John Roger Johnson, 73, was killed on September 16, 2013, in the mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. He was the oldest of the twelve victims who died in that attack. Johnson worked as a logistics analyst for a civilian contractor at the naval facility when he was killed.

A resident of Derwood, Maryland, Johnson was remembered as a kind, cheerful man known for warm greetings and powerful bear hugs. He graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a degree in mathematics and had worked for Boeing. He is survived by his wife, four daughters, ten grandchildren and four stepchildren; family recalled his love of the Washington Redskins and described him as an honestly great guy.

The gunman was identified as Aaron Alexis, a 34-year-old federal contractor who was killed by law enforcement at the scene, so no arrests were made in connection with these deaths. Did anyone who knew John Roger Johnson want to share memories or information that might add to his story?