Joshua Paul Stratton

I love you dad and miss you so much. Wish I could have one last conversation with you it’s hard..

Hi Pastor Willis and Leah it's Mike and Jodi Burnside from Desert Hot Springs years ago or your first wedding we were thinking about you and wondering what happened to you and I happened to look up online I am so sorry for your loss I don't know what else I can say I just so sad for you and and guy knows he's in a better place but it still hurts yeah that was so funny cuz we were just talking about him to while we were sitting here said you remember you know their kids and our kids and I said he always had good looking kids you know you're smart and then I pulled that up anyway we're up in Eugene Oregon we've been here since 2005 we love it but we do think about you guys and we pray for you what they say other than that I hope everything's going good I mean how do I say that to you I hope I know the Lord has blessed you and I know you have plenty of people around you to ring on and everything but if there's anything we can ever do for you or if you ever want to talk or anything like that Mike and I are here God bless you and love you okay. 541-653-5340

I remember Josh as a little boy. His mother Leah and I were friends in high school, and in our early twenties; but with distance, time, and growing families, we drifted apart. When I learned of Josh's death, I was greatly saddened. He was such a sweet little boy. I remember visiting Leah in California, and we took Josh to an Easter egg hunt. I'm grateful to see he has grown into such a fine young man. Sending thoughts, prayers and love to Josh's (Leah) beautiful family.

My heart breaks for the loss of of a beautiful man that i have known since his childhood. My love and prayers go out to Joshua Strattons family and friends. You are all my family and i love you all deeply. Tanja Gerstung

Man! I love this brother he was really a good guy at heart I remember when we use to hangout back in the days he always felt like my brother from another mother and he never treated me any differently it really saddens me and hurts my heart that I have to say goodbye this way but God has you my brother family 4 life

My husband Steve knew him well he was very saddened but he knows that he will soar with the angels

I don't believe it uploaded in my message so I did it again. Here it is, Joshi and TG...

Dearest Joshi. I never would have imagined this day would come to be. I love you so much and will miss you & your goofiness. I will keep close to mom and dad and be in constant prayer. I added the pic cause I was so taken back when I looked in one of TG's yearbooks. I couldn't help but notice those eyes a million miles away. And in the pic your name was not showing. It was a gift in itself to see you two boys like that in that year book. Now it is definitely a treasured pic & a memory that will last a lift time. Pastor & Leah, I love you two so, so very much and I am so very sorry. I am here for you two in WHATEVER you need me to help with. I am here for you two if you need to talk, cry, and or just be still, I am here for you. PLEASE...Do NOT hesitate to call on me. It would be a great blessing to help you through this time. May the Lord hold you all so close that you embrace the comfort of HIS love so deeply that you find rest. God Bless you and again my most heart felt, deepest condolences. With all my love. Dayna...