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John Michael Terry

John Terry Obituary

John Michael Terry John Michael Ter ry...a young life tragically cut short by a helicopter crash on Catalina island on May 24, 2008. John was a vibrant 25 year old who loved working at the Island Express. He was a student at California State University Long Beach and had set his sights on being a helicopter pilot. He was a loving son, brother and friend. John loved animals and didn't go anywhere without his golden retriever, Josh. He is survived by his mother, Joan Terry-Young and stepfather, Roger Young; brothers, Robert Terry, Chuck Terr y, Tony Natale, Christopher Young, Jonathan Young and their immediate families; and fiance, Lynnsey Ralston. A celebration of John's life well be held in Long Beach on June 11, 2008. There will be a memorial service on June 17, 2008 at 12:00 noon at the Avalon Community Church. To honor John, you may send donations to: Catalina Island Humane Society, CIHS, PO Box 1584, Avalon, CA 90704 www.catalinahumane.org

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Published by Press-Telegram on Jun. 8, 2008.

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Lori Peterson

June 12, 2008

Your brother Robert loved you very much! You are an inspiration!! You are loved by many and will always be remembered as a helicopter pilot, your passion!! Peace be with you, John...You are with your father and in good hands!!!!!

Anne Egan

June 10, 2008

His Aunt Anne loves him more than anything in the world!

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