Rod Kuhn

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

I will try once again to set the record straight. Jonathan's mother is JANE KUHN YANNEY. If you won't correct the obituary, please post this to the guestbook. You dishonor a war hero by your continued dishonesty.
Rod Kuhn, Uncle of Jonathan Yanney

ray

Sunday, September 12, 2010

GOD BLESS THIS YOUNG MAN WE SHOULD NEVER TAKE THEIR SACRIFICE FOR GRANTED

Chris West

Monday, May 24, 2010

Peace be with you always.

Michelle Stell

Saturday, September 19, 2009

It is with tremendous sadness to return home from visiting my grandchildren in Washington state to learn of your loss. I am so proud of your son that words just escape me at this moment. I lost my son-in-law April 30th 2008 in Mosul, Iraq.

Your family will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Michelle Stell and family

Bryon Kuhn and Family

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Pfc. Jonathan Christopher Yanney - Thank You for giving of yourself - the ultimate sacrifice one can give for Our Nation - Our Land - Our Freedom - Our loved ones of which there are many. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and all of your family- especially your Mother Jane and your Father Russ. One would hope that the smiles you brought to so many people will live on and endure in their thoughts of you each and every day......to know that the time we have together is so precious........and so easily taken away.....and yet no one can take away the moments that you made others smile......the thoughts of those moments will endure in the hearts of many........for ever more.......may you rest in peace and know that.....we are thinking about you..........Farewell to you Jonathan.......

RUSSELL YANNEY

Sunday, September 13, 2009

The Ninth Man

The day you were born I held you in that California town
I smiled at you and said hello Son As you peed down my gown.
I laughed and cried and said its OK son as we sat down.
You were so small and in need, a dad’s promise began
That I would always be there to watch you grow and be there to hold your hand.
It didn’t even cross my mind then, as I looked down at your face
That You Son could possibly be the ninth man in life’s glorious chase.

Your first steps were marked in my heart
Your first scrape hurt me like a piercing dart.
Your smile was so magical and your curiosity had no bound
You soaked up everything around you
And caught every little sound
Little did I know then as I held your hand when we talked
That you would be the ninth man in life’s journey as you walked .

Your brother was born and we brought him home to you
You looked down at him with love all swaddled in blue
You smiled the way you do and your eyes so full of love.
You grew up together….. you played…… and you fought
You always knew the responsibility of being his big brother so him you taught.
As I watched you grow and play, a dad’s fear and protection thought
That in life’s journey you might be the ninth man as you fought

You entered school so eager to satisfy your curiosity burning
Your excitement beaming, my heart was glad for your hunger in learning
You son were growing up and beginning your life’s path
For just a moment my thoughts raced and went
To the future of hope and the fate that life may present
The thoughts and hopes for both of you were glorious and proud
I did not want to imagine that you Son would be the ninth man under the shroud

Those battles that life can present I allowed you to meet...
Those that were too big we together did greet
You stood up straight and tall one day and said I can do this dad stay in your seat
So I stepped aside and you began to learn and you knew
That life can sometimes be hard as you fought and you grew
With victories in your cap you were becoming a pride filled son
I did not imagine you would be the ninth man under the sandy desert sun.

You continued to grow becoming stronger each day
I taught you to be the best in God family and Country
Many things you tried and needed my help
You often heard slow down son stop and do it yourself
If you do it right the first time you will the best at all you set your mind to
As you overcame and learned you began to think…… this I can do
And never once did you imagine that you would be the ninth man too.


You came to me one day and said I want to be my own man
And go to serve my country and lead myself with a plan
The Army came and you started your journey to becoming your own man
The time came to leave, I watched you walk tall and strong wanting us to be near
But you had this to do and I understood as I felt so much pride, respect and fear
I accepted your decision and my love hoped for you
And I prayed that the ninth man across certainly would not be you.

You went away for a time and each time you returned
I watched as you transformed from my son a boy to a man
Every time you went away Son I said I love you be careful
I told you this is your life now you have to win and be cheerful
You said I can do this dad it will be alright
And I could see in your eye that you did not think
You might be the ninth man across in a horrific blink

Your leader on that day called me from a foreign land
His voice was shaking with sadness he said from the sand
You were walking to others aid and something had transpired
He said he just want us to know from that land of pain and mire
That you did not die alone and that there was no pain
That’s when he told us with a trembling line
That you indeed…………. were the ninth man in line.

We stand here today gathered in this place
Family, congressman and generals to look upon your face
With respect, grief and pain and your life completed
We stand here today and in your honor are we one last time seated
To say we Love you son and to say farewell. I want you to know Son
There are people here that would gladly say
I would replace you as the ninth man in your last battle and fray

I cannot say good bye Jonathan only farewell
You have and always will reside in my hearts well
I can no longer help you with any future fights or give you fatherly advice
You left a boy and returned a man you left again and died
In the volumes of mans history your name will reside
I stand here now realizing all my fears that collide
Knowing that…………. you were the ninth man in line.


In a moment and in the twinkling of an eye this world for me is a far worse place without you

I love you Son.

Chris Hendricks

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

God Bless you Christopher and your family. Young me like you are what makes our country great. You will always be remembered in our hearts and minds.
Peace to you!

Shawanna Shelby

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Thank you Jonathan for fighting for us. I did not know you personally, but still my heart is heavy. Rest In Peace & Love.....

Viada Dashiell

Monday, August 31, 2009

For Jonathan`s Family I`m so sorry for your loss, I know It`s hard,May God Be With You all thru this very difficult time, I`m the wife of a Soldier & the Mother of 2 son`s, I know it`s hard on the whole Family,But the Father Mother& Brother & Sister,Grandparent`s on both sides of his Family, May God Hold You Especially Close in The Darkest of Time, God Bless You All, Love to Everyone....Viada & Tom Dashiell in N.L.R. Ark...We Are So Sorry,Prayer`s

Debra

Monday, August 31, 2009

Jonathan what a HERO you are. May you rest in peace. To the family: May GOD comfort you during this time of loss and know that there are still many Americas that treasure our military men & women and are very grateful for them and there families. GOD BLESS YOU.

Tracy Brown

Monday, August 31, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this most difficult time.

mattie perry

Monday, August 31, 2009

To the family of Mr. Yanney, my thoughts & prayers are with you all during this differicult time, I look forward in sharing in the welcoming back your Love one. please read John 5:28,29. May Jehovah God continue to strength you all.

Love! Mattie Perry

Regan Kirtley

Monday, August 31, 2009

My heart goes out to the family and friends of this fallen soldier. May he rest in peace and be remembered as one of our heroes who fought for our rights and freedom. My husband is a veteran and served in Iraq. I will pray for Johnathon and his family and friends during this difficult time.

Telesha Bennett

Monday, August 31, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of this fallen soldier! I am a veteran of the U.S. Army and my heart goes out to you!

Theresa

Monday, August 31, 2009

I don't know Jonathan, but he was a hero. Thank you for serving our country and proctecting us. I'm praying for your family to have the strength needed to get through this difficult time. God bless you all.

Terry and Tammy Volner

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Jonathn.
Wewant to tell you that you are hero.
Thank you so much for being a geat hero.
We love and miss you so much.
You mom Jane Yanney miss you so much
she was loves an miss you very much.
she is so proud of you.

Karen Flowers

Sunday, August 30, 2009

To PFC Yanney's family, I did not personally know Jonathan but as a Mother I cannot imagine what you are going through. I along with many other grateful Americans appreciate his sacrifice for our freedom. You are in my prayers. May God truly bless and comfort you. Karen Joy Flowers (USAF Veteran)

Vicky

Sunday, August 30, 2009

I didn't know Johathan but he is a Hero. God bless him for serving our country - for me and my family and paying the ultimate price. God Bless you Yanney family. May He give you comfort.

Jane Yanney

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Jonathan,

You will always be my angel baby; my first born. I have so many memories of you; they flood my mind and thoughts all day long. It is just so hard to believe you are gone from this earth and you are not coming back home. Your uncle Rod tells me the hole and the ache in my heart will never go away, but that time has away of making it easier to bear. This is so hard to write and I knew it wouldn't be easy. I am just so very proud of you and the choices you made in your life. Given the circumastances of your life you could have become a very bitter young man, but somewhere you had it in your heart to forgive and become better instead of bitter for the things that life dealt you. In closing I just want to sing you this song one last time:

I'll Love You Forever;
I'll Like You For Always;
As Long As I'm Living;
My Baby You'll Be.

I LOVE YOU Jonathan,

Mom

Floyd and Rita Atkinson

Sunday, August 30, 2009

May the precious memories that you cherish and hold dear of Jonathan comfort you in the days, weeks, months and years ahead. Our country is a safer place due to soldiers like Jonathan. Freedom is not free. God Bless your family.

judy

Sunday, August 30, 2009

To Jonathan parents and all other relatives even though I donnot know you peronally you are in my prayers and thoughts. I cannot tell you that i know how you feel because everyone has their own way of dealing with the lost of alove one but i can tell you that you will be in my prayers always and thank you Jonathan for serving our country and for the freedom you left to all of us and hopeful everyone will stop taking freedom more serousily. May God bless you all.

Sheila Beatty

Sunday, August 30, 2009

To PFC Yanney's family: Please accept our condolences fort the loss of Jonathan. May God comfort you.

Sheila Beatty
DAR Project Patriot Chair
Arkansas State Daughters of the American Revolution.

Paul & Lorraine Jamieson

Sunday, August 30, 2009

We are deeply saddened over the loss of this young hero who had the courage to serve our country. He, his contribution, and his potential will be missed by his family, friends, and country. Our sincerest sympathies are extended to all who are grieving over the loss of Jonathan. I pray that God will comfort all in their sorrow.

Rod & Carla Kuhn

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Jonathan,
Thank you for the time you spent with us in Bismarck before your deployment. We will always remember the dinner at Olive Garden and the time with your cousin Mark and his daughter, Denali and your cousin Justin. We'll always remember the fishing trips. You paid the ultimate price to protect all of us; we are very proud of you and we will miss you. We hope that your father and his "friend" will stop their mean actions towards your mother, Jane; they dishonor your memory by their actions. You will never be forgotten.
Love, Uncle Rod & Aunt Carla

Yonnie (Powell)Perkins

Saturday, August 29, 2009

My Dear Great Grandson,
I will never forget how I enjoyed taking care of you everyday when you were a baby. We would rock and I would sing and pray for you. Your big eyes would look up at me at me and you would lie still and
peaceful.You always have been a special person from infancy to grown man, and you will always be special to me. Love, Great Grandma Perkins

Janice G.( Yanney) Powell

Saturday, August 29, 2009

My Dear Grandson, Jonathan
No farewells were spoken. There was no time to say good-bye. You were gone before we knew it and only God knows why. You will forever be in my mind, heart, and part of my spirit. I know you are going to take a little piece of all your friends and loved one's heart with you to heaven. Your Grandma, Janice

Patty Tschida

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Jonaathan,

I just want to say how much I miss you already. You had just become a real man; your uncle John was so proud of you. Uncle John doesn't cry much, but he wept like a baby when he heard that you were gone. Thank you for taking the time to come and see us before you were deployed. I will never regret the Scrabble game we played till 3:30 in the morning. You will always be a hero to us. I will tell your cousin Clayten about you when he is old enough to understand. Love You Forever,
Ant Patty