01-11-2008, 11:13
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CSM(R) Billy Johnson
From the SFA:
CSM (R) Billy Johnson (D-1154) age 77, a life member of Special Forces Association and member of Chapter 1-18 passed away 21 Nov 07 while in Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Fayetteville, NC.
Billy served in the 77th SFG (A), 1st SFG (A), 5th SFG (A), TF3AE, C&C South, 10th SFG (A), and the 7th SFG (A). He leaves a wife, two daughters, one son, two sisters, and two grandsons.
He had been sick for a while and died in a special needs hospital.
Memorial services will be held at Jernigan Warren funeral home on Sunday, 13 January @ 1400. He will be buried at Arlington the following day.
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Billy was the SGM at CCS (later TF3AE) in Ban Me Thout, VN when I was a very young pup many moons ago. Billy was one of the good guys.
RIP, Sergeant Major.. Thanks for being a mentor to a young Green Beret.
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01-11-2008, 11:39
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RIP and thank you, CSM.
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01-11-2008, 11:42
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RIP, Sergeant Major.
Thank you for your service.
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01-11-2008, 12:02
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RIP CSM Johnson
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01-11-2008, 12:25
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In pace requiescat CSM Johnson.
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01-11-2008, 13:11
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Rest in Peace CSM Johnson
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01-11-2008, 13:28
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RIP Sergeant Major
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01-11-2008, 14:22
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RIP CSM Johnson, Godspeed.
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01-11-2008, 20:02
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Rest in Peace CSM Johnson.
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01-11-2008, 21:05
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RIP CSM.
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01-11-2008, 21:13
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REST IN PEACE SERGEANT MAJOR!!
Thoughts and Prayers out!!
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01-12-2008, 01:53
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Thanks for your service, Sergeant Major.
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