Joshua Waltenbaugh Obituary

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Waltenbaugh Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Joshua E. Waltenbaugh US Army Private 1st Class. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Waltenbaugh,

Hey man! It's Larez. I sure do miss you man. You were my best friend in basic and I still talk to people about you. It's been so long hasn't it? We were just 17 years old. I still remember the messed up haircuts you and Cusipag got with the clippers ha ha. It was so jacked up. Anyway man, I'm glad I found this page. I've been wanting to find some sort of information on you since Misti told me about your passing. I never looked until today. I told Escobar about your passing on Facebook. It's a new Myspace maybe you'd like it. Anyway, I miss you battle. Delta Company 1st Platoon Pitbulls forever.

PFC Larez Ali

June 3, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Joshua Waltenbaugh:
Always remembering Joshua. "Some gave all."

We wish to Thank You Pfc. Joshua Waltenbaugh and your Family for your Service and Sacrifices for our Country and Freedoms. Thank You and we Pray that you be Blessed and Comforted each and every day.

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

To the family:
May the comfort from family and friends continue to strengthen you, and may you find comfort in the words found in the Holy Scriptures: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."

To the family and friends of Pfc. Joshua Waltenbaugh:
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

April 13, 2010, Madisyn Jayde Heffelfinger was born. We wish you were here celebrating her birth with us. She would have adored you.
Love, the Heffelfingers

This day is for you. For you gave the ultimate sacrifice. Happy Memorial Day.

In a few short days it will be the 2 year anniversary since you left me. Since you left this earth. But I know you are in a better place now. A place where the the anguish no longer burdens your soul. Where you can be free of the pain and suffering you once felt. Fly on sweet angel, you are free now. The weight is off of your shoulders and has been replaced with wings. However know you are never far from me; you are always in my heart and on my mind.

You would be so proud. Your headstone is finally finished and set. It was such a bittersweet feeling. It took 2 very long years to finish, but I was not going to settle for anything less than perfect for you. It turned out amazing. Truly breathtaking. Words cannot even begin to describe how beautiful it is, it surpassed all of my expectations. I know you would love it and I made sure the helicopters were on there just for you.

You have sent me so many blessings to pick me back up. It is because of those blessing that I have learned how to laugh and smile again, for this I thank you. I know you are always looking over me.

You are always on our minds and in our hearts. We talk about you constantly, reliving such wonderful memories that were full of laughter. We often laugh when we talk about our memories, but also shed tears. Tears for the memories that will not be made, tears for the life lost. But it is all in His plan.

I miss you. Mom, Dad, Jerry, & Mikey miss you as well.

Your job here on earth is done, Soldier. It is now your time to fly on with the angels. Be the aviator you are and keep the wings maintained.



-PB&J Always,
-Your widow.

I don't know what to say, but you are missed. I know I didn't see you since you were small. One of these days I am going to have to call your mom.

Dearest Josh:
We all miss you so much.
Ryan and Tiffany are having a baby!
Wish you were here to see our granddaughter in April.
We miss your smiling face.
Take care and we'll all meet with you again someday in Heaven.
Until then, God bless you!
Pat H.

My darling baby boy Xmas is here again and we all miss you so much.I pray that you and your brothers, Billy and David, are keeping us safe. YOu all are missed so Much.And that youall are always in our hearts and thoughts Love Mom And Dad

Re: PFC. Joshua Waltenbaugh

Hello,
I represent PRAYER SHAWLS 4 FALLEN SOLDIERS (PS4FS), an organization that since October 2007 has sent over 2,800 prayer shawls to military families who have lost a loved one. We are an organization of over 240 groups from all over the country. We make every effort to reach families even when post cards are returned after they have moved. Would you kindly send me a contact email/address so that we may send a loving hand-made prayer shawl to the family? Thank you!

Cozette Haggerty, Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers
Email: [email protected]
Website Address: http://webpages.charter.net/ps4fs/shawls

Today is Ryan & Tiff's wedding day. We wish u could have been with us. U will always be in our hearts, prayers & thoughts. We miss you. the Heffelfingers

Dear Bonnie, Bill, & family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. May your fondest memories of Josh bring you comfort as you remember the love and happy times you shared with him. We have not forgotten him.
Love, Sheila & Bob Gahagan

To the family of Pfc. Joshua Waltenbaugh:
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

Josh,
I am so happy I had the chance to meet such a wonderful brother in law as u . Ur a wonderful person with such a glorious sprit, I know that with out a doubt . I really miss u. Please look out for us . I cant wait to see u in the holy land to greet u with open arms . I will never forget u or the imprint u left on so many lives . u r so missed it I indescribable. I’m sorry I bugged u some times . I just thought of u as a kid brother and I hope a pray u thought of me as a sister too. U r my hero josh . I love u and miss u .
Ur sister in law, Samantha

I offer my deepest condolences for your loss

Hey hunny,
This time last year you were on leave and in just a few days we were at my Grandpap's. Remember the drive back, and the cop stopping us because we kept going in the left lane without passing? That law was never enforced up in PA! And the stop at Wendy's because you were hungry.

Oh, and remember New Years. I made dinner for us and then we went to a get together on post. That was quite an entertaining night to say the least. But in the end, it was you and me watching the ball drop together. Plus, me having to make you mac-n-cheese at 2AM because you just "couldn't make it like I do." Or so you always said.

I'm so thankful that I got to spend our first Christmas and New Years together. Just me and you, the way you liked it. Our home isn't the same without you, but I still have your stinky old tennis shoes by the door. =] I don't have it in my heart to throw them away or move them. They are right where you left them!

I miss you and love you so much, hunny. True love never dies! Our love will live forever in my heart! And your memory will never die because there isn't a day I don't think or talk about you and remember all of our memories.

My mommy misses you a ton. We talk about you all the time. I know how much you looked up to her and loved her. She loves you just as much, hunny. Dad misses you too. I bet you're proud of his tattoo! It sure is nifty! Just wait 'til I'm finished with mine, you'll love it!

I have a big test tomorrow to get nationally certified. Send me luck and look over me! This is only one little step towards a huge leap into the medical field! I will make you so proud!

Loving you and missing you always,
your wife.

[remember - PB&J forever and always!]

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Sincerely,
Kenna

My dear son , my baby boy,you're no longer here for me hug and give you my love. My love is with you though up where you are with GOD and Jesus. I know that you are still with us and I thank the good Lord for that.I thank God that he gave you to me and the rest of the family for 19 wonderful years. You were and still are truly a treasure that can never be replaced. God has a purpose in this and I pray that his will shall be done. God Bless you always for he surly blessed when he gave usyou. love hugs and kisses MOM and DAD

Pfc. Joshua Waltenbaugh
you are my hero may god keep you i n his arms forever

To the family and friends of Pfc. Waltenbaugh,

I am so sorry for your loss.

My name is Maggie Selzer, and I am directing ‘Run for the Fallen 5K run/walk’ in Boalsburg, PA (just outside of State College) on August 24th, 2008. The event, held on the PA military Museum grounds, aims to keep alive the memory of all fallen soldiers, but particularly those from PA. All proceeds from the event will go to organizations that support the families of fallen soldiers and supports wounded soldiers.

I encourage you to learn more about the event at www.freewebs.com/runforthefallen5k/
index.htm.

The event is meant to keep alive the memories of brave women and men like Pfc. Waltenbaugh.

If you have any questions, or would like to send a memory of Pfc. Waltenbaugh to be included with the flag memorial that will be set up at this event, please contact me at (814) 571-8755 or [email protected].

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)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



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

My heartfelt sympathy to the Waltenbaugh family and friends 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~

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

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Waltnebaugh!

Prayer for Peace

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen

My sincere sympathies go out to the Waltenbaugh family. May God bless and comfort you in your time of mourning. Thank you, Joshua, for your heroic sacrifice. May you rest in the arms of Jesus now.

My heart aches for you and your family and friends. We mourn the loss of this great Soldier with you. may you know that he will not be forgotten! May Joshua's memories be forever in your heart.
In loving memory of SSG Frank Gasper, KIA 5/25/2008 Najaf, Iraq
God BLESS YOU!

Our hearts go out to you in the loss of your beloved son, brother, & husband. May God bless you with His comfort & strength as you mourn the loss of the one you loved so dearly. His sacrifice will not be forgotten.

To the family and friends of fallen hero PFC Waltenbaugh...I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray God brings you peace and comfort during this difficult time. My heart aches for you. He will not be forgotten. God Bless You.

To the family and parents of Joshua I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I too know what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve it’s an individual journey that unfortunately we now have to take. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to be with you and heal you.

In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR

Though I did not know Joshua personally, he will always be a hero to me. Nothing I can say will take away the pain that you feel right now. Please accept my sincerest condolences and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.


Sincerely,
Jeri Herrera
Proud sister of SFC Rocky H. Herrera
KIA 8/28/07 Jaji, Afghanistan

You are always in our hearts and on our minds. You were a son to be proud of and our relative. We just wish we could have attended your funeral. You were a great helper for us and a superb young man. Your memorial service was quite a tribute to you, your successes, your friends, your relatives, and your parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, and cousins. You will be missed. God bless you and take care of you until we meet again. We watched you grow up into the man you became and we will forever be proud of you.

TO A FALLEN HERO: MAY YOU REST IN PEACE! THANK YOU FOR FIGHTING FOR OUR COUNTRY AND OUR FREEDOMS! My condolences go out to you and your family! YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN!

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

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!!

I would also like to tell you about a website, http://groups.msn.com/SSPSoldierPor
traits/homepage,
where some wonderful people will make wood portraits of your fallen Hero for free for the immediate family. I became aware of this site when I wanted to do something special for Le Ron’s mother.

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

Hunny,

You are up there with God now, you are in a better place. I know you are getting my place ready for when it is my time. I miss you so much down here though, I wish this wasn't how we had to meet again. I want you to know you mean the world to me, you always will. I love you with all of my heart. You will always have all of my heart up there in Heaven with you. I promised that to you and that isn't changing now!

I love you and miss you.
Always and forever!
I will see you soon.

I love you always!
Your wife,

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 sympathies.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I don't know the family but I want to say I'm sorry for your loss & may GOD be with each of you.Thank you Joshua for what you done to support our country.

My heart aches more and more over the loss of our fine men and women..God Bless his family and loved ones!
I am very sorry for your loss.

Jamie( Proud Navy wife)

marinecomfortquilts.us

All soldiers are heroes but the true heroes are the parents and spouses who love them enough to let them go and experience life (both good and bad) for themselves. Thank you for supporting Joshua when he joined the military eventhough you knew he would be put in harm's way. I don't personally know Joshua but my heart does for I am a mother myself and if you are a mother to one you are a mother to all. God Bless You.

GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN HE WHO GIVES HIS LIFE FOR A FRIEND.
THANKS FOR THE GIFT JOSHUA
A TRUE AMERICAN HERO
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY


CSM W.H.WILLIAMSON

To the Waltenbaugh family,

I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Joshuas' memory in your heart and please remember he shall never be forgotten.

...For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed.

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04

Sorry for your loss!!!

I am very sorry to hear of Joshua's passing. He was very dedicated to this country, and i'm sure just wanted to see America as well as the world become a safer place to live. I hope that at this difficult time you can find hope in Gods promise to bring what Joshua wanted to see - world peace.

Psalms 37:11 "But the meek ones themselves will possess the earth, And they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace."

Rev 21:4 “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away”

For Josh's family and Josh too,
I didn't know Josh, but I have lost close friends in Iraq. Because of Josh and soldiers so willing, my children play safely in our quiet town. I will always remember his sacrifice when I see an American flag and think of all of our dear lost ones. May you be comforted.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Joshua, you were so young....yet your love for your country and your people went far beyond your years! THANK YOU...for giving ALL! My prayers are for you dear family...

THANK YOU, JOSHUA! MAY GOD BLESS JOSHUA'S FAMILY!

Thank-you seems so small----Thank-you Pfc Joshua Waltenbaugh. You are a hero. No words can express the gratitude that I have for you and all the fallen soldiers and the soldiers still protecting this great land of ours. May God's love keep and comfort your family.

THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS U AND YOUR FAMILY.. ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU JOSHUA

JOSH THANK YOU FOR KEEPING OUR COUNTRY FREE AND STRONG.OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS
MAY THE LORD BLESS AND KEEP YOU IN HEAVEN THIS DAY.

I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Pfc Joshua E Waltenbaugh. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.

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 soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!

(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis
KIA 5/6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXAX__FZYg4

Thank you Joshua for the sacrifice, I appreciate all of our men and women fighting for our freedom. My heart truly go out to your family. Your family will be in my prayer. As the daughter of a retired Vietnam Vet First Sgt. I commend you for being a brave warrior.

My God Bless!

Pfc. Joshua Waltenbaugh, May you rest in peace. our thoughts and Prayers go out to his wife and family. My Son actually was your sons Army Recruiter. God Bless

JOSHUA, WE WONT TO TELL YOU WHAT A WONDERFUL HERO YOU ARE. OUR HEARTS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to PFC Joshua Waltenbaugh our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for PFC Waltenbaugh. And to PFC Waltenbaugh it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made in combat while serving the U.S. Army and his country. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. PFC Waltenbaugh, you are a brave Soldier Warrior, a Patriot and our Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,385 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to PFC Waltenbaugh’s family and loved ones.

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

I am so sorry for the loss of your soldier. Death is never kind and this young soldier never got to enjoy his life. From the mother of a fallen soldier please know that our hearts are with you at this very hard time. Rest in peace Pfc. Waltenbaugh you deserve it. Tell my son I love him.

The sight of yet another young face here is almost too heartbreaking to bear, but I know that somewhere in America a family is grieving for the loss of this young man and I would like them to know that people do care, and they will remember and honor him for his dedication, loyalty and service to Country, and sympathise with you in the loss of your beloved son. With sincere sympathy. Rest in Peace Pfc. Joshua Waltenbaugh

Please know that as a mother of a Soldier; I'm grieving with you. As are so many, many others.

God Bless you Pfc. Joshua
Waltenbaugh for your service to this
Great Country of ours. May you rest
in peace always.. God Bless your
family now!

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 final promise to him was to never forget him and our fallen hero’s, I will never forget their commitment and sacrifice. Waltenbaugh 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. From one Gold Star family to another!

Young men like this who risk thier lives for our country, and pay the ultimate price, are hero's. My son also gave his life at 19 for America (5 Sep 07). Josh is is a no doubt in Gods embrace. May he rest in peace. Thank you Josh.

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 they were 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

Thank you Joshua for your sacrifice. My sincere sympathies to the family.

In loving memory of Pfc. Joshua Waltenbaugh. I was that which others did not want to be
I went where others feared to go, and did what others failed to do.
I have seen the face of terror, felt the stinging cold of fear.
I have cried, pained, and hoped - but most of all
I have lived times others would say, were best forgotten.
At least someday I will be able to say, that I was
proud of what I was, a U.S. Army soldier.

God Bless the Waltenbaugh family
JC and Pam Colnot
Proud Parents
Sgt. Kyle A. Colnot
KIA 22 April 2006, Iraq

From our military family to yours, we would like to thank PFC Joshua Waltenbaugh for his service and sacrifice to this great country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Please know how Deeply Sorry I am, to learn of the loss of Pfc. Joshua Waltenbaugh.
As a parent, who has lost a daughter suddenly and
having lost a brother to war...
I am aware of the deep and devastating pain that you are experiencing.
The overwhelming heartache, that seems to surface through our shock, as the time passes.
Please hang on to your Faith and know that you will get through this.

May the memories of your Brave Young Soldier, remain in your heart always and give you strength through the difficult days ahead, and may Joshua Rest Safely now, in the Loving Care of God and know that he Will Never Be Forgotten.
I pray that the Peace of God will be with the Waltenbaugh family.

I am the sister, of such a 19 year young Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.

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

I sincerely hope that you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Grateful Country Mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A True American Hero to all of us.
My thoughts and my prayers are with you.