• While working as a private security guard in Iraq, Jonathon Cote was kidnapped in November 2006, along with John Roy Young, Joshua Munns, Paul Reuben, and Bert Nussbaumer. A month after the kidnapping, Jonathon was seen in a video, stating: "I'm Jonathon Cote, I'm from Buffalo, New York, I'm being treated well. I can't be released until the prisoners from the American jails and the British jails are released." His family was reassured about his condition in early March 2008, when it was reported one of Jonathon's fingers had been sent to U.S. officials in Iraq. Family members were actually encouraged by the find, as it indicated that the men may still be alive. On March 25, 2008, three bodies were recovered, but none have been identified as of yet. John Roy Young, as well as Ronald Withrow, who was kidnapped at a later date, were found dead on March 21, 2008.

• Fast Facts:

  1. Age: 25
  2. Hometown: Getzville, NY
  3. Attended Williamsville North High School
  4. Was attending the University of Florida
  5. Served for four years with the 82nd Airborne Division
  6. Worked for the Crescent Security Group
  7. Providing security for a convoy of 43 trucks when kidnapped

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