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Christopher Thomas
November 11, 2021
I think about Katrina all the time, the day we lost her is still the worst day of my military. We spoke a lot before that mission about things going on in her life, I even remember her not wanting to go out because she had just got into theater and it was her first mission out and she didn't feel comfortable, but it was nothing we could do, we had a mission to complete. I was the CLS on that mission and two trucks behind her when it happened. The efforts everyone put in to try to save her, I've never seen anything like it till this day! Love you Always BJ!
Charlie Gili
November 22, 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 Katrina L. Bell-Johnson US Army Specialist.
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
Thomas Schipper
August 20, 2018
I responded to the vehicle accident that tragically killed Katrina. We (the fire department) were mourning the loss of one of our own that day (SSgt Ray Rangel) when the call came in to respond to a vehicle accident involving a fuel truck and an Iraqi civilian pickup. Myself and my team flew by Army chopper to the scene. Unfortunately, Katrina was killed as a result of the accident prior to our arrival. However, my team and I were responsible for the removal of her body from the wreckage and we did so with the utmost respect and dignity. I remember one of Katrina's friends was on scene and assisted us. Her friend ( I don't recall her name) was of course very emotional but was determined to make sure Katrina's body was shielded from the local Iraqi citizens who were near the scene. I just wanted to let the family know that although I didn't personally know Katrina prior to that day in Iraq, my team and I will be forever connected to her tragic death. I could tell by the actions and feelings of her co-workers who arrived on scene, that she was well respected and liked by everyone she knew. It's 2018 and I still remember every detail of that day. I hope my words provide some comfort to the family so they know that Katrina was treated with dignity and respect.
Alitha Romero-morris
July 26, 2015
i just learned of this yesterday of this story and it broke my heart. I went to basic training with SPC. BELL-JOHNSON in 1998. I am so sorry for your lost. Thank you Spc. Bell- Johnson for serving your country. Continue to rest and peace and God Bless your family.
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Jennie Valentino
April 17, 2014
I served with SPC Bell-Johnson and spoke to here the morning of her accident right before mission. She was a get Soldier.
She will never be forgotten! She is at home now looking down on all of us protecting us. My prayers go out to her friends and family. May you rest in peace.
May 27, 2013
God needed one more angel so he called you home.
John Davis
March 3, 2013
SPC Bell-Johnson you may be gone but never will be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
March 1, 2013
To the family and friends of Spc. Katrina L. Bell-Johnson:
It has truly been my honor to sign Katrina'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 Katrina will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
May 26, 2012
As I write this during Memorial Day weekend, I wish to thank Katrina for making the ultimate sacrifice.
Peggy Childers
February 16, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Katrina L. Bell-Johnson:
Always remembering Katrina. "Some gave all."
Csthy Henderson nderson
February 19, 2011
To the family of Spc. Katrina L. Bell-Johnson I know the pain and sorrow you are feeling even as time has passed I have and still feel the pain of loseing
so many of my lovd one, and the comfort and peace I find is knowing God is in control and one day we will greet them again. I thank God for spe ial people like Katrin and others like her that have given all for love of God and country God bless and help you find peace in Him
Peggy Childers
February 16, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Katrina L. Bell-Johnson:
Please accept my remembrance of Katrina on the anniversary of her passing and know that she will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
H. P.
February 15, 2011
SPC. Katrina L. Bell-Johnson
Rest In Peace for ever.
Kevin Svedine
August 20, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of SPC.Johnson.She is an angel in heaven. Every so often write her a note tie it to a balloon and let it go. I find it does reach its destination.And most of all Thank you SPC Katrina L.Bell-Johnson for your sacrafice for our country. youll be in my heart forever. RIP
Peggy Childers
February 16, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Katrina L. Bell-Johnson:
Remembering Katrina on the anniversary of her passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
February 16, 2009
To the family of Spc. Katrina L. Bell-Johnson:
Katrina 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
debbi
August 9, 2008
As the years past the grief stays with you. The numbness may grow duller but the pain of the death of a loved one still remains. God blessed Katrina with a little one to know that she was loved by her mom for even just a short time. After 5 years I'm sure that her mom is watching over her. Katrina my son too is with you as are so many, I'm glad that they are in the company of God's Army now.
http://goldstarfamilysupportgroup.
com/
In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR
the Buck family
May 23, 2008
To the family and friends of Spc. Katrina L. Bell-Johnson, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What she has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God bless and comfort your family.
Csthy Henderson
May 10, 2008
My heart feels pain and sadness for all of the family in the loss of a beloved daughter. I, too have walked down that path and the pain never leaves-you only learn to live with it with God's help. Our comfort is knowing one day we will be united forever and we never have to endure the terrible pain again. May God bless and comfort you all and I don't know you but you will go in prayers as I lift up my heart to God.
May God give you peace and comfort
August 19, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family 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, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) 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
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Garnet Jenkins
February 16, 2007
In Remembrance of Spc. Katrina L. Bell-Johnson, on the 2nd anniversary of the day, she lost her life while in the service of our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks, for her Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
Rest Safely Katrina, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with your loved ones.
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.
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 19, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOUR DAUGHTER. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
David Espinoza
August 4, 2006
I served with your daughter she was a pleasure to be around and her soft spoken manner helped make the day go by and I found her to be an uplifting person they say that bad things only happen to good people and I am so sorry that this happened to Katrina I was in 418th and I was home on RR when she had her accident if ever you need anything please feel free to call on me I would be proud to help her family in any way possible.
Once again I am sorry for your loss the world is a sadder place without your daughter, wife and mother...
Kim Whitham
May 9, 2006
I believe I was stationed with your daughter Katrina at Fort Hood in the 68th Eng Co, 62nd Eng Bn and am deeply sorry for your lose.
Kim Whitham
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 21, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Bell-Johnson family in the loss of Katrina. I did not know Katrina, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young lady 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. Katrina it has been a year 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
February 7, 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
Jamie Graves
September 26, 2005
God Bless~ (Jamie,Navy wife)
margherita giramma daCosta
July 26, 2005
Spc. Katrina L. Bell-Johnston, on behalf of each citizen of the world I say, thank you! You are a hero.
To your husband, parents and daughter, my heart goes out to them.
Debbie Fowler
June 3, 2005
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THIS FAMILY, BUT ALWAYS REMEMBER SHE WAS ONE OF OUR HEROS AND DID IT FOR US ALL. MAY GOD WATCH OVER YOU ALL ALWAYS
ROBERT MAUGHAN
May 22, 2005
TO SPC JOHNSON FAMILY MY SYMPATHY. SHE WAS ONE OF AMERICAS BEST.
Susan Johnson
April 25, 2005
May God bless you brave soldier! I am ever so grateful and deeply humbled by your sacrifice. May God be with your family and bring them peace and comfort. You will never be forgotten but instead will live in the hearts and prayers of all Americans.
Melvin Bell
March 2, 2005
Katrina is home now,and doing just fine! Soon all that love her will see her again. I pray for Katrina and well as all of our soldiers.
Carolyn Middleton
March 1, 2005
May God bless the soul of this honorable and brave fallen soldier, who gave her life so freely for the country she loved dearly. May The Holy Spirit comfort the loved ones and friends left behind to mourn her memory. But, most of all I thank God for her ultimate sacrifice and I know that she now rest in the comfort of his arms. Rest on weary soldier you have fought a good fight. Forever grateful....
Fred Johnson
February 26, 2005
May You Rest In Peace.
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