Sam Johnson marks Texas Homecoming Anniversary with a moment of silence for troops on House floor
On the 38 year anniversary of his homecoming from Vietnam, today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) presided over the House of Representatives to lead a moment of silence to honor the troops.
In a special showing of bipartisan support, Johnson received multiple standing ovations from his colleagues. Speaker John Boehner (8th Dist.-Ohio) took to the House and said a few words to celebrate the anniversary.
Johnson, a 29-year Air Force veteran, spent nearly seven years as a Prisoner of War in Vietnam, more than half of that time in solitary confinement. On this day in 1973, Johnson returned home to Texas after his captivity as part of Operation Homecoming. For a photo of Johnson embracing his wife, Shirley, for the first time on the tarmac at Sheppard Air Force Base, please contact McCall Avery or Haley Creel at 202-225-4201.
Johnson recounts the details of his POW experience in his autobiography, Captive Warriors.
A decorated war hero, Johnson was awarded two Silver Stars, two Legions of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, one Bronze Star with Valor, two Purple Hearts, four Air Medals, and three Outstanding Unit Awards.
In 2009 the prestigious Congressional Medal of Honor Society bestowed Johnson their highest civilian accolade, the National Patriot Award, for his tireless work on behalf of the troops, veterans, and freedom. In 2011, Johnson accepted the “Freedom of Flight” award at the Living Legends of Aviation Awards, dubbed the Oscars of aviation, from renowned air show pilot Bob Hoover. Johnson serves as a Regent for the world famous Smithsonian Institution, where he represents the Board of Regents on the Advisory Board of the National Air and Space Museum.
To watch Johnson presiding over the House, go to his YouTube channel, http://www.youtube.com/user/RepSamJohnson.
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