article_snippet.sent: Amanda Jonston (centre) the mother of former soldier Ashley Johnston, walks in front of Amanda Jonston (centre) the mother of former soldier Ashley Johnston 's coffin as her son's coffin is carried out of the chapel during Amanda Jonston (centre) the mother of former soldier Ashley Johnston funeral service at Macquarie Park Cemetery on Thursday . '
article_snippet.sent: Ashley Johnston, originally from Maryborough in Queensland, but who had most recently been living in Canberra, told his mother
article_snippet.sent: former soldier Ashley Johnston body finally arrived home in Canberra last week, leaving His mother to face the grim task of identifying His mother.
article_snippet.sent: Ashley Johnston, originally from Maryborough in Queensland but had most recently been living in Canberra, told His mother mother
article_snippet.sent: Mourners at His mother funeral wore T-shirts imprinted with Mr Johnston's image and carried badges to honour the fallen soldier .
article_snippet.sent: It is believed Mr Johnston family will hold a private burial in Canberra.
highlights_snippet.sent: Mourners gathered on Thursday to farewell Ashley Johnston .
  