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Lieutenant Joshua Ryan Wall, United States Navy, passed away unexpectedly March 22, 2013 while assigned to the Joint Interagency Task force South in Key West, Florida where he served as a Command Duty Officer. Lieutenant Wall served his country with distinction and honor seeking to stop the flow of illegal drugs in the Western Hemisphere. Josh was our strength, our inspiration and our example and he had the ability to draw our family closer together, we are less without him. His sly sense of humor always made us smile. Josh was born in Payson, Utah on July 17, 1978 the first born son of Brett and Jolene Wall. Josh grew up in Magna, Utah where he graduated from Cyprus High School as valedictorian. Josh always had a strong sense of right and wrong and we often referred to him as the conscience of our family. Josh was gifted with a sharp mind and a strong sense of discipline. He knew how to work hard and understood the value of hard work, and did so from a very young age. After graduation from Cyprus High School Josh entered the University of Utah majoring in chemical engineering and at the same time, he went to work full time for Pioneer Refining Services. After two years of this rigorous schedule, Josh put aside his work and his education, and accepted a call to serve a two year Spanish speaking mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in San Diego, California. While on his mission Josh developed a great love and empathy for the Spanish people. Upon completion of his mission, Josh returned to the University of Utah and to his job at Pioneer Refining Services. During his last year at the University of Utah, Josh applied for and was accepted into the Navy's Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate Program. Josh completed the requirements for his degree in chemical engineering and then entered Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida. He was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy on January 6, 2006. Josh then entered and completed the Navy's Nuclear Power School in upstate New York, then traveled to South Carolina to begin Naval Nuclear Submarine Officer Training. Josh received his dolphins and was assigned to the ballistic missile submarine the USS Alaska (SSBN 732), (Blue crew). During his three years on the USS Alaska he served as the Chemistry and Radiological Controls Assistant, the Quality assurance Officer, the Assistant Engineer and as the Tactical Systems Officer. Following his service on the Alaska Josh served as Liaison Officer for the NATO Training Mission Afghanistan at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. After his service in Afghanistan Josh received his current assignment with Joint Interagency task Force South in July of 2011 and where he was serving at the time of his death. Josh loved the outdoors and spent many hours hiking, rock climbing and traversing the slot canyons of Southern Utah. He was certified as a scuba diver and as a sky diver. He also enjoyed road trips in his Z06 Corvette with his father and just being together with his family. Josh is survived by his parents, Brett and Jolene Wall; his grandparents, Don and Noel Wall and David and Ann Garbett; his siblings, Lance (Kristy), Haylee (Billy), Lucas (Clarissa), Cambria and Zachary; and by his nieces and nephews, Zoe, Preslee, Oakley, Phrankee, Brodee, Traxton, and Bentley. He was preceded in death by his brother, Preston. Josh's family would like to thank the men and women who served with him at the Joint Interagency Task Force South for all their support during this difficult time and especially for their continued service to our country. Thank you all!
A private funeral service will be held on Saturday April 6th, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Peel Funeral Home, 8525 W 2700 S Magna, Utah, with a viewing one hour prior to the service. If you served with Josh in the Navy, or on his mission, or at PRS, you are welcome to attend. Interment will be in Pleasant Green Cemetery with full military honors. Flowers may be sent to Peel Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.peelfuneralhome.com
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I am very sad to hear about Josh. I served with Josh on the Alaska and was his roommate when we lived in Florida. I considered him to be a great friend and colleague of mine. I wish the family the best and give my deepest condolences.
Matthew Williams
May 2, 2013
Words can never express the sorrow we feel for the loss of your son josh, may god comfort and bless your family in this time of need
Joe Cunningham
April 6, 2013
Brett and family, So saddened to hear about the loss of such an amazing young man. May you find peace and comfort at this time
Kent & Medite Thurgood
April 6, 2013
Dear Wall and Garbett families,
I offer my deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your families at the loss of your son and grandson, Josh.
I wrote a poem a couple of years ago and think it is appropriate for you:
"When I got the service call,
I knew it was something special,
I knew it was nothing I'd done before, because of who it was from,
I'm serving my Country,
I'm doing what I love,
Just in anotehr capacity,
Just from far above,
I'm asking you not to cry,
begging you not to wonder why,
I know it's hard to understand,
I know it hard to see the beauty,
but,
I was chosen by the Highest Command, for the greatest tour of duty.
Lois Swindlehurst
April 4, 2013
Brett & family, I am so sorry and saddened to hear of the loss of your beautiful boy. Prayers and love to you all.
Michelle
April 3, 2013
The Morris family sends their condolance to all the family of Brett and Jolene. To their families here in Eureka we send our love also.
April 3, 2013
So sad to hear this. Thoughts and prayers are with the Wall family. What an amazing life he lived.
Andrea Sorensen
April 3, 2013
It has been a few years since I've seen Josh. I have such loving memories of him as he was growing up in School. Such a contagious smile. Our Prayers & Love go out to the Wall Family at this time. I will forever have a special spot in my heart for Josh.
April 3, 2013
May God bless The Wall Family.
Truly you are in our thoughts and prayers.It was an honor to read Joshes life and all his phenomenal accomplishments.What a Grand man is he. May the Lords peace be with your family.
Brad and Kathleen Beal
April 3, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Michael & Susan (Garbett) Jackson & Family
Susan Jackson
April 3, 2013
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