Port Edwards, Wisconsin
During his stint in the Army, Lt. Col. Dennis Johnson had numerous responsibilities. But the most difficult job he held during that time was being sent to the homes of grieving families who had lost a son or daughter in military service.
"He knew it was an important job," said Sister Catherine Kaiser, a pastoral administrator at St. Alexander Catholic Church in Port Edwards, Wis., where Johnson grew up.
Johnson, 48, was born and raised in Port Edwards. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. In the Army, he worked in the tank division before being moved to the Pentagon. He was married and has two daughters, Kaiser said.
"He was such a caring person," she said.
Dear Johnson Family Still think of you and still pray for you everyday. My flag still with me . Hope these many years have helped the pain become less and the happy memories more bright. Forever in my Prayers
Lisa Marie Shull
September 07, 2024
Dear Johnson Family
Wanted you to know my flag is on my computer desk at my home overyears I was able to read about Lt.Col Johnson and every story and others memories gave me a tiny glimpse of this wonderful man and in my heart he has become a freind. I hope these 22 years has lessened the pain and only left only happy memories as always Sending my love and Prayers
Lisa Mare Shull
Lisa Marie Shull
September 10, 2023 | Prospect Park, PA
Dear Johnson Family Here we are 21 years have passed I have since started writing and yes my little flag is still with me I closed my business last year and the first thing i packed was this little flag I wanted you to know I still pray for your family and pray your pain has lessened and was replaced with happy memories please know he will never be forgotten. Take Care Lisa Shull
Lisa Shull
September 11, 2022 | Other
We attended the 911 Memorial in Oak Brook, Il. We walked among the 3000 flags, reading about the souls that perished that horrible day 20 years old. Although we were not touched personally by the attack, always felt much sadness for all the victims and their families. My husband noticed your Dennis´s message from Sister Kaiser and was affected by your husband responsibility of informing grieving family of a military person´s death. We will always keep Dennis in our prayers. May His Memory...
Gary and Kathy Steffenson
September 13, 2021 | Other
Dear Johnson Family
It has been 20 years since that horrible day A day does not go by
that I do not think about Lt.Col Dennis Johson every day as I sit at my desk
I see his paper flag hanging in front of me even as the paper ages it will always have place of honor
I may have never known him or your family but he has been apart of my life every day and always will be.
God Bless your family and God Bless and Keep Lt.Col Dennis Johnson.
With Love and Prayers
Lisa Shull
September 11, 2021 | Essington, PA
Hi Joyce, You and your family are in my thoughts this day. I do not know if you will get this. But I wanted to share how you touched my life and resilience and strength such an inspiration during our short time working together. I wish you and your daughters peace, gentleness, and well wishes. Hope you are well. If you would ever like to connect, I would love to hear how you are doing: [email protected]. Well wishes, Nishanka
Nishanka Lahr
September 11, 2021 | Other
I am working on my ancestry and discovered that Dennis is my third cousin. Thank you for your service.
lilly
July 05, 2021 | Family
Dear Johnson Family
My Flag still hangs on mucwall think of the Lt. Col Johnson every day.
May the pain be Less and Happy Memories more
Love and Prayers
Lisa Shull
Lisa Shull
September 11, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Lisa Shull
September 10, 2020
