U.S. Army Sgt. La David Johnson, who was among four American service members killed in Niger earlier this month, was laid to rest in his home state of Florida on Saturday.
A flag-covered coffin holding Johnson’s remains was carried into South Florida’s Christ The Rock Church for a private funeral service Saturday morning. American flags flew at half-staff across the Sunshine State as Johnson’s body was then taken to Hollywood Memorial Gardens where he was buried.
An emotional public viewing for Johnson, 25, was held the previous night at the church in Cooper City, where gospel music filled the room while loved ones and strangers cried, prayed and hugged each other. His family, wearing red shirts, sat in the front row, a short distance from his closed casket, flanked by a heart-shaped wreath made of red roses.
Military honor guards carry the casket of U.S. Army Sgt. La David Johnson during his burial service at the Memorial Gardens East cemetery on October 21, 2017 in Hollywood, Florida. Sgt. Johnson and three other American soldiers were killed in an ambush in Niger on Oct. 4. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
U.S. Military honor guards carry the casket of U.S. Army Sgt. La David Johnson during his burial service at the Memorial Gardens East cemetery on October 21, 2017 in Hollywood, Fla. JOE RAEDLE/GETTY IMAGES
Myeshia Johnson wipes away tears during the burial service for her husband U.S. Army Sgt. La David Johnson at the Memorial Gardens East cemetery on October 21, 2017 in Hollywood, Florida. Sgt. Johnson and three other American soldiers were killed in an ambush in Niger on Oct. 4. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Myeshia Johnson, wife of U.S. Army Sergeant La David Johnson, who was among four special forces soldiers killed in Niger, kisses his coffin at a graveside service in Hollywood, Fla. (JOE SKIPPER/REUTERS)
Cowanda Johnson,comforted by Richard Johnson Jr. (l.) and S.J. Johnson at a graveside service in Hollywood, Florida
Ah’Leesya Johnson holds a folded American flag given to her during the burial service for her father U.S. Army Sgt. La David Johnson at the Memorial Gardens East cemetery on October 21, 2017 in Hollywood, Florida. Sgt. Johnson and three other American soldiers were killed in an ambush in Niger on Oct. 4.
Ah’Leesya Johnson holds a folded American flag given to her during the burial service for her father U.S. Army Sgt. La David Johnson at the Memorial Gardens East cemetery on October 21, 2017 in Hollywood, Florida. Sgt. Johnson and three other American soldiers were killed in an ambush in Niger on Oct. 4.
Richard Johnson, Jr and Cowanda Jones-Johnson attend the burial service for her son U.S. Army #SgtLaDavidJohnson
Myeshia Johnson is presented with a folded American flag by a military honor guard member during the burial service for her husband U.S. Army Sgt. La David Johnson at the Memorial Gardens East cemetery on October 21, 2017 in Hollywood, Florida. Sgt. Johnson and three other American soldiers were killed in an ambush in Niger on Oct. 4. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Members of the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) 2nd battalion Fse comfort each other at services for U.S. Army #SgtLaDavidJohnson
Frederica Wilson (D-FL) attends the burial service for U.S. Army Sgt. La David Johnson at the Memorial Gardens East cemetery on October 21, 2017 in Hollywood, Florida. Sgt. Johnson and three other American soldiers were killed in an ambush in Niger on Oct. 4. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Myeshia Johnson, widow of U.S. Army Sergeant La David Johnson,weeps while holding folded flag presented to her.
Richard Johnson, Sr. holds the hand of La David Johnson jr. to his forehead for a salute during the burial service for his father U.S. Army Sgt. La David Johnson at the Memorial Gardens East cemetery on October 21, 2017 in Hollywood, Florida. Sgt. Johnson and three other American soldiers were killed in an ambush in Niger on Oct. 4. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Members of the 3rd Special Forces Group cry at #SgtLaDavidJohnson casket during his burial service in Hollywood, Fla.
Members of the 3rd Special Forces Group cry at #SgtLaDavidJohnson casket during his burial service in Hollywood, Fla.
Members of the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) 2nd battalion Fse comfort each other at services for U.S. Army #SgtLaDavidJohnson
Members of the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) 2nd battalion Fse salute the casket of U.S. Army Sgt. La David Johnson at his burial service in the Memorial Gardens East cemetery on October 21, 2017 in Hollywood, Florida. Sgt. Johnson and three other American soldiers were killed in an ambush in Niger on Oct. 4. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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Look at this hellish monster, y’all. He’s calling a grieving widow a lie. I hate him so much.
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John Kelly, Donald Trump & anyone else who attacked Ms Wilson & claimed she was secretly listening in on phone call with Sgt La David Johnson’s family. Y’all got it?
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Trump’s constant taunting of Frederica Wilson is showing his utter contempt & disrespect of US soldier #SgtLaDavidJohnson & his family.
There better be a thorough investigation. Something is very wrong here, IMO.
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Such a beautiful family. I love that Sgt. Johnson’s wife, Myeshia, and his whole family is wearing white. I wish them the best, God knows they deserve it.
Sgt. La David Johnson, may you rest in peace.
Thank you for the pictures 😥😥😥