Joshua S. Gire

SSG Gire, then SGT Gire, patrolled with RCP 13 in 2009 in the Tangi Valley in March 2009. During one such patrol in March 2009, when we were ambushed, myself and two other soldiers went to retrieve casualties from a blown over vehicle. When Taliban opened fire on us, SSG Gire dismounted from his own vehicle and provided covering fire to protect us. We all survived that firefight on March 21, 2009....in large part because SSG Gire displayed heroism and the problem analysis skills of a great...

I didn't have the pleasure of meeting you, Josh. I really would have liked to have met you. Just to let you know your picture will remain forever in my head. Hopefully, I can meet you one day in Heaven. Thank you for your sacrifice. Your life should have remained going on, because of all the kind words that family and friends have said about you. They do say, that the good die young! Many prayers for his wife, children and family. You are a lucky woman to have met him. Rest in Peace.

Paul & PJ
When I drove past your memorial flags and sign I had to stop in the middle of the road and read it. I know how sad I felt so I know how hard March 22 is for you two. It was a great memorial in his honor. Thank You for that.And may you find peace in knowing what a hero he is to all of us.
Donna

You are not forgotten

Miss you so much.