Name: Army Spc. Donald M. Young Age: 19 From: Helena, Mont. Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas Incident: Army Spc. Donald M. Young died Aug. 8 in Baghdad of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. Died:
August
08, 2007 Helena soldier killed in Iraq
The Associated Press
HELENA — A Helena soldier died in Iraq of wounds suffered after an improvised explosive device detonated near the vehicle he was in, the Department of Defense said Thursday.
Spc. Donald M. Young, 19, a former student at Capital High School, died Wednesday in Baghdad.
Young was assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team of the 1st Cavalry Division, based at Fort Hood, Texas.
According to the DoD, units operating in western Baghdad, where Young was killed, are conducting targeted raids and clearing operations to disrupt insurgent and militia elements.
The U.S. has suffered more than 3,680 casualties in the war thus far.
Helena soldier killed in Iraq laid to rest
The Associated Press
HELENA, Mont. — A 19-year-old soldier from Helena who was killed this month in Iraq was remembered Aug. 18 as a friend and...
Prayers & Condolences For: Donald M. Young BY Anonymous on Jan 25, 2009
Thank you for your Courage & Service. May you rest peacefully in Gods loving arms.
Prayers & Condolences For: Donald M. Young BY Kawaierus on Aug 15, 2008
Thanks so much for all you did. Rest in peace, and may God bless you and all your family.
Prayers & Condolences For: Donald M. Young BY sexygal001 on Jun 06, 2008
Thank you so much for your bravery, patriotism, love of our country and the ultimate sacrifice you have made for us. May your family find comfort in knowing that you are with God now and guarding the gates of heaven. Rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.
Prayers & Condolences For: Donald M. Young BY miyembro on May 25, 2008
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime,
with intense gratitude. May God bless you and your family.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms.
We cherish too, the Poppy redThat grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skiesThat blood of heros never dies.
Prayers & Condolences For: Donald M. Young BY Anonymous on Aug 17, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go to the family of this fine young man. I am honored to have meet Donald. He was a true friend to my daughter and therefore, will always have a place in my heart. We will miss you "Mike".~Tina~