John Roy Young's grieving family tells of ordeal

“Sorry, that was a false report”

John Roy Young understood the dangers of working in Iraq, family members say, but he went anyway to serve his country.

But on Nov. 16, 2006, Young and four other civilian employees of Crescent Security Group Inc. were ambushed and taken hostage while escorting a supply convoy. The captors released a video of the men a month later.

Young's family hoped the Army veteran and Lee's Summit native remained alive. But last weekend, the FBI said the remains of Young and another missing man had been found. Read more

[FPO]

Worked with Young while on a contract in Kuwait,I remember when he left to go to Crescent and was fortunate enough to shake his hand one last time while he was checking out from a previous contract, very excited man.Young will be remembered for his sense of humor and professionalism.

[Salaam]

John is my friend and I will never forget him. I love you brother, rest in peace

[The truly informed]

John Roy young had a son named John R young. my bro. John r young is my half brother. He has told me the complete story of the conspiracy. . .

[candi locke]

He was my love i miss u so much john. Ur pics r next to me. May u rip love and miss u lots

[Jill young]

He was my husband and the father to my child. He is greatly missed

[Jill young]

I miss you John Roy our anniversary is coming up