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Hazel Johnson-Brown Obituary
HAZEL WINIFRED JOHNSON-BROWN
The sixteenth chief of the Army Nurse Corps, distinguished herself as the first African American female general in the history of the Department of Defense and the first Corps chief to hold an earned doctoral degree. General Johnson-Brown passed on Friday, August 5, 2011. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 11 a.m. at St. Clare Roman Catholic Church, 12409 Henderson Road, Clifton, VA. The family will greet friends from 10 to 11 a.m., prior to the service.Uplifting Life Services are being arranged by the DeBaptiste Funeral Homes, Inc. of West Chester and Bryn Mawr. For information and to send condolences, visit: www.DeBaptiste.com ~ 610-696-4812.
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for Hazel Johnson-Brown
Cicely Harper
November 17, 2011
She has inspired me in so many was to fight through my challenges and face my dreams head on making them a reality. My heart is sadden but yet grateful to have had the pleasure.....Cicely Harper.., (New Jersey)
Adrienne Laura Joyner
August 26, 2011
Soar on Sorror, You life has inspired many Young people to pursue Education and Military Service. This world will forever remember you climb.
Thank You!
Daniel Lanier
August 15, 2011
I met the then LTC Hazel Johnson when we were both assigned to the Office of the Surgeon General. She was someone who set and maintained high standards. At the same time she was kind, generous and very helpful. Our paths crossed a few times after we both went on to different assignments and she later became General Hazel Johnson-Brown, Chief of the Army Nurse Corp. She was universally admired by family, friends, colleagues and fellow professionals. Thanks to Hazel for blazing the path and for her many contributions. She will surely be missed. My sympathy and deepest condolescences to the family of General (Dr) Hazel Johnson-Brown.
Dr. Daniel Lanier, Jr (LTC, RET)
Blanco High
August 15, 2011
We have lost a truly gifted person.
John Marino
August 14, 2011
I was Hazel Johnson's Adjutant at the very beginning of her term as the Dean Of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Nursing. She was unique, in that she was able to focus on leadership, academics and patient care - all at the same time - and do all with the highest of standards. I have not had contact with her since I departed Walter Reed but am very sadddend to learn of her passing. She was a great lady and will be missed.
Walter Barnes
August 14, 2011
So sorry for your loss. I served with Hazel at Walter Reed, the Army Surgeon General's Office and in Korea. It was a pleasure to have known and work with her and call her my friend. We have lost an outstanding American.
Walter Barnes, Jr., LTC (R), MS
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Stephen and Charlotte O'Connor
August 12, 2011
As young Army nurses in the late 1960's, we met then Major Johnson when she was course director for the basic OR nurses program at Letterman. She set high standards and expected us to meet them, yet gave us her encouragement and friendship. We saw her later in her career and she remained a friend and a woman we admired very much. She will be missed.
August 12, 2011
Dr. Brown,
You were a remarkable woman with outstanding achievements. May your soul rest in peace. It would have been great to have met you, but your legacy leaves us with encouragement and pride. My prayers are lifted up that God comfort and strengthen those that you left behind.
Respectfully,
Hope Singleton (Dumfries, VA)
Juanita Winfree
August 11, 2011
What an inspiration to women and to mankind!! She made my career!!
COL (R) Kathaleen Harris, Pres NABMW
August 11, 2011
It is with great sadness, pride and pure love that the Sister Soldiers of the National Association of Black Military Women extend their condolences to the family of General (DR) Hazel W. Johnson-Brown. We who have served and are serving will always give honor to her for paving the way for us to serve and strive "TO BE ALL WE COULD/CAN BE". She set the standard of being the first African American Female General Officer. She made it so that we would think further than we would ever think to go. The National Association of Black Military Women Moto is "TO TELL HERSTORY" and we most certainly will always tell General Johnson-Brown's story. General Johnson-Brown - Mam - "WE STAND ON YOUR SHOULDERS-- WE COULD NOT HAVE -- WOULD NOT HAVE -- MADE IT WITHOUT YOU". You have been called home. Job Well Done. Your Sister Soldiers
SGT Nicole Latta
August 11, 2011
"I send my condolences to her family and friends. She will never be forgotten, her courage and dedication will live forever."
1SG Jones
August 11, 2011
I am truly sorry for your loss. Dr. Johnson-Brown will always be remember throughout history. She paved the way for so many. Please accept my condolences.
LTC Shirley Hayes
August 11, 2011
My prayers and condolences to the family of General Johnson-Brown. I met her when became Chief of the Army Nurse Corps, and it was an honor to have been a member of the US Army Nurse Corps during her tenure. She was kind and the utmost professional military nursing leader. Her Military and Civilian Nursing Legacy will be remembered and appreciated for years to come.
Windy Carson-Smith
August 10, 2011
I will remember Dr. Hazel W. Johnson-Brown. I met her when I worked with the American Nurses Association. Dr. Brown was dedicated, thoughtful and kind. At the time, I did not know she was a soror but mentioned it to her later. Her work and legacy at ANA will be remembered.
Bunny Trawick
August 10, 2011
I was with great sadness that I learned of Hazel,s death.She will be missed by all who knew her and loved her. My prayers are with you at this time. Bunny rawick, South Paris Maine
Mary Williams
August 10, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
August 10, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Your family has so much to be proud of. We've lost a great American.
Kathleen in Central NJ
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