Specialist Jackson Johnson enlisted in the Army Reserves at the age of 17. He was assigned to the 657th Transportation Detachment based in Mount Vernon, IL. He deployed in October 2018 and was killed in Kuwait after his vehicle collided with a civilian commercial truck. Awards include Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon.

Jackson had the biggest heart and would do anything he could to help others. He put family first before anything. He loved to see and make people smile.

Jackson enlisted to serve and protect his country. He made the ultimate sacrifice doing what he loved to do and serving his country.