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for Joshua Ward
Joy Berends
February 10, 2018
May we never forget the sacrifice so many made. May the Lord continue to comfort the loved ones of Sgt Ward.
Rasheda C
February 9, 2018
Joshua,
Thank You for your sacrifice. May you Rest In Peace. Our hearts are with the Ward family. Your memory will not be forgotten.
Eliza M.
October 9, 2015
May you rest in peace Sgt. Joshua Ward. You will be remembered always in our hearts
Charlie Gili
April 14, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Ward Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. 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
February 8, 2013
To the family and friends of Sgt. Joshua A. Ward:
It has truly been my honor to sign Joshua's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Joshua will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Joy Berends
February 14, 2012
Thank-you again for Joshua's service and your sacrifice.
May the Lord continue to comfort you.
Peggy Childers
February 13, 2012
February 9, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Joshua A. Ward:
Always remembering Joshua. "Some gave all."
Ginny & Family
October 28, 2011
We wish to Thank You Sgt. Joshua Ward and your Family for your Service and Sacrifices for our Country and Freedoms. Thank You and May you find Peace and Strength in the Lord.
Jason Miller
August 26, 2011
Josh,
Thank you for the price you paid so that my children can live free. You are not forgotten. Rest in Peace .
August 20, 2011
Today is the NYC's "Run for the Fallen" This is my 2nd year running and my 2nd year I will be running for you SGT. Ward. I miss you man.
SSG Coscia
Joy Berends
August 18, 2011
I prayed for the family today.
Thank-you again for Joshua's service and your sacrifice.
May the Lord comfort you.
Toni Lyles
August 17, 2011
Miss you Josh!!! Your picture is in a frame next to my computer at work so I can see you everyday!! It just doesn't seem real, that you are not here! You are truely a hero and have sooo many people that miss and love you!
Always Remembered.
Never Forgotten.
I love you Josh!
Love you cousin!!!
Peggy Childers
February 9, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Joshua A. Ward:
Please accept my remembrance of Joshua on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Elizabeth Raab
June 29, 2010
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
Jack Ward
June 3, 2010
From a fellow Ward. I know we are kin somewhere in the Ward line. My heart and prayers go out to you from a 70 year old disabled Air Force veteran. God bless you all.
June 2, 2010
May our Lord comfort you and bless you.
Rebecca Ward, Grimesland,North Carolina
Joy Berends
May 30, 2010
On this Memorial Day weekend I'd like to thank-you again for Sgt Ward's sacrifice.
May the Lord comfort you.
Bob Hughes
February 17, 2010
Just a note to say i am thinking of all of you. You were in our thoughts on the 9th and are still there today. I know it's been rough on you recently but know this, WE HAVENT FORGOTTEN!!
Joy Berends
February 11, 2010
Just saw that this week is the anniversary of Joshua's death. May the Lord comfort you. Thank-you again for his service and sacrifice to our country.
February 10, 2010
God Bless you and your family Sgt. Ward. I miss you brother. Rest in peace.
Peggy Childers
February 9, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Joshua A. Ward:
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
Brandi Ward
January 5, 2010
When I thought of you today and tears came to my eyes for i miss you sooo much! I wish i would have told you more how much i love you, how proud i am of you and how much you were always a great big brother and a bright shinning light in my eyes! If only we could turn back time i would have held on to every little memory! I did not know you would be taken from us and my heart truly aches to have you back! Josh I love you and am very proud of you! You were the best big brother and I will never forget you! Love Always, Brandi
Donna Gillette
December 5, 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.
Kenna Larra
November 10, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Betty Nielsen
May 25, 2009
You should be receiving a quilt from Freedom Quilts real soon if you haven't received it already. It is our way of saying we care and we want to bring you some comfort. Shed your tears on your quilt wrap yourself and let it be arms wrapping you with love and comfort. OUr deepest sympathy for the pain you now carry with you. We thank you for being into this world a hero that stood tall and gave of himself for others. I know a mother would rather have her son in her arms safe instead of burying him and dealing with a pain like no other pain. We are here if you need us if you need to have someone reach out and pray with you for strenght my email my dear is [email protected] my website is www.freedomquilts.net the quilts are for all the parents and spouse that have lost a love one since September 11, 2001 that is when I started this project and that is why I'm still at it. With total honor and respect these quilts are made for the families that lost so much just so the rest of us could enjoy freedom.
Kenna Larra
May 19, 2009
“Honor and Remember” – [email protected] / www.heropaintings.com. Please know that you are not alone when you grieve for our fallen heroes.
Sincerely and respectfully,
Kenna
Lisa Clevenger
April 28, 2009
I would like to send my condolences to the family. I am Jonathan's Aunt Lisa and my husband is also in the Army and has been for 24 years. This is such a tragedy for all of us. A day does not go by that I don't think of all 4 of these soldiers.
Gary Tolle
April 19, 2009
Josh, God bless you soldier and thank you for your brave and honorable service to a grateful nation and for paying the ultimate price for our freedom.. You are now in great company with God and so many other fallen heroes before and after you. On 5/6/08 my nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward was killed in action in Iraq and my final promise to him was to never forget him and our fallen hero’s, we will never forget their commitment and sacrifice. To the Ward family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of Joshua and your family and will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Since the loss of my nephew I have written on every single legacy page of every fallen soldier and included a photo of my nephew. I encourage you to do the same to Aaron's page. I have done this to honor my nephew but to let you know your loved one is not alone and my nephew is with him and they are now in God's gracious hands waiting for us to join them one day. From the bottom of my heart please except my sincere condolences and may the memories of your Hero carry you through each day for he will never be forgotten!
Debbi
April 17, 2009
To the family of Joshua, as you go through this terrible journey of grief, I want you to know that you aren't alone and there are so many of us who have & are traveling this path now. If you need to talk, shout, share there is a place for you with our Gold Star Family support group. I know from personal experience how much you need comfort and when and if the time is right please contact me. May God surround your family with comfort and arms of love & support.
http://goldstarfamilysupportgroup.com
In Memory of my son
SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
CO A-2-505th PIR 82nd Airborne
Richard Davidson
April 15, 2009
I will pray for Sargent Ward and his brave family in this hour of need. Do not think that he died in vane. He was a warrior, and a hero to his family and country.
God Bless
April 11, 2009
TO THE FAMILY OF SGT. WARD MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU DURING THIS TIME OF SUCH A GREAT LOSS. THE GOD OF HEAVEN PROMISES US THAT OUR DEAD ONES WILL LIVE AGAIN AND THEIR WILL BE NO MORE PAIN,SORROWNG OR DYING. ISAIAH 26:19,REVELATION 21:3,4
GEORGE C. RUDOLPH SR
April 6, 2009
SGT.WARD YOU ARE A HERO SIR 70VIETNAM71
Gary Allain
April 4, 2009
SGT. JOSHUAA. WARD
YOU ARE MY HERO MAY GOD KEEP YOU IN HIS ARMS FOREVER
Suzanne MacDaniel
April 3, 2009
To the Ward family,
I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Joshuas' memory in your heart and please remember he shall never be forgotten.
...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.
Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
Sgt. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04
Marty McGinley
April 2, 2009
My prayers and condolences go out to your Family. I lost my brother Dan on 9/11 WTC. He left behind his wife and five children. Brave souls, like Joshua, answerd the call to protect us all. I want your family to know his sacrifice will never be forgotten. May God's Peace be with you.
Anna Valentine
March 29, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss ,you are not alone. My prayers are with your family. We cry the same tears I too loss a son.
Proud Mother of Cpl Donald E Valentine III
KIA on Sept 18,2007
sarah
March 28, 2009
May you and your Family have comfort in knowing that God is soon going to end all Wars, Sickness,and Death.He promise that he will wipe out every tear from our eyes in death will be no more.
Patti Ward
March 26, 2009
Please see WWW.JOSHUAAWARD.COM
Buddy Lyles
March 26, 2009
Josh,
You are my Life HERO!! I cry for your return daily. I wear your my dogs tags so proudly every day. I love and miss you.
Uncle Buddy
Paula Tillery Trueax
March 25, 2009
I pray for the family of this fine brave soldier. He too will join my son CW2 Joshua Tillery KIA 1-26-09 in Heaven with the other three pilots that died with him. My sorrow is deep for the family and friends.
Paula R. Tillery Trueax
a Gold Star Mom (I never wanted to be)
Manuel Molina
March 24, 2009
This Poem Is Written By A Soldier:
All mortal beings, which God brought forth, die the same
Man is not exempt
All will inevitably end as the dust from where we came
It matters not of edge
Do not mourn me if I should fall in a foreign land
Think this of my passing
In a far-off field a finer soil mixed with the foreign sand
A dust that is American
A dust that laughed,cried, and loved as an American
This Poem Was Written By A Soldier.
Manuel Molina
Brother Of
Cpl Joshua Alexander Molina
Born April 8th, 1987 ~ KIA March 27th, 2008
Charles H. Miranda
March 23, 2009
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Follow The Rainbow To Heaven.
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A Soldier had die out on the
battlefield; broken hearts
are weeping for them,
But take comfort of knowing
that God had sent them a
rainbow from heaven;
The Souls of the Soldiers
have gone to there home
in heaven,
Our Loved One's has follow
God's lovely rainbow in the
sky; all the way to the end
of the sky.
That leads all the way to the
other end of the Lord's
house in heaven;
So just keep on praying and
trust that God will send us
that same rainbow in the sky,
Where Our Loved One's are
waiting for You and for me at
the end of the rainbow in
heaven.
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Do A Web Search On:
Charles H. Miranda -- Or.
charlesthepoet2003
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Charles H. Miranda
March 22, 2009
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When You Cry; I Cry Too.
==========================
I feel Your pains;
I feel Your sorrow,
I feel Your grief;
I feel Your sadness,
I feel what You are
feeling too, when
You cry, I cry too.
And it hurts to see
another brother of
mine dying out on
the battlefield; the
whole world is a
battlefield for all
of the Soldiers and
Policemen and Firemen
too, They say that
God Himself also weep
when we die.
Yes I feel Your pains;
Yes I feel Your sorrow,
Yes I feel Your grief;
Yes I feel Your sadness,
Yes I feel what You
are feeling too; And
Yes when You cry,
I cry too.
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Do A Web Search On:
Charles H. Miranda -- Or.
charlesthepoet2003
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James Gorman
March 22, 2009
I join thousands of Americans in expressing my sympathy and appreciation for his sacrifice, courage and patriotism.
Henryk Zaleski
March 22, 2009
Rest in peace forever young.
Krista Sieger
March 15, 2009
My heartfelt condolences to you! Know that Joshua was a hero who will never be forgotten.Our son, Cpl. Eric Sieger, 18, was killed February 1st 2007 ij Iraq. In his honor and all the other soldiers who gave their life I am compiling stories of these soldiers and their families, to be bound into a , titled KIA-Our Stories. If you are interested to have your soldiers story in this book, please give me following information: Date of birth, KIA-date, short biography, motivation to join the military, the last farewell, the last contact, and then - the message! And how does the family now handle the loss. If you like to send pictrues with it, you are welcome. My e-mail address: [email protected]
Stephanie Rafoss
March 12, 2009
Prayer for Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen
Rocky Green
March 12, 2009
Josh, I want you to know that you are missed. Im glad I got to know you, not only as a fellow soldier but as a friend as well. You will always be in our hearts and you will always be a great hero. Love you brother. R.I.P
Elizabeth Dunbar
March 8, 2009
The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine upon you and give you peace. Thank you my dear Soldier for your sacrifice. You are truly an Amercian Hero.
Chiara Fucarino
March 3, 2009
I started sponsoring Joshua through the AdoptAUSSoldier program in the beginning of January. We became friends, and I always enjoyed talking to him online. I came to discover that he was a passionate, intelligent man who loved his family and friends with all his heart (he told me that his sons were his whole world). I feel truly blessed to have known him, and I know that he is here with us, watching over his loved ones.
I am now more patriotic than ever, all because of him. He was a truly wonderful person. I thought I'd share something he wrote to me on January 9, 2009:
"I serve my country because I love it, and I serve because if I wasn't there, there would be some other person here instead of me, and, well, I think that whoever would have taken my place should be at home enjoying their life. I serve because it makes me feel good inside. It makes me know that there is always something out there to strive for. In this case, I strive to help other people in the world that don't have the opportunities that I have. There is a lot of other boring reasons that are really corny but, you know, it's just what I choose to do because in my country, I have the right to make that choice."
- Sgt. Joshua Allen Ward
Sgt James Barnes
March 2, 2009
Ty Josh for serving our country.You will not be forgotten.
Léon Sevriens
March 1, 2009
Again a young man died for our freedom. I want to thank you Joshua even i have never see or spoken to you. You have my deepest respect.
God will take care!
Carol
March 1, 2009
Dear ones, This is from another military mom, I am so sorry for your lost. Thank you for the sacrifice of one so brave, one so dear to you. It breaks my heart that he was soon to be a father. May the little one know of the greatness of their dad and may the Holy Spirit be a comfort to you all.
patty haynes
February 26, 2009
my son is in iraq im amess im sorry about ure son they were friends
Kimberly Brown
February 26, 2009
As a fellow Military Mom - my heart goes out to you. I can't imagine the grief you are suffering. I pray for your entire family.
Rosemarie Annese - VP & Blue to Gold Liaison, Blue Star Mothers, MA Chapter 1
February 25, 2009
Dear Ward Family,
No words can take away your grief but may it comfort you to know, so many families grieve with you.
We witnessed the grief experienced by the family of Jonathan Roberge and understand that the pain of losing Josh is insurmountable.
Josh will be honored and remembered as a true American Hero. Not a day will be spent without thinking of him and remembering his sacrifice.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you for peace and comfort from your grief in the days ahead.
Live each day with love in honor of one you loved so much.
KEVIN BARRANTES
February 25, 2009
To the ward's, Josh will never be forgotten he will always be in us, every time you guys miss him, head to his fav place the beach, listen to the wind and the waves and you will hear him.
I serve with josh in Iraq on his first tour, i know how he saved the little girl from gettin electrocuted, and in our 2nd deployment how he saved his best friend when his tank got hiy by an IED, you see josh was always there when you need it the most, back in the states or in combat you could always cound on him, he was a friend, and he was there for me when i lost my unborn daugther, Thank you jush for all you did for the nation, your familia and your amigos.
superman you will be greatly miss
your frined B.
Samuel Hansen
February 24, 2009
I served with Josh on 2 deployments and he was a good friend. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten. My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to your family.
DELANEY FAMILY
February 24, 2009
MY FAMILIES THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU JOSHUA YOU'LL NOT BE FORGOTEN
Steve and Barbara Waterbury
February 24, 2009
We are also the parents of a fallen American Hero. Our prayer are with you as you begin this journey that at times will be overwhelming. When you need, please contact us. At time this will be too personal to share and times you need to hear from another soldier's family. We live in your area.
"Rest well sweet soldiers...the battle is over"
Parents of
Spc. Forrest John Waterbury
K.I.A. March 14, 2007
Ramadi, Iraq
Veronica Orr
February 24, 2009
Memorial Day... Remebering Those Who Paid The Ultimate Sacrifice.
We won't let them be forgotten
That is why each of us
Who have been in Battle knows
We can never forget
That Every Day Is Memorial Day.
Thank your for everything u did for this country and our freedom. You are a TRULY HERO.
February 24, 2009
Gabriel Cantu
February 24, 2009
Hey Josh... I know its been a while since we last saw each other but I just want you to know that you will always be a good friend and I will never forget the sacrifice you made for our country. You are a "True Hero" and I am HONORED to be able to call you my FRIEND. YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BROTHER.
Valerie Wolfe
February 24, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Josh gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country, he's a true hero.
Denise Snow
February 24, 2009
My sincerest condolences go out to the family of Joshua Ward. I am so sorry for your loss. I was privleged enough to know PFC Jonathan Roberge for several years. All of these men are heros, and will never be forgotten. You are all in my prayers
Joshua and Jonathan (Brothers in life and death)
February 23, 2009
Now thats Josh!!!
Bryan Crumpler
February 23, 2009
Dear Josh,
I just wanted you to know how much we will all miss you. You taught me so many things and I am honored to have known you bro. There is something that I never told you but wish that I had, and want everyone else to know as well. You had this light around ya man. Whenever I was down and depressed, or in really bad situation, or freezing cold, or mad, or sad, or anything and you would come around it would just instantly get that much better. Just by you being there with me I was instantly put in that light and it was strange but real. I can still feel that presence man. Its almost like you never left and Im betting its because you never did. I know your here with us all looking out for us and protecting us. Thank you brother, for not only your service in life; but for the fact that your personality was so strong that it is still comforting us in your death. I love you man. Respect.
Sandy
February 23, 2009
My heart is heavy for the family and friends of Sgt. Ward. He is a true American hero who never faltered in his duty to his country. God Bless all of you in this difficult time. You have my prayers and my deepest sympathy.
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there; I did not die.
-Anonymous
Proud Navy Mom to EN3(SW) Andrew Painter USN
Navy-Parents.com
Taylor Blankenship
February 23, 2009
To the Family and Friends of Josh Ward,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Josh was a true American Hero!!
I went to High School with Misty and my brother, Scott, and Johnny Ward were close friends in school. You couldn't ask for any better people in this world then the Ward Family.
God Bless you,
Taylor Raby Blankenship
Kathy Churray
February 23, 2009
My heart goes out to the parents and family and friends of this noble solider SGT Ward.
Mother of ETSA Churray US Navy
www.navy-parents.com
US Army (83-92)
clay rogers
February 23, 2009
Josh, I want to express to you what you meant to all of us whether it be in Iraq or back home in Texas, you always were able to keep us laughing and anticipating the next words that would come from your mouth. Brother we will all miss you, just want to let you know they brought you in on a beautiful horse carriage with the flag stretched over your body. It was beautiful man and your friends and family were all there. Love you brother
S Silvestro
February 23, 2009
Many thanks, Sgt. Joshua Ward, for your service and ultimate sacrafice. May your loved ones find comfort in the wonderful memories you left behind.
D Johnson
February 23, 2009
Prayers for the family and friends of Sgt Joshua Ward. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Michaelsmom - Mother of BM3 USN
Terri Rammer
February 23, 2009
Dear Family & Friends of Joshua Allen Ward,
Though I did not know Joshua....I am so sad to hear of this loss. This country has lost a treasure and he will always be a true American hero. As my own son was welcomed back to the states this past Friday from Iraq.....I am heart broken to hear this news. May the Lord wrap his arms around the family, friends and community of this brave young man and sustain you all with wonderful memories. Please know that we will not forget the ultimate sacrifice of this brave soldier and we thank him for his service to our country.
Mike and Karin Slough
February 23, 2009
We are very sorry for your loss and we will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We are Cavalry members who rode with you on Friday. We did not have the privelege of knowing Joshua but we thank you for allowing us to share in honoring him as the hero that he is. We thank him for his service to this great country. He will not be forgotten.
Rebecca Price
February 22, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Joshua Ward, I want to send my condolences and deepest sympathy for the loss of your son. While I did not know him personally, my husband is currently serving in Mosul on his second tour. I know that your son died in honor, serving his country.
John 15:13 "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
God Bless you and keep you,
Rebecca Price, wife of
Sgt. Benjamin Price
269th MP Company, TN
Mosul, Iraq
me and my big brother
CW2 Jeremy Milliman
February 22, 2009
Josh,
You were such an incredible friend, and will always be my brother. I can't begin to express how hard these last few days have been as we put you to rest. I miss you so very much and I want you to know how much your sacrifice meant to all of us and to this country. You will NEVER be forgotten and I know you will be looking out for me as I deploy again to Iraq soon. You were a fearless warrior and your spirit will be with me in the cockpit to inspire strength and courage. I thank God for the opportunity to have a part in your life, and I thank you for your role in mine. I will see you on the other side brother. I love you dude.
Bernie & Stacey Norwood
February 22, 2009
God bless the Ward family. Life ends however, memories live on.
Sgt. Joshua A. Ward, the flag of the United States of America has your blood sewn into the fabric, it shall wave forever in your honor.
"Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid, they have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices".
~ PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN ~
February 21, 2009
My deepest sympathy goes to the Ward family. He must have been an awesome individual. God surely holds him in his arms today. I am an aunt of two former Army soldiers and a current Marine still in the middle of the conflicts of our world and pray daily for these young men and women. I will keep you all and Joshua in my daily prayers as you experience a pain for my peace. Thank you for your son, husband, brother, nephew, husband, and father. My family is extremely appreciative for men and women living their lives and sacrificing them for our comfort. May God bless you all and keep you close to His Sacred Heart.
Yours In Christ!
Jacki Bowers
February 21, 2009
My heart breaks for your family. I am a proud member of the Brazoria County Cavalry and I rode with all of you Friday. I do this as my namesake John "Jackie" St.John fought and died for our country in WWII. There was no escort for him. My Grandmother struggled the rest of her life over her "forgotten" son. So in both thier honor I ride with the cavalry to make sure no soldier is forgotten, or left unhonored or no family feels alone. It is my hope that this made a difference for your family, that you know we all think he is a hero and also know he will never be forgotten. This particular ride was very healing for me as much as it was heartbreaking. My dear friend Tracy Tribble, mother of fallen soldier Brett Tribble was there too. It was a tough day for her also but as with me she ended up finding it theraputic. She also rides with the cavalry now to honor Brett, but this was her first military funeral since his untimely death. I am proud of her for coming, for she is one of the few that truly know what you are and will be going through. I am saying all this so that you know that in life and now in death your precious Son, Father, Fiance, and Brother is still a hero and is still helping others. He WILL NOT be forgotten, this selfless loved one of yours. I will continue to ride in his honor and in honor of all our heros past and present. His legacy will live on in all of us, we will make sure of it. You will always be in my thought and prayers. God Bless you.
Bryan Hairell
February 21, 2009
SGT. Ward, thanks for your service and sacrifice for our nation's freedom. My prayers are with your family at this sad time as we mourn a fallen warrior. You are gone brother "BUT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN"
SSG Bryan C. Hairell
407 ECES
TALLIL, IRAQ
Debbi
February 20, 2009
To the parents and family, I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I too know what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve it’s an individual journey that unfortunately we now have to take. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to heal you as He gives comfort to you today.
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Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR
Palladino Family
February 20, 2009
The people of Leominster, MA are sharing the grief of the family of Sgt. Joshua A. Ward. We lost one of our favorites sons, Pfc Jonathan Roberge. We are proud of Joshua and are deeply sadden by his death. He and his fellow soldiers are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl Lott
February 20, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Joshua A. Ward...though we have never met, it is with deepest sorrow that I write today...to offer our sincerest sympathy in the loss of your loved one & our nations hero, Sgt. Joshua A. Ward.....may God Bless you and comfort you in all the days to come...our city of Leominster, Massachusetts is standing together in sorrow & deepest gratitude to all four who lost their lives on that day....fighting for "our" country & freedom...we will never forget....rest in peace, Sgt. Joshua A. Ward...from the Lott-Mazzeo family of Leominster, MA
Julie Croft
February 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the Ward family. Josh was a great guy and loved his family. He's a true hero.
Kim Kolojaco Ferguson
February 20, 2009
I just wanted to express my condolences to Josh's family. I remember riding the bus and going to school with him when you guys first moved to Needville. Joshua was one of those guys who always made you laugh and would do anything for you. He was known for his sense of humor! We lost contact after school and I wish we hadn't. He was a wonderful person! My family would like to thanks to Josh for standing up for our country. My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of need.
Helen Valdez
February 20, 2009
I do not know this young man, but I thank him, so much for serving my country and my safety. I did pray and asked God to wait for him at the gate. I can just imagine how wonderful that was and the angels all around him. God Bless you all and remember He, has promised you will see him again.
February 19, 2009
I offer my deepest sympathies in the loss of SGT. Joshua Ward. I am from Leominster, MA and one of the other soldiers lost with him that day was PFC Jonathan Roberge of Leominster. As our city honors Jonathan, please know that we are thinking of you and remembering the sacrifice these men made.
G. Parker
February 19, 2009
Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice for freedom, Warrior Joshua Ward. You and your family are forever in my thoughts and prayers. You are forever a great American.
The life he saved...
February 19, 2009
Getting his medal from the BC 2004
February 19, 2009
Pattie CREEL
February 19, 2009
From one Miltary family to another. May GOD BLESS you all. We share in the pride you have for Josh. Freedom comes at a cost to some. Sorry for your family. We have been there several times. May you find God's helping hands around you each day. Blessings
D. Wilson
February 19, 2009
May God Bless this soldier and his family. Thank you for your serivce soldier. You will not be forgotten.
SGT John Foster
February 19, 2009
I had the privilege of serving with SGT Ward during his second deployment. He was a great friend and a fearless noncommisioned officer. My prayers are with his sons and family members.
MARGARET CASTRO JANKOWIAK
February 19, 2009
THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE WARD FAMILY. JOSHUA ALLEN WARD, SR. REST IN PEACE.
Nancy Hall
February 19, 2009
Joshua, thank you for your service and for your sacrifice. A hero you will always be in our hearts and your family will be forever in our prayers. God Bless you and your family!
February 19, 2009
Thank you for the service and the sacrifice so that our country remains free. Praying peace for the family and hoping you will take comfort in knowing that a Hero to many will always be remembered.
Courtney
February 19, 2009
Thank You for protecting us. May you rest in peace. May God be with your family.
Anonymous
February 19, 2009
A grateful America mourns his loss and supports you in your grief. He examplifies the very best of us. Please know that so many people unknown to you stand with you at this time of great sorrow.
D Hernandez
February 19, 2009
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