Former POW Shoshana Johnson leaves Army

Sac Bee ^ | 12/12/03 | Chris Roberts - AP

[NormsRevenge]

EL PASO, Texas (AP) - Shoshana Johnson, who spent 22 days as a prisoner of war in Iraq after being shot during an ambush, was discharged from the Army on Friday.

"Although I am now leaving the Army, I in no way regret my time in the military," Johnson said in a statement.

[NormsRevenge]

God Bless , Shoshana.

[John Beresford Tipton]

She was on Leno, a very impressive person.

[smith288]

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who consulted the Johnson family, said in October that race was playing a part in Army's decision. Lynch is white; Johnson is black.

Yes...Because the Army would gain so much by sticking it to the young black women... *rolling eyes*.

[cyborg]

Yes I saw that show too. Funny, personable,etc.

[cyborg]

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who consulted the Johnson family

**Notice how he is always OFFERING his opinion as if anyone cares.

[Mike Darancette]

Shoshana is a class act, I hope she gets a better break on her disability.

[Inspectorette]

Indeed - I pray that God will bless this wonderful young woman who so honorably served our country.

[Palladin]

I agree. Shoshanna is a lovely woman and a good mother.
May the lord prosper everything she does in the future.

[seadevil]

You have seen the Dragon, Shoshana, welcome to the brother/sisterhood...I salute you.

[Palladin]

Lord...capital "L".

[Tax-chick]

Best of luck to Ms. Johnson - full recovery, career as a cook :-) ... and a total escape from Jesse Jackson.

[Arpege92]

"Notice how he is always OFFERING his opinion as if anyone cares."

LOL...Jesse Jackson does have a purpose....to be the butt of every joke and you must admit, he is good at it!

[Cicero]

I don't think the military singled out Jessica Lynch. It was the media. Shoshana Johnson deserves our thanks, and so do a lot of other heroes in Iraq. I hope she continues to take pride in her accomplishments and doesn't let the unfairness of life sour her.

Nil nisi carborundum--don't let the bastards grind you down.

[Think free or die]

"She was on Leno, a very impressive person."

Agreed. I seldom watch those interviews and come away thinking I'd really like to meet the person, but with her I did. I hope things work out OK for her. I don't know anything about how the military determines disability payments, but I can certainly believe she'll have ongoing problems with her ankles.

[Ramius]

I agree with that. The media made Jessica Lynch into something she didn't want to be and didn't ask for.

I would wish Shoshana well, and that she heals with time.

[somemoreequalthanothers]

I hope she receives the help she needs and deserves, but I wish her family would dispatch Jack$on.

[RobbyS]

Much better suited for the limelight than Lynch. Hopefully someone will work up a book deal for her.

[CindyDawg]

I would say that JL has at least 80% disability. I did not buy her book. I wish this girl luck in getting her disability reviewed. As long as she doesn't use the race card or push JJ at me and continues to support the army, I might buy her book if she decides to write one though.

[cyborg]

I agree but the media isn't interested. Helluva time if the media isn't interested in you.

[dead]

Thank you Shoshana!

My family and I appreciate your sacrifices and wish only the best in all the years to come.