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Charlie and I served in the same unit in Vietnam and both flew gunships.  Our time in Vietnam overlapped for about 9 months, so  I knew him well.  He was highly respected, had a great attitude, was an excellent platoon leader.  He served his country well, and his passing is very said.  However, his memory to me and many others will be very positive as he was respected by all. who knew him.

My Uncle Charles was a great man. 

He was the kindest person I've ever known, one of the few people I couldn't beat at chess. 

He once took me on a trip with him to investigate an airplane that had crashed. The trip took most of a day, He rented a Star Wars audio book from a gas station because he saw that I was looking at it. We didn't have enough time to finish the book on the trip so he sat in the car with me for 2 hours listening so we would reach the end of the book when we returned home. I will always cherish our time together. 

I love you uncle Charles. 

Jim.

I flew gunships with Charlie in Vietnam, 67-68. We flew many missions together, and were fortunate enough to return home. I was a Warrant Officer, Charlie was a Lt and later Cpt, and he was a fine and benevolent leader. I don’t know anyone who didn’t like and respect Charlie. 
May he rest in peace. 
Pat Eastes

Charlie Johnson was a combat brother in Vietnam and lifelong friend. We flew many combat missions as a helicopter gunship team, he in one aircraft and me in the other. We had our Helicopters shot up and shot down; crew members wounded; Some real hair raising experiences. Later in life Charlie built a legacy website for our U S Army Air Cavalry Unit the "Centaurs". He ran it and financed it for many years, then allowed me to continue his great work. It stands today as a tribute to him and the many men of our unit who have spent time, money and love to keep our legacy going. Please view our website page for him at https://centaursinvietnam.org/Roster/MyPage/mypageJohnsonC.html. God rest his soul. Bruce Powell

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