Joshua L. Morley Obituary

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Hello SGT Morley,
Sadly, this is the first time I write to you since I said so long at the Ceremony in Iraq. I could still not believe when they told me about your passing, knowing that you had a baby on the way, broke my heart.
Now, a father of 3 little girls I understand.
Every memorial day I remember you and feel sad for your passing, and I always wanted to go see your parents and tell them about our short but meaningful friendship.
I Always help my held back because what would I say? what would I do if I get to meet your daughter? I'll probably brake down, brake down in tears, and you know we are infantrymen, we are supposed to be hard right? so they used to tell us in the 82nd.

I will be in the US this summer and will look you up and your family to finally pay my condolences to your family. I hope I can get to tell them the part I know about you.
How you challenge me every morning and how we meet for the first time in the field and all the fun hazing that occurs as tradition to the new guy in the Infantry. How much you loved your family and all those talks we had when we had down time.
Those were good days.
Until Valhalla my brother.

Carlos Pagoada.

My sincerest condolences and sympathies go out to all of who Sgt. Morley fought honorably to protect including those he never met. We spent many moments together running through the jungles when he was stationed in Okinawa with his family; he was a loyal friend and I'm honored to have known him.

Thinking of you today Josh. I know you would have been 28 this week. We miss you. Sabrina Sheppard and family.

I think about you many times every day. I remember the way used to say "Mom" with such frustration when I embarrassed you or made a silly joke. Do you remeber when you used to call me the bag lady? Do you remember your guitar or the Joshua trees? Today especially, I want you to know that we haven't forgotten and never will. Say hi to Gramma and Granddad for me. I love you!

I've known joshua since 7th grade from okinawa, japan, and just like every other veterans day or memorial day i am remembering him. love you josh

Thank you Josh for your sacrifice. We honor you everyday along side my step-son Tracy. This world lost two wonderful men and soliders 5 years ago today. I miss talking to your sister, we became really close through losing you and Tracy. Your daughter is beautiful. Love Alexandra Stallworth

After 5 years, we still miss you and the good times all of us had. I'll never forget what you've given for this country and freedom. Thank you Josh!

Five years. Five long crazy years. Still seems like only yesterday, I received that dreadful visit. Your baby girl starts her first day of Kindergarten tomorrow. I know you are proud of her, just like I know you'll continue to watch over her. She's a lot like you, you know. Hard headed, can't be told a thing.

JLM <3

In afghanistan with a little bit of work left to do. I need your eyes for another month brother. WE miss you

leaving again josh. I need your eyes again watching over 2P

Thank you Barbara. It's hard to believe that it's been five years.

Saturday, May 19th, 2012, 9:00 am, you will be remembered and honored at the 5th Annual Run for the Fallen,Ayden Grifton High School, Ayden NC. You are not forgotten.

To the family and friends of Sgt. Joshua L. Morley:
Please accept my remembrance of Joshua on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

On Sunday evening, four years ago, I got the worst news I've ever heard. I never thought I'd lose you. I miss you so much. You are my hero. ~ love Mom

You pointed them out to me on this day 4 years ago and we nailed them. 24 hours later I told you good hunting. I think about that phrase every day. MIss ya bro

Well Bubb, It's getting close to the 4 year mark... Lexie is getting SO big. She asks about you all the time. She even goes to your grave almost every day, but I'm sure you know that already. She asked to put your pictures in her bedroom. She has one of just you and one from our wedding. Josh, I swear somedays it's like you're still here. She does so many things that remind me of you. Lex went to spend this past weekend with your dad and she send you much love.

~Kendra

We will never forget.

Happy memorial day brother. Drinking one for you right now

JOSH, THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU. JOHN,ERIC AND THOMAS ISAACS

Never forgotten, always remembered. You were a great friend and after three years the pain is still there. We miss you.

I've always been told that this will get better with time. But, it's been three years and I still miss you, want to talk to you, laugh with you and watch you grow old. It's true that the daily agony is gone, but there is never a day that I don't think of you and wish you could call. I'm so proud of you. Thank you for being the man I'd hoped.

Hey Josh I remember the morning and the night before every day of my life. It made me smile when I came home from work today and Top Sniper was on the military channel. You were the best I have ever worked with

Thinking of you today and everyday. We honor you, Tracy and all our fallen soldiers always. You will never be forgotten. Our prayers are always with your family and friends that love you and miss you so much. We honor you in our home, thoughts and prayers. Richard and Alexandra Stallworth
Parents of CPL Tracy C. (Willis) Stallworth

To the family and friends of Sgt. Joshua L. Morley:
Remembering Joshua on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

The NC Run for the Fallen will honor fallen troops from North Carolina at a Memorial Run on Saturday, May 29th, 8:30am, Ayden Grifton High School track, Hwy 11 S. Ayden NC. Each troop will be honored by a runner/walker who carries a flag in his memory for one mile. Please come join us in honoring our fallen troops. For more information contact Kathy Moore at 252-746-3435 after 5:00pm or email at [email protected]

I just want to honor Sgt. Morley's sacrifice and memory by saying "thank you," and "God Bless!" to his family. May your memories bring you comfort. My family and I are grateful to all of our soldiers. Joanne Perry

There are no ends - only happy beginnings

Every child needs both a mother and a father to lover her, watch after her and teach her right from wrong. Joshua would have made a wonderful father for Lexie, but that isn't to be. Even so, he would never have wanted his daughter to grow up without a loving father and family to surround her.

Josh would have wanted the best for Lexie and Kendra. That said: Congratulations on the marriage of Kendra Morley and Chris Corriveau (recipient of the US Army Distinguished Service Cross for his actions on August 26, 2007 - the day Josh was killed). An even happier celebration on the birth of their daughther, Elizabeth Ruth Corriveau, on Jan. 21, 2010.

What a wonderful blessing to have a stepdad who can tell Lexie great stories about her hero father. Double the blessing by giving her a half sister to grow up and play with!

Congratulations, Lexie! I know your daddy would be so happy for you.
Love, Grandma Tubbs (Waynette Morley Tubbs)

We just wanted to express our sincere condolences on the loss of Joshua. The Bible promises that God will bring about an end to all wars. (Isaiah 2:4.) May that give you comfort and hope.

Still on my mind wish I could have spent more time with you. Proud to have known Sgt. Josh Morley. See you at the gates of Heaven.

Two years and the pain of losing a great friend and soldier is still there. Kendra and Lexie, you are always in our prayers and thoughts. Thank you for your sacrifice. We love you.

Today makes year 2. I just wanted to thank everyone for their prayers, kind words, and gifts once again. I also wanted to add a picture of Lexie Morley, now 2 years 4 months and 1 day old. Again thanks to all!

To the family of Sgt. Joshua L. Morley:
Joshua gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

To the Morley family,

I am so sorry to read about your loss.
May God give you peace of mind and heart.

I feel sorry for Sgt. Morley, but for me, this is kind of freaky as my name is Joshua Luke Morley and I hope this is not a sight of my future. My condolences to his family and friends.

Hey Josh, a little late on the memorial day but I couldnt get to a computer. We are over here again but things are much more quiet now but still dangerous I know you are watching over me and my platoon and I thank you for it.

Today is Memorial Day and Josh is heavy on my mind. He was my cousin and I am so proud of him. I pray for his wife, daughter, parents and sister, as I know they miss him even more than I do. God bless him and all our military as they serve our country.

With the deepest regret, I have just learned of the death of Sergeant Joshua L. Morley . As a Vietnam Veteran and the State Chaplain of the Georgia Society, Sons Of The American Revolution, I speak for our President, Terry Manning and the more than 1,400 SAR members around the State of Georgia in humbly expressing the condolences of a grateful Society. Wrapped in the integrity of service to our nation and the inestimable values of duty, honor and country, your American hero stood on a wall of freedom for us all. This precious life, lived and lost in love of America, epitomized every attribute of patriotism the Sons Of The American Revolution hold dear. And, as Americans, we could never repay the debt we owe ..!! Nor the debt we owe you… the family of one of America's best ...!!!

God bless you

I received a message this week from a wonderful woman who volunteers for the NC Branch of Give2thetroops.

"The NC Branch of Give2thetroops is hosting a Run/walk for the Fallen for our NC fallen heroes on Sat May 23, 2009. The run/walk will be at Ayden Grifton High School, south of Greenville. We would be honored for you to attend. My son served with your son and is running in his honor. You can find out more about the Run/Walk at www.give2thetroops.org take care. Barbara Whitehead, 252-714-1175."

I'm going to attend the run/walk to honor my son and others who served and died with him. I hope you will walk with me.

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Sincerely,
Kenna

It's been a little more than 13 months since my son was killed in Samarra. I've visited this site many times to read the comforting things that you all have written, and I want to thank you for your kindness. This is the first time I've ever been able to post an entry.

A friend sent me a link to a page at the NC State Board of Elections Web site. North Carolina has honored our veterans: sailors, airmen, soldiers and Marines by asking you and I to wear a button on election day with the serviceman or woman's name on it. The button is free, but you have to request it by Oct. 15 at

http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/content.aspx?id=90.

It is every citizen's patriotic duty to vote responsibly on election day. My son and many more have fought to keep our freedoms and to spread those freedoms throughout the world. It is our responsibility to ensure those freedoms through a very easy process Nov. 4. When you vote, you honor the Sgt. Josh Morleys.

This would have been Josh's second national election. If you knew him, you can guess who he would have voted for. I miss talking to him so much.

Sorry for you loss sounds so empty, but from my heart to yours, I so mean that I'm SORRY you've lost your Joshua at so early an age and with so much to live for.

I so admire his dedication and love of country that he volunteered to be the defender and protector for my grandchildren and family.

Yours is the hardest loss to have, I salute you with love and prayers.

An Army Mom,
Sharon Dudley
Jacksonville, NC

I know from personal experience that anniversaries of a loved one's death are very poignant times. My thoughts are with you (Josh's loved ones).

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Joshua, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
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Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Wow! I googled my name and this came up. I am honored to have the same name as such a hero! God Bless you and your family.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Morley!

GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU,
THE FALLEN HERO'S, FOR KEEPING MY CHILDREN SAFE. GOD SPEED.

THANK YOU FROM MY HEART.
KATHLEEN SMITH
NEWTON NJ

Josh, God bless you soldier and thank you for your brave and honorable service to a grateful nation and for paying the ultimate price for our freedom. You are now in great company with God and so many other fallen hero's before and after you. On 5/6/08 my nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward was killed in action in Iraq and my promise to him was to never forget him and our fallen hero’s, we will never forget your commitment and sacrifice. Morley family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of Josh and your family and will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Please accept my heart felt condolences and my prayer that god help you cope with this tragic loss and may the memories of your HERO carry you through each day and those memories will help his little daughter get to know her Daddy, for he is a True American Hero! From one Gold Star family to another!

As Josh's father in law I wish to think everyone who has signed here.I would also like to tell you about his little girl who has just turned 1 year old on April 24 2008.She is a true blessing from God and is alot of fun to have arround,I wish Josh could have had the joy of holding his little angel and getting to know her,I will never let her not know who he was and what a fine man he was,please keep all of our heros in you heart and prayers as they need all our suport for the job they do.

I served with Josh and and played some poker with him at the patrol base. He was so professional at his job and a damn good NCO. I keep his name in my prayers.

Remembering and honoring one of America's bravest. Sgt Morley, may your family find comfort in their loving memories and know that America shares in their sorrow.
My flag flies in your honor.

I am so sorry for your famlies loss. I was stationed @ 1st SFG(A), when I heard the news. My name is SSG James Morley, everyone always asked me if I was related to Joe or Josh. I wish I could have met Josh and found out if we were in fact related. In a way we were... Both by being Paratroopers from the 82nd.... My heart goes out to your family. I am truly sorry for your loss

I just recently found out about Josh and was saddened beyond words. I met Josh’s Dad when we where both around his age and remember how proud Joe was when he was born. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Morley family at this time of loss. Thank God for men like Josh and God bless America.

Our HEROS shall NEVER be forgotten.Our thoughts and prayers for the Morley family.Rest well brother JOSHUA for that star spangled banner WILL FOREVER wave,Your name stamped in steel FOREVER clutched in the tallons,Your spirit shall FOREVER soar high in the skies in the symbol of our great nation.. ........ ..COME by NORTH-COME by SOUTH -,COME by EAST- COME by WEST..WE have all united on that great day as strangers,.Upon those last [4] spoken words we are,.. FOREVER BROTHERS .. SEMPER FI.!!...H-MINUS!!!

Kendra,

Always remember the good memories. I remember how happy he was on your wedding day. He loved you so much. You two were some of our greatest friends at Bragg. Those memories will always be fond for me.

Always remember the good.

Love,
Kylie Kopp

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Morley and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Kendra,Alexis & the Morley family,

I am the aunt of Spc.Tracy Willis.
My heartfelt condolences go out to you and yours as our family share in your grief. We remembered and honored Sgt. Joshua Morley during Tracy's service. No words, just time, will ease our pain. These two fine young men will continue to watch over us and keep us safe. Let us celebrate their life and be comforted, for now their journey is with the Lord.

I didn't personally know Sgt. Morley, but I do know your pain as I recently had a soldier killed in action. Many prayers from our family to yours for your sacrifice, and thank you so much for the hero the world was able know.

Sincerely,
Heidi Perry-Hipp
Calverton, NY
Proud Aunt of Spc. Matthew Murchison
KIA August 4, 2007 Baghdad

To the Morley's, I was Josh's first team leader when he got to the 82nd. He was a great guy and a wonderful soldier. I found out while we were together that we were actually related. He will be greatly missed by not only his family but also the many paratroopers whose lives he touch. Airborne and Until We Form Again. H-Minus!!!

Thanks to all who have signed this guestbook. We really appreciate everything you do. Josh was a wonderful husband as I know he would have been a wonderful father had he been given the chance.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Morley family in the loss of Joshua. I did not know Joshua, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Joshua you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom

"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~

it is heartbreaking to hear of another young life taken by war.may your family be comforted by the GOD who gives peace in your time of grief and never forget that he knows your pain and he promises soon that he will make wars to cease psalms 46:9.my deepest sympathy

Words don't make it easier to bear, but it is nice to know that people care. My son died on June 23, 2007 in Taji, Iraq. Just reading the guest book daily gave me a little comfort. If you ever need someone to talk to please contact me. It will be a long hard road to travel but, with the strength of God and others who have been there you will be ok. Take care and God bless you. Your soldier was a very brave man and we appreciate all that he has done for our freedom.

There are no words I could possibly say to you the family and friends of this BRAVE SOLDIER that could express what is in my heart.

May God be with you all in this time of sorrow!

I did not know Josh personally, but my son has served with him since they both were together in sniper school. My son was proud to consider Josh his friend and thought he was a heck of a man and a heck of a soldeir and a credit to his family and the Army. His sacrifice will not be forgotten.

To Josh's Family, Wife, and Child,

I knew Josh in high school while we were growing up in Okinawa and I am here to say that he grew up to be a fine young man and am deeply sorry for your loss. He was a fun guy to be around, always smiling, and always known for how outgoing he was. He didn't take anything from anybody. He stood up for what he believed in and he stood up for his country and represented himself and his family with the utmost dignity and respect. Again, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Josh, Rest in Peace and may God Bless your family forever!

When I left this world without you
I know it mad you blue.
Your tears fell so freely,
I watched Iknow this is true.

While you were weeping,
Days after I passes away -
While all was silent within me,
I saw you kneel and pray.

From this wonderful place called heaven
Where all my pain is gone,
I sent a gentle breeze to whisper,
"My loved ones, please go on."

The peace that I have found here
Goes far beyond compare
No rain, no clouds, no suffering -
Just LOVE from everywhere.

You need not be troubled
Just stay close to God in prayer
someday we'll be reunited
My love, his love surronds you always
EVERYWHERE!!!


Proud sister of Fallen Hero LCpl Raul S. Bravo 3.2.2007

Rachel Bravo

Semper Fi' my family from afar...

Thank you to you and your family for your sacrifice for me and my girls to live free. I apprecate what you have given us. And you will never be forgotten! May you rest in peace and be surrounded by the great everlasting God.

Joe and Waynette
I am deeply saddend by the loss of your wonderful son. I will always remember him as a wonderful teenager as last I saw him in okinawa. Josh grow up to be a man that both of you can truly be proud of. There is nothing I can say to ease your pain. My thoughts and prayers go out for both of you, Kara, and his wife and child.
I thank you for his last great measure of devotion to his country.
Blue

Rest in peace.

Words will never be able to describe what you are feeling at this moment and for that I hope you know that the entire Army family stands behind you in your darkest of hours. Always know that your loved one did not go quietly and did not go in vain. He will be greatly missed and his presence will continue to live on in the heart, mind, and action of every soldier continuing to overcome. On behalf of the entire Army family, you have our deepest condolences. May God be with you now and always.

To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA

Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. My family is from the Hendersonville, NC area and my brother is a also a soldier currently serving in Iraq.
Our soldiers and their families are the biggest heros this county has.

All gave some,some gave all. I do not know Joshua or his family, but I am both full of sorrow and gratitude for his service to his country and to his fellow Americans. I am sorry for his family's loss. Please know that I appreciate his sacrifice for our country. Freedom ain't free. Sincerely and thankfully,
Annette B

To the parents of Joshua, I know how hard this is for you. As a Gold Star Mother the pain you feel at the loss of your son is more than you can bear but know that in time you will heal. I want to offer my emotional support to you as I feel that God has blessed me by reaching out to those families who are going through what I've one through. Please contact me when you're ready if you'd like someone to talk to or to vent to or even to cry with I'm here for you. May God give you His healing love and comfort that you so much need at this time.
In Memory of my son SPC Harry(Buck) Winkler III KIA Samarra, Iraq November 12, 2006

While I did not know this young hero, nor his wife or family, it was an honor to be able to assist in just a small way with the details in the return of Sgt. Morley to North Carolina. As they landed today at our local airport I witnessed a very moving and professional ceremony as the Honor Guard received with respect their fallen comrade. My heart was heavy for his young widow and daughter and his entire family. All will be in our family prayers. I am so very thankful for our soldiers who serve this country and for the ultimate sacrifice that many, like Joshua Morley, have given for others. Today I was reminded of many things that I think we, as a nation, sometimes take for granted. I am proud of our military and I thank God for their brave service. God bless you Sgt. Morley and may God bless and comfort your family through the funeral and committal services and in the days and weeks to come.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. ~John 15:13~

I am so sorry for the loss of your brave beloved son. I have a son-in-law in the Army and my heart goes out to you and all those who knew and loved Joshua. His death was not in vain and he will never be forgotten. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

My heart goes out to you and your family as we also lost a hero, Specialist Roberto Causor in Samarra, Iraq on July 7, 2007 he also belonged to the 2nd Batallion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Third Brigade Combat team with the 82nd Airborne Division, he also will never meet his son who will be born in December. I pray that God gives uou and your family the comfort and peace he has given us.

Joshua, I had a chance to meet your wife and baby daughter a few weeks after the baby was born. You could of not picked a better family for your child. The love that they have for her and each other will see them thru this. Rest in peace knowing your child and wife will be comforted by a loving God

I am Nana and speaking for the family, want to thank all that have responded to the news of Joshua's death .We love him dearly and will miss him more than can be imagined.We are very proud of what and who he was.Thanks

I had the honor of carrying Sgt Morley to Kuwait City. Through every moment he was with us, we gave him the proper ceremony he rightly deserved. The friends and family of the Morley family will be in my prayers.

I feel such loss for the family of this fallen soldier, his mother, father, aunts, uncles and also feel a personal loss. Josh's wife Kendra is my younger cousin and we are a very close extended family. I can't help but feel desperation in knowing that she can't be comforted at this trying time and that Alexis (his child) will never meet her father. I didn't have the opportunity to have a close personal relationship with Josh, due to his service duties, but I have known Kendra since the day she was born and I have never seen her happier.

This young man will truly be missed. He died in service of this country and his sacrafice will never be forgotten. Our family will miss him.

I am so sorry for your loss of Joshua. You are in my prayers.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To the family and friends:
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. It hurts my heart every time I see another soldier, another life, another family hurting as mine is. He will not be forgotten.

Sister of Sgt. Jacob Schmuecker (7/21/07)

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Sgt. Josh Morley & Family:


Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.

To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and now they are protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007

As the mother of a son who is deployed, I want to send my condolences. Please know that there are many, many people who grieve with you.

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and now they are protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007

REST IN PEACE JOSHUA, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

I am writing to offer my condolences to you and your family over the loss of your son Sgt Joshua L Morley. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a child.

When things settle down, I recommend that you contact a man named Michael Reagan @
www.michaelgreaganartist.com


He will draw one portrait of the fallen soldier. He does this for free and will draw any picture of your choosing. He has drawn presidents and other celebrities. My husband and I got one and it has helped me with the healing process. Michael is a truly gifted artist that captures the very essence of the person he draws. I look at my picture everyday and it gives me a connection that I cannot explain.

I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your son was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service.

(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT -KIA May 6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)

To the family and friends of Sgt. Joshua L. Morley. I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks to hear of yet another Fallen Hero. There are no words to ease the pain you are feeling right now, but know that others share your pain and are here for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. R.I.P. Sgt. Joshua L. Morley. You are my hero. You will never be forgotten

I am Deeply Saddened to learn of the loss of Sgt. Joshua L. Morley, the Price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Joshua rest safely now, in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Morley family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~

Hoping you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the difficult days ahead, as this Country mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A True American Hero to all of us.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.