On Nov. 22, 2008, our community lost an extraordinary young man, Gregory Johnson Jr. Greg graduated with honors from Lower Lake High School in June 2006. Greg participated in numerous activities while attending there.
He was the Student Body Vice President, Activities Director, a drama student and the school”s athletic trainer. Greg was a member of the Academic Decathlon Team and was the Lion”s Club regional finalist Speaker of the Year. He was also a member of the school”s wrestling team.
Greg was very outgoing and loved being around people. He was known for giving the warmest hugs. He was loved by everyone. Greg was not just another student. Greg was a rare and exceptional, well-mannered and amiable individual.
Greg had so much going for him. He was a successful student with a very bright future ahead of him. Greg was attending San Jose State University. He recently received his Associates Degree in Political Science. He was majoring
in kinesiology and looked forward to becoming a sports medicine doctor.
Greg was also a very spirited individual and very involved with his church. He was licensed as a minister in 2003 and was ordained in 2004 as a preacher of the Gospel.
It is very difficult for anyone that knew Greg to believe he committed suicide. We do not want his death to be over-looked. May this case remain open until more information is revealed that leads to the truth. We can only hope and pray that anyone who knows any information will come forward.
Greg will be loved, remembered and deeply missed forever
by all of his friends, family and our entire community.
Ann Nolasco, teacher
