Johnny was born in Indiana, but grew up in Danville, Illinois, where he was a standout in basketball. Entering the U.S. Naval Academy in 1953, he played on both the basketball and lacrosse teams. An outgoing guy – Johnny livened up any gathering. Upon graduation in 1957 he chose a career in the U.S. Air Force and won his pilot’s wings shortly thereafter. While on active duty he lost his life in an aircraft accident in 1961.
Johnny was born in Indiana, but grew up in Danville, Illinois, where he was a standout in basketball. Entering the U.S. Naval Academy in 1953, he played on both the basketball and lacrosse teams. An outgoing guy – Johnny livened up any gathering. Upon graduation in 1957 he chose a career in the U.S. Air Force and won his pilot’s wings shortly thereafter. While on active duty he lost his life in an aircraft accident in 1961.
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