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Colwood Grandfather Dusts Himself Off, Marches on for Community After Assault

LANGFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 14 – Johnson was honored with a certificate from West Shore RCMP and returned to volunteering at multiple community organizations despite serious injuries from the assault, police said.

  • On the evening of June 28, an 85-year-old man named Johnson suffered a severe attack while assisting someone on a sidewalk in Langford.
  • Johnson intervened due to a personal sense of obligation despite risks, and West Shore RCMP arrived soon after to assist.
  • He sustained a bleeding head wound requiring seven staples but soon resumed volunteering with the Maritime Museum and other local groups.
  • Johnson stated that he felt a responsibility to act and fulfilled it, adding that he would not hesitate to do the same if the situation arose again.
  • This incident highlights the risks involved in helping others and Johnson's determination to continue serving his community undeterred at age 85.
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Oak Bay News broke the news in Oak Bay, Canada on Monday, July 14, 2025.
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