Reflections, Articles, and Poetry by Guy Young

Photo by Rex Morningstar

Guy Young was a former member of Peoples Temple. He lived much of his later life in Grants Pass, Oregon, and was profiled in the September 25, 2016 edition of the Grants Pass Daily Courier (see pages 20 and 21). He died on August 16, 2025.

A 2024 profile of Guy Young by Bonnie Yates appears here.

Articles

My Wife, My Children (2018)

One Day (2013)

The Johnny Brown I Knew (2013)

We were part of a larger family: Experiencing Jonestown from a distance (2012)

Remembrance, Forgiveness, Hope (2012)

Mona (2012)

Remarks at May 29, 2011 Jonestown Memorial Dedication Service (2011)

Memorial Brings Rebirth of Spirit (2011)

Many Springs Have Passed (2010)

Thriving Once More (2009)