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for Joshua McDaniels
Denise Egan
May 28, 2022
To family and friends:
Please know that LCpl Joshua Mcdaniels was honored today (as he is every year) at the annual "I Did the Grid 4 mile run" on Long Island, NY. The names of 4 fallen heroes are printed on each runners bib. At the finish line each runner rings a bell 4 times to honor each of the soldiers on their bib. I wanted you to know that I had the privilege of ringing the bell for LCpl Joshua Mcdaniels today.
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
He will never be forgotten!
Albert Burke
October 7, 2021
I saw your pick up truck today. I was moved by the mural on the tail gate. What a fantastic tribute to a great American Hero. Rest in Peace and thank you for your sacrifice and dedication.
Jane Widen
June 17, 2011
To the McDaniels Family: my sincere sympathy to the loss of your son and husband Josh. I will remember him and you in my prayers. Sincerely, Jane Widen
Charlie Gili
August 16, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the McDaniels Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Joshua Brent McDaniels US Marine Lance Corporal. 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 of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Peggy Childers
June 12, 2012
To the family of Lance Cpl. Joshua B. McDaniels:
Joshua gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
S Sexton
July 5, 2011
A candle was lit in honor of your sacrifice for our freedom, our liberty, our country.
Richard & Barbara Dobson
July 1, 2011
We have never met Lance CPL. Joshua McDaniels. He was a good friend of our grandson Lance CPL. Kevin Dobson.
We are so thankful for his service to our country. Our heartfelt sympathy to your families. Know that we care and you are in our prayers and thoughts.
God Bless all of our soldiers.
Kathy Liebert
June 22, 2011
Dear McDaniels Family,
We are so sorry about the loss of your brave son. We thank him and you for the ultimate sacrifice. God bless you and keep you.
Sylvia Kronenwetter
June 21, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympahty
for the loss of your loved one and
hero, Joshua, and my sincerest gratitude for his service.
God Bless you Lance Cpl. Joshua McDaniels...you will not be forgotten.
June 21, 2011
Dear McDaniels family,
Our family grieves the loss of Joshua. He will not be forgotten. We are deeply grateful for his service and sacrifice. May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Very Sincerely,
The K. Collins family of Colo. Sgs. CO
Troops-debt
D J Sims
June 20, 2011
To the Family of LCpl. Joshua McDaniels
I wish I had the right words to say at this time, but I know there are none. I grieve for the loss of your beloved son and I know that I cannot fathom the pain you must be feeling. Your son will not be forgotten and what he did to help protect our homeland and our freedoms. It was his life that made him a Hero. It was his noble path that made him an American Hero. It was his ultimate sacrifice that made him a Fallen Hero. May God carry him to Heaven on His precious wings and give him a palace to live in. I pray that our Heavenly Father above will grace you with His love, His comfort and His peace. Heaven's Gates now has a new handsome Marine standing guard. Amen.
Kelly Parker
June 20, 2011
How can we thank you for the sacrifice you’ve made?
How do we honor you for the price that you’ve paid?
How do we show you how much we are blessed?
Knowing you’re out there protecting the nest
Like the eagle that soars in the skies up above
Keeping your watch over all that we love
Protecting our Freedom and the Red, White and Blue
Ensuring Old Glory always flies true
With honor and conviction, you fight for us all
We give you our thanks for heeding the call
It seems not enough for all that you do
But you matter to us as we matter to you
A Guardian of Freedom in a land far away
We owe you so much, we could never repay
We can’t even imagine the burdens you carry
When you’re tired and alone and your mind is weary
Whether it’s hot or cold, in the snow or the sand
May God hold you and keep you in the palm of his hand
You’re our Hero of heroes, a beacon of light
Our shadow of hope that shines through the night...
God Bless you Josh
THE MCCOY FAMILY
June 19, 2011
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your son, our hero. There is no greater sadness than losing a loved one. I pray for God to wrap His loving arms around your loved ones during this difficult time. Please know your sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Tanya Buckingham & Family
June 19, 2011
To our dear neighbors - we are thinking of you and praying for you during this difficult loss. Josh was a true American Hero and we honor him for his service and grieve with you in your loss. God Bless.
Renee Owens
June 19, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. May God grant you peace and strength. Semper Fi Lance CPL McDaniels.
The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave
Proud aunt of a Hero
PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006 OIF
S MacDaniel
June 19, 2011
Dear McDaniels Family,
For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you .
I Salute You.
Suzanne MacDaniel (Colonie,NY)
- A Proud Aunt
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
Elisa Cohn
June 19, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Lance Corporal Joshua B. Mcdaniels' family, friends, and wife. He is a true hero and it was an honor to stand in the street today to welcome a Hero home... I want to thank him for his bravery and his sacrifice!
U.S. Army Mom
June 18, 2011
As an Army Mom with a son stationed in Afghanistan, my heart breaks for your loss. Please know that you are in the hearts and prayers of many at this time of overwhelming sorrow. Your Hero will never be forgotten. God bless you!
Sincerely, An Army Mom
Kris and Julian
June 18, 2011
Dear Janice and family, please know that we appreciate Josh and his service to our country, and his ultimate sacrifice. God bless him and your family in the days ahead. May you find comfort in knowing that so many people care.
Greg Belhorn
June 18, 2011
To the family of Lance Corporal McDaniels, please accept my personal gratitude for your sacrifice and know that Joshua's tragic death does not go unnoticed nor unmourned. God bless.
Jason Johnson
June 18, 2011
We walked among the crosses
Where our fallen soldiers lay.
And listened to the bugle
As taps began to play.
The Chaplin led a prayer
We stood with heads bowed low.
And I thought of fallen comrades
I had known so long ago.
They came from every city
Across this fertile land.
That we might live in freedom.
They lie here 'neath the sand.
I felt a little guilty
My sacrifice was small.
I only lost a little time
But these men lost their all.
Now the services are over
For this Memorial Day.
To the names upon these crosses
I just want to say,
Thanks for what you've given
No one could ask for more.
May you rest with God in heaven
From now through evermore.
Kelly Parker
June 18, 2011
HOW CAN WE THANK YOU FOR THE SACRIFICE YOU MADE?
HOW DO WE HONOR YOU FOR THE PRICE THAT YOU PAID?
HOW DO WE SHOW YOU HOW MUCH WE ARE BLESSED?
KNOWING YOU’RE OUT THERE PROTECTING THE NEST.
LIKE THE EAGLE THAT SOARS IN THE SKIES UP ABOVE
KEEPING YOUR WATCH OVER ALL THAT WE LOVE
PROTECTING OUR FREEDOM, THE RED WHITE AND BLUE
ENSURING OLD GLORY ALWAYS FLIES TRUE
WITH HONOR AND CONVICTION, YOU FIGHT FOR US ALL
WE GIVE YOU OUR THANKS FOR HEEDING THE CALL
IT SEEMS NOT ENOUGH FOR ALL THAT YOU DO
BUT YOU MATTER TO US AS WE MATTER TO YOU
A GUARDIAN OF FREEDOM IN A LAND FAR AWAY
WE OWE YOU SO MUCH, BUT COULD NEVER REPAY
WE CAN’T EVEN IMAGINE THE BURDENS YOU CARRY
WHEN YOU’RE TIRED AND ALONE AND YOUR MIND IS WEARY
WHETHER IT’S HOT OR COLD, IN THE SNOW OR THE SAND
MAY GOD HOLD YOU AND KEEP YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND
YOU’RE OUR HERO OR HEROES, A BEACON OF LIGHT
OUR SHADOW OF HOPE THAT SHINES THROUGH THE NIGHT
Kelly Parker
West Jefferson, Ohio
Dedicated to Josh and all of our soldiers
6/18/2011
June 18, 2011
Prayers and Love to Joshua's family. Tammy & Dotty Kunkle
June 18, 2011
this candle is for his young wife..be proud of him...and have Faith that he is safe with God...I hope that brings you some peace
Kelly Parker
June 18, 2011
I am so saddened by the loss of such a young soldier who is a local hero. I dont know him or his family but the sacrfice they have paid for our freedom cannot be put into words. Thank you Josh for your honor and bravery. God held you in his palm and lead you home...Rest in peace soldier.....
June 18, 2011
To Josh's Family,
Thanks you so much for the sacrifice Josh and your family has given our country. God Bless all of you and may the memories of Josh's precious life bring lots of warmth to your hearts in this time.
Love and prayers
nancy selin
June 18, 2011
I'm so Sorry for your lose.Thank you
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
June 18, 2011
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to L/Cpl . Joshua B. McDaniels our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Joshua. And to Joshua it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Joshua, you are a brave Marine Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,307 Legionnaire Veterans of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Joshua’s family and loved ones. Semper Fi !
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
June 18, 2011
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!". Isaiah 6:8
The call that each of our service men and women answer for each of us.
Semper Fi, Marine.
Fare Well My Brother The Great Commander Has Called you Home Saying Job well done your Duty is over Come Home and Rest
Semper Fi
Cpl A. U.S.M.C.
Cleveland Ohio
Daniel J Sullivan
June 18, 2011
Another Brave Marine to watch over the Gates Of Heaven.
Our Marine Family has you and your Family in their prayers Joshua.
Semper Fidelis
carla seymour
June 17, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of the Mcdaniels family's loss, I cannot imagine the heartache you are going through...but do know this "we stand in honor of OUR hero and your son, brother, nephew etc." God bless your family, our hearts are with you. Heroes such as Joshua hold a special place in Heaven. Our deepest condolences.
June 17, 2011
Thank you for your son/husband's sacrifice. May God grant His grace to you at this difficult time.
June 17, 2011
There are truly no words.....but thank you, Lance Corporal McDaniels.
June 17, 2011
RIP HERO!
June 17, 2011
I would like to extend our deepest symapathy to Joshs family and his friends.Know he will always be remembered for his outstanding bravery for the upmost sacrifice that he had made.I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.Semper Fi Marine.God rest your soul, and keep your family close in his arms. Sincerly,Betty Lovejoy Chaney and family.
June 17, 2011
Thank you for your sacrifice so that we may continue to enjoy our freedom. Prayers and thoughts are being sent for your family.
Betsy Tefend
June 17, 2011
Marine families around the world feel your pain and sorrow. Please know we are thinking of you and your family, you are continually in our prayers and thoughts.
Jeff and Betsy Tefend and Family, LCPL J.M.Tefend
renee miller
June 17, 2011
i know how you fill i lost my son 6yrs ago over thire and my prays are with you and your family and his wife god be with you and your family.
June 17, 2011
God Bless you and your family for their sacrifice.
June 17, 2011
You are a hero among men.
Jerry Mikielewicz
June 17, 2011
Although I never met Joshua, I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family at this sad and difficult time. Your family has suffered the greatest tragedy and the London community and country have suffered a tremendous loss as well. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Yvonne Fetters
June 16, 2011
To Josh's wife and family,
Our deepest sympathies to each and everyone of you at this time. May you cherish your memories of this fine young man, Our Hero. From one Marine Family to Another-Semper Fi.
John and Yvonne Fetters
and Family
Judy McClelland
June 16, 2011
God Bless Josh and his family. What a hero this young man was.
AMY DODDS-BEVENS
June 16, 2011
THANKS JOSH FOR KEEP US ALL SAFE. YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED BY YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.YOU ARE A MARINE THEY NEVER EVER DIE.PLEASE KEEP ADRIANNA SAFE AND KEEP HER IN YOUR ARMS.
Rhoni Newman
June 16, 2011
My Dearest Josh, you are a true American HERO! We will miss you smiling face. We thank you for giving the greatest gift....your life for us. God Bless and keep you and yoiur family
June 16, 2011
Thank you for your sacrifice.
Gloria Foster
June 16, 2011
I just want to let you know how saddened I am by the loss of Lcpl. McDaniels. Although I never met him, just knowing that another one of our heroes has fallen causes me to feel the loss also. We are grateful for men like him and all that he sacrificed for us in the service of his country.
This must be such a difficult time for you, and I pray you will receive the peace and Grace that you need to see you through it.
June 16, 2011
the only thing i can say is thank you. thank you for being a Marine, thank you for protecting us over there. thank you for standing up for what you know is right. you will never be forgoten. your family is proud of you, and so are your other Marines.
Jennifer Doucette
June 16, 2011
Praying for you during this difficult time. May you find comfort that other people appreciate his life and service.
Marie Mock
June 16, 2011
The day of your birth, you entered a world that was vast and wide and full of hope and wonder.
As you grew, you discovered that the world was much more than you could have ever imagined.
As you enetered adulthood, you discovered your calling, THE CALL OF DUTY.
As the years past, you served your country willingly, with Dedication and HONOR.
On the day of your passing, GOD spoke and called you home. His mission for you is greater than your mission on Earth.
On this day, you became an angel to watch over, guide, and protect your fellow soldiers.
May GOD hold you in his loving arms with a guiding hand upon your shoulder.
On this day, we HONOR you.
OUR FALLEN SOLDIER.
OUR HERO.
June 16, 2011
We are deeply saddened by your loss. May God bless and comfort you during this time.
The Garcia Family
Starr Coleman
June 16, 2011
May God bless the family during this time of sorrow. I am greatful for all that Lance Cpl. Joshua McDaniels has done for me and my family. I did not know him personaly but he is a hero in my eyes and in my familys eyes. God bless!
A Proud MoM
June 16, 2011
To The Family of LCpl McDaniels,
I have no words to express the heartache I feel for your Family. I know the over whelming pride you have felt for your Marine 1000 times since he joined. My Marine is currently deployed and I worry everyday. Only time will ease your pain, but it will never leave you. Its such a shame that these fine Marines return home to us this way. I am so very sorry for your loss. May God bless your Family, and to your Marine ~Semper Fi~
All my Heart ~
June 15, 2011
You are the best of us. thank you for fighting for freedom for our country and others.
Linda Jones
June 15, 2011
As God takes a hero home, you gave the ultimate cost to freedom which you firmly believed in, everyone will miss you of course. God Bless you and your family at this most difficult time. May you rest in peace for all that you have done. Semper Fi
Jackie Mauritzen
June 15, 2011
Please accept my heart-felt condolence. My son, Lance Cpl. Cullen Mauritzen, told of Lance Cpl. McDaniel's death this past Tuesday morning. He asked that we pray for your family, and we are. He noted that all Joshua's fellow Marines are deeply saddened by his loss.
L Greene
June 15, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss.May LANCE CPL. JOSHUA B. MCDANIELS rest in peace and you find comfort in knowing that he is.My thoughts and prayers are with LANCE and your family. Lance will not be forgotten. GOD bless.
June 15, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Connolly
June 15, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Mary Connolly
Blue Star Mothers, Eastern MA Chapter
June 15, 2011
GOD SPEED MARINE YOU HAVE DONE YOUR DUTY HERE - SEMPER FI - Top WILLIAMS USMC-ret
Henryk Zaleski USN-Ret
June 15, 2011
Rest in peace Marine, you are paid in full.
Sue Espurvoa
June 15, 2011
There are no words that anyone can say that will ease your pain. Please know that our hearts ache for you and your family as you go through this difficult time. He is a Hero to all. God Bless you and give you comfort in his arms. Semper Fi
Pamela Baragona
June 14, 2011
Today is my brother's birthday Ltc Rocky Baragona June 14th who died May 19 2003 serving his country in Iraq. I am also from Dublin Ohio and can share with you through my own pain and loss.
For me, No Words could ever give me comfort, I only wanted my brother to not have died. At the same time I wanted people to say they cared about what happened.
It was a love hate experience.
I want to tell you how I hate that you and your family are suffering and that this brilliant wonderful person has died in this terrible war and of course how much I respect and am honored as well as humbled by his courageous decision to serve this country regardless of the risk it brought. If you want to contact me to simply share or to do nothing or to ask questions about the investigation report, the process of finding out answers ahead of time please don't hesitate,send me an email @ [email protected]. From that I can send you my cell phone....Your family is in my prayers
Debbie Nagy
June 14, 2011
I wish that there was something I could say that would ease your pain. I can only let you know the pain I feel in my heart for you. I am sorry that I never got a chance to personally know Joshua but he will always be in my heart and in my prayers. I will also keep you and your family in my heart and in my prayers. Thank you for raising such a fine young man, a wonderful Marine and a true HERO.
June 14, 2011
The Planisek family of Cleveland Ohio want toexpress their deepest sympathy to you we are so sorry your blue Star has turned to God May God be with you as you honor the memory of your loved one Joshua A True American Hero
Bea Marine Mom
Larissa Sister of a Marine
Cpl Aguilsa U.S.M.C.
Don Elseroad
June 14, 2011
In recognition of Lance Corporal Joshua B. McDaniels' Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the members of the SSgt Walter F. 'Trae' Cohee III Detachment # 115, Salisbury, MD as well as the members of the Tri-Cities Detachment # 969, Gray, TN of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.
SEMPER FIDELIS
Don Elseroad
Staff Sergeant USMC (Ret)
MCL Detachment # 115 & # 969
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