PLANO (1080 KRLD) - Former North Texas Congressman Sam Johnson will be buried in Plano today, where he's being remembered for his lifetime of service to our country.
This morning in Downtown Plano, family, friends and the entire North Texas Community will say their final goodbye to Former Congressman Sam Johnson.
His funeral will be a private graveside ceremony however, there will be a procession for all to attend.
It will take place in the same area where then-Colonel Sam Johnson was given a hero’s welcome back in 1973.
Johnson was a Prisoner of War for almost 7 years in Vietnam.
The route will begin at Ave K & head west on 15th St. Organizers say, those wishing to honor Congressman Johnson should be in place no later than 11:15 a.m.
All who attend are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue.