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His parents, John and Kim Johnson, received his degree during Friday’s Naval Academy graduation and commissioning ceremony. Vice President Kamala Harris, the keynote speaker, presented his diploma.
Under the new policy, midshipmen who have met academic requirements at the time of their death can receive their degrees posthumously, if approved by the academic board, Cmdr. Alana Garas, spokesperson for the academy, said.
Johnson, 22, died in a drowning accident on Dec. 15 while on vacation with friends. Johnson was buried at the Naval Academy Columbarium Friday.