Sgt. Trevor J. Johnson

Sgt. Trevor J. Johnson, 23, of Forsyth, Mont.  died Jan. 27 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan: He was assigned to the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Trevor grew up on the family ranch in southeastern Montana and signed up with the Marine Corps during his senior year in high school, 2003 in order to "give something back" to his nation and to "make a difference" in other people's lives. He served in Japan with missions throughout southeast Asia, before requesting a tranfer to the 2/3/3 going to Afghanistan. His next assignment is with the 4th MEB Anti-terror Unit, which he also requested. He rose in rank from PVT to Corporal in 18 months and was promoted to Sergeant recently.
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Marine Saluting Courtesy Sgt Michal S. Williams





FORGOTTEN WARRIOR
He lives alone In the hills and the trees
He bares his soul To the cool mountain breeze
He talks to the Spirit He listens to the Wind
They shield him from memories Buried deep within
The world has forgotten The sacrifice he made
The scars he bears remind him Of the high price he paid
Freedom is not given But with blood it has been bought
By warriors such as he And by the wars they fought
We can't forget our warriors Or let them die in vain
But with respect and honor We can help to ease their pain
Our Freedom will be taken If no one will defend
God bless our Forgotten Warriors Who live to fight again.
-Unknown-


God and the soldier all men adore
in times of trouble, but no more.
For when war is ended and all things righted,
God is neglected, the old soldier slighted.