California’s War Dead

    Travon T. Johnson

    Travon T. Johnson, 29

    Army, Sergeant
    Sarobi district, Afghanistan
    Gender: Male
    Hometown: Palmdale
    He was the kind of kid that you remember forever. He always had a real positive attitude. He knew how to get along in the adult world as well as the kid world.
    — Joanne Jordan, high school algebra teacher

    He was best known to family and friends as the "gentle giant" with a captivating smile.
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    Five memories of Travon T. Johnson

    God bless men of his character

    — Jim Bradley
    November 17, 2008 at 2:28 p.m.
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    "TJ" had a smile which was infectious. Men like TJ, are the backbone of this great nation. May the Lord usher your brave spirit into his eternal light.

    — Ralph Garcia
    November 18, 2010 at 10:30 p.m.
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    Travon was always a kind hearted young man. He loved serving and protecting his country. He gave his heart and soul. Thank You Travon for your dedicated service to our country. You are gone, but you will never ever be forgotten. I Salute you Sgt. Travon T. Johnson!!!!! You made a difference in our lives!!!
    Love you Always, Auntie Gwen Tysen

    — Gwen Tysen Roberts
    August 7, 2011 at 9:57 a.m.
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    So sad to see a friend you knew when you where younger end up on here. Rest In Peace

    — Daniel Bailey
    August 12, 2011 at 11:08 a.m.
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    Still after 5 years and now as passing grandma this it very hard to still dear with it a hole in my heart! I No he told me he did want he wanted to and for his country but this is still so hard!! I think about it all time! Please lord help be get thru this and now passing of grandma. I remember grandma telling me he wasnt to pass before me but now there in heaven together! I love you both and miss you as well very much! God bless!!

    — Tonya Berger-Newton
    May 21, 2012 at 3:15 p.m.
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