Our walk today was dedicated in honor of:
Army National Guard SSGT Michelle Jean Young, Age 33 of Prescott,AZ.
Died Jan. 19, 2024
She was assigned to the 98th Aviation Troop Command.
She served 16 years. She served as an aviation operations noncommissioned officer.
She deployed to the Middle East in 2021
She enlisted in the Missouri National Guard her senior year in high school and graduated following completion of her basic training.
Michelle received an Associates of Arts in 2015. She made a full career in the National Guard as a Senior Recruiter and Aviation Operations Sergeant. She also went on to work as a private recruiter in Aerospace and Defense sectors and Building Supply. On Jan. 17, 2012, Michelle was blessed with her only child, Gracie Jean.
Michelle’s hobbies included figure skating, body building, snowboarding, hiking, and water sports. Michelle was an avid Kansas City Royals and Chiefs fan and enjoyed watching them win championships firsthand at the World Series in 2015, as well as Superbowls in 2019 and 2022. Michelle was also very involved in volunteering efforts including the Prescott Area Shelter Services and the Arizona Crisis Team
We had a great 10.73 Miles walk today. We headed west on Sparta Hwy and took Pommona road to Bell road and made a big loop. We got to see a few snow flakes falling and we enjoyed seeing some nature. It was great hearing all the birds. We made a stop in the Thomas Turner Cemetery and visited a Veteran. I want to thank my friend Robert for walking with us and I want to thank everyone who honked, waved, and saluted in helping us honor this hero. We had 141 honks. It was amazing. Thank you.
Army National Guard SSGT Michelle Jean Young will not be forgotten !
