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Joann Johnson-Valainis
Joann Johnson-Valainis

This document tells the story of William "Billy" Johnson, who was born in 1948 in Leaksville, NC and had a normal childhood, but felt called to serve as a soldier. He enlisted in the army in 1965 during the Vietnam War against his father's wishes. On May 29, 1967, at just 19 years old, Billy was killed in the line of duty while serving in Vietnam, becoming one of many American heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The document expresses gratitude to those who helped ensure Billy would not be forgotten.

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The Soldier
BornJanuary 19th1948Leaksville, NCHe used to be a kid
He used to play outside
He used to sit on his front porch
He Blew out candles on hisBirthday cake
He playedIn the dirt, He playedHide & SeekAndOf course,Chased the girls
He grew up and went to school
He welded metalto make a sled,He lit firecrackers,and madeSmoke/stink bombsHe was a boy
A boy who wasBorn a soldier
He went on toHigh School,he ranTrack and all the girls loved Mr. Tall Dark & Handsome
He did your normal teenage stuff.He chased his brother around.His first beer was an Iron City Beer he swiped from his dad.He took his dads car anddid donuts in the parking lots around town.He loved his rifle.Camped out with his buddies.He loved The Beatlesand of coursehe had a girlfriend
That normal teenage life would quickly fade into the backgroundHe grew up an Army BratHis father was a career man,It was April, 1965, the Vietnam war was on.He enlisted.His father wanted him to finish school first,but the Soldier in him wouldnt waitOn November 10, 1966 his tour began.
The young boyWas now aSoldier
It didnt take him long,He was a naturalHe was born to be a soldierIt was his callingHe loved his countryHe honored his flagHe was a soldierInside and out
Remember
Co B, 1stBn, 327thInf, 1stBde, 101st Abn Div
Sadly, his tourended before a full year had passed
Remember
On May 29th, 1967A Son,A Brother,A Friend,A HEROGave his lifeFor all of usWithout a secondThought
Remember
A HEROWas laid to Rest
One of manyWho gave theUltimate Sacrifice
Memorial DayIs a day ofHonor & PrayerNEVER FORGETI knowI wontThank YouSPF4, E4 William Billy JohnsonMy Brother
Special thanks to:Steve Mounce and C.D. Grant: Close friends and blood brothers of Billy. Thank you both for so much. Fate brought us together on the internet, or divine intervention, (aka Billy). You both gave me my brother. All I had were pictures, war medals and military papers until you two came along. You gave me his child hood memories, you gave me a real person; his personality, his likes and dislikes, a glimpse into his world. I will be forever grateful.My worst fear before meeting you two, was that my brother would be forgotten. Now, that will never happen. Thank you C.D. for all of your hard work, determination, and perserveranceand thank you to all the members of:American LegionWilliam JohnsonPost #534Eden, NCA Special thanks to: Terri Mounce Silver, Kathy Mounce Manuel, Gina Mounce. Sarah Pierce, and Viv Grant, you all are my North Carolina Sisters and my family.Sincerely,Your sister

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  • 3. He used to play outside
  • 4. He used to sit on his front porch
  • 5. He Blew out candles on hisBirthday cake
  • 6. He playedIn the dirt, He playedHide & SeekAndOf course,Chased the girls
  • 7. He grew up and went to school
  • 8. He welded metalto make a sled,He lit firecrackers,and madeSmoke/stink bombsHe was a boy
  • 9. A boy who wasBorn a soldier
  • 10. He went on toHigh School,he ranTrack and all the girls loved Mr. Tall Dark & Handsome
  • 11. He did your normal teenage stuff.He chased his brother around.His first beer was an Iron City Beer he swiped from his dad.He took his dads car anddid donuts in the parking lots around town.He loved his rifle.Camped out with his buddies.He loved The Beatlesand of coursehe had a girlfriend
  • 12. That normal teenage life would quickly fade into the backgroundHe grew up an Army BratHis father was a career man,It was April, 1965, the Vietnam war was on.He enlisted.His father wanted him to finish school first,but the Soldier in him wouldnt waitOn November 10, 1966 his tour began.
  • 13. The young boyWas now aSoldier
  • 14. It didnt take him long,He was a naturalHe was born to be a soldierIt was his callingHe loved his countryHe honored his flagHe was a soldierInside and out
  • 16. Co B, 1stBn, 327thInf, 1stBde, 101st Abn Div
  • 17. Sadly, his tourended before a full year had passed
  • 19. On May 29th, 1967A Son,A Brother,A Friend,A HEROGave his lifeFor all of usWithout a secondThought
  • 21. A HEROWas laid to Rest
  • 22. One of manyWho gave theUltimate Sacrifice
  • 23. Memorial DayIs a day ofHonor & PrayerNEVER FORGETI knowI wontThank YouSPF4, E4 William Billy JohnsonMy Brother
  • 24. Special thanks to:Steve Mounce and C.D. Grant: Close friends and blood brothers of Billy. Thank you both for so much. Fate brought us together on the internet, or divine intervention, (aka Billy). You both gave me my brother. All I had were pictures, war medals and military papers until you two came along. You gave me his child hood memories, you gave me a real person; his personality, his likes and dislikes, a glimpse into his world. I will be forever grateful.My worst fear before meeting you two, was that my brother would be forgotten. Now, that will never happen. Thank you C.D. for all of your hard work, determination, and perserveranceand thank you to all the members of:American LegionWilliam JohnsonPost #534Eden, NCA Special thanks to: Terri Mounce Silver, Kathy Mounce Manuel, Gina Mounce. Sarah Pierce, and Viv Grant, you all are my North Carolina Sisters and my family.Sincerely,Your sister