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Devil Dawg · 10-24-2007, 09:45 AM

A U.S. solider hospitalized for life-threatening injuries suffered in Iraq received another devastating blow when he learned that two of his children who were on their way to visit him died in a car crash.

The El Paso Times reported Monday that Army Spc. John Austin Johnson was waiting for his wife and three children at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, when he received the news.

The mother, Lisa Johnson, was driving an SUV when a strong gust of wind overturned the vehicle, causing it to roll four times, killing Logan, 2, and Ashley, 5. Tyler Johnson, 9, the couple's oldest son, suffered massive head injuries and remains on life support at Children's Medical Center in Dallas, the Times reported.

Johnson, who survived four other near-misses in Iraq, was injured by an explosive device blast that left him with intense brain damage and a severe stutter.

Many have rallied around the Johnson family, providing support and comfort. One person donated five cemetery plots at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Ark., while another provided funeral markers for Logan and Ashley. The funeral was set to take place Tuesday.

Donations to help the family cover expenses can be made to the John A. and Monalisa Johnson Fund at any Bank of America.

http://michellemalkin.com/2007/10/21...ohnson-family/

Apdl · 10-24-2007, 10:41 AM

A strong gust of wind
I find that extremely hard to believe

That poor guys has been through so much my thoughts are with him and his family

**Straight-Shooter** · 10-24-2007, 10:46 AM

I drive a big rig and have had a strong gust of wind take me completely onto the shoulder of the road but i luckily recovered back onto the road. It would have to be quite a strong gust to take a smaller SUV off the road or at least enough to lose control. I think it's possible but I wasn't there so who knows. All it would take is to get one wheel off the road to lose control.

My prayers go out to the family and anyone who knew the family. Tragic event to say the least and very sad.

Apdl · 10-24-2007, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Straight-Shooter

I drive a big rig and have had a strong gust of wind take me completely onto the shoulder of the road but i luckily recovered back onto the road. It would have to be quite a strong gust to take a smaller SUV off the road or at least enough to lose control. I think it's possible but I wasn't there so who knows. All it would take is to get one wheel off the road to lose control.

My prayers go out to the family and anyone who knew the family. Tragic event to say the least and very sad.

Yea, I bet the wind was the catalyst and other things happened
It is extremely tragic

**PackerfanXD** · 10-24-2007, 01:29 PM

That is so damn sad...

10-24-2007, 09:45 AM	#1
Devil Dawg XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 279	US Soldier Dealt a Tragic Blow A U.S. solider hospitalized for life-threatening injuries suffered in Iraq received another devastating blow when he learned that two of his children who were on their way to visit him died in a car crash. The El Paso Times reported Monday that Army Spc. John Austin Johnson was waiting for his wife and three children at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, when he received the news. The mother, Lisa Johnson, was driving an SUV when a strong gust of wind overturned the vehicle, causing it to roll four times, killing Logan, 2, and Ashley, 5. Tyler Johnson, 9, the couple's oldest son, suffered massive head injuries and remains on life support at Children's Medical Center in Dallas, the Times reported. Johnson, who survived four other near-misses in Iraq, was injured by an explosive device blast that left him with intense brain damage and a severe stutter. Many have rallied around the Johnson family, providing support and comfort. One person donated five cemetery plots at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Ark., while another provided funeral markers for Logan and Ashley. The funeral was set to take place Tuesday. Donations to help the family cover expenses can be made to the John A. and Monalisa Johnson Fund at any Bank of America. http://michellemalkin.com/2007/10/21...ohnson-family/ __________________ XD-45ACP ...still lacing them left over right General James Mattis, USMC to Iraqi tribal leaders. "Allies or enemies. You make the call. I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you Faq with me, I'll kill you all." Ron Paul Is Worse for the Country than Hillary

10-24-2007, 10:41 AM	#2
Apdl XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,336	A strong gust of wind I find that extremely hard to believe That poor guys has been through so much my thoughts are with him and his family __________________ "He took off running, and we caught him, and he just kept resisting. So we just kept whipping his ass." -HulkXD "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." -Albert Einstein If you are not part of the solution you are part of the precipitate Springfield XD-9 TOTAL COUNT 7296 Daily Carry Springfield 1911 Loaded Target 9mm Walther P22... needs bigger mag EBR Build in progress Last edited by Apdl : 10-24-2007 at 10:43 AM.

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10-24-2007, 10:46 AM	#3
Straight-Shooter XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: South Bend, Indiana Posts: 658	I drive a big rig and have had a strong gust of wind take me completely onto the shoulder of the road but i luckily recovered back onto the road. It would have to be quite a strong gust to take a smaller SUV off the road or at least enough to lose control. I think it's possible but I wasn't there so who knows. All it would take is to get one wheel off the road to lose control. My prayers go out to the family and anyone who knew the family. Tragic event to say the least and very sad.