Oregon
Gov. Kotek announced that the State of Oregon will award Fallen Nyssa Police Department Reserve Corporal with the Law Enforcement Medal of Ultimate Sacrifice
Medford, OR – According to the statement, the Oregon State Police Superintendent Casey Codding will present the award on the Governor’s behalf to Corporal Joseph Johnson’s family during his Memorial to be held on April 22, 2023.
Governor Kotek issued a statement and statewide flag lowering order in recognition of Corporal Johnson’s passing and in honor of his service to his state.
Corporal Johnson was also an Oregon Department of Corrections employee, assigned to Snake River Correctional Institution.
Corporal Johnson is survived by his wife and two children.
The Fallen Badge Foundation is accepting donations on behalf of the family.
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