Justice for LaVena Johnson
Target:
Both Branches of the United States Congress and President G.W. Bush
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Ms. LaVena Johnson, following her family's military tradition, joined the Army immediately after finishing high school as an honor roll student.
In July 2005, Ms. Johnson was found dead in a military army base in Iraq. The military ruled her death as a suicide. There was evidence found on her body however of a physical struggle consisting of two loose front teeth and a bruised lip which had to be corrected at the funeral home.
Despite her father, Dr. John Johnson's inquires into her body's physical condition, the army responded that the case was closed.
More evidence that did not support the military's ruling of Ms. Johnson's death was a suicide was revealed by a local Missouri news network. Ms. Johnson's mental state was quite stable according to reports before her death, there was a trail of blood leading to the barracks where her body was found as well as evidence that a perpetrator attempted to set her body on fire.
Despite years of Mr. John Johnson's dedicated efforts to have the army reopen the case, they continue to refuse.
Philip Barron, an independent activist, dedicated his effort toward military justice and full disclosure with the website http://www.lavenajohnson.com/ and also started a petition that has recently expired which targeted the Armed Services Committees of the Senate and the House.
There is a renewed interest surrounding the call for justice for LaVena Johnson with more and more people becoming educated of the facts.
Let us utilize this renewed interest and demand our Congress to call for investigations, and full disclosure of the events surrounding the death of such a beautiful soul.
In July 2005, Ms. Johnson was found dead in a military army base in Iraq. The military ruled her death as a suicide. There was evidence found on her body however of a physical struggle consisting of two loose front teeth and a bruised lip which had to be corrected at the funeral home.
Despite her father, Dr. John Johnson's inquires into her body's physical condition, the army responded that the case was closed.
More evidence that did not support the military's ruling of Ms. Johnson's death was a suicide was revealed by a local Missouri news network. Ms. Johnson's mental state was quite stable according to reports before her death, there was a trail of blood leading to the barracks where her body was found as well as evidence that a perpetrator attempted to set her body on fire.
Despite years of Mr. John Johnson's dedicated efforts to have the army reopen the case, they continue to refuse.
Philip Barron, an independent activist, dedicated his effort toward military justice and full disclosure with the website http://www.lavenajohnson.com/ and also started a petition that has recently expired which targeted the Armed Services Committees of the Senate and the House.
There is a renewed interest surrounding the call for justice for LaVena Johnson with more and more people becoming educated of the facts.
Let us utilize this renewed interest and demand our Congress to call for investigations, and full disclosure of the events surrounding the death of such a beautiful soul.
Ms. LaVena Johnson, following her family's military tradition, joined the Army immediately after finishing high school as an honor roll student.
In July 2005, Ms. Johnson was found dead in a military army base in Iraq. The military ruled her death as a suicide. There was evidence found on her body however of a physical struggle consisting of two loose front teeth and a bruised lip which had to be corrected at the funeral home.
Despite her father, Dr. John Johnson's inquires into her body's physical condition, the army responded that the case was closed.
More evidence that did not support the military's ruling of Ms. Johnson's death was a suicide was revealed by a local Missouri news network. Ms. Johnson's mental state was quite stable according to reports before her death, there was a trail of blood leading to the barracks where her body was found as well as evidence that a perpetrator attempted to set her body on fire.
Despite years of Mr. John Johnson's dedicated efforts to have the army reopen the case, they continue to refuse.
Philip Barron, an independent activist, dedicated his effort toward military justice and full disclosure with the website http://www.lavenajohnson.com/ and also started a petition that has recently expired which targeted the Armed Services Committees of the Senate and the House.
There is a renewed interest surrounding the call for justice for LaVena Johnson with more and more people becoming educated of the facts.
Let us utilize this renewed interest and demand our Congress to call for investigations, and full disclosure of the events surrounding the death of such a beautiful soul.
In July 2005, Ms. Johnson was found dead in a military army base in Iraq. The military ruled her death as a suicide. There was evidence found on her body however of a physical struggle consisting of two loose front teeth and a bruised lip which had to be corrected at the funeral home.
Despite her father, Dr. John Johnson's inquires into her body's physical condition, the army responded that the case was closed.
More evidence that did not support the military's ruling of Ms. Johnson's death was a suicide was revealed by a local Missouri news network. Ms. Johnson's mental state was quite stable according to reports before her death, there was a trail of blood leading to the barracks where her body was found as well as evidence that a perpetrator attempted to set her body on fire.
Despite years of Mr. John Johnson's dedicated efforts to have the army reopen the case, they continue to refuse.
Philip Barron, an independent activist, dedicated his effort toward military justice and full disclosure with the website http://www.lavenajohnson.com/ and also started a petition that has recently expired which targeted the Armed Services Committees of the Senate and the House.
There is a renewed interest surrounding the call for justice for LaVena Johnson with more and more people becoming educated of the facts.
Let us utilize this renewed interest and demand our Congress to call for investigations, and full disclosure of the events surrounding the death of such a beautiful soul.
We the undersigned, urge you to reopen an investigation on the death of Ms. LaVena Johnson. Ms. Johnson, a 19 year old private stationed in Iraq died in July of 2005. Upon her death, the army declared that Ms. Johnson's death was self inflicted.
Due to the dedicated investigation of Dr. J. Johnson, further evidence has been found from the autopsy of Ms. Johnson's body and from the barracks where her body was found.
This evidence includes a blood trail leading toward where her body was found, signs that a perpetrator attempted to burn both the barracks and her body, signs of physical struggle in the form of two loose front teeth as well as a bruised lip which had to be reconstructed by the funeral home which attended to her body.
When Dr. J. Johnson presented this new evidence the response he received from the military is that the case is closed.
We urge you, in the name of democracy, in the name of justice, in the name of civic honor to reopen the investigation of Ms. Johnson's death and fully disclose all findings.
Ms. Johnson was an honor roll student, who straight from high school enlisted herself voluntarily into the army. If her sacrifice is to be honored in action, her death must be thoroughly investigated and if it is found that Ms. Johnson was murdered that the perpetrator be punished to the fullest extent of the law.
Rebuilding the morale of our military, of our citizens and our country demands real answers.
We thank you, in advance, for your focused consideration and commitment to justice.
Due to the dedicated investigation of Dr. J. Johnson, further evidence has been found from the autopsy of Ms. Johnson's body and from the barracks where her body was found.
This evidence includes a blood trail leading toward where her body was found, signs that a perpetrator attempted to burn both the barracks and her body, signs of physical struggle in the form of two loose front teeth as well as a bruised lip which had to be reconstructed by the funeral home which attended to her body.
When Dr. J. Johnson presented this new evidence the response he received from the military is that the case is closed.
We urge you, in the name of democracy, in the name of justice, in the name of civic honor to reopen the investigation of Ms. Johnson's death and fully disclose all findings.
Ms. Johnson was an honor roll student, who straight from high school enlisted herself voluntarily into the army. If her sacrifice is to be honored in action, her death must be thoroughly investigated and if it is found that Ms. Johnson was murdered that the perpetrator be punished to the fullest extent of the law.
Rebuilding the morale of our military, of our citizens and our country demands real answers.
We thank you, in advance, for your focused consideration and commitment to justice.
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# 3,272:
5:10 am PDT, Sep 5,
Luba Sharov, New York
# 3,271:
10:17 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Marina Sharova, New York
Justice for LaVena Johnson! I hope her family can find peace and the case is reopened and put to rest. Put your voice to work and vote for a qualified president this year who leads for the people and not on the mere basis of an ego boost.
Justice for LaVena Johnson! I hope her family can find peace and the case is reopened and put to rest. Put your voice to work and vote for a qualified president this year who leads for the people and not on the mere basis of an ego boost.
# 3,270:
8:21 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
Why would we not investigate ?? What are our fears ??
Why would we not investigate ?? What are our fears ??
# 3,269:
3:46 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Carole Reilly, Pennsylvania
A full investigation is needed to resolve this case. Doesn't sound like suicide to me.
A full investigation is needed to resolve this case. Doesn't sound like suicide to me.
# 3,268:
2:49 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Kathleen M Smith, Pennsylvania
Please bring justice to the LaVena Johnson, murder case. I urge the military and government to step up and bring justice to La Vena and her family, and to arrest and detain her killer(s) God Bless the Johnson family
Please bring justice to the LaVena Johnson, murder case. I urge the military and government to step up and bring justice to La Vena and her family, and to arrest and detain her killer(s) God Bless the Johnson family
# 3,267:
12:38 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Deanna Sutton, Georgia
I wish all the best.
I wish all the best.
# 3,266:
8:37 pm PDT, Sep 3,
Name not displayed, New York
# 3,265:
9:32 am PDT, Aug 30,
C Skeete, Virgin Islands
Adding a few words of your own, deepens the impact of your signature.
Adding a few words of your own, deepens the impact of your signature.
# 3,264:
1:13 am PDT, Aug 30,
Cori Jones, California
Please, this could not have been a suicide. The military owes her family an investigation at least.
Please, this could not have been a suicide. The military owes her family an investigation at least.
# 3,263:
11:24 am PDT, Aug 29,
Michael Campbell, Nevada
# 3,262:
10:31 am PDT, Aug 29,
Karen Dykes, New Jersey
# 3,261:
9:19 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Christine Dixon, Massachusetts
This case must be reopened at once . She was a young woman willing to fight for the rights of , us the citizens on the Untied States. The least you could do is reopen the case for further unbiased investigation.
This case must be reopened at once . She was a young woman willing to fight for the rights of , us the citizens on the Untied States. The least you could do is reopen the case for further unbiased investigation.
# 3,260:
11:40 am PDT, Aug 28,
Fiona Young-Brown, Kentucky
Ms. Johnson served her country. Isn't it time her country served her?
Ms. Johnson served her country. Isn't it time her country served her?
# 3,259:
10:53 am PDT, Aug 28,
ALICIA CODRINGTON, Colorado
This is by far the most haunting story I have heard in regard to the US Army. My heart goes out to LeVena's family.
This is by far the most haunting story I have heard in regard to the US Army. My heart goes out to LeVena's family.
# 3,258:
11:16 pm PDT, Aug 27,
Victoria Hart, Michigan
There must be justice for Levena. This is a horrible crime and those responsible must be held accountable. I feel it is my obligation and my patriot heart will not rest until Justice is served. Victoria Hart
There must be justice for Levena. This is a horrible crime and those responsible must be held accountable. I feel it is my obligation and my patriot heart will not rest until Justice is served. Victoria Hart
# 3,257:
12:55 pm PDT, Aug 26,
Name not displayed, Missouri
Our Military is on this earth to fight for our country, not get away with crimes. If they are taking lives, should they really be trusted to serve and protect? An investigation should absolutely take place. May God Bless the family and you are all in my prayers.
Our Military is on this earth to fight for our country, not get away with crimes. If they are taking lives, should they really be trusted to serve and protect? An investigation should absolutely take place. May God Bless the family and you are all in my prayers.
# 3,256:
11:07 am PDT, Aug 26,
Name not displayed, California
shame, shame
shame, shame
# 3,255:
9:13 am PDT, Aug 26,
Vivian Bartlett, Washington
A full investigation is absolutely imperative. We can not allow this kind of injustice to be covered up and all responsible should be held accountable. An absolute travesty!
A full investigation is absolutely imperative. We can not allow this kind of injustice to be covered up and all responsible should be held accountable. An absolute travesty!
# 3,254:
7:55 am PDT, Aug 25,
Marina Van Stirum, New York
please, let me live in a country in which our soldiers and their families are treated with respect and dignity and where honesty is a virtue, not masked by fear.
please, let me live in a country in which our soldiers and their families are treated with respect and dignity and where honesty is a virtue, not masked by fear.
# 3,253:
2:27 am PDT, Aug 25,
Sara Denny, Missouri
I think it is despicable how her murder has been brushed over by the armed services, and also equally as deplorable how little our media covered the case.
I think it is despicable how her murder has been brushed over by the armed services, and also equally as deplorable how little our media covered the case.
# 3,252:
10:16 pm PDT, Aug 23,
TERRANCE NEWTON, New York
It truly astounds me; although I am not a surprised that such an event can happen. After so many tragic murders, rapes, and assassinations,you almost get accustomed to such events. I trace this event to the big lie that America was attacked on 9/11. This was followed by the lie that Iraq possessed weapons of mass detructions. This followed with the need to invade Iraq.Now we have the rape and murder of Lavena. What makes this event so astonishing is that our own Army would be complicit in such an event. Now having been uncovered; the Army now hides behind the power and arrogance of an uncountable governmental buracracy. The people must act and show the Army that they are accountable to We the people. They are supposed to protect us from invaders. Here they are committing crimes that not even an enemy have committed against us. We must act to get justice for Lavena, her family, and the American people.
It truly astounds me; although I am not a surprised that such an event can happen. After so many tragic murders, rapes, and assassinations,you almost get accustomed to such events. I trace this event to the big lie that America was attacked on 9/11. This was followed by the lie that Iraq possessed weapons of mass detructions. This followed with the need to invade Iraq.Now we have the rape and murder of Lavena. What makes this event so astonishing is that our own Army would be complicit in such an event. Now having been uncovered; the Army now hides behind the power and arrogance of an uncountable governmental buracracy. The people must act and show the Army that they are accountable to We the people. They are supposed to protect us from invaders. Here they are committing crimes that not even an enemy have committed against us. We must act to get justice for Lavena, her family, and the American people.
# 3,251:
7:34 am PDT, Aug 23,
Teresa Jenkins, Tennessee
It is incomprehensible that this is unresolved.
It is incomprehensible that this is unresolved.
# 3,250:
10:38 am PDT, Aug 22,
Alexandra Hart, New York
It is so horrifying and disgusting that female American soldiers face a greater risk of rape and assault from their comrades than they do of being killed by enemy fire. Our armed forces should be ashamed of themselves, but more importantly, they should be taking immediate necessary steps to keep tragedies like this from continuing.
It is so horrifying and disgusting that female American soldiers face a greater risk of rape and assault from their comrades than they do of being killed by enemy fire. Our armed forces should be ashamed of themselves, but more importantly, they should be taking immediate necessary steps to keep tragedies like this from continuing.
# 3,249:
11:50 am PDT, Aug 20,
Misty Wohlford, Kansas
#547 You disrespect every woman who has ever been abused and suffers from PTSD. Your lies are going to come out. Sondra Speer was never abused by her ex-husband. I've known him for 18 yrs, and he has never abused me or anyone I know. She uses these false claims for sympathy and monetary support. Don't buy into her lies. Before she was a "woman abused by a Veteran" she had a "terminal illness" and was "dying". Now she's mysteriously cured. Watch out for this person.
#547 You disrespect every woman who has ever been abused and suffers from PTSD. Your lies are going to come out. Sondra Speer was never abused by her ex-husband. I've known him for 18 yrs, and he has never abused me or anyone I know. She uses these false claims for sympathy and monetary support. Don't buy into her lies. Before she was a "woman abused by a Veteran" she had a "terminal illness" and was "dying". Now she's mysteriously cured. Watch out for this person.
# 3,248:
1:49 pm PDT, Aug 19,
Maria Murdza, New York
It amazes me that after all this time, the US Military is STILL trying to protect the "Boys Club". I also read that person or persons who killed her, yes I said KILLED HER, poured acid on her genitals to try and mask her DNA. Suicide my butt. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and with all the military male and female that put their lives in danger everyday to protect our freedom. I am so sadden that some one feels this young lady's life is not worth a proper investigation. God Bless her family and all the young women and men of the military who do the right thing day in and day out!
It amazes me that after all this time, the US Military is STILL trying to protect the "Boys Club". I also read that person or persons who killed her, yes I said KILLED HER, poured acid on her genitals to try and mask her DNA. Suicide my butt. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and with all the military male and female that put their lives in danger everyday to protect our freedom. I am so sadden that some one feels this young lady's life is not worth a proper investigation. God Bless her family and all the young women and men of the military who do the right thing day in and day out!
# 3,247:
6:30 pm PDT, Aug 18,
DWesley Poythress, Indiana
After reviewing as much public information available on this case, my heart began to ache and my anger began to rise. I really had to sit down send this email of support and become more controlled, because the goal is for us to lose it and we can not afford to do so. We then play right into the hands of historical hatred. Personally, I am deeply appalled that Pfc. Johnson's MURDER has not gotten any national attention, but I am not surprised. It is clear to me that most terrible things that happen to us is based upon a point of less or greater value. It is crystal clear to me, and I am sure to many others, that this young ladies' life had no value. I have two daughters and this just makes me sick. My heart goes out to her family and friends. It is simply insane to think that a family, regardless of their race or ethnicity etc., will accept such a devaluing answer from an institution like our Dept. of Defense/Federal Government or commanders. There is just too much documentation of mistreatment and abuse of female soldiers in combat, let alone in our military institutions. As a man, other men should be putting other men in check. Men, we must hold each other accountable. Now, we all know that there are good and bad people every where, even in the military (Contractors too); however, we cannot just sit around and continue to accept this continued legacy of mistreatment. I will pray each day for her family, and look forward to the day when the TRUTH about her passing will be released to the world. I will be praying to the Lord for this blessing. You see, as a Christian, I fully believe that things that happen in the dark will eventually reach The LIght. So, may we all continue to shine our lights on this horrible tragedy.
After reviewing as much public information available on this case, my heart began to ache and my anger began to rise. I really had to sit down send this email of support and become more controlled, because the goal is for us to lose it and we can not afford to do so. We then play right into the hands of historical hatred. Personally, I am deeply appalled that Pfc. Johnson's MURDER has not gotten any national attention, but I am not surprised. It is clear to me that most terrible things that happen to us is based upon a point of less or greater value. It is crystal clear to me, and I am sure to many others, that this young ladies' life had no value. I have two daughters and this just makes me sick. My heart goes out to her family and friends. It is simply insane to think that a family, regardless of their race or ethnicity etc., will accept such a devaluing answer from an institution like our Dept. of Defense/Federal Government or commanders. There is just too much documentation of mistreatment and abuse of female soldiers in combat, let alone in our military institutions. As a man, other men should be putting other men in check. Men, we must hold each other accountable. Now, we all know that there are good and bad people every where, even in the military (Contractors too); however, we cannot just sit around and continue to accept this continued legacy of mistreatment. I will pray each day for her family, and look forward to the day when the TRUTH about her passing will be released to the world. I will be praying to the Lord for this blessing. You see, as a Christian, I fully believe that things that happen in the dark will eventually reach The LIght. So, may we all continue to shine our lights on this horrible tragedy.
# 3,246:
8:55 pm PDT, Aug 17,
Stella Bankston, California
I'm appauled that it takes a petition to do the right thing. We,as Blacks,have always had to ask for special attention from the Declaration of Independance to now just for equal rightds and equal justice. I say enough is enough. All our Americans Service Men and Women deserve better. We as a race, deserve equal and fair treatment.
I'm appauled that it takes a petition to do the right thing. We,as Blacks,have always had to ask for special attention from the Declaration of Independance to now just for equal rightds and equal justice. I say enough is enough. All our Americans Service Men and Women deserve better. We as a race, deserve equal and fair treatment.
# 3,245:
4:42 pm PDT, Aug 17,
Jeannette Lincoln, Texas
I deeply feel for this family. The Army knows better for trying to hide stuff like this. They ought to be ashamed of themselves. My heart and prayers go out to the family and I hope they find the truth that they deserve.
I deeply feel for this family. The Army knows better for trying to hide stuff like this. They ought to be ashamed of themselves. My heart and prayers go out to the family and I hope they find the truth that they deserve.
# 3,244:
2:46 pm PDT, Aug 17,
Catherine Canty, New York
We have lost a potential scholar,scientist,educator who might have made a difference in our lives. She could have been your daughter or your niece.What would you do now if she was? Do you have a duty to care? I think and you know that you most certainly do. For if we closed our eyes to this, when next we open our eyes, injustice will be staring us in the face.
We have lost a potential scholar,scientist,educator who might have made a difference in our lives. She could have been your daughter or your niece.What would you do now if she was? Do you have a duty to care? I think and you know that you most certainly do. For if we closed our eyes to this, when next we open our eyes, injustice will be staring us in the face.
# 3,243:
6:56 pm PDT, Aug 16,
Name not displayed, Canada
# 3,242:
8:41 am PDT, Aug 16,
DAVID SPRING, California
# 3,241:
8:39 am PDT, Aug 16,
Christine Clark, California
# 3,240:
10:16 pm PDT, Aug 15,
Marissa Brooks, Louisiana
im a female soldier and this makes me afraid to even go across the water. its bad enough that you have to worry about the iraqs doing these kind of things but not the ppl ur suppose to trust. not ur battes
im a female soldier and this makes me afraid to even go across the water. its bad enough that you have to worry about the iraqs doing these kind of things but not the ppl ur suppose to trust. not ur battes
# 3,239:
1:33 pm PDT, Aug 15,
Larrey Phillips, Ohio
I heard the mom and dad on the Joe Madison radio show The Power xm radio channel 169 it brought me to tears how can this be happenning to the women that are sent to protect our rights here i am outraged and justice have got to be served for this young lady and all the other women in the service. Thank You For letting me express myself
I heard the mom and dad on the Joe Madison radio show The Power xm radio channel 169 it brought me to tears how can this be happenning to the women that are sent to protect our rights here i am outraged and justice have got to be served for this young lady and all the other women in the service. Thank You For letting me express myself
# 3,238:
1:05 pm PDT, Aug 15,
Jillyanne Michelle Cape, Missouri
# 3,237:
11:51 am PDT, Aug 15,
Name not displayed, New York
This type of crime should not be covered up by our male dominated military, who claim to be fighting for peace and justice. This brutal act must be investigated!
This type of crime should not be covered up by our male dominated military, who claim to be fighting for peace and justice. This brutal act must be investigated!
# 3,236:
10:21 am PDT, Aug 15,
Pamela Alexander, Texas
This is a devestating tragedy. This has gone on to long as unresolved. It's clear there is foul play. Please consider yourselves when looking into to matters and treat people with the same respect and influence that you would desire for yourself. It's wrong to treat our American Heroes with such dishonor who sacrifice their lives for our freedoms. Ms. LeVena Johnson deserves a heroes investigation. She was willing to fight for our country till death our Country should be willing to fight for her justice.
This is a devestating tragedy. This has gone on to long as unresolved. It's clear there is foul play. Please consider yourselves when looking into to matters and treat people with the same respect and influence that you would desire for yourself. It's wrong to treat our American Heroes with such dishonor who sacrifice their lives for our freedoms. Ms. LeVena Johnson deserves a heroes investigation. She was willing to fight for our country till death our Country should be willing to fight for her justice.
# 3,235:
8:49 am PDT, Aug 15,
Alyssa Priest, Oklahoma
# 3,234:
10:25 pm PDT, Aug 14,
Christopher Coultas, Texas
Typical coverup for a black female murder.....this is shameful of the army to not want to admit its own mistakes....who glues gloves to a dead person's hands?.....this is a comedy of errors and a blatant attempt to railroad this wonderful family....
Typical coverup for a black female murder.....this is shameful of the army to not want to admit its own mistakes....who glues gloves to a dead person's hands?.....this is a comedy of errors and a blatant attempt to railroad this wonderful family....
# 3,233:
8:05 pm PDT, Aug 14,
Aaron Laramore, Indiana
No reasonable person reviewing the facts of Ms.Johnson's case can reach any conclusion other than that she was murdered. It is an utter travesty that her death has not been properly investigated. It is an affront that the Army's response is an active campaign of lies and deception in the face of evidence no one could possibly ignore or explain away. Accountability is required. Thousands of average citizens across the country are contacting their elected officials and signing petitions like this asking that justice be served because its obvious that there has been foul play of the most heinous kind in this poor young woman's case. Please do everything in your power to force the Army to do what is right and properly investigate what is clearly a homicide.
No reasonable person reviewing the facts of Ms.Johnson's case can reach any conclusion other than that she was murdered. It is an utter travesty that her death has not been properly investigated. It is an affront that the Army's response is an active campaign of lies and deception in the face of evidence no one could possibly ignore or explain away. Accountability is required. Thousands of average citizens across the country are contacting their elected officials and signing petitions like this asking that justice be served because its obvious that there has been foul play of the most heinous kind in this poor young woman's case. Please do everything in your power to force the Army to do what is right and properly investigate what is clearly a homicide.
# 3,232:
10:50 am PDT, Aug 14,
Name not displayed, Washington
Praying for truth.
Praying for truth.
# 3,231:
10:37 am PDT, Aug 14,
Andi Alnwick, New York
# 3,230:
5:50 am PDT, Aug 14,
Pamela Huff, Arkansas
I have served the military for 33 years. I'm currently a CW4. To hear about this injustice is unbelieveable! It really confirms the fact that we still have a long way to go. This young soldier/sister/friend/daugher could have been any one of ours. I believe in reaping what you sow, but I also believe that we as a people must pull together and expect equal justice. I will pray that this issue is resolved so the family may find peace. Until its resolved there will be no true peace for the family, friends, or military. I have faith that the truth will prevail. May God comfort and keep us all.
I have served the military for 33 years. I'm currently a CW4. To hear about this injustice is unbelieveable! It really confirms the fact that we still have a long way to go. This young soldier/sister/friend/daugher could have been any one of ours. I believe in reaping what you sow, but I also believe that we as a people must pull together and expect equal justice. I will pray that this issue is resolved so the family may find peace. Until its resolved there will be no true peace for the family, friends, or military. I have faith that the truth will prevail. May God comfort and keep us all.
# 3,229:
8:35 am PDT, Aug 13,
Ashley Brittner, Montana
# 3,228:
7:55 pm PDT, Aug 12,
R Downing, United Kingdom
I was utterly appalled on reading about the LaVena Johnson case and the evidence that many other women are at risk of being raped and assaulted by their own "brothers in arms". Something is clearly very wrong and I urge that the US address this cancer in its forces with all possible speed.
I was utterly appalled on reading about the LaVena Johnson case and the evidence that many other women are at risk of being raped and assaulted by their own "brothers in arms". Something is clearly very wrong and I urge that the US address this cancer in its forces with all possible speed.
# 3,227:
5:59 pm PDT, Aug 12,
LaVora Gadison, Ohio
Once again, I am disappointed in my government's failure to protect one of its own. It seems as if appearances are more important than arriving at the truth.
Once again, I am disappointed in my government's failure to protect one of its own. It seems as if appearances are more important than arriving at the truth.
# 3,226:
5:30 pm PDT, Aug 12,
Name not displayed, California
It makes me sick to hear this story a young black woman murdered so vicously makes me feel like the army is lynching all over again. I pray that whoever did it suffers everytime they sleep and wake up.
It makes me sick to hear this story a young black woman murdered so vicously makes me feel like the army is lynching all over again. I pray that whoever did it suffers everytime they sleep and wake up.
# 3,225:
3:34 pm PDT, Aug 12,
Sheree Poitier, California
My prayers to the family and my urging of the military to do the right thing in this case
My prayers to the family and my urging of the military to do the right thing in this case
# 3,224:
3:30 pm PDT, Aug 12,
James Gregory, Texas
Lies by any branch of the military has to stop... find the perpetrators of this crime and bring them to swift justice.
Lies by any branch of the military has to stop... find the perpetrators of this crime and bring them to swift justice.
# 3,223:
10:12 am PDT, Aug 12,
Vineice Woodard, Maryland
This is such a tragedy. I will keep the family in prayer and also pray justice is done.
This is such a tragedy. I will keep the family in prayer and also pray justice is done.
# 3,222:
9:56 am PDT, Aug 12,
Clifford Bowlin, North Carolina
Something is amiss here. I worked as a Military Policeman investigator during my tour of service. Too much civilian impact going on during these times. Someone is covering up this horrible incident.
Something is amiss here. I worked as a Military Policeman investigator during my tour of service. Too much civilian impact going on during these times. Someone is covering up this horrible incident.
# 3,221:
8:47 am PDT, Aug 12,
Ron Shapiro, Mississippi
# 3,220:
7:20 am PDT, Aug 12,
Dorothy Hickson, Washington D.C.
# 3,219:
6:42 am PDT, Aug 12,
Tawanda Bowles, Virginia
I am deeply saddened and outraged at the lack of attention that has been given to Ms. Johnson's untimely death. The military promises our young African Americans the world when they are being recruited, just to have them not even matter when something like this happens.
I am deeply saddened and outraged at the lack of attention that has been given to Ms. Johnson's untimely death. The military promises our young African Americans the world when they are being recruited, just to have them not even matter when something like this happens.
# 3,218:
3:59 am PDT, Aug 12,
Name not displayed, Mississippi
# 3,217:
3:34 am PDT, Aug 12,
Ciera Howell-McDaniel, Ohio
# 3,216:
12:07 am PDT, Aug 12,
Kay Ciesielczyk, Wisconsin
# 3,215:
10:10 pm PDT, Aug 11,
Mary Warner, Mississippi
# 3,214:
9:00 pm PDT, Aug 11,
Dwaine Simmons, South Carolina
# 3,213:
7:42 pm PDT, Aug 11,
Name not displayed, Mississippi
it is simply time to reopen this case and examine the facts
it is simply time to reopen this case and examine the facts
# 3,212:
7:17 pm PDT, Aug 11,
Justin Gray, Indiana
I also heard about LaVena Johnson on NPR today. I then searched for more information on every major news network's webpage and found nothing. It disturbs me in this day and age of 24 hr news and Nancy Grace that this is the first I've heard of this tragic story. The media needs to wake up.
I also heard about LaVena Johnson on NPR today. I then searched for more information on every major news network's webpage and found nothing. It disturbs me in this day and age of 24 hr news and Nancy Grace that this is the first I've heard of this tragic story. The media needs to wake up.
# 3,211:
5:51 pm PDT, Aug 11,
Erin O'Rourke, New York
Freedom justice and democracy, for certain people anyway.
Freedom justice and democracy, for certain people anyway.
# 3,210:
3:48 pm PDT, Aug 11,
Mary McAllister, Oregon
i just heard about LaVena Johnson today on NPR. The military's manipulation of this woman's murder disgusts me. Then to learn that 1 in 3 women report being assaulted while serving, it unfortunately did not suprise me that LaVena and her family were being treated this way. It is crushing to know that if you are a woman of color who chooses to join the military & risk your life for your country, that THIS is how you will be treated.
i just heard about LaVena Johnson today on NPR. The military's manipulation of this woman's murder disgusts me. Then to learn that 1 in 3 women report being assaulted while serving, it unfortunately did not suprise me that LaVena and her family were being treated this way. It is crushing to know that if you are a woman of color who chooses to join the military & risk your life for your country, that THIS is how you will be treated.
# 3,209:
1:04 pm PDT, Aug 11,
Katrina Morgan, North Carolina
It is often that we hear, read, or see of such brutal violence and feel the heartache and pain that the victims must to have suffered. Yet we fear any action on our parts that may cause trouble for ourselves. Yet I say, God has not given us the spirit of fear but love, power and a strong mind. I act in this realm. Though we may not suffer as LaVena but daily we are faced with challenges that if we but stand....the impact we could have to benefit victory of good vs evil. Love in Christ name.
It is often that we hear, read, or see of such brutal violence and feel the heartache and pain that the victims must to have suffered. Yet we fear any action on our parts that may cause trouble for ourselves. Yet I say, God has not given us the spirit of fear but love, power and a strong mind. I act in this realm. Though we may not suffer as LaVena but daily we are faced with challenges that if we but stand....the impact we could have to benefit victory of good vs evil. Love in Christ name.
# 3,208:
11:51 am PDT, Aug 11,
Cheryl Steele, Washington
# 3,207:
10:10 am PDT, Aug 11,
Michelle Flythe, Maryland
# 3,206:
8:50 am PDT, Aug 11,
Mary Bratton, New York
This is appalling. Let justice be served. If the Army has nothing to hide why is it so adverse to an investigation.
This is appalling. Let justice be served. If the Army has nothing to hide why is it so adverse to an investigation.
# 3,205:
6:06 am PDT, Aug 11,
Michael Perry, Ohio
LaVena Johnson was murdered. The evidence shows this. Pat Tillman was murdered also. I hope this petition does some good. Hope the American Public wake up and learn about the New World Order before its to late. September 11, 2001 was a inside job carried out by a secret cartel within the U.S. Government.
LaVena Johnson was murdered. The evidence shows this. Pat Tillman was murdered also. I hope this petition does some good. Hope the American Public wake up and learn about the New World Order before its to late. September 11, 2001 was a inside job carried out by a secret cartel within the U.S. Government.
# 3,204:
1:31 am PDT, Aug 11,
Jennifer Megeney, Canada
# 3,203:
4:11 pm PDT, Aug 10,
Valerie Jackson, Georgia
This is such a sad,heartbreaking story. The loss of this young, promising life is tragic enough. The refusal to investigate the obvious crime perpetrated adds insult to injury. There is absolutely nothing about her death that indicates suicide. Please investigate!!!!!!!!
This is such a sad,heartbreaking story. The loss of this young, promising life is tragic enough. The refusal to investigate the obvious crime perpetrated adds insult to injury. There is absolutely nothing about her death that indicates suicide. Please investigate!!!!!!!!
# 3,202:
2:16 pm PDT, Aug 10,
Roger Leftridge, California
There is no way a person could/would inflect such wounds as suicde! This is bullshit!
There is no way a person could/would inflect such wounds as suicde! This is bullshit!
# 3,201:
8:52 am PDT, Aug 10,
Kaelen Quintero, Washington
It is crucial that a full investigation into Ms. Johnson's death be initiated by the U.S. military.
It is crucial that a full investigation into Ms. Johnson's death be initiated by the U.S. military.
