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Joshua Whitaker Obituary
He died May 15, 2007, during a firefight near Qalat, Afghanistan. Whitaker deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in March 2007.
A native of Long Beach, Calif., Whitaker enlisted in the Army Sept. 24, 2003, as a Special Forces candidate. After completing basic combat training, advanced individual training and airborne school at Fort Benning, Ga., he was assigned to Fort Bragg, N.C., for Special Forces training. In August 2006, upon completion of the Special Forces Qualification Course, he earned the coveted Green Beret and was assigned to 7th SFG (A). Whitaker's military education also includes the Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course.
His awards and decorations include the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Parachutist Badge and the Special Forces Tab.
He is survived by his mother, Catherine Whitaker of Long Beach; his uncle, Robb Whitaker of Signal Hill, Calif.; and his father, Frank Dougherty of El Monte, Calif.; his aunt, Debra Whitaker, and his cousins, Rachel and Laura Whitaker, all from Signal Hill. Other survivors include great aunts and uncles, Tom and Judy Whitaker of Cypress, Calif., Gayle Whitaker of Saco, Don and Barbara Whitaker of Saco, Bev and George Allison of Helena, Dick and Donna Whitaker of Helena, Ann and Fred Napier of Grass Valley, Calif.; and numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents Bob and Charlene Whitaker, and great uncle Doug Whitaker.
"To Those I Love And Those Who Love Me"
When I am gone, release me let me go.
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears.
I gave you my love. You can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you have shown.
But now it's time I traveled on alone.
So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part,
So bless the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes on,
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near,
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear
All of my love around you soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone
I'll greet you with a smile, and say,
"Welcome Home"
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Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Whitaker
a stranger
January 24, 2022
I visit your grave and can´t help to wonder why such gentle spirit had to leave so soon. May your beautiful soul your warm smile your tender eyes be resting in eternal bliss.
Andrea
September 17, 2014
Thank you Joshua for everything! Seen you on Nancy Grace today. You are so close to me. I will try to stop by and visit.
Love from a stranger.
May 15, 2013
Thinking & Remembering Joshua on the 6th anniversary of his passing. We will never forget him.
Peggy Childers
May 16, 2012
May 15, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Joshua Whitaker:
Always remembering Joshua. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
May 15, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Joshua Whitaker:
Please accept my remembrance of Joshua on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
May 15, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Joshua Whitaker:
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
July 5, 2009
Happy 4th of July Joshua.
Ed and Joanne Chubb
May 16, 2009
Remembering you on Armed Forces Day and always.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
Michael Iezzi
May 15, 2009
Joshua,
Thinking and praying for you on the 2nd anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
Peggy Childers
May 15, 2009
To the family of Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Whitaker:
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
May 6, 2009
Dear Josh: Two years are coming up and they sure have flown by. The memories of you are still as fresh and new as if you were still here. And you are...in my heart at least. Pippy has gotten so big. They still talk about "muddin'" and riding the bikes around the lake. They just can't forget you... guess because you were such a big kid at heart. My best memory is of your kindness. I remember how you wouldn't say one negative thing about anyone. You were a forgiving person, a very rare quality. As time passes, we will never forget you and the light that you brought to our lives.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil, my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Michele Weide
February 24, 2009
Dear Joshua~
Boy do I miss you so much right now. Your birthday is coming up and I can't help but be sad that you would have been 25 years old. We would be in our mid-twenties, well me not till Dec. 30 but that is such a crazy thing to think of.
I miss you so much right now because I am having such a hard time and I miss my Best-Friend that knew exactly what to say to make me feel better or give me advice on what I should do. Gosh I miss not being able to just talk to you and see what fun stuff you were doing in training and you making sure I was doing well in school and bribing me with whatever purse I wanted if I got straight A's.
I guess all I can say is that I miss my friend and the person that use to know me like the back of their hand. You just knew how to handle me and it might not have been the best thing but you made the hard times just a little easier.
Just know that I am trying hard to be strong and happy because I know you would be pissed if you saw how well I am not doing right now. That is what everyone says when the conversation turns to you, "Michele, Josh would not want you to be sad he would want you to be happy and live your life." I just hate living it without you in my life. Just know that I am trying hard but I do have my days like today where I just don't understand why you had to live us so early. Well I better get back to school work to make you proud. Just know that I miss and love you very much!
Love,
Michele
Kenna Larra
January 29, 2009
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December 26, 2008
Merry Christmas Joshua and Happy New Year. I know you're up there watching over us and having a great time...smiling as always. I miss you.
October 20, 2008
Dear Joshua:
It's been a while since anyone has written you anything...so I thought I would send you a message to tell you that you are still in the hearts of many. I never truly realized what you did in those two weeks before your passing until I came across an entry on Crossfit. Wow!!! You were so fearless and brave...a true soldier dedicated to your brothers and to the freedom of everyone. I am so proud of you. You know you will never be forgotten...that's impossible. Always in my heart!
Dennis Tredinnick
June 30, 2008
Josh, you will always be in our hearts. You gave your all for your country and for all of our freedom. We salute you.
June 29, 2008
May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields and, til we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand forever.
June 26, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Whitaker!
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
May 15, 2008
Joshua,
Thinking and praying for you on the 1st anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
May 7, 2008
May 15th is almost here. It's unbelievable it has been one year since you passed away. You know...I still can't believe it sometimes. So many places I go, I can always think of a memory of being there with you. Songs I hear that we used to listen to...well most of the time I can't even bear to hear them. I hope you know there is still not a day that passes that I don't think of you several times or talk about you for that matter. I know they say time will heal. I'm still waiting because it feels like I lost you yesterday. Pip still remembers you, too. She always says your first and last name and tells me that you are in heaven and she is going to see you. It's cute, yet heartbreaking. I miss you and will see you again one day. Thank you for everything you did for me. With love always.
March 10, 2008
Happy 24th birthday to a hero. I will never forget you!!!
Mary-Ellen Fielding
November 10, 2007
As Veteran's Day is upon us I think of you in prayer and want you to know I welcome my son Dan Fielding home from Afghanistan. We both spoke by phone. How strange that he gets to come home to his family and you don't. You are loved and missed by many in this world and it is my true belief you will be reunited together in the after life by those who love you most. My prayers are with all of you that your pain will wain and you continue on as Josh would want you to.Have comfort he's not forgotten and you will be with him again. Untill then, be with him in spirit, and know he is watching over you. Peace and God's Blessings upon you.Love from Dan's mom...Mary-Ellen Fielding
September 24, 2007
This is to let you know that I am still thinking of you, missing you, loving you...for the rest of my life.
Lizz Laskey
August 19, 2007
Lizz Laskey, Cousin of Danial Fielding With loving memory....Glad I met you,I will see u again someday.
MARYELLEN FIELDING
August 17, 2007
IT'S WITH TEARS IN MY EYES THAT I WRITE THIS ENTRY. I MET JOSH WHEN HE VISITED WITH MY SON DAN ON A SHORT LEAVE FROM FT. BRAGG. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME HE HAD BEEN TO CAPE COD SO DAN WANTED TO MAKE SURE HE HAD A GOOD TIME AND EXPERIENCED THE "LOCAL" TRADITIONS. HE WENT TO HIS 1ST "PIG ROAST",FEASTED ON LOBSTER & CLAM CHOWDER. PLAYED HORSESHOES,& PARTIED WITH ALL OUR FAMILY & FRIENDS. HE MADE A POINT OF TELLING ME WHAT A GOOD TIME HE HAD & WHAT AN INSPIRATION DAN WAS TO HIM. WHEN THEY HAD TO LEAVE,WE GAVE EACH OTHER A LONG WARM EMBRACE.HE PROMISED TO VISIT AGAIN AS SOON AS HE COULD AND THAT WE WERE NOW "FAMILY". I GOT A CALL ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEK-END FROM MY SON,WHO TOLD ME THE DEVASTATING NEWS OF JOSH'S DEATH. I COULDN'T TALK.WE WERE HAVING ANOTHER ONE OF OUR "PIG ROASTS" THAT JOSH ENJOYED SO MUCH.AS I CONTINUE TO WEEP AS I NOW WRITE I WISH I COULD SAY WORDS TO COMFORT YOU; BUT I CAN'T.EMOTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS AND I FEEL AS IF I LOST MY OWN CHILD. YES, JOSH MADE THAT MUCH OF AN IMPRESSION ON ME. JOSH CAME UP IN CONVERSATION WHEN HE CALLED TO WISH ME HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON AUGUST 8TH.HE ASKED ME IF I CONTACTED HIS MOM ,BUT I SAID I DIDN'T KNOW HOW. I'M SO THANKFUL THIS QUEST BOOK WAS FORWARDED TO ME SO I CAN EXPRESS MY DEEP FEELING OF LOSS. I TOO THINK OF JOSH ALL THE TIME AND CAN'T SEEM TO PUT THE GREIF BEHIND ME.THESE FEELINGS CAN ONLY BE A TESTAMENT OF WHAT A FINE INDIVIDUAL JOSH WAS. HIS SMILE IS ETCHED PERMANENTLY IN MY MINDS EYE AND I WILL TAKE THESE EMOTIONS WITH ME TO MY OWN GRAVE. YES.JOSH IS A HERO BUT HE WAS SO MUCH MORE.I AM THANKFUL AND TAKE COMFORT FROM SOME OF THE ELOQUENT ENTRIES IN THIS;JOSHUA WHITAKER'S QUEST BOOK.I JUST WISH HE WAS STILL ALIVE.PEACE & GOD BLESS TO ALL WHO MOURN HIM.
August 16, 2007
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. Joshua Whitaker
August 16, 2007
Sgt. Joshua Whitaker
August 15, 2007
August 14, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Whitaker and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
ROBYN GARSIDE
June 27, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
June 21, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light
Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go
Ken and Betty Rauh
June 14, 2007
May the Lord Jesus comfort you at this sad time and loss. Joshua was given the highest honor of merit for his service to his country and all citizens.
No words are adequete to the family and friends. We are friends of His uncle and our hearts go out to him and Joshua's mother.
Greater love hath no man than to give his life for his country. How proud we are for all our service men. I remember them daily in prayer that this war should end and bring back our fine men.
God Bless America and God Bless the family of Joshua. He is resting now in the arms of Jesus who also suffered for us on the cross. Amen
Renee Robinson
June 8, 2007
My heart breaks for the family of this Fallen Hero. Thank you for his ultimate sacrafice and for yours. You will be in my prayers as you face the days, weeks, months and years ahead of you. God bless you and God bless our troops.
Estrella
June 8, 2007
It has been 23 days since you passed away. Not one morning do I wake that you are not the first thing I think of. Waking up is the hardest for me. I wake up with the sickest feeling in my stomach. I guess it's the feeling that this is real, no matter how much I want it to be a bad dream. You are the last thing I think about before I fall asleep in hopes that I will have a beautiful dream about you. Not more than a few seconds pass throughout my day that I don't beg God to give you back to me. I want you to know that even though I can never see you or touch you or hear your beautiful voice again that I am very proud of you. You are my true warrior for the rest of my life and hopefully after. Chloe and Piper really miss and love you. Piper still wants you to come home. It's hard for her to understand where you are. I tell her you are in Heaven where I know you are but she's too young to grasp that. I will never forget the day you left for Afghanistan. There was no stranger feeling than looking into your eyes and wondering if I ever would again. I was crying my eyes out and you told me to just be strong and you'd be back before I knew it. I want you to know that the last year and a half have been the best of my life. I have never experienced the love that we shared in such a short time, nor will I ever again. You are one in a million and the most beautiful person I have ever known. I love you Josue and I meant it when I said you are my beginning and my end. "Honey you are a rock upon which I stand." Thank you for loving me the way you did. I will keep that with me for the rest of my life.
Dennis Tredinnick
June 5, 2007
My deepest sympathy to his family and his comrades. I too lost a cousin in the Vietnam War back in 1968 in Khe Sanh. He too was a Green Beret with the Special Forces like Josh was. May God Bless his Soul.
Tom Gugliuzza
June 4, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Whitaker 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~
IAN
June 1, 2007
JOSH YOU ARE A FRIEND, AND A BROTHER. THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU WILL ALWAYS KNOW GREATNESS IN YOUR MEMORY, I FIND GREAT JOY IN THE MANY MEMORIES WE SHARED. I WISH I COULD HAVE BEEN THERE PERSONALY TO SEND YOU OFF, I HOPE YOU FIND PEACE MY FRIEND. CATHY I WISH YOU STRENGTH, AND PLEASE KNOW MY FAMILY, AND I ARE HERE IF YOU NEED.
Trudy Lowe
May 31, 2007
My heartfelt sympathies to your family. My heart breaks with each new name added to this list, and I am saddened by your loss. Know that you are surrounded by prayers, grace and the deep gratitude of all who live in freedom. My God hold you in his arms and grant you peace. Please find joy in the memories of your loved one and comfort knowing so many are holding you in their hearts.
Joanne Chubb
May 29, 2007
Our hearts are heavy as we mourn your death. We honor your commitment to freedom and your sacrifice for us all. We know you served with the best of the best. May God Bless you always and all who knew and loved you.
We honor your last full measure of devotion. You will never be forgotten.
In the long and honored history of America
There are names that shine like beacons in the night
The Patriots whose vision gave us meaning
Who kept the lamp of freedom burning bright
In the long and honored history of America
There are those that paid the last and final price
Who were called upon by chance, or desperate circumstance
To make the ultimate sacrifice
A grateful nation bows its head in sorrow
And in thanks for guaranteeing our tomorrow
The last full measure of devotion
That's what they gave to the cause
The last full measure of devotion
And though they cannot hear our applause
We honor them forever and keep alive their story
Pay tribute to their lives and give them all the glory
The last full measure of devotion
Beyond the call of duty were their deeds
The last full measure of devotion
They gave themselves to serve the greater need
And for those who did survive
And came back home alive
They join in praise of comrades who were slain
And highly resolved, most highly resolved
That these dead shall not have died in vain
I am a Proud Military Mom of 3 Men-2 Army, 1 Navy
Mason McBride
May 28, 2007
My most heart-felt appologies to Josh's family. He was a great guy, and a phenomenal soldier. He is missed buy us all.
Sandy Bonesteel
May 27, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
Linda Clifton
May 24, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Aaron Bush
May 24, 2007
Josh was and always be our friend, confidant and brother. If only everyone could have seen your heroic actions...
Gary Allain
May 24, 2007
Sgt. Joshua Whitaker
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Sarah Vasquez
May 23, 2007
Josh you are loved by many left here. You will never be forgotten. We love you.
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
May 23, 2007
Rest in eternal peace.
Michael Iezzi
May 23, 2007
Father we entrust our brother Joshua to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Joshua in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
SHIRLEY DONEY
May 23, 2007
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Mary Ghaney
May 22, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Garnet Jenkins
May 22, 2007
My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of Staff Sgt. Joshua Whitaker, with a Multitude of Thanks for your Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
The price Joshua and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May he Rest Safely, in God's Care and may the Peace of God be with the Whitaker family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago
"Surely He hath borne our grief, and carried our sorrows."
~ Isaiah 53:4 ~
May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times spent with Joshua.
Quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Carol Cline
May 22, 2007
Know in your heart that Josh is a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace Josh. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.
To Josh's 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.
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