Processions in South Florida honor Sgt. La David Johnson's sacrifice

Final farewell prompts road closures during processions to honor hero

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. ā€“ U.S. Army Sgt. La David Johnson's final farewell Saturday includedĀ two final processions in Broward County.Ā Ā 

Police officers and deputies from the Miami-Dade Police Department and the Broward County Sheriff's Office escorted the fallen hero's remains.Ā The Hollywood Police Department and Hollywood Fire Rescue alsoĀ honoredĀ Johnson's sacrifice.Ā 

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Johnson died while serving along Green Berets in Africa when Islamic militants ambushed them Oct. 4. The military located Johnson's body in the desert of Niger Oct. 6, returned him to the Dover Air Force Oct. 7 and to Miami InternationalĀ Airport Oct. 17.

The Pentagon is conducting an investigation on the attack that killed Johnson, whose final resting place is the Hollywood Memorial Gardens at 3001 N. 72 St.Ā Ā 

PROCESSION TO CHURCH

The procession turned right to travel westbound on Taft Street. Dozens lined up along the path to pay their respects.Ā 

TheyĀ turnedĀ right at N.Ā University Drive and traveled northbound while escorting Sgt. La David Johnson's remains.

The processionĀ madeĀ a left on Stirling Road and traveled westbound until they stopped at the churchā€™s entrance at 110th Avenue.

The final service began at 11 a.m.

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FINAL PROCESSION TO CEMETERY

Following the funeral service, the procession left the churchĀ to the Hollywood Memorial Gardens atĀ 3001 N. 72 St.Ā 

The procession traveled eastboundĀ on Stirling Road.Ā 

They turnedĀ rightĀ on University Drive andĀ traveled southbound to turn left onĀ Taft Street. After travelingĀ eastbound on Taft Street, the procession turned left towards the cemetery for interment.Ā 

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Layron Livingston made the move from Ohio's Miami Valley to Miami, Florida, to join the Local 10 News team.

The Emmy Award-winning journalist joined the Local 10 News team in 2013. She wrote for the Miami Herald for more than 9 years and won a Green Eyeshade Award.