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<p>If life were measured in terms of quantity, all of the classmates and friends of Lieutenant <em>Denny L. Johnson </em>would have already surpassed his twenty-two earthly years. Since life is seen more in terms of quality and not quantity. Lieutenant Johnson lived a full life revealed by the mature marks of a true Christian soldier.</p>
<p>Denny was born on 6 January 1947 in Alexandria, Louisiana, but spent his boyhood years in Bunkie, Louisiana. This second citizen from Bunkie to ever graduate from the Military Academy was responsible for bringing honor to his nation, community, and himself. As a young man he was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church and ever ready to carry his part of the load, whether large or small. His big heart often overshadowed his medium stature. In spite of his size he made a place for himself on the high school varsity football and track teams. His fellow students elected him President of the Student Council during his senior year. They also elected him as the one "Most Likely to Succeed." The faculty named him to be one of two representatives to go to Louisiana Boys State.</p>
<p>The phrase "All American Boy,” was used more than a few times to describe this determined, courageous, and happy young man. This spirit was geared into his life and with deep consideration for others—others in his family, others in school, others on the team, others in the community, others in his country. After being in Vietnam less than six weeks, this unselfish virtue marked his gallant acts while engaged in combat which led to the mortal wound.</p>
<p>Denny Johnson was a Sharpshooter in the Airmobile Division where he served as a Paratrooper. As a member of the 2d Battalion in Company C he wore his Ranger Tab in a spirit of humility, but with great pride. His Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal, two Purple Hearts, Air Medal, and numerous other campaign ribbons and badges reveal some of the real character of this soldier.</p>
<p>When the contemporaries of Denny Johnson, as well as his many adult friends, spoke of him, such words as faithful, polite, Christian, thoughtful, determined, disciplined, cooperative, happy, and numerous other gracious words always entered the conversation.</p>
<p>"Denny Didn't Die.” He will long live in the hearts and lives of his classmates of Bunkie High School, of the United States Military Academy, and the scores of friends who had the happy privilege of knowing this real soldier.” And most of all, his assurance of eternal life with the God he worshipped and served.</p>
<p><em>-Rev. Carl A. Hudson</em></p>
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