The plane containing the body of Marine Cpl. Jeffrey Johnson arrives at the Tomball Jet Center Tuesday. Johnson died in the line of duty in Afghanistan May 11, killed by an IED in a province where some of the worst fighting with the Taliban rages. He was 21 years old.
Motorcycles from the Patriot Guard Riders accompany the motorcade from the Tomball Jet Center to the Klein funeral home as onlookers pay their respects to Corporal Jeffrey Johnson in Tomball on Tuesday May 18, 2010
By Anna Schumann
Updated: 05.18.10
One week after losing his life in Afghanistan, Marine Cpl. Jeffrey Johnson was welcomed home to Tomball for the last time.
Johnson was killed May 11 by an improvised explosive device while serving foot patrol in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He was on his second tour of duty.
The 2007 graduate of Waller High School enlisted in July 2007. He was described by the Waller ISD superintendent as outstanding and courageous.
More than 100 Patriot Guard Riders held flags and saluted as the plane carrying Johnson’s casket arrived.
The plane landed near David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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