James M. Yohn Obituary

Just because the years have passed does not mean your loss has been forgotten. JAMES is remembered by our family. We stood with the patriot guard riders then and we stand by your family still. Gone, not forgotten.

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and to also let the Yohn Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who work to send handmade prayer shawls and/or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one while serving our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church would like to extend our sincere sympathy and to honor your loved one's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a prayer gift which will be mailed to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses of those who would like to receive one and which gift they would like to receive. We will send our gift as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved on who died while serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne

June 25, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. James M. Yohn:
Always remembering James. "Some gave all."

Thank you to Pfc. James Yohn and his Family for his Service and Sacrifice to our Country. May God Bless you.

June 25, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. James M. Yohn:
Please accept my remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To the family and friends of Pfc. James M. Yohn:
Remembering James on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

i still never forgot you jimmy and all the great times we had together i love you
alec

To the family of Pfc. James M. Yohn:
James gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

I offer my deepest condolences for your loss.

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Sincerely,
Kenna

My heart goes out to all..I lost my husband SSG John D Linde on 11/05/07 in Iraq by a roadside bombing. I know the pain you are going thru and may God grant and give you all the strenghth you will need to try and keep going. I will attend the BBQ on Nov 1st in Harrisburg in his honor. From one Army Widow and mother to the next...God bless and keep you and your family.

Pfc. James M. Yohn
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

You are a true Hero Pfc. Yohn. God bless you for your sacrifice along with the many other soldiers. May you rest in peace

Prayer for Peace

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen

To the family and friends of Pfc. Yohn,

I am so sorry for your loss.

My name is Maggie Selzer, and I am directing ‘Run for the Fallen 5K run/walk’ in Boalsburg, PA (just outside of State College) on August 24th, 2008. The event, held on the PA military Museum grounds, aims to keep alive the memory of all fallen soldiers, but particularly those from PA. All proceeds from the event will go to organizations that support the families of fallen soldiers and supports wounded soldiers.

I encourage you to learn more about the event at www.freewebs.com/runforthefallen5k/
index.htm.

The event is meant to keep alive the Pfc. Yohn.

If you have any questions, or would like to send a memory of Pfc. Yohn to be included with the flag memorial that will be set up at this event, please contact me at (814) 571-8755 or

[email protected].

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know James, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Still hard to believe that you are gone.. I go to your tribute page everyday and just sit there and look at your pictures and remember all the fun times we used to have... the one i will never remember is when we were sitting in your living room and you wanted your mom to do something for you and she wouldn't you had her so mad while your sitting there laughing and showing that big smile you always had until she finally gave in and gave you want you wanted *you were always good at that* I think of you everyday and there isn't a day that will go by that i dont' think of you...

I love you and miss you my american hero...

My heartfelt sympathy to the Yohn family and friends in the loss of James. I did not know James, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. James you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom

"TO LIVE IN THE HEARTS
OF THOSE YOU LEAVE BEHIND
IS NEVER TO DIE"
~Robert Orr~

Hello to the family of PFC Yohn, I am a soldier in Afghanistan. I live in Highspire, PA as well I just want to say sorry about your lost. I heard of PFC Yohn from Afghanistan.

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Yohn and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Yohn!

To the family and friends of fallen hero PFC Yohn...I am so sorry for your loss. May God bring you peace and comfort during this very difficult time. He will not be forgotten. God Bless You.

Our thoughts and prayers remain with you throughout the days ahead.

Judy and family,
I will keep each and everyone of you in my prayers. May God lead you through this very difficult time and the days ahead.

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

I would also like to tell you about a website, http://groups.msn.com/SSPSoldierPor
traits/homepage,
where some wonderful people will make wood portraits of your fallen Hero for free for the immediate family. I became aware of this site when I wanted to do something special for Le Ron’s mother.

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett (Queens, NY)

I praise God for you Jimmy Yohn, for it weren't for men and women like you, our country would not be so blessed. Thank you Jimmy, thank you, thank you, thank you! You are truly a hero and someone that will always be in my thoughts. God bless your wife, baby boy and family. I pray that he gives them peace, comfort and strength. You will not be forgotten.

PFC James M. Yohn will always be remembered as an American Hero and his precious memories will live on in the lives of those he touched. We understand their pain and are lifting his family up in prayer as they grieve their loved one.

Wes, Carolyn & Alexa Dreese
Family of PFC Justin W. Dreese
KIA Iraq 9/2/2006

Judy & Amber,
I still have a very hard time believing this. Judy, if you ever need to talk, please call me. The hardest person I ever lost in my life was my son. It sucks. It was a great American sacrifice Jimmy made for our country. I will never forget him, his smile, or his great sense of humor. Amber, I can relate to you and Judy. My first husband was killed in a car accident on my 21st birthday. If ever you need to talk, just let me know. May God keep you, Judy, and Jimmy Jr. embrassed in his loving arms to see you all through this. My heart and prayers go out to all of you. I love you all.

My deepest sympathies go out to the Yohn family. May God comfort and bless you. Thank you, James, for the heroic sacrifice you made. May you rest in the arms of Jesus now.

James, Thank you the sacrifice you have made for our great nation, rest easy soldier you will never be forgotten, To the family of James, so sorry to hear of the loss of James, he is now with god and so many other soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. we don't know each other but are forever joined as my nephew PFC Aaron J Ward at the age of 19, serving in Iraq. was added on May 6 2008 to the long list of American Hero's who have given their lives for our future freedom. may God bless all of us and protect the so many other soldiers still fighting, rest in peace James, America loves you...

We wish to express our heartfelt sympathy and to let you know we will be praying for you, Amber & James family that God will wrap his loving arms around all of you. We are also parents of a soldier and know how special they are and the sacrifices they make. Pfc James may never know his son but his son can & will be proud of his dad for the sacrifice he made. May God be with you & your family. All our love & prayers, Joe & Gail

Judy,
I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy. You will be in mine and the kids prayers.

My sincere sympathy on your loss. May God be with you and bring you comfort. Our country is free due to Jimmy and those who went before him. He will be missed by all who knew him. God Bless.

To Judy & Amber,
My Condolences go out to both of you.God Bless You and give you the strenght and comfort to make it through these tough times.I never had the pleasure to meet your son Judy but I know he was the Light of your life everytime you spoke of him you could'nt help but to smile.I like to Thank Jimmy for being a Hero and protecting our Country. My Thoughts and Prays will be with You. Please feel free to contact me if you need anything.

My deepest sorrows for the loss of your husband and son. I pray that GOD comforts your pain and that you find peace in your hearts. Thank you James Michael Yohn.

To the Yohn family, i did not know Jimmy, but he sounded like a great guy. My condolences and prayers are with you. I work for The Patriot-News and when i received his obituary to publish in the paper, i had to take a deep breath and just take a moment to bow my head and pray for his wife and baby, and to the sacrifice he gave for our country.
God Bless.

Dearest Amber:
We have never met but I just want to come and wrap my arms around you and let you know that it will be OK! I have followed this from the first day that it was reported on the news and I just wish that I would have had the Honor of knowing your husband, he is a TRUE HERO!
I won't pretend to know what you are going through but I am so grateful that Jimmy left you one of the most amazing gifts, your little baby boy!
Please know that you and Jimmy's parent and bothers are in our Thoughts and Prayers from now on!
God Bless You and your baby boy!

Kate Chimics

Although I did not know the Yohn family my heart is breaking for the loss of your Son and Husband. Jimmy was a hero serving our country to protect our freedom. As a mother that has also lost a child I can truly understand your pain. I am sure Jimmy's son will bring a great joy to your life and he will grow up knowing what a great daddy he had. May God bless all of you.

To the family of James Yohn: Our thanks for your supreme sacrifice and sincere condolences. He is Highspire's own hero both as a soldier and a firefighter. May he rest in peace.

To the Yohn family,

I never had the opportunity to meet your husband/son but I want to send my sympathy. I have never been in the military but I have been a firefighter. Firefighting is hard enough but I could not imagine what it would be like to be in a foreign country, away from your loved ones. My family and I send our condolences.

Judy & Family,

First off I would like to say I am sorry for your loss of James. I worked with his mom at White Shield in Highspire. I remember him coming into the store with his friends and always stopped to chat with all of the cashiers. He had the nicest smile. I was shocked to hear of his passing while serving our country. He will always be a hero to me. I will miss him sitting on the front porch watching traffic go by. May it comfort all of you to know tha James is in good hands and watching over all of you always. God bless all of you and your new son/grandson. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

To The Yohn Family,
As a 13 yr. Army Veteran, My family and I would like to send out our deepest condolences at the passing of your loved one. Although we did not know you Jimmy, You paid the ultimate sacrifice to keep our country free. I will keep trying to do everything I can every day so that all my Brothers and Sisters in harms way have not made that Sacrifice in Vain! I pray The Lord will Bless you for your sacrifices you made and that He will protect Your Family and keep them healthy for all their time here. I have never met you, but there will be a day. You Will Not Be Forgotten Brother!

Judy and Amber,

As an Air Force mom of 20 years, I want to extend my deepest sympathy in the loss of of your son and husband. Know that Jimmy is in God's arms now, but that those same arms will help to give you both the comfort and strength that will carry you through the days ahead. Out of sorrow will come happiness in the birth of little Jimmy. God Bless all of you for the sacrifices that were made by you and your true American Hero!

If you need anything, please call.

To the family of Pfc James Yohn:
Me and my family send our deepest sympathy to you at this sad time. We have one soldier down but another angel above. There are no word's to comfort or take away the pain you all feel. My family and I would like to say "Thank you Pfc. James Yohn." You were, are, and alway's will be a HERO. It's people like you that make it possible for people in your country to live life to it's fullest. And now may you be at ease and be safe in the arm's of the Lord. GOD BLESS YOU PFC. JAMES YOHN.

Judy and family,

I am so sorry for the death of Jimmy. I am shocked and saddened. I remember Jimmy when he was little - playing ball with Jeremy.

My heart and prayers go out to all of the family and friends of Jimmy.
Jeremy sends his condolences, too. He is serving in the Army - in Afghanistan.

God bless!

To Amber Yohn and Family:
Our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your husband. May God bless and comfort you each and every day of your life. The almighty takes his chosen ones, and our hearts are empty, but within a twinkle of an eye we can be reunited with our lost loved ones. You are certainly in our prayers.

I went to school with Jimmy back in elementary school, when I heard of his passing I was shocked. I could not believe it. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and loved ones, though I know this is never quite enough. Be assured that he is watching over all of you and watching over baby Jimmy. If you need anything at all, feel free to contact me.

Judy and Amber,
I am sorry for you lost. My prayers will be with you. Amber if you need to talk or need anything just give me a call I am here for you if you need me. Jimmy is at home at last. Safer then ever now. R.I.P Jimmy I Will Miss You Love Always ~ Marsha

I have two sons in the Army and I have this fear in the back of my mind whenever they are in Iraq. I talked to my eldest son about this possibly happening to him and how afraid I was that I would lose him ( he is going again for a third tour in August). He responded by saying that " there is no more honorable way to die, Mom........" So in Jimmy's memory, I am honored that he gave his life to keep ours safe. Thank you Jimmy. Thank you Jimmy's family for your sacrifice........we share your loss and pray for comfort.

Dear Judy and family,
May God bless you and keep you through this painful loss. May god bless the new life within Jame's wifes womb. May this new life bring joy and comfort to you.
Judy, we'll never forget that your son is a hero!
Our Unit (Admin) at Worker's Compensation is collecting fund to be deposited into the trustfund mentioned in the paper.
In Christ's Love,
Dawn M. Bigler

Rest in peace Brother James,
Thanks to you and the ultimate sacrifice you and so many others have made, I live in the greatest country in the world. The sacrifices you have made as a soldier and a firefighter will never be forgotten.

James, God bless you soldier and thank you for your brave and honorable service to a grateful nation and for paying the ultimate price for our freedom.. You are now in great company with God and so many other fallen hero's before and after you. On 5/6/08 my nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward was killed in action in Iraq and my final promise to him was to never forget him and our fallen hero’s, we will never forget their commitment and sacrifice. Yohn family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of James and your family and will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Please accept my heart felt condolences and my prayer that god help you cope with this tragic loss and may the memories of your HERO carry you through each day. From one Gold Star family to another!

Dear Judy
Dave and I were shocked to hear the news. I can still see Jimmy's impish smile and your protective look when he was just being Jimmy. I still think of him as the little guy running around with Jarrett. He grew up to be quite the man, (son husband father and hero) As the parents of five I cannot even begin to think of words to bring you comfort, but I do know Jimmy is smiling down at you, his wife and his son. He will always be there watching over you the way you watched over him. Love Always
Ann Cooper

Judy and Family,
I have known Jimmy since he was a lilttle guy. I worked with his mom, and lived next door in higspire with my foster parents. Even when he was just a lil one,he was so fun to be around. Him and Judy use to go to pow wows with us. I moved away and the last time I seen him was when he was on leave. I can tell you this he was a very happy man. My deepest sympathy to his mom and his wife. He is a hero and an angel now. May memories comfort you in this time of grief. God Bless

No words, however kindly meant can soothe your pain, but may the thoughts and prayers around you help you make it through each day.

With deepest sympathy ~

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

To the Yohn Family,

I knew Jimmy from growing up in Highspire, He would always make someone smile even when they weren't really in the mood for jokes. He was a son, husband, soon-to-be father, brother, and friend but mostly a HERO. I want you to know my heart and prayers go out to you. It's just something you really don't think of until it happens to someone you really love. May God Be With You...~<3~

Judy & Amber,
I'm very sorry for the loss of Jimmy. May God be with you in this time of sorrow and may He bless your lives with comfort and joy with the birth of your Son and Grandson.
Thank you Jimmy for protecting our country, You are a true Hero.

There are few things harder to do than be a volunteer firefighter, performing fire suppression and rescue work, in difficult to impossible conditions, putting your life on the line for total stangers, and doing it for no other compensation than to know you're doing something vital. To also volunteer to serve in our armed forces in a hot, hostile, and difficult place, fighting a committed enemy in a far off land so they cannot attack us here at home is another act of selflessness and shear bravery. Nothing Jimmy did was easy, and he did it for us. Thank God for people like this great man.

Judy and Amber,
If you need anything u know where I'm at.
Jimmy love and miss ya bro!!!

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to PFC James M. Yohn our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for James. And to James it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made in combat while serving the U.S. Army and his country. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. James, you are a brave Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,385 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to James’s family and loved ones.

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

Judy,
I am so sorry to hear about Jim. I know he is your heart. Always remember that he will be with you and his family. As in life, he has given you the greatest gift of all, little Jimmy Jr. (JJ). Take care of him as you did Jim. God be with you and the family.

Your friend always
Ruth Lawrick

Judy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Just always remember that Jimmy fought to make our country free and that he will always be a hero in our hearts. He was a great guy. I always enjoyed hanging out with you both back in the good old days at HFD. He always made us laugh. I will always remember his wonderful spirit. If you need anything at all just call.

I knew Jimmy and he was a lot of fun! He could spark a conversation with anyone and they would be rolling on the floor laughing by the time he was done! He will be greatly missed and my thoughts and prayers are with his widow and his family. May God bless you and guide you through these trying times

Judy.
It is with a very heavy heart I read about Jimmy.I reflected on all the tough times you have had,but you got thru them.How I wish I could lighten your sorrow now.I can still see that happy face and that impish smile when he came in to visit with us at work.If I can help in any way please let me know. My deepest sympathy to Jimmy's wife and that dear litte baby boy,
Love,
Joan Lavery XXXXXXXXXXOOOOOOOOO

The Yohn Family,
I am sorry for you loss. Jimmy seemed like a really nice guy..I wish i would have got to thank him for fighting for our country and keeping us safe. Now he can keep your family save from heaven with all his fellow conrads. To his wife and unborn son, Im sorry that his son didnt get to meet his daddy, but atleast he will know how much of a hero hes daddy was...And good luck with everything in the future.

Judy my heart goes out to you along with my prayers. I have so many memories of Jimmy as a young boy and all the times we spent together at the baseball fields. I am so sorry for your loss my friend. If there is anything I can do please let me know.

"Fire it up, Duke!"
Love you like a brother, Jimmy
-Your boy, Kyle

As a mother of a Soldier; I'm grieving with the family of Pfc. James M. Yohn. May they know that there are many, many people who are grieving with them, and that care very deeply for them.

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire Yohn family in this time of sorrow. May you find comfort in knowing HE IS A TRUE HERO & will continue to watch over & protect you from above. My thoughts & prayers are with you.

I did not know your husband/son, but I just want to send you my deepest sympathy. I am so very sorry for your loss..according to what was written...James is in the hands of our Lord and will walk the streets of gold. Rest assured someday you will meet him again. He will be waiting for you all. Thank you Young Man...God's speed.

I am still shock I cant believe this has happened. James was a great guy. We went to elementary school together and id see him now and again after that as well. He will always be remembered in my book as a true american hero. He fought for our country and died for our country. God took another great angel when he took him.
To James Family,
If you need anything at all please do not hesistate to get ahold of me. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. He will always be remembered as an american hero. Rest in Peace James. We love and miss you

To Mrs. Yohn & Family: I just wanted to express my sincere and heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Please know that James is a true-life Hero who will never be forgotten for his brave service to this great Country of ours & To the citizens of Highspire. So with these words I end "Well done, Soldier!" Thank you, PFC Yohn...We will never forget...May continue to watch over your wife and son. God Bless you. 5-5-5

I did not know PFC James Yohn but my thoughts and prayers go out to the parents, family and wife. I am so sorry for your loss. I am very proud of PFC Yohn as well as all of our troops. (Blue Star Mom)

My thoughts and prayers are with the family...I love you guys and i'm here if you need anything.. Jim you will be greatly missed and forever remembered.. You are MY hero! I love you and miss you!

To Mrs. Yohn & Family: Although I've never met you or your family, I just wanted to express my sincere and heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Please know that James is a true-life Hero who will never be forgotten for his brave service to this great Country of ours. Rest assured that as PFC Yohn entered Heaven, he was greeted with a salute from all the other brave military heroes who had gone before him, as well as with the words, "Well done, Soldier!" Thank you, PFC Yohn...We will never forget...May you Rest in Peace in the arms of Jesus and continue to watch over your wife and son. God Bless you.

Thank you for serving our country. I'm sad for the sacrifice his family has endured. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.

I didn't know your son or the family-but that doesn't matter at a time like this..........I just want to thank your son for protecting and serving for my family,He is a hero!And I could only hope my 2 sons grow up to be called a hero...Thank you again-your country and fellow country men will miss a deserving man!!!

To the Yohn family,

I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold James' memory in your heart and please remember he shall never be forgotten.

...For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed.

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
Sgt. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and they were protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007 Baqubah, Iraq

Dear Yohn Family,
As a active duty service member's dependent and hometown girl from Shamokin, I was so sorry to hear of our Army's and your personal loss of Pfc. Yohn. Please know that even though we're stationed overseas in Korea, we're proud of all of Shamokin's soldiers fighting for our hometowns and you're in our prayers and thoughts daily. I'm sure going to think of Michael this 4th of July and will silently thank him and his fellow service members that gave their lives for our independence. I pray for your strenght having two children myself to get thru this time and be strong as Pfc. Yohn was for you. Sincerely, Maria Boyer, spouse of LTC Jeffrey Boyer, Yongsan, South Korea

My wife and I would like to send out our condolences to the Yohn family at this time of their loss. We realize that this was a tragic loss to your family but what your son/husband & brother was doing was so greatfull to all of us AMERICAN'S to be over in Irac defending our country and especially as the 4th of July approaches for OUR COUNTRY! "GOD BLESS JAMES DEDICATION"

Jimmy will be greatly missed. Our hearts and prayers are going out to his mother and wife (and their unborn son). We are truely proud and honored to have known him. May he live on in all of our hearts. 55-22

From our military family to yours, we would like to thank PFC James Yohn for his service and sacrifice to this great country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Please accept my Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy regarding the loss of Pfc. James M. Yohn.
The price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
There is so much thanks to be given, to these young heroes, for their Courage, Dedication and Service.

May James rest safely now, in God's Care and may God's Healing Grace Bless the Yohn family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.

"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage
and He shall strengthen your heart"
~ Psalm 27:14 ~

May the Peace of God and your precious memories of James,
remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.