A son what has been always on my mind
Time may hide the sadness like a smile that hides the tears.
Loving memories hold you close despite the passing years.

A brave young man rest in peace sleep well x

You never failed to do your best, your heart was true and tender,
You simply lived for those you loved and those you loved remember. After all this valiant young man died for our country.
He was a brave young man he saw someone in need and went to save anothers life what a man a very brave young man.

Our thoughts and prayers we share with you, the families, and friends left behind.
THANK YOU and rest in peace.

For Our Deceased Service Men and Women
You are all-powerful, God, and live forever in light and joy. Look with pity and love, we beg You, on those men and women who bravely fought and gallantly died for their country. By laying down their lives, they showed supreme love for others. Accept, we ask You, their sacrifice and their belief in the justice of the cause they died for. Let their offering not be in vain. Please forgive any sins and faults they may have committed. Speedily, we implore You, bring them into Your Presence where fear, sadness, mourning, and death cannot exist. Have pity in Your loving kindness on those they leave behind. In Your own unsearchable ways, make good for their absence, and lavishly bestow Your love and consolations on those deprived of their presence. This we ask in the Name of Christ, our Victor King. Amen.
~~from "Let us pray for our faithful departed," published by Franciscan Mission Assoc.

I don't know the family, but as the parent of a soider, Lorna 18 yrs old, specialised driver, RLC 32 sq based in Abingdon, goes out ontour first half of next year. Lad next door to us goes out on tour next week.

My heart goes out tothe family and especaily Private Youngs mother. I
hope that the pride she has in her son and all that he has attchieved in his short life will help her through this terrible time. Keep your memories close to your heart and Johnathon will always be with you. I cannot imaging the pain that they are going through,but i hope that knowing so many people are thinking of them will comfort them in some way.

We as a city are so proud of Private Young and all our soldiers and so thankfull to all our armed services for the sacrifice that they are all making in this terrible war.

Please all of you Stay Safe and keep your heads down. Thank you to you all xx

R.I.P Jonny
U Were Such A Pleasnt Kind Soul
Ud Do Out 4 Any1 U Was Always There When Some1 Needed You
It Took Alot Of Gutts 2 Fight 4 Our Country Them Gutts You Had Sweet
Gonna Miss Ya :(
Our Hero
R.I.P Soilder
xxxx

Micky Watson

Youngy was a true friend to all he would pick you when times are hard and make you laugh to make time fly past one word would turn in to a full sentence out here with Youngy how ever when i took him up north last he fell a sleep in my car lol never forget that mate take it easy mate rest in peace now.....

Time may pass and fade away,
But silent thoughts and memories stay.

I only met johnathon a couple ov times but from the moment we met we nw he has a big heart x and a careing person xx he will be sadly missed by a lot ov people and in my eyes he is a true hero xxxxx

Sleep well, soldier
know that you are honored
your name is not forgotten
We will remember you

Johnathon Young

I am so sorry about the loss of your precious loved one and friend. I hope that one day all the precious memories you all have of him will help to sustain you. I'm an ocean away, but i grieve with you all. May the Lord keep you all and give you comfort.
Aunt of 3 ANG Minnesota, USA

For our tomorrow, you gave your today <3
R.I.P sweetheart xxx

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, i'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again <3
you will always be forever in my heart, you will never ever be forgotten, memories of school days, you always walked round cooper with the hugest smile on your face, will never forget it, keep that smile going up there hun and i should be there sometime to see it again soon.
R.I.P sweetheart will never ever forget you and your lovely smile xxx

Private Chris Higgins said:

Private Jonathon Young, but known amongst the lads as 'Youngy'. We did not know Youngy for that long due to the fact he moved to our Company a few months ago, but in those few months we knew him I can tell you that Youngy really was one in a million.

He had a weird sense of humour, would always make you laugh and the fact he would do anything for his friends and we know he died doing the job he loved. I know everyone says that but he actually did. He was a Lead Scout with all the responsibilities that gave him and he did it brilliantly. We still cannot believe he has gone but he knew that he was loved and will be missed by all, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Private Young.

Gone but not forgotten.

Private Lawrence Hill said:

Youngy was new to Burma Company. He had been in Alma Company for about a year and a half, when he moved to Burma and he instantly made friends. A real good lad who loved to have a laugh and a good time, loved to go out drinking and socialising with the lads. He was an amazing bloke. Never without a smile on his face and extremely brave. He was loved and will be missed by everyone.

Private Tom Clews said:

Private Young was a proper lad within our Platoon and Company, although he had previously been in Alma Company with my twin brother. This is where I first saw his big smile and instantly got on with him.

He was always smiling no matter the situation and was a real inspiration to be around. He would go out of his way to ensure everyone around him was OK. When he got here and was told he would be the Lead Scout, in typical Youngy style he cracked on and didn't bat an eyelid. He stepped up to the most important role in the Section and even used his own time to perfect his skills and drills in the evening to ensure he was properly prepared.

He would never do things by half and that attitude made him a good soldier. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and families at this time and I will never forget his big smile and his weird sense of humour. I will treasure the memories I have of him and the laughs we had. You will be sorely missed Youngy but never forgotten.

Private Sam Williams said:

I have known Private Jonathan Young all his Army career, he started off in A Company and we hit it off straight away. He was a well mannered lad from Hull who didn't have an aggressive bone in his body. We would always go down town and he would make me laugh with his 'chicken dance' which he couldn't do!

He was a young, bubbly lad with a random sense of humour. We both moved to B Coy together, carried out Pre-Deployment Training together and couldn't wait to go on tour.When we got out here Youngy was made the Lead Scout and, although nervous on his first patrol, he told me after that he got a buzz from doing it.

That's Young's sense of humour coming out. He was a decent bloke both in and out of work and always sensible – he kept me out of trouble a lot! I feel for his family and friends and girlfriend who have lost someone so great and fun loving. I will miss Youngy massively, and I'm sure that all of B Company will miss him too. We've lost a great friend and a great soldier.

Private Sam Granger said:

The first time I met Youngy was in Bristol; we had both missed the train to get back to Battlesbury Barracks. We got on straight away. He was great fun to be around and was always a good laugh. We were both looking forward to going on holiday when we got back from the tour with some of the other lads from Burma. He was a good mate right from the time I knew him and he will be really missed by all the lads in 3 YORKS.

Corporal Paul Whitting said:

Private Young, or Heinz as some people knew him, was a character who always tried his hardest to make your morale higher whatever the situation and I know he would have done this until he couldn't do it any more.

Sergeant Steven Harrison said:

Private Jonathon Young was an enthusiastic and bright soldier. Although he was originally in Alma Company, his infectious personality attracted friends immediately. After only a few days in Burma Company, Private Young had fitted in with the rest of the Burma Lads and wherever you heard laughter, you could be sure to find Private Young in the middle of it, which is where he loved to be – with the guys who had come to respect him, not just for his love of life but also for his professionalism.

Private Young had volunteered to be the lead man for his section, possibly the most dangerous job out here in Afghanistan. He put the lives of his comrades before himself, clearing the routes of IEDs in alleyways and compounds so the rest of the men could advance safely. He displayed immense courage every time he stepped out the gate.

Private Young will be missed by every one of my men. He loved life and lived it to the full with energy and enthusiasm. I hope he can now find peace. The thoughts of all our men here in Wishtan are with his family and friends.