Governor Parson Orders Flags Fly at Half-Staff in Missouri on March 21 in Honor of Army Reserve Specialist Jackson D. Johnson of Jefferson County

MARCH 20, 2019

Jefferson City — Governor Mike Parson today ordered that the U.S. and Missouri flags at government buildings statewide be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, March 21, to honor Army Reserve Specialist Jackson D. Johnson, of Hillsboro, Missouri. Johnson will be buried at Jefferson Barracks on March 21.

Specialist Johnson was a Transportation Management Coordinator in the 657^th Transportation Company (Movement Control Team), 419^th Transportation Battalion, 649^th Regional Support Group, 103^rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command. He was killed in-the-line-of-duty when the vehicle he was in collided with another vehicle in northern Kuwait on March 5.

“Specialist Johnson decided at an early age that he wanted to defend the United States and was courageously serving far from home to protect our nation,” Governor Parson said. “We are grateful for Specialist Johnson’s service and pray for his family and friends as they mourn his loss.”

To review the proclamation, click the below link:

https://governor.mo.gov/proclamations/governor-parson-commends-specialist-jackson-d-johnson