She was a power point, a center to each activity on which she turned her attention. She held herself as an example that amazing things can happen if you just set your mind to it. She was magnetic. I found that I would watch her and listen to her stories with great attention. She inspired great loyalties and great frustrations.
Leaders do that.
Fire, passion, insight and a mixed bag of foibles - that was the Johnnie I knew. I am glad that what she stood for and lived for will be immortalized for all those who weren't able to meet her in person. It was an honor for me to have spent time with some one who unselfishly has done so much for a community that has too long been misrepresented, misunderstood, and condemned. Johnnie, you will be missed, but your life has given so many others a foundation on which to build. I had the honor of having Johnnie as a friend.