John achieved an incredible amount in his short but amazing life. Indeed, there are not many 22 year olds who can say they have climbed Kilimanjaro, flown with the Red Arrows, travelled across New Zealand, qualified as a sky diver and have worked in both Iraq and Afghanistan as an Officer in the Royal Marines. John set his sights on becoming a Royal Marines Officer when he was 13 years old. Everything in his life then became focused on that goal and he worked tirelessly to achieve it.
 John lived his dream and died doing the job he loved. The aim of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation is to encourage and assist young people to 'climb as high as they can dream.' Whatever their dream, in his name, the foundation hopes to help them achieve it. “Lt John Thornton RM laid down his life for our country and I am honoured and privileged to be invited to be the Patron of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation. I will do all I can to help this great charity promote the success and the achievement of true potential in young talented people.” Simon Weston OBEhttp://www.lyon.co.uk/specialist-equipment-to-help-you-get-the-most-of-the-outdoors-2.html

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