Joshua A. Johnson Obituary

On this unique Memorial Day, while many people are being held hostage in their homes by a virus of all things, I will be running with the Wear Blue Run to Remember in honor of SGT Joshua Allen Johnson. He clearly accomplished a lot by the young age of 24. I cannot thank him or his family enough for making the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. I am honored to run for such a fine young man. God bless his soul, those of our other fallen heroes, their families and friends, and all of the men and women who honorably serve our country.
Gone, but never forgotten...

Josh,
The years go by....and there is no you. Just hurt. I still kiss my 'Mary' on my dash and pray for you.
I just wish I could have hugged you.
Your Soul is with God now.
Thank you,
Val

To the family and friends of Sgt. Joshua A. Johnson:
It has truly been my honor to sign Joshua's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Joshua will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

To the family and friends of Sgt. Joshua A. Johnson:
Always remembering Joshua. "Some gave all."

To the family and friends of Sgt. Joshua A. Johnson:
Please accept my remembrance of Joshua on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

To the family and friends of Sgt. Joshua A. Johnson:
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

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.

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Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the Johnson family and all...If you are wounded I will carry you...If you are captured I will come for you...If you are K.I.A. I will FOREVER remember you

To the family of Sgt. Joshua A. Johnson:
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

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Johnson!

It is almost two years. I miss you so much my heart hurts. I am tough, a Marine, but I miss my Leo. I miss you badly.
In my dreams? Thanks Josh.

Dear family of Josh,
I was fortunate to have served as his gunner in Iraq. Kristoffer Hill was also my driver. Josh came to our platoon about a month before his passing. We are all greatful to have had him as a member of our platoon. Not just for his knowledge, but because of his personality. He was a true professional. He always made Hill and I laugh with his jokes. He did anything in his power to keep us safe and I am so proud to have known him. He was a true warrior. Big J, you will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace brother.
My deepest sympathy,
Spec. Charles Ames
A co. 1/172

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)

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

Dear Josh, I can't believe it has been over a year since we lost you. I keep you in my thoughts and prayers daily. You were always such a great listener and friend. I always knew I could lean on you. I miss you more than I can ever begin to say. You are a hero in every sense of the word. You will always be my loyal leo. I love you Josh. Rest in peace.

I love you so much Josh. I know that u r in a safer place know but i will still miss u forever<3 u r a true hero in my heart.
Your sister Lacey Lee Johnson Royea

Please know how deeply sorry I was to learn of the loss of Sgt. Joshua A. Johnson, one year ago.

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 in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Johnson family.
There will never be enough ways to humbly thank these heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.

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

May the Peace of God and your memories of Joshua, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days.
You are in my thoughts and prayers and I am deeply sorry for your loss.

I will never forget you,you are my hero.I am so proud of you that no words would ever be able to describe.You are always with me where ever I am.I will never forget how brave and couragous you were.You are a TRUE AMERICAN HERO. I miss you so much, love you forever and you will be forever in our hearts and in our memories LOVE YOU MOM

I will miss u forever i will never forget about u. I love u so much

Your Sister Lacey Lee Johnson Royea

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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.



MARINE MOM

i am so sorry for u'r loss. my uncle is in the military and i would just die if i lost him. when i think of my uncle in Iraqu i will remember all the families whos loved ones have died and i will think of u to.



much sympathy,

(***Emily***)

Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.

I did not know Josh but I lost a very close friend in the Marine Barracks bombing in Lebanon. It was like part of me was taken and I'm sorry there is NEVER closure. Your loved ones will always be missed, we just learn how to cope without them. God Bless the family and Josh we'll all meet again someday. Your Brother in Arms.

To the Family of Joshua Johnson:

May God have mercy on you all at this time. Your son is a true American hero and a blessing to our entire nation. You will not be forgotten.

Dear family of Josh,

I served with Josh at Ft. Drum, with charlie company 187. We arrived from Ft. Benning within two weeks of each other. We were in the same basic training battalion as well. We were both deployed to Afghanistan together. Getting to know Josh was a highlight in my short Army career. he was the only other soldier I ever knew to also have a 2 year enlistment. We left Ft. Drum on the same day on our jeeps. learning that he had re-enlisted and volunteered for service in Iraq was no surprise. We had a lot of common experiences, but Josh was always more selfless, more humble, harder working, more respectful than I. I'll miss not running into him someday, but I hope I can just say that my rememberances of him are friendly and happy. In the tough times, Josh was a great person to be around. His life blessed mine, I pray that your pride in him never fades and every thought of his great life brings comfort that you were in the family of a great man. God bless your family. Please call or write if any one would like to talk.



Joshua Meza

We care and share your sorrow.

Josh I want you to know that i am proud of you and that your thoughts and prays will always be with me. I Love you and I am going to miss you. Sorry that we never really hung out much may you rest in peace.



Love your little sister Deanna Lee Royea

Dear Johnson family,

I was fortunate enough to serve with Josh as his driver here in Iraq. Josh had only come to my platoon about a month and a half before his death. However the first day he came to us, he fit in perfectly. Josh was an extremely thoughtful and patriotic young man. My gunner, Charles Ames and I use to have to get the vehicle ready to go in the mornings and didn't have time to go to breakfast every morning. Josh would get up early himself and get breakfast for Ames and myself. Josh was very proud of his service for his country, however he was never boastful of his own accomplishments. We will miss Josh very much. Your loss is our loss. Do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to talk or need anything.

My deepest sympathy,

Spc. Kristoffer Hill

A Co. 1/172nd

I saw your picture on cnn.com, and it hit me of how sad and despondent I am over this war's loss. I don't know who you are, but it was your picture that has stirred unrest in me. Lie in peace my friend. Your memory and those you have touched will go on for millenia. Thank you.

Josh you where a great guy who love to come up swimming I will miss you a lot! I will always remember the good times! We miss you lots! I pray for you every night! Love you lots Sarah Wilson

Laura and Family



May god give you the strength to find comfort in these difficult days. You must be very proud of this fine son, he is a tribute to you. Thank you for sharing your son so all of us may remain free, it is the a greatest sacrifice of a lifetime. Thank you Joshua

you were the best of the best buddy. we are going to miss you. we all love you and have a lot of good memories . love ya you're aunt bonnie(johnson)wilson and family

Amazing what unity can come from such tragedy.

Former Petty Officer Second Class US Navy, wife of First Class Petty Officer, sister of Sgt Ray Legrand Task Force Saber, sister in law to an Army E-8, great niece of many WorldWar II vets.

SGT Joshua Johnson was a courageous warrior who gave all that he could defending freedom and leading his men in combat. I am thankful for having the honor and privelage to have led and known such a tremendous soldier. The passion and humility with which he did his duty continues to serve as our inspiration and the standard we aspire to everyday. I pray the Lord gives strength and peace to all Josh's family and friends during this difficult time. He will be sorely missed, and never forgotten, as we remain forever thankful for his countless contibutions and final sacrifice.



With sympathy and respect,

I want to say I am sorry to hear of your loss, Josh and I worked together at Century Arms. He was a great person, and had a big heart. The biggest thing of all he was a good friend and a great worker.

.very sorry to read of your family and americas loss of josh rod frechette former resident of richford

To the Family of Josh Johnson

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Our deep felt sympathy goes out to each of you. We heard so many good things about Josh through Phyllis. May you find strength in the great love that you share with him.

Lauren & Bob Young

SGT JOHNSON'S FAMILY,I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST,MY WIFE AND I SEND OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES.MAY GOD BLESS JOSH,EVEN THOUGH HE IS GONE, HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Johnson family in the loss of Joshua. I did not know Joshua, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man 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.

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~

To all the family of Josh. Please accept my deepest condolences, Josh was truly a great guy and an amazing soldier. It was a honor to serve with Josh. He will forever be in the memory of all of us here.

To the family of SGT Joshua Johnson,

I have had the honor and privilege to know and serve with Josh since he joined the Mountain brotherhood of A CO 3rd BN 172d INF (MTN). SGT Joshua Johnson was the littlest biggest man that I have been blessed to know. He cared for all his fellow soldiers and they cared for him. I am very sorry for your loss. Josh's family over here in Alpha company will never ever forget what Josh did for all of us and he will never be replaced in our hearts. We miss you Big J.

We will miss you lots and we will never forget about u!! Our prays and love are with u!!! Stay strong

To the family of Sgt. Joshua A. Johnson,

I didn't know your son, nor do I know your family, but I keep you close to heart and in my prayers. My boyfriend, Sgt. Richard LaFreniere, currently serves in Task Force Saber and said that he had gotten to know Sgt. Johnson really well. He said that he was a good man, and a good soldier. He not only cared about the mission that he was on, but he also cared very much about family, friends and his fellow comrades. He will be greatly missed, and will always be a hero in our eyes. Please accept our condolences. With all of our respect, God bless.

Stacey K. Davis and Sgt. Richard LaFreniere.

To the family of Joshua Johnson,

It sadens my heart to see yet another young man leave this world as we know it. My son also is over there and knew your son. This is so hard for them also to loose a comrad. I am so sorry for your loss. Unfortuntly I can not understand the pain you are going though right now but I do know pain/heartache we as parents go through each day hopeing and praying.Please know that your son's work will never be forgotten by us.You can be proud that you raised a son who was willing to fight for our country just as our fathers and grandfather did. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Please know that my heart hurts deeply for you and hope that these letters will ease your pain just a little.



Lynette Dilmore

Mother of Sgt. Eugene Duplissis

My husband Eugene said that he knew your son. You must be so proud of your son. I am so thankful for your son's service to this country. It sounds like he was a true patriot and protector of our families. I am so very greatful that he took a stand to be part of the best men our country has to offer.

My sympathies go out to you though. I can not even imagine it, but you know that Josh is with God now in a place so much more glorious then our understandings can even touch upon. He is so very happy now. There is so much love surrounding him. Mourn for your loss and please feel free to communicate with me and with others around you. We love you and what your son has done for us.

To the family of Sgt. Joshua Johnson:



We wish to offer you our sincere and most heartfelt sympathy. Our son, Sgt. Gerald Altieri, was serving with Joshua and he has told us what a fine man and soldier he was. Please know that you and he will remain in our prayers. God Bless.



Sincerely,



The Altieri Family

To the Johnson Family:

My son had just been deployed to Iraq and was serving with your son. He informed us of the tragedy and said what a great person Joshua was. Please accept our condolences. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

Buddy, Rayma, and Derek Flint

To the family of Joshua,

We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your precious son. Our son is serving with Taber Force and is upset at the loss of his life. Please know that our thoughts are with you. We pray that Joshua is at peace, in a better place. - Thank you raising a son who would defend liberty.

The family of SPC Jesse L. Larkin

To the family of Sgt. Joshua Johnson,
My son is also part of Task Force Saber, serving in Iraq. It is an emotional roller coaster for those at home...the pride, the fear, the love, the anguish. Know that many are thinking of you and understanding the sacrifice that your son and your family have made. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten.

Dear Johnson Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with Joshua and your family. He was a great person and a great soldier. He will be deeply missed by all of us at A Company 3-172 Infantry (Mountain).

Sincerely,

SSG David Jareckie

Dear Family of Sgt. Joshua Johnson:



On behalf of my husband, SSG Robert L. Green, Jr., HHC 1-172AR BN 2BCT 28ID, our family sends our thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time. Josh was my husband's machinegunner during the convoy into Iraq last July. Rob told me on Sunday that he got to know Josh pretty well during that trip. He enjoyed his time with him very much. He stated in an email "he was a real nice kid and will be missed."



We thank your family for bringing such a wonderful, talented and brave young man into this world. We are all so proud of him and thankful for what he did for his country. He will be greatly missed.

To the Family of Sgt. Joshua A. Johnson:

I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all 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, 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. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away. God Bless this courageous soldier and his family.

Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)

[email protected]

to the family of josh johnson i wanna offer my deepest sympathy and condolences for your loss

josh may you rest in peace

ty for ur sacrifice

Psalm 23



1

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

3

He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

6

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.



This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!



My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!



If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!



Wife & Daughter of the Late

Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford

KIA May 23, 2005

I,m so sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my son in Aug.`05. Trust in God to help you through this. My prayers are with you and your family, with love, Donna, mom of a soldier