Spc. Joshua D. Sheppard

Hello, We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this month and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Joshua D. Sheppard US Army Specialist. 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...

Happy birthday bud. I hope you look down on me once in a while and smile, or laugh. I miss you.

As always I miss you my friend. Yesterday, today, tomorrow, you are always in my heart.

I stopped by to visit today. I left Josh a Budweiser, some Marlboro Reds and a Waylon CD. I think about you often my friend. May God treasure you as much as we miss you.

Happy birthday my sweet friend. I miss you, your laugh, your goofy personality, your advice. Hope the angels are singing to you today.

Brother,
It has taken me years just to be able to write this. You were one of best friends I've ever had. I could always count on you. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I talk about you all the time to my Soldiers. That day is forever in my mind. I remember sitting in the truck joking and making fun of people. Talking about how that day seemed so much different from the rest. That day changed my life forever. Brother you have helped me grow into the leader I am...

Sheppard, it's been 11 years today since you passed from this world. I have carried a heavy load since then. It was an honor to have known you and to be at your side when you passed away. You always reminded me of myself at your age and to this day your loss still hurts. I'm sorry that I haven't paid my final respects at your grave. The last time I saw you was putting your casket on the C130 home. I've tried to move on since then and have failed. I Love you. You will always be my Soldier and...

I can't believe it's been another year without you. I think of you all the time and keep hoping I'll wake up from this bad dream. I miss you and love ya Cowboy.

dearest sweet son,
today is another one of those days I miss you more than usual...your birthday is a tough one. But I do know you are in a much better place. Miss your sweet grin, your warm hugs and that wonderful dry sense of humor you had. May soon we will be together again. Love you forever
MOM