The family and friends of Brandon Johnson, AKA "Darth Hooligan" gathered in a vigil to honor and remember his life. Stories were told, laughs and tears shared, candles lit in his honor, and balloons released to reach the heavens.
I have a personal connection to this. I had known Brandon since he was about six years old. I mentored his older brother Dion Johnson in photography through the Streets to Skills program headed by Ella McCall Haygen, and have stayed in close touch with the family over the past three decades.
Thanks to Kim and Charnee Johnson for organizing the vigil, and my wishes for peace, harmony, and justice for the whole family. May Brandon's memory ever be for a blessing, and the family be spared any further grief.
Brandon was killed by a hit and run driver, who has not been apprehended. Details are on the DC Police website, here. The bright green Dodge Challenger that struck him has not yet been found. Please turn in any leads to the DC police, so that justice can be served.
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| Photo of Brandon Johnson by his brother Dion Johnson, early 1990's. |
