A quick check of the Justice for LaVena Johnson petition authored by activist Danielle Vyas and hosted at the Care2 petition site – addressed to Congress and the President – shows that it is just 45 signatures shy of its goal of 3000! Excellent work, Danielle! If you haven’t stopped by to lend your name to the list, please take a couple of minutes to do so.
Status note on Care2 petition for LaVena
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this must be pursured to the max
peace,greetings and condolences to the parents and concerned,
this is the conditions of the oppressed in any land . rascism and xenophobia have to be stopped .
i leave as i came peace,
hon. v. l. landerway
I’ve posted to my blog this morning, asking folks to sign your petition. I hope it helps.
Private LaVena Johnson Military Iraq Rape and Killing
Private in the U.S. Army serving in Iraq upon duty,
Body burned by someone from her own military base.
Nineteen year old minor in service for her nation,
Never to reach 21, where one becomes this full adult.
Another body bag they claimed committed suicide
With trauma mark bruises,
this family needs our support now. A true accounting of Lavina’s death must be revealed
through an independent investigation. The military cannot investigate itself impartially. This is the proper time to bring the politicians, who claim to be on the side
of justice, out of hiding. Funny how this nation is fighting on two and possibly three fronts for the justice of those in Iraq and Afghanistan and soon Georgia, while our own
sons and daughters are falling victim to injustices and degradation on the home front and on the battlefield.
….I just have to say, may precious LaVena Johnson rest in peace. I am going to post her story on all my blogs and send to everyone i know. When I first read about this i felt sick to my stomach and her face hasnt left my mind since last night.
May she rest in peace, and to her family and friends, i know she is smiling down on all of you. She is no longer in pain. Stay strong for her, I am sorry for your loss, and for the loss of the world; for any time a sweet and wonderful soul is taken from us, especially in such a horrible way, the world becomes a less beautiful place.
Rest In Peace Lavena. I didn’t know you, but you are missed.
Love and Peace,
Megan
Our prayers go out to the Johnson family. I hope we are able to meet them in the future for John Borero is our son. And yes we where told case close from the Army also. We as a family will support the Johnson family to the fullest. May god bless you and your family
Mother of John M Borero
Debbie & Jon Demello
Far to often, the “Power’s That Be” think injustice can be rendered to the small people in society and/or gov’t and not have to deal with the consequences of the lack of action taken. In my opinion, action should be taken to reopen the investigation into death of LaVena Johnson, and a wrong made right.
My condolence to the Johnson’s Family,
The bible stated in Matthew: “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. I am not a religion person, but I believe there is a higher.
I had served my country honorably for over 20 years of active federal military service performing as a true patriot to the nation only to have my final remaining 6 years tarnished beyond repair for reasons beyond my control. I had upheld a high military standard and have proved to be the exception rather than the norm in all that I has done and shown throughout my career.
Unfortunately the merits in my request are quite difficult to illustrate, but yet compelling enough for this personal request to be brought to the attention of a the commander in Chief,
Toxic leadership can destroy an organization with deception and hidden agendas. Equal justice under law. This means, that under our system of law, every citizen is treated and judged fairly, regardless of who they are,
When I read this story, I knew in my heart the leadership of the U.S. Army had done Private First Class LaVena Johnson, an injustice, she didn’t deserve this type of treatment.
So please don’t give –up. Be her voice every day, when you wake-up. Because things aren’t getting better in the U.S. Army. We the people have the power.
Remember John F. Kennedy saying: Our problems are man-made; therefore they may be solved by man. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings.
Stand tall*focus on your mission*Justice
Wendell
Shoot em Down