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Council lauds local soldier
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Posted on Jul 29 2004
The 3rd CNMI Association of Municipal Councils Inc. recently adopted a resolution commending Marine Corps Lance Corporal Randy Takai Johnson for heroism in risking his own life to secure peace, freedom and democracy for the people of Iraq. The resolution prays for his speedy recovery from the injury he sustained in Iraq on April 22, 2004.
Johnson was assigned to be a combat engineer, 1371. He moved to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. After three months of training, he graduated and was assigned to the 1st Marine Division, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, Alpha Company 4th Platoon, 2nd Squad. After a two-month preparation, Johnson, together with his Alpha Company were deployed to Iraq to conduct Security and Stability Operation for seven months.
On April 22, 2004, while on routine patrol in Al-Ramadi, Iraq, Johnson detected an improvised bomb, halted the patrol, proceeded to confirm his finding, when the bomb was remotely detonated. Johnson was wounded from the explosion and was flown to Germany, then to Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, California for treatment. Johnson has since returned to his unit.
“The members of the Association and the people of the CNMI are extremely proud of [Johnson] for heroism in risking his own life to secure peace, freedom and democracy for the people of Iraq,” part of the resolution reads.
The resolution was certified by association president Gregorio V. Deleon Guerrero and vice president Jude U. Hofschneider and was attested by secretary Mametto M. Ayuyu.
