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Joshua A. Ramsey

Joshua Ramsey Obituary

RAMSEY, JOSHUA A.: Funeral service is 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Defiance, with calling from 9:30 a.m. until time of service.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers from Dec. 21 to Dec. 22, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Ramsey

21 Entries

Michael DeVries

November 16, 2013

I didn't know PFC Ramesy but decided to wear a remembrance bracelt honoring a man who gave the ultimate sacrifice from my area. As a veteran myself I am sorry for your lost, but he will not be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

December 12, 2011

To the family and friends of Pfc. Joshua A. Ramsey:
Please accept my remembrance of Joshua on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

December 12, 2010

To the family and friends of Pfc. Joshua A. Ramsey:
Remembering Joshua on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Donna Gillette

December 26, 2009

On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.

SP4 Nilburn Stepp

December 14, 2009

It seems that Joshua got some lasting memories before his life ended. A new car, a visit with his grandmother and moms home made chicken livers. When a persons life comes to an end all we have is the memories, we all should look at this and work on building our own set of lasting memories daily. Nobody knows when there last day on this earth is going to be. Life is a wonderful gift and that gift you gave to America. I want to thank you Joshua and your family for my gift of Freedom.

Kenna Larra

August 4, 2009

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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

May 25, 2009

In loving memory of my nephew, Josh Ramsey,
on Memorial Day 2009. I will never forget the words of Mariah Carey's song played at your funeral "...for a hero lies in you."

Thank you, Josh and all the service men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice. All of you are heroes.

Lynne Ramsey Durocher
Greenwood, Indiana

Peggy Childers

December 13, 2008

To the family of Pfc. Joshua A. Ramsey:
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."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

In Memory of Joshua ~ (Debra Estep)

December 12, 2008

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.

The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”

I did not know Joshua, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008

The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol

Sincerely,

Deb Estep
Twinsburg, Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Blair Piotrowski

September 1, 2008

I just found a Geocaching coin in honor of PFC Ramsey. My gratitude goes out to him and all the soldiers who serve to keep us free.

We appreciate your sacrifice.

April 21, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Ramsey!

August 16, 2007

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

ROBYN GARSIDE

July 20, 2007

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

July 15, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Ramsey and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! It is especially hard to lose a fellow member of the Buckeye state. May God bless all of you!!

Jessica Vega

July 10, 2007

I went through basic and AIT with Ramsey. He was a good guy always kept us on our toes.

Garnet Jenkins

December 12, 2006

Paying tribute to Pfc Joshua A. Ramsey, on the 2nd anniversary of the day, he lost his life while serving our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace Joshua, in God's Loving Care and may God's Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Ramsey family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1-2

Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Brooke Westcott

July 18, 2006

Josh was my cousin and we were like brother and sister. He was always there for me when i needed him. He told me that we would go graduation and birthday shopping for me. I miss him so much and he will always be in my heart along with my grandmother who passed 2 days after we buried Josh. I know that me and the whole family think everyone who signed and cared about what all our family went through in 2004

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

March 25, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Ramsey family in the loss of Joshua. I did not know Joshua, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Joshua it has been 15 months since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.

I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom

To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~