John H. Johnson lies in state

From: Whitmore on Tuesday, October 31st 2006

I really loved him because he made very good books and the world wont be the same without him. I might be 12 but I really Knew him R.I.P.

From: Whitmore on Tuesday, October 31st 2006

I really loved him because he made very good books and the world wont be the same without him. I might be 12 but I really Knew him R.I.P.

From: FRANK PERKINS on Friday, April 21st 2006

All of us African Americans greatly appreciate Mr. Johnson for allowing us to see ourselves in a positive light.

From: jimmy conner on Tuesday, January 31st 2006

very impressed by your work and John h. johnson was clearly "The man"!!!!

From: Robert Barclay III on Sunday, January 15th 2006

I met Mr.Johnson once, 20yrs. ago. My sister was part of the traveling Fashion Fair Show, when the show was over, I waited for my sister. Their I was standing 20 feet from Mr. Johnson, just us! I told him I was nobody, but I'm glad to met him. He looked at me strange and said everybody somebody!!!... GOD BLESS

From: james kariuki on Tuesday, October 11th 2005

Im an african in Nairobi,Kenya and i can truly say that Johnson has inspired even though we could be far from african american,we feel the same you do and so much that we look alike,may God keep John johnson.

From: Marie Ali on Tuesday, October 4th 2005

Your photos are beautiful. You capture so much in the photos.The music adds a nice touch.

From: Elizabeth Carrr on Saturday, September 10th 2005

First my appreciation for the slideshow.Great idea and thoughtful for those of us who could not be there. I was honored to meet John Johnson once and we are forever blessed and indebted to him for bringing news, dignity and enlightenment to and about the black community. He will be missed!

From: Sondra Washington on Sunday, September 4th 2005

It was wonderful having a man who had the integrity and grit to build a decent magazine that helped me with my peoples' historical and current contributions to the USA. Thanks again, God for the gift personage, John H. Johnson.

From: Hattie Williams on Friday, September 2nd 2005

A brilliant man with a spirit for his people a will to succeed.God blessyou and your family.

From: Faisal Shafiq on Friday, September 2nd 2005

Dear friends & Others, God bless you always. I m 26 male Christian Pakistan. I work for the glory of God, with the needy, poor and dpressed familis and kids in my christian villages in Pakistan. I run a sunday school, sewing center for women and girls, and give food to street kids daily. My organization name is UJALA CHRISTAN ORG. Please i need your prayers for my community needs. They deserve it, in these days, we are facing a lot of problems as Water crisis in our Christian villages Pakistan. We dont have clean and good water to drink.Please pray for this needs. Love In Jesus Faisal Shafiq, Pakistan

From: Russell Davis on Thursday, September 1st 2005

The words and Pictures Mr. Johnson has bought into our living Rooms over the course of my lifetime and since I was a young kid will never seem to amaze me as to how brilliant a Visionary the human being was . God thank you sol very much for sharing him with all of us. never ever leave

From: Valarie Young, Detroit, Mi on Wednesday, August 31st 2005

To the family and everyone else. Words cannot express the loss of this great man. All who believe will see him again. Thank You, Mr. Johnson

From: Brenda Jackson on Tuesday, August 30th 2005

Outstanding Slideshow! Like Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell, words cannot express your contribution to the world! Mr Johnson, Thank you for the indelible imprint you made on America and particularly on the lives of African Americans. We applaud your tenacity and courage. You will always remain in our hearts. 87 years of class! Mr Johnson, a visionary and the embodiement of true GREATNESS! Because of you many have the resources to keep your vision in full view. Let us embrace the opportunity. May God Bless oyur family.

From: Deborah Brown on Tuesday, August 30th 2005

Mr. Johnson was all of our friend in the black community, down through multiple generations. Your passion was to meet our needs. "May the work I've done speak for me". Mr. Johnson you've done a marvelous work. As you "rest in peace"; your legacy will live on through many, many generations to come. Thank you for your sacrifice.

From: Sandra Banks on Monday, August 29th 2005

I have been a reader of Ebony and Jet magazines for many, many, years! These magazines were a BLESSING to African Americans in the past, and hope they will continue to do a great job in the future. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Johnson Family.

From: Future Embalmer on Sunday, August 28th 2005

As a funeral director, I must say the funeral home that was in charge of all arrangements did a job well done, and also the florist that prepared the flowers did an excellent job.

From: CHERYL on Saturday, August 27th 2005

I DID NOT KNOW MR.JOHNSON BUT I DID ENJOY READING HIS MAGAZINES. EBONY, JET GAVE ME A LOT OF INSIGHT OF WHAT WAS GOING ON IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN WORLD TODAY. GOD BLESS YOU MR.JOHNSON.