Sam Johnson flew combat missions in the Korean and Vietnam Wars before spending seven years as a prisoner of war
Johnson was imprisoned at the Hanoi Hilton in solitary confinement. Years later, he shared a cell with the late Sen.In 2000, Johnson supported then-Texas Gov.Upon hearing of his passing, Bush shared a statement of admiration for the late lawmaker.Flags Will Fly at Half-Mast Over Memorial Day Weekend in 'Show of National Grief' for Coronavirus Victims
"Laura and I join our community in giving thanks for the life of Sam Johnson," President Bush said in a statement. "Laura and I are grateful for this man of humility and patriotism, and we take comfort knowing that he is with his beloved wife, Shirley, again."
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