Fears homecoming for dead fighter Ashley Johnston could spark more anti-IS recruits

By Heath Aston
Updated March 18 2015 - 7:13am, first published March 17 2015 - 2:59pm
Australian Ashley Johnston was killed fighting the Islamic State. Photo: Supplied
Australian Ashley Johnston was killed fighting the Islamic State. Photo: Supplied
Australian Ashley Johnston was killed fighting the Islamic State. Photo: Supplied
Australian Ashley Johnston was killed fighting the Islamic State. Photo: Supplied
Australian Ashley Johnston was killed fighting the Islamic State. Photo: Supplied
Australian Ashley Johnston was killed fighting the Islamic State. Photo: Supplied
Australian Ashley Johnston was killed fighting the Islamic State. Photo: Supplied
Australian Ashley Johnston was killed fighting the Islamic State. Photo: Supplied
The coffin of Australian fighter Ashley Johnston has been returned to Australian soil and authorities are concerned his story could serve as inspiration for others. Photo: Supplied
The coffin of Australian fighter Ashley Johnston has been returned to Australian soil and authorities are concerned his story could serve as inspiration for others. Photo: Supplied

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