David G. Johnson

Dear Dave and dear Dad,

How very much you are missed... I can't believe that so much time has passed but not one day goes by that I don't hear something funny or see something of interest or want to tell you about the children.... and what they are up to. You would love little ISAAC AS HE IS JUST DARLING ...

You would be so proud of the kids. They were troopers and stuck tight and hung tough getting it done and did it well....

I truly do miss you and I can barely stand the holidays... and some days are truly so lonely because you knew me as a little girl and always knew and understood what others might not...

It wasn't the easiest thing to sell the home but because you and Brandon were not there anymore it ceased to be home.....It killed me to have to let Izzie go back but in all fairness I had too. It was awful to take you to the lake and say goodbye... But I promised you... I miss all our great talks and laughters and sharing everything and I know how patient and loving and gentle and just so kind to put up with me and my silly ways... You will never ever be replaced...I hope you were proud how I "cowgirled up and got r done."

Brandon and I so do miss you.... It is even to painful to really talk about... I so think you were an angel on Earth and you know what I am facing daily now, so keep a hand on my shoulder and guide me through always.... I have gotton many gifts that I think you have had a hand in and only you would know what I really need and you have made sure good things have happened. I have been blessed with many people who have helped me in this long journey...

Thank you for everything now and before especially when you were in such pain and you made things happen for me.... Like getting Izzie and seeing the Swans and the Eagles... and so much more....Being a great father and husband always and a best friend....

All my love,

your beloved wife...

from PJ the good bunny to Binky the bad bunny

Binky promise forever.....

To Robin and Brandon time dose heal and Love you guys!! To David, As I sit here and read everything that people have wrote, I can only smile! Because I know that you are up there going "will you knock it off"!! I truly miss the "talks at the table" and the many gut renching laughs we shared! I know that you are happy for we have talked about this before! I truly miss our "indepth conversation" even at my expense!! I know that you watch over all of us, and you would want us all to be happy for you, for not only do you have your wings agin, but you have no pain. I can see you smiling down on us, and I smile back. You may not want to think that you have touched so many people so deeply, because that was the kind of man you were, but sorry hunny you did! I can not wait to see you on the other side, maybe you will give me a ride. Untill then my friend thanks for everything you were and still are! OH...Thanks for leaving my radio alone!! LOL...

Although I did not know David personally, the messages on this guestbook alone speak volumes of his calibre. I leave his family with this quote by Socrates:



"Be of good cheer about death and know this as a truth; that no evil can happen to a good man, either in life or after death."

I would like to express my deepest sympathy and condolences to the Johnson family for your loss. I knew David as the Commanding Officer of the Fallen Angels, and on Sunday 24 April 2005 the flight simulation community conducted a memorial ceremony on the internet that was attended by over 100 fellow combat flight simulation enthusiasts. During this ceremony a "Missing Man" formation was flown in David's Honor, and I was asked to say a few words, which I thought you might like to have.





"Good evening and welcome to all the Fallen Angels, our distinguished guests from the FISC, family, and friends. To some, this ceremony might seem a bit unusual, and I’m sure Intruder is rolling his eyes at me right now, but I think all here would agree that this is the perfect venue for honoring a man who brought so much to his fellow pilots, and the combat flight simulation community as a whole.



One of the things you hear frequently on the forum pages dedicated to this simulation is “it’s just a game”; well I beg to differ. You might join a virtual squadron to play a game, but you stay for the people; people just like Intruder; and believe me folks, Intruder was one of the finest individuals I have ever had the pleasure to have met, on or off the internet. Intruder was one of those guys who just had a natural command presence. He always seemed to know what to say, and when to say it, and he always made the right decision. So it might just be “a game”, but the friends you make, and the life lessons you learn while you are playing it are priceless.



The Fallen Angels occupied a great deal of Intruders leisure time, and he spent a tremendous amount of that time taking care of the myriad details it takes to run a virtual squadron. He and his dear friend FA_Ikkyo started The Fallen Angels over three years ago, and they have never had a dull moment since. But don’t be fooled, Intruder loved just about every minute of it. You know how I know this? I know it because in his final days he helped put together an organization to bring like-minded virtual squadrons together in a common forum known as the Full Immersion Squadron Community, or the FISC for short. As a matter of fact, he used to work on FISC business when he was so sick he could barely sit at the keyboard; that’s the kind of guy Intruder was, and that is why we will miss him so very badly.

And I am just as sure as I can be, that the fact that there are FISC members here in the audience tonight would be a great source of pride to Intruder.



Many of you probably don’t know it, and I only mention it to illustrate an important trait he had, but Intruder was confined to a wheelchair and only had limited arm movement; you don’t know it, because he was not the kind of guy to talk about it. He just made the best of everyday he spent on this earth. Living your life to the fullest, despite the hardships, is true courage ladies and gentleman; the kind of courage Intruder had in spades.



When I was reading through Intruders guest book tonight, I came across an entry from Steve Campo, better known to all of us as FA_Archangel. He had some really great words there that I would like to quote for you:



”No words can express the deep sorrow I have for Dave's family and friends. But I have no sorrow for Dave because now there is only joy for him. His suffering has come to an end - his eternal peace, the beginning. I urge anyone reading this who believes in God to offer a prayer for David and his family. I know from many long conversations with my friend Dave that he believed and he would greatly appreciate it. For those who did not know him well, rest assured that the world is now just a bit less interesting without him in it. Leaving us to mourn and miss, David's legacy: a good friend, a good family man, and an American hero. God bless you, Dave.”



I am truly honored to address you on Intruder’s behalf today, because David Johnson was my friend too. We never actually met in person, but I think I knew him pretty well. I will miss him most dearly, and the thought that he won’t be there in person to teach me the fine points of a “head-on pass”, pick me up when I’m down, or “cover my six” when I need it most, saddens me greatly.



The Fallen Angels and the flight sim community will never be the same without you Intruder, but your memory will always live on in us “Fair Winds and Following Seas” my friend!"



God Bless you all.

To think that it was only a short year and a half ago that I had a somewhat nervous(at least on my end) meeting with the XO of the FA, Intruder. Although I never saw David in person, he had a way about him that was enveloping and very kind. I was met with honesty, intelligence and patience. David was a kindered spirit and we shared many of the same interests. I will miss him greatly.

My prayers are with David's family and friends. God Bless.

Shine on Friend.

I will always consider myself fortunate and honored to have flown the virtual skies with David "FA_Intruder". Tiger Squadron will miss his talent.

I didnt know this man but my deepest sympathies go out to his family...



S! JG27_Marine



Semper Fi

With the death of Intruder, the tapestry that is our little community has been greatly diminished. Fair winds and following seas, shipmate.



Wrongway

VBF-12

S! my deepest sympathy to Davids family and freinds. Specially to the FA squad,which is how i came to know Intruder.It was truly an honor to have met him, a person of great esteem and respect, makes me wish i had met in person.

S! Teq.

My deepest respect for the one we knew as FA_Intruder, we had the privilage of meeting him and I have to say he was quite a character.I give our condoleances for his family and friends.

Having had the honor to fly against Intruder, as well as the rest of his squad, I offer my deepest sympathies for his family. Only the good die young. From my family to yours, Godspeed sir.

VF-12 Bostimax(AKA VF-29 Bulldog)

Intruder you have reached out to all may you find peace with G_d in the knowledge you have touched us all in a very special way. "Shalom Aleichem".

I had only known Intruder a short while but in that short time he gave me lots of help and advice i will miss him

My condolances to Intruder's family and friends. Intruder was a name that stood out in the crowd. We will remember.



RAF238thSoak

My sympathies to David's family and friends.



48 is too young, it must be said, but I sincerely hope he enjoyed his time, and that he has found somewhere that he can continue enjoying existence.



I say that for I feel that upon death you take on another form of existence, whether it be a spirit, or angel, or whatever. He's around somewhere, I just hope he likes where he is.



Mikael



(a.k.a. =69.GIAP=TOOZ)

The flight sim community will miss him and never forget his Full Immersion philosophy that many of us will continue to follow, teach and promote.



-ChicagoChad

David was a great man and had an infectious sense of humor. As the leader of the Fallen Angels VACW he provided many, like myself, with hours and hours of fun and excitement and he will never be forgotton by so many that flew with him in the virtual skies. My sympathies and prayers are with his family and friends during this time. Thank you, Dave (Intruder)!

My prayers go out to all the friends and relatives of David, the man I knew as "Intruder". A man of honor and vision who will be greatly missed by the entire flight sim community.

David, who was know to us all here as FA_Intruder, will be sorely missed by all members of the Australian III/JG11 Squadron.



His dedication, skill and pure presence added something that will never be forgotten and we mourn his loss.



Deepest sympathy to his family.



You have landed safely at God’s homebase mate and we will meet you there someday.



S! Mate.



III/JG11_Mel

C.O.

We all loved David and are keeping your family in our prayers.



~S~ (FA_ZODIAC)

Tiger Squadron was proud to fly with and against you in the virtual world of IL2- David made friends all over the world !



God Speed !

My heart and my prayers truely goes out to you Robin and Brandon and brother Mike(Palomo) and family. I'm am proud to have called David my friend. I am a better person for knowing him. He has touched many peoples hearts all over the world.

I will miss our long telephone conversations and flying with him each night

He truely was a wonderfull man and a good friend.



You have earned your wings my friend

go with god.

David was known to me as "Intruder" for the past four years. Over this time I was fortunate and blessed to become friends with a man who shared the same passion of history, flying, and the joy of living as I.



I never meet David in person, but that didn't hinder a growing friendship that blossomed over the years through our contact with each other in the Fallen Angels.



With Intruder's passing comes a void that can never be filled and the Fallen Angels will never be the same, but his memory will aways live on in me.



S~ to Intruder my CO and friend.



To David's family my thoughts and prayers are of each you at this time.



"Maddog" Mike Umphrey

No words can express the deep sorrow I have for Dave's family and friends. But I have no sorrow for Dave because now there is only joy for him. His suffering has come to an end - his eternal peace, the beginning. I urge anyone reading this who believes in God to offer a prayer for David and his family. I know from many long conversations with my friend Dave that he believed and he would greatly appreciate it. For those who did not know him well, rest assured that the world is now just a bit less interesting without him in it. Leaving us to mourn and miss, David's legacy: a good friend, a good family man, and an American hero. God bless you, Dave.



Steve Campo

(formerly, FA_Archangel)

Our hearts and prayers goes out to the family and freinds of David.



I will truely miss you.

I was proud to know you, if only in the 'virtual world'. You epitomized the selfless dedication to doing the right thing, no matter what the personal cost. While we mourn your death, the world is better for you having lived. Find the peace you so richly deserve. Godspeed my friend!



S~

Our hearts are broken over the loss of our great friend. Never to be forgotten.