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for William Johnson
Amanda Ulrich
July 13, 2018
Even this many years later I still think of Chris everyday... Grief and sorrow have no time limit. Miss him so. Never forget!
Megan Johnson
March 20, 2015
I want to thank you all for remembering my husband and his sacrifice!
Peggy Childers
June 12, 2012
To the family and friends of Pvt. William C. Johnson:
Always remembering William. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
June 12, 2011
To the family and friends of Pvt. William C. Johnson:
Please accept my remembrance of William on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
June 12, 2010
To the family and friends of Pvt. William C. Johnson:
Remembering William 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
Kim Straker
June 10, 2010
June 12, 2010
I hope that Chris' wife Megan and his beautiful daughter have peace in their lives and that all those who love him best find comfort from one another as they approach this anniversary of his passing. I'm certain that his beautiful smile will be much in evidence as he sees his little girl growing up in such a close and loving environment which shows so clearly in the moving tribute, and I thank you for sharing it with those of us not fortunate to know Chris in his lifetime.
barb whitehead
May 25, 2010
The NC Run for the Fallen will honor fallen troops from North Carolina at a Memorial Run on Saturday, May 29th, 8:30am, Ayden Grifton High School track, Hwy 11 S. Ayden NC. Each troop will be honored by a runner/walker who carries a flag in his memory for one mile. Please come join us in honoring our fallen troops. For more information contact Kathy Moore at 252-746-3435 after 5:00pm or email at [email protected]
Peggy Childers
June 12, 2009
To the family of Pvt. William C. Johnson:
William 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
Gary
June 4, 2009
God bless Pvt Johnson and his family.
Kenna Larra
January 8, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - 100% free.
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,
Kenna
June 29, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pvt Johnson!
Fay Davis
June 19, 2008
May i be so priviledged to walk with you in heaven.
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
June 12, 2008
Bill,
Thinking and praying for you on the 1st anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
Kim Straker
June 12, 2008
One year ago today Chris left this earth, but he bequeathed a wonderful legacy - his family, his friends, his community, his loved wife and, above all, his daughter. Though he wasn't able to see this very special child, I truly believe that he is watching over her. Chris will prove to be a fine role model for this little girl, and I'm sure that she has inherited his wonderful beaming smile as well. May all his family find comfort on this anniversary from the knowledge that Chris isn't forgotten, and his service and sacrifice are remembered, even by those of us not privileged to know him in life.
Rest in Peace.
Kim Straker
April 9, 2008
For many months now I've been privileged to read through these pages and while I've felt sad, and shed tears at the words left here, I've also been inspired - by the lives of these wonderful young men and women, by the courage of those they left behind, and by the steadfast beliefs that underpin the United States. To William's (Chris) wife, I hope that life is kind to you and that you're sustained by the love and thoughts of many people, and by the presence of your little daughter - who I'm certain will have inherited much from her Dad - including that wonderful smile and happy face. My sincere good wishes for the better times that are to come, and the very best life for your daughter.
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
September 26, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Johnson family.May we comfort this family knowing now what they have always known.Our heros shall NEVER be forgotten.Rest well brother that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave,Your name stamped in steel FOREVER clutched in the tallons,And your spirit shall FOREVER soar high in the skies in the symbol of our great nation..COME by NORTH--COME by SOUTH--COME by EAST--COME by WEST, We were all gathered on that great day as strangers,And upon those last [4] spoken words we are FOREVER BROTHERS .......SEMPER FI.....B.V.C.
August 18, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pvt Johnson and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
August 16, 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)
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 11, 2007
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 HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE FOR YOUR DAUGHTER. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Megan Johnson
July 6, 2007
You are home now! You were my hero before death and you still are!!! I miss you so much. Thank you for everything. Your daughter will know the wonderful person that you were. Thank you for giving me her. I will always remember.
Your loving wife
Shawnee (Austin, TX)
July 5, 2007
Thank you for your service. You are my hero and will not be forgotten.
Rest in Peace in the loving arms of Jesus Christ.
Gloria Leviner
June 29, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy goes to the William Johnson family. Your son and loved one has allowed us to wake up every day in a free country. God rest his soul. My 22 year old nephew was killed in a Marine Osprey crash in April 2000. We are still grief stricken. May the God of peace and comfort strengthen you each and every day as you live on the wonderful memories of Pvt. Johnson. I thank you for his service to our wonderful county.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
June 24, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Johnson family in the loss of William. I did not know William, 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 and the moving tribute. William you are my 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~
Robyne Munn
June 24, 2007
My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to Pvt. William C. Johnson and his family. Thank you for this Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country, for His sense of Honor and for the Freedom he fought to Protect.
The price Chris and his family have paid, will be remembered as well as those gone on before him. All gone before their time should have been up. Chris will Never Be Forgotten.
May you find comfort and strength, in the memories you have of Chris. The family Chris left behind will have many friends, old and new, to lend a shoulder to cry on, or ears for that special spur of the moment story sparked by an image, a sound or a memory. May you feel the warmth of God's presence with you in your darkest hour. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
Jessie Claiborne & Casey Hicks
June 21, 2007
Rhonda,Billy,Megan,and Christina this is to let you guys know how much we loved and cared for Chris "Johnson". We have a lot of wonderful and great memories together.We also want ya'll to know that Christina will know what a wonderful friend her daddy was. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you guys and just know that "Johnson" will be missed but never forgotton.
Patty Genevie
June 21, 2007
To the family of Chris and to Chris,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I know what you are going through as I lost my son (who was friends with Chris and in the same unit)in April. Chris is a true American Hero. He will be missed by all.
JOSEPH McGONIGAL
June 21, 2007
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ,THANKS TO A BRAVE HERO.
JOSEPH McGONIGAL
June 21, 2007
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ,THANKS TO A BRAVE HERO. PRIOR SERVICE VET OPDS
Ronn Massie
June 20, 2007
God bless the family and friends of William.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you William for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Rita Hicks
June 19, 2007
Megan I just want to say that we loved Chris and to "THE GANG", he was our hero. We will miss him so much, but he is now our angel. Whenever you find a penny, know that Chris sent that to you to remind you that he still loves you and he is looking over you. Billy and Rhonda raised a wonderful young man and we love them for that. Chris was a good son, husband, friend and he would have made a great father. Just know in your heart that "THE GANG" will tell her all what her dad did for us and for his country and she has every right to be proud of him. You, the baby and his parents are in our prayers and you will always be in our hearts. Because of what Chris did and loved we will always be free and I thank him for that. He wanted to make a difference and he did. Megan thank you for sharing your husband with us and thank you for bringing him back home to rest in peace. You are a wonderful wife for carrying out what you thought he would want in the end. We Love You, Rita and "THE GANG"
David & Mandy Dockins
June 18, 2007
Dear Johnson Family: Our hearts grieve with you in the loss of your son, who is also our hero. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our son, Andrew, is stationed at Fort Riley. May you feel God's arms around you in comfort.
sheila
June 18, 2007
Thank you for sharing the beautiful moving tribute. The photos capture a truly joyful man. I am so sorry for this loss. My deepest sympathies to his parents and his wife. Know that he will be watching over you all, and especially his daughter. Again, my deepest sympathies to you. May he rest in peace and may you find comfort from his memory.
carol smith
June 17, 2007
The Home of the Brave Quilt Project would like to present a memorial quilt to the family of Christopher, if anyone could furnish me with an address, or pass along my name and email to the family. I am the coordinator for North Carolina and we have sent out 105 quilts so far. Carol Smith.
Montigo White
June 16, 2007
Fellow Granville Countian Soldier,
Your Patriotic Service is truly a blessing to this nation. God Bless Your Family!
SFC Montigo White
Linda Clifton
June 16, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mei Gong
June 15, 2007
Dear Johnson's Mom and family,
I am a Chinese mom and a born-again Christian, I absolutely understand your feelings. because, I am also strongly missing my son -John Gao, a teenage Christian who laid down his own 15.6 year life for his classmates two year ago in the Atlantic Beach Currents.
But, we should have steadfast faith that your dear son- Pvt.William C . Johnson and my son never "dead" to let us lose them. they just rest in the Lord' Arms due to their sacrifice for others. we will reunite with them someday in Eternal Kingdom by the Lord Faithful Promise, let's expect that day joyfully and peacefully. Amen !
May the peace, joy from the Lord be with you and your family !
Mom
grace
Raymond Grosskopf
June 15, 2007
A True Hero of Granville County.
May the Lords hands touch the family and hold you in comfort. The Warrior now stands with him.
We will Remember the young man from Granville County as Our Hero for serving us, the Great State of NC and our great Nation.
Our prayers are with the Johnson's.
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
June 15, 2007
Rest in peace.
Sandy Bonesteel
June 15, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
valorie
June 14, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO", Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your little one tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and now they are protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007
Carol Cline
June 14, 2007
Pvt. William C. Johnson & Family:
Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.
To the family, 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, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.
Gary Allain
June 14, 2007
Pvt. William C. Johnson
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
June 14, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
Michael Iezzi
June 14, 2007
Father we entrust our brother William to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold William in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
Garnet Jenkins
June 14, 2007
My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of Pvt. William C. Johnson, with a Multitude of Thanks for your Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
The price William and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten. May he Rest Safely, in God's Care and may the Peace of God be with the Johnson family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago
"Surely He hath borne our grief,
and carried our sorrows."
Isaiah 53:4
May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times spent with William.
Quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
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