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Pfc. Rayshawn Johnson

Brooklyn, New York

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The military changed Pfc. Rayshawn Johnson, on the inside and on the outside. "He used to dress like he was born on the street, but when he came back, he was in his uniform," said his brother, Michael Johnson, 16. "He called once at the airport and he said the respect he got from people made him feel so good," his foster mother, Deborah Wynter, recalled. "He said they were coming up to him and saying ''God bless you,'' ''Good luck,'' ... ''We''re proud of you.''" Johnson, 20, was killed when his vehicle hit a land mine in Tikrit on Nov. 3. He was based at Fort Hood. Johnson attended high school in Brooklyn, N.Y., joined the Army in February and went to Iraq in June. "I never thought it would be like this," said Patty Johnson, his mother. "It makes me so proud that people love him. I always wanted him to be a good person at heart, and actually it came true for me."

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We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Johnson Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. ...

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

Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.

To the family and friends of Pfc. Rayshawn Johnson:
Remembering Rayshawn 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

”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 1,850 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one...

To the family of Pfc. Rayshawn Johnson:
Rayshawn 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

In Memory of Rayshawn ~ (Debra Estep)

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...

My heartfelt sympathy to the Johnson family and friends in the loss of Rayshawn. I did not know Rayshawn , 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Rayshawn it has been over 4 years since you were taken and please...

It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the famiy and friends of Pfc Johnson. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Pfc 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...