him for his dedication and courage. Always be proud of him and embrace his bravery. May God bless you and I will keep you in my prayers.
Kenna
November 23, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,800 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
This is a gift! We have some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we care.
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Tom Hicks
November 9, 2009
I had the great previledge to know Phil. We went to flight school together, I served with him in Korea, and spend time with him in Iraq. I was not with the 571st, but with 4/3 ACR (We were sister companies). The last time I saw Phil was during Thanksgiving in Al Qaim, Iraq. We talked and shared memories of flight school, the good times we had in Korea, and Iraq. Later that week I responded to an ambush which a Medevac was called for. The Witchdoctor that came in was Phil. It takes a special Soldier to do what Phil did on a daily basis. He is and always will be a Great friend and an true Hero. Rest in peace my friend, you are truely missed but never forgotten.
Lisa Swanzy (Sad yet THANKFUL American)
April 27, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Thank you CWO Johnson and family for your service and ultimate sacrifice. You will ALWAYS be an Alabama/American hero and WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!
With DEEP sympathy and MANY thanks to you and your family,
In Memory of Philip ~ (Debra Estep)
January 8, 2009
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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 Philip, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
January 8, 2009
To the family of CWO Philip A. Johnson:
Philip 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
R Collis
July 24, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer Johnson. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that CWO Johnson knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you CWO Johnson!
March 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you CWO Johnson!
Judy Betty
November 17, 2007
What A Sacrifice this young Soldier and his Family have made for our Freedom in America. Rest in Peace CWO Philip A. Johnson.
My condolences to The Johnson Family. GOD Bless all of you and All of The Families of Our Fallen Heros!!
The Revel Family
September 29, 2007
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13
Dear Family and friends:
They say time heals all wounds, but we know the pain is still there.
We pray each day is a little easier for you and yours. Know you are still in the hearts and prayers of many. We pray for God's comfort and peace in your lives.
Our family shares in the loss of your loved one. We thank God for his life and you for the sacrifice he made for the freedom we have in America, the land of the free and the home of the brave.
August 6, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY
July 8, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by CWO Johnson and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Gary Allain
June 14, 2007
An Eagle Has Fallen
Cheif Warrant Officer Philip A. Johnson you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Garnet Jenkins
January 8, 2007
In Remembrance of CWO Philip A. Johnson, on the 3rd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Many Years of Service to our Country and for Freedom.
Rest In Peace Brave Soldier, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God be with the Johnson family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
~ Psalm 121:1-2 ~
I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
January 6, 2007
Philip on the 8th it will be three years since you were taken. You are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. To the Johnson family; I frequently visit ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY and each time I am there I visit/honor Philip. If there is ever anything I can do for you just e mail me. I didn't know Philip but I know one day I will meet him.
Gug
Pat Lorenzen
July 15, 2006
I am very sorry about the loss of your loved one. He was a true American soldier. May his memory & good deeds live on forever. God bless you.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 2, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Johnson family in the loss of Philip. I did not know Philip, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers.Philip it has been 26 months since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 10, 2006
Psalm 23
1
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3
He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!
My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!
If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!
Wife & Daughter of the Late
Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford
KIA May 23, 2005
Geoffrey Glenn
January 16, 2004
I was saddened to hear of your loss. I will keep the Johnson's in my prayers. Your family has always been good to me and there for me when I needed. If there is anything I can do Peter knows how to get ahold of me.
Geoffrey Glenn
Doug & Peggy Haviland
January 15, 2004
We are so sorry for your loss - Phillip and his family are in our prayers along with every member of our military. May God bless you all for your sacrifice. Doug Haviland, US Army,Retired
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