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Young returned from war with post-traumatic stress disorder, formerly known as shell shock.<ref name=mns/> He became active in Alcoholics Anonymous groups as he fought his own battle with liquor. He worked for a time for the Missouri Pacific Railroad and Delta Air Lines. After a stint as a deputy under [[Sheriff]] Bailey Grant of Ouachita Parish,<ref name=mns/> Young opened a [[hamburger]] shop called The Huddle on 18th Street in Monroe. He was also a partner in the Paragon Supper Club in Monroe with his friends, the late Tony and Joe Cascio.<ref name=obit/>​

Young returned from war with post-traumatic stress disorder, formerly known as shell shock.<ref name=mns/> He became active in Alcoholics Anonymous groups as he fought his own battle with liquor. He worked for a time for the Missouri Pacific Railroad and Delta Air Lines. After a stint as a deputy under [[Sheriff]] Bailey Grant of Ouachita Parish,<ref name=mns/> Young opened a [[hamburger]] shop called The Huddle on 18th Street in Monroe. He was also a partner in the Paragon Supper Club in Monroe with his friends, the late Tony and Joe Cascio.<ref name=obit/>​

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==Gubernatorial aide==​

==Gubernatorial aide==

Young's connections through AA caught the attention of John McKeithen, then a member of the Louisiana Public Service Commission, who had entered the crowded race to succeed the term-limited Governor [[Jimmie Davis]]. McKeithen won the Democratic nomination in a runoff election over deLesseps Story "Chep" Morrison, Sr. (1912-1964), the former [[mayor]] of New Orleans, and then defeated the [[Republican Party|Republican]] nominee [[Charlton Lyons]] of [[Shreveport]]. As governor, McKeithen promptly named Young a colonel with the Louisiana State Police and as his gubernatorial aide de camp. The appointments required his relocation to Baton Rouge, where Young resided for the remainder of his life.<ref name=obit/>​

Young's connections through AA caught the attention of John McKeithen, then a member of the Louisiana Public Service Commission, who had entered the crowded race to succeed the term-limited Governor [[Jimmie Davis]]. McKeithen won the Democratic nomination in a runoff election over deLesseps Story "Chep" Morrison, Sr. (1912-1964), the former [[mayor]] of New Orleans, and then defeated the [[Republican Party|Republican]] nominee [[Charlton Lyons]] of [[Shreveport]]. As governor, McKeithen promptly named Young a colonel with the Louisiana State Police and as his gubernatorial aide de camp. The appointments required his relocation to Baton Rouge, where Young resided for the remainder of his life.<ref name=obit/>​

 

In 1965, Young was recognized by the state legislature for his work in evacuating Louisiana residents during Hurricane Betsy. He was honored  with a concurrent resolution citing his "new and more meaningful concept of public service." Young served as a mentor for newer legislators and as a contact person for state employees seeking liaison with lawmakers. In 1966, Young handled security arrangements for a visit to Baton Rouge by [[Vice President of the United States]] [[Hubert  Humphrey]] of [[Minnesota]], an LSU alumnus.<ref name=obit/>​

In 1965, Young was recognized by the state legislature for his work in evacuating Louisiana residents during Hurricane Betsy. He was honored  with a concurrent resolution citing his "new and more meaningful concept of public service." Young served as a mentor for newer legislators and as a contact person for state employees seeking liaison with lawmakers. In 1966, Young handled security arrangements for a visit to Baton Rouge by [[Vice President of the United States]] [[Hubert  Humphrey]] of [[Minnesota]], an LSU alumnus.<ref name=obit/>​

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