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Thank you for a life of honor, dignity, and duty to country.
Don K. on behalf of my entire family
Thank you for how you
tried to build up everyone in the WMSA. How you offered encouragement,
guidance, and the thoughtful ways you showed people you were thinking of
them. You really cared about people and it showed. You saw jobs that
needed doing and you did them. You saw spots that needed to be filled
and you filled them. You were always smiling and you made those
around you want to smile too. You will be missed, very much.
Sheila Stokes-Begley
Just a couple of thoughts about Dean:
Dean placed a great deal of value on his many friends. His
closest friend was, without a doubt, his wife Sharon. They went
everywhere together. He was kind and generous to the extent that he
would give you anything he owned if he felt that you needed it more than
he did. He was a man of conviction. There was never any question about
how Dean felt about any subject and his position was unwavering. He
said what he meant and he meant what he said. He was proud of his
service to our country in the US Navy, but he was especially proud of
his son Perry, and his accomplishments. Dean was an avid student of
American history who was active in the Civil War Re-enactors. He deeply
believed in the Constitution of The United States and was dedicated to
its preservation – especially Amendment 2 of the Bill of Rights. Dean
was never without a story. Those of us who knew him well heard them
over and over again. He made his own special hot sauce that would light
the fire of the most accomplished connoisseur of spice, but he also had
a sweet tooth with affection for making his own horehound candy! Edward
Dean Johnson may have been a man of modest physical stature, but
everyone who knew him looked up to him as someone that they would aspire
to be. He will be missed.
Jim Stout
I first met Dean through the WMSA, as a
new member he made you feel welcome. His attitude about gun rights and
the second amendment never wavered, he was always ready to help and I
always looked forward to seeing him at the gunshows. Dean is a man who
will be remembered and greatly missed by all.
Dennis Begley
A very nice man and he will be missed !
Working in the garage folding news letters was always a special time of
sharing.
His focus on what was right was an inspiration to all of us!
Sincerely; "Skip" Moore --- also a Navy Vet and Legionnaire
Dean was the backbone of our grassroots efforts
for as long as I can remember. He combined hard work with unfailing good
humor. I loved the guy. Many will step up to take his place, but no one
will replace him.
Kevin Jamison
I never met Dean but his memory lives on in the
thoughts, wishes and notes from all the people he touched.
Best wishes to his surviving family and friends.
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