JOSHUA JAMES ROGERS

JOSHUA ROGERS Obituary

SSG. Joshua James Rogers, 23, of Woodville, passed away, Tuesday, February 16, 2010 in an automobile accident in Kentucky. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 24th at 10:00 a.m. at The Eagle Summit at Woodville High School with burial in Magnolia Cemetery in Woodville. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 23rd from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home Chapel in Woodville. Josh was born February 25, 1986 in Woodville, Texas to James and Nancy Rogers. He grew up in Woodville, and upon graduation from Woodville High School in 2004, SSG Rogers joined the United States Army. After completion of infantry training, he served in Iraq with the 1-23 Infantry Regiment 3-2 Stryker Brigade out of Fort Lewis, Washington. After 15 month tour in Iraq, he served as an Op. Force NCO with the 16th 4th Ranger Training Battalion out of Fort Benning, Georgia. Most recently, SSG Rogers was assigned to the 2-327 of the 101st Airborne out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky. SSG Rogers' current unit is scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in late April of this year. During the nearly 6 years that SSG Rogers spent honorably serving his country, he achieved many outstanding accomplishments. During the 2007 troop surge in Iraq, SSG Rogers' unit took part in Operation Arrowhead Ripper. His other accomplishments included: assignment to and graduation from Army Ranger School, being awarded the Combat Action Badge, earning the coveted Expert Infantryman Badge, graduation from Army Airborne School, graduation from Army Air Assault School, earning the Canadian Armed Forces Parachutist Badge, and numerous other individual and unit awards earned for his service, teamwork, and personal achievement. On January 1, 2009, at the age of 22, SSG Rogers was promoted to the rank of E-6/Staff Sergeant. This accomplishment is achieved at such a young age by only a small number of United States Army soldiers. Josh is survived by his parents, James & Nancy Rogers of Woodville; sisters & brothers-in-law, Christy & Paul Parsons of Searcy AR, Stephanie & Kyle Moses of Pearland, Morgan & Rhett Dotson of Houston, and Courtney Rogers of College Station; nephews, Jake & Luke Moses, Caleb Dotson and Joseph Parsons; niece, Victoria Smith and two great nieces. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, both military and civilian. In lieu of flowers,donations may be made to the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund in memory of SSG Joshua Rogers. Donations can be made online at http://freedomalliance.org or by calling 1-800-475-6620. SSG Rogers set the standard for all soldiers to emulate. His exemplary service was in keeping with the finest treaditions of military service. Josh was a beloved son and brother who will be greatly missed by his family and friends, and his fellow soldiers who continue to fight for our freedom.

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Published by The Beaumont Enterprise on Feb. 21, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for JOSHUA ROGERS

13 Entries

Arlean Crabtree

February 27, 2010

As a mother of two service men myself, I was so deeply moved and honored to be aboard the flight from Atlanta to Houston that carried SSG Rogers home. I can't begin to explain the emotion I experienced knowing I was present on his final flight home to his own mother. And the fear it envoked that one day some other mother may be carrying one of my sons home...
As I post this the tears flow yet again, and I pray his parents find some measure of comfort in knowing they have raised and unfortunately sacrificed such a wonderful man.

God Bless and comfort you and your family.

Brian Champagne

February 24, 2010

Josh will be missed greatly..he was a great friend and hero to me and many others. RIP brother.

Whitney Evans Johnny, Cyndi, Jarod & Josh Hensarling

February 24, 2010

Today we lay to rest a Son, Brother, Friend and Hero. Its not an easy day for most, but we need to remember that a funeral isnt a goodbye for forever..its just a til we meet again, a celebration of the life that was. Josh left as his legacy an enduring spirit of happiness and pride. He left us all with memories to make us smile..a Hero not only to our community but our nation as a whole and to the numerous lives he saved that we will never know.I pray you find peace in knowing the many lives he touched and that we can all take a look into our own lives and follow his example. Josh, you will certainly be missed by many. thank you for the memories that make us smile when we think of you. May you rest in Peace Josh. We'll all catch ya on the flip side :)

Vickie & Rick Thornton

February 23, 2010

Mr & Mrs Rogers & Family,
Our son Ross is a fellow scout with Josh,our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. May God be with you during this time.

Severn Kraut

February 23, 2010

I was in the same company with Rogers when he was with 1-23inf. battalion. I didn't know him personally but it was quiet clear throughout the company that he was a hell of a soldier. He'll be missed dearly.

r land

February 23, 2010

The sky was crowded and gray The Chaplain was ready to pray The clouds parted, out came the sun A town came to honor its native son On behalf of a grateful nation, that folded flag This soldier came home, in a black plastic bag The sounds of Taps echoed thru out the hills Gunfire, a soldier's salute, gave me the chills... Young soldiers fight and die, so we can be free
Young soldiers fight and die, so we can be free He died for his country; he died for you and me From Bunker Hill, to Valley Forge, it flew Always hold in esteem; the red, white and blue In the desert of Iraq, and all the wars of the past
May OLD GLORY forever fly, may freedom last A soldier has come home, in peace may he rest Our soldiers, our pride, are our nation's best Remember his family, for their son we do pray We will came to rejoice his trip home and honor them all, in a few days

Dedicated to the ones that have fallen and we will see once again

Jerry & Peggy Townsend

February 22, 2010

Our thoughts & prayers are with you in this time. We do have those memories of years past and that will be what we hold on to forever.

SFC Michael Casarez

February 22, 2010

gonna miss you brother...my condolensces and prayers are with you...words can't explain, Josh was a great soldier and a good man, he will be missed..

February 22, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cecelia Allen

February 21, 2010

As a Gold Star Mom I understand the pain you are going through and I want you to know how proud I am of your son. He chose a difficult field of employment but was proud of his job and from others he was very good at his talent. My son was a Navy corpsman and did not die in battle but he is still gone and we are left with memories. May God give you strength during this time and in the future. If I can be of any service to you just let me know.

Jim & Judy Brown

February 21, 2010

Our deepest sympathy in the loss of such a special young man. You all remain in our prayers and hearts at such a time. May the memories be something that will sustain you in the days ahead. God's peace and blessings to each of you.

Walter and Renea McAlpin

February 21, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless You All.
Walter and Renea McAlpin

February 21, 2010

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Rogers, Courtney & family,

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Josh served his country with such pride and dignity. He will never be forgotten. God bless you, and comfort you with his peace.

Love,

Chuck, Cody & Kim Butler

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