82nd_Airborne_Dad 
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Laramie, Wyoming
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| 23 Aug 2006 2:55 PM |
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Mr. Johnson passed on August 14th, and memorial services are planned for this Saturday, August 26th. Mr Johnson is an Army veteran, and served 2 tours in Desert Storm.
A link is to his memorial follows:
This mission is not confirmed at this time.
Rest easy, Nathaniel, your service is greatly appreciated....
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"The American Paratrooper exists to give the enemy soldier the best chance to die for his country." ~~ General George Patton.
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NoNo
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West Fargo, ND
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| 23 Aug 2006 4:05 PM |
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Any person who serves two tours of duty in a war zone desrves our utmost respect, and Nathaniel you have mine. Thank you for your service to our country. My condolences to the family. Rest in peace soldier.
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Krista in MA
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MA
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| 23 Aug 2006 6:29 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of Nathaniel. Please know that you are in my thoughts at this time. May he rest in peace - never to be forgotten. |
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ipfrev
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Walk it, don't talk it. Keizer, Oregon
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| 23 Aug 2006 7:22 PM |
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I am previously committed to a mission on Saturday, but it is very important that the family and friends of Mr. Johnson are aware that I will carry his memorial in my heart.
Integrity and honor, of such is the essence of heroes.
God bless you and go before you.
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flhtci_jim
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Poway, CA
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| 23 Aug 2006 8:48 PM |
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Thank you for your service Nathaniel. Condolences to the Johnson family.
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PGRLabLuvr
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Naples, FL
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| 24 Aug 2006 3:40 AM |
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| My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of Nathaniel Johnson. |
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usarmy
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Perryville, Maryland 21903
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| 24 Aug 2006 5:25 AM |
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My heartfelt condolonces go out to the Family of SSG Nathaniel Johnson. Once a soldier always a soldier. I know Nathaniel personnally from when he was on Active Duty in Desert Storm and at Fort Lewis, Washington. SPC Johnson, at that time, was one of my soldiers. I remember him well and I will never forget him. He was truely a great person and a great soldier. It has been a long time since I have seen him, but I can still see him now the same as if it were yesterday.
Rest in peace, for your time here on earth is done. May God bless you and your family. I will always remember the SPC Johnson that I knew and helped train. Rest in peace SSG Johnson. |
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David Milton
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| 24 Aug 2006 6:35 AM |
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| My condolences to the family of this true american warrior. |
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Big T.
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| 24 Aug 2006 9:07 AM |
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My condolences to the Johnson family. Be very proud of you husband, son and brother. He did what alot of people won't do. Served his country. May God be with you in this most difficult time.
Travis "Big T" Davis
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Wescoot2
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Park Ridge, Illinois
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| 24 Aug 2006 11:54 AM |
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Some members have questioned the statement 2 tours in Desert Storm.....From the link above for the funeral home the following statement was taken...
Nathaniel James Johnson departed from his family to be with God August 14, 2006.
Nate (aka “Buster” and “Mr. Alabama”) was born to Nathaniel Johnson, Sr. and Florence Johnson in Monroeville, Alabama and raised there with his mother and his siblings Lucy, Kat, Fay, and Bean. In 1984, he left there to join the United States Army and was trained as a Power Generation Equipment Repairer. Nate served as a full time soldier for 8 years, then rejoined as a Washington State National Guardsman. Showing pride and respect for his country, Nate proved himself to be an exemplary leader and soldier serving time in 2 tours of Operation Desert Storm.
Many as well as I, understand that those who have not worked closely with the Military, and terms which are used, sometimes make errors in terminology. I remember my days back in Vietnam, was it a War ??? Or Police Action ???
Laying that aside, the one thing that we DO know about Nathaniel Johnson, is that he is a Veteran, and we as Patriot Guard Riders are here to support the family and community of our fallen. Lets all keep that Mission in our minds, and move froward from this point.
Respects to all.
Ed
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oldgoldstar
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| 24 Aug 2006 1:05 PM |
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| I agree with Wesscoot2. May God bless the family of this American Hero. Nate, Your courage, servcie and sacrifices will not be forgotten. We honor you and respect you. May you rest in peace. |
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kkuhns
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Des Plaines, IL
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| 24 Aug 2006 6:04 PM |
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| SSG Nathaniel Johnson, my thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and fellow soldiers. Rest in Peace, SSG; for your mission is complete. SSG Johnson, I salute you. |
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 24 Aug 2006 9:54 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SSG Nathaniel J. Johnson. I am forever grateful to SSG Johnson for his service to our country. Rest in peace SSG.
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rowdydave1
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Olympia, Washington
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| 24 Aug 2006 10:26 PM |
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| My most sincere condolences to Mr. Johnson's family. I stand ready to participate in my first PGR mission for this fallen comrade. |
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bjenning
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Silverdale, WA.
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| 25 Aug 2006 8:27 AM |
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Thanks for the reminder Westcoot2. To Nathaniel's loved ones I offer my most sincere condolences for your loss and pray that you find some measure of comfort in knowing there are thousands of us across the nation that share in your greif. God bless Nathaniel, thank you for your service.
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Respectfully,
Robert Jennings
FCCS(SW), USN (Ret)
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Washington PGR
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Fishhook
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The Colony, TX North Texas PGR
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| 25 Aug 2006 2:11 PM |
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| So long, Comrade in Arms... |
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Copper
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Arlington, WA
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| 25 Aug 2006 5:35 PM |
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Unfortunately, we have been unable to secure an invitation to this service yet, and will not be attending. Thanks for keeping an eye out!
Rest easy, Mr Johnson, you did good....My condolences to his family as well...
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mum2shadow
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Cage Captain- Sumner, Maine
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| 26 Aug 2006 12:58 PM |
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To the Johnson Family,
on Behalf of the PGR members from the State of Maine, our sincere condolences for your loss, Nathaniel has gone to his Eternal home and awaits our arrival. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nathaniel,
Thank you soldier, Rest in Peace
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OUR DEBT TO THE HEROIC MEN AND VALIANT WOMEN IN THE SERVICE OF OUR COUNTRY CAN NEVER BE REPAID, THEY HAVE EARNED OUR UNDYING GRATITUDE. AMERICA WILL NEVER FORGET THEIR SACRIFICES.
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rjwheaton
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Santa Cruz, California (Northern California)
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| 04 Sep 2006 11:04 AM |
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Thank you Nate for your service to our country. We pray that your family, loved ones, and friends will receive God's comfort during this difficult time.
Roy "Genius" Wheaton
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