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Johnson hailed for love for country, KC

A lifelong learner who had an intense love for country, a rock-solid father and comedian. That is how former Ambassador Anthony Johnson was remembered in a memorial service yesterday. Johnson died on April 28 at the age of 82. He was a former...

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