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Joshua Lamar Simpson

Chicago, Illinois

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Joshua Lamar Simpson was born on March 22, 1988 in Waukegan, Illinois to Antheria D. Simpson-Mars and Randy Hardy. He unselfishly gave his life on Thursday, June 7, 2007 in a heroic act to save two teenage swimmers from strong undercurrents at Waukegan Beach.Bearing the nickname of "Josh," he was...

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OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENSES TO YOUR FAMILY. OUR PRAYERS ARE ALWAYS WITH THE SIMPSON FAMILY. KNOW THAT WE LOVE YOU ALL AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU ALL. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS AND KEEP YOU. MUCH LOVE AUNT MICHELLE AND FAMILY

My prayers go out to the family, friends and everyone who was blessed enough to have Joshua be a part of their lives.
I did not know Joshua,but from the stories I have read,he was someone that would touched so many lives in a positive way.
I know his family must be very proud of him and hopefully find peace in knowing that they created and raised such a wonderful human being!
God Bless

My condolences to Antheria and Randy on the loss of your son. Although I never met Josh, I had the pleasure of knowing you and Randy. I pray you and your families find comfort in knowing he is in a better place. Josh's heroic deeds will never be forgotten.

I did not personally know Josh nor has family. However, for all of us in the Zion, Waukegan and North Chicago area, we are family and we share in the strides, successes and losses of all of our children. His actions and the love that he showed is an obvious sign that he was a well raised young man, a fun loving person, and a true friend. There are not many young men that would truly give his life for his friends. Any stranger, friend and family member will surely treasure the presence of...

Josh was such an amazing friend, he always knew how to make me smile when i was having a bad day. Working by his side no moment was a dull one, i am truly going to miss him, but he will always and forever be in my thoughts and in my heart. Rest in peace Josh.

Antheria, God does not put more on us than we can bare and no matter how painful it may be and how hard we miss our loved ones we have to turn to God for that comfort. He is going to give you that and get you through it. Just know that you were a good mom to your son, he loved you, and he knew the Lord. My family and I will be praying for you always.

Antheria, He has his wings and will always be with you in spirit.

TO MY FAMILY. WE ALL WILL BE JUST FINE.JOSHUA WANTED US ALL TOO BE HAPPY.WE WILL SEE HIM IN HEAVEIN PRASING GOD AND DANCING TOO.LOVE ALWAYS YOUR LITTLE COUSIN FOR LIFE AND ALWAYS ASHLEY AKA ASH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!RIP BIG COUSIN JOSHUA LAMAR SIMPSON

Josh was a very nice well mannered young man. I will always miss the way he would mess with me and make me laugh. God Bless you and keep you. Love you Josh