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Joshua Rau Obituary
Joshua Lee Rau, 20, of Emmaus, died February 6 in a snowmobile accident on Lower St. Regis Lake, N.Y. He was the son of Richard R. and Kim T. (Treston) Rau. He was a 2003 graduate of Emmaus High School. He currently was a sophomore at Paul Smiths College, pursing a bachelors degree in natural resources, environmental sciences and an associates degree in applied science in outdoor recreation. He was a People to People Ambassador to Australia. He received his Eagle Scout Award and was a certified SCUBA diver. He was a member of the Emergency Wilderness Response Team and was a rescue diver in New York State. He was a lifeguard in New York. Survivors: Mother and father; sister, Tiffany L. Rau at home; stepbrother, Jeffrey S. Rau of Xenia, Ohio; grandparents, Ellen and Jim Cummiskey in Colorado and Ruth Graham of Bensalem, along with the Treston family. Services: memorial, 11 a.m. Friday, February 11, in the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 3461 Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. in the church. Schantz Funeral Home Inc., Emmaus, is in charge of arrangements. Contributions: Josh Rau Memorial Boy Scout Fund, c/o East Penn Bank, 731 Chestnut Street, P.O. Box 869, Emmaus 18049.
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Kim Rau
February 6, 2020
Oh Josh I miss you so much.
casey carter
February 4, 2020
Hey buddy long time no talk I wish I could say I had a good reason for but I really don't life's been hectic lately I got married I've got two kids all within a year-and-a-half life is crazy man I don't go to carnival anymore I try to avoid it since I don't really drink anymore hope you're having fun up there just remember once a Smitty always a Smitty show how us Smitty's do
Talk to you next time buddy
Shannon Houghtaling
February 2, 2020
Man I miss you bud. Seems like only yesterday but in reality a whole lifetime has gone by. Not a day goes by that your not missed and loved.
Danielle Parker
February 6, 2019
Hey Joshy!
I'll be going up for Carnival this weekend and of course stopping into campus. As always, I'll sit beside the lake and say hi for a bit. I hope you can make it.
Happy birthday! We all miss you.
Danielle Parker
February 5, 2017
Hey Josh!
Long time... So it's a really small world. I went back to school and was talking to my new advisor. We got talking about my time at PSC and he asked about the time frame I was there and he brought up how his daughter's friend had had an accident up there. I immediately got goosebumps, because he was referring to you. So my college advisor (Robert Rynk) and his wife told some stories that their daughter had told them about you. It was great letting all of the memories flood back...
I hope wherever you are you're always smiling.
Happy birthday!
February 5, 2016
Happy birthday Josh , I think of you often. I think of that question all the time . What if ? but I do know that you were missed terribly with your family and love ones . Life is not the same without you .I hope you were able to find Agua Calienta in the sky . Until then Josh I will keep you in my heart if you promise to keep me a spot in heaven . Love uncle Jimmy
February 8, 2015
Josh...a few days ago I was fixing breakfast and flipping eggs when I thought of you and wished I had another chance to teach you how to flip and keep the omelets off the farm house ceiling.
Love,
Uncle Lee
Casey Carter
February 7, 2015
Dear Josh
That time again I'm not going up this year started so new job. Hope your smiling down on all the shenanigans. Miss you buddy
February 7, 2015
Just can't believe it's been 10 years, Your still miss sweetheart. Mom
Shannon Houghtaling
February 7, 2015
I was at work today and our song come on so I sang into a spoon like we used to and cried. The owner was watching me in the camera feed and asked what I was doing so of course I told her all about u. It wasn't until I got home that I realized what day it was. 10 years and I miss u every day. Happy belated b-day and thanks for the song today. I love u.
February 6, 2015
mom and I went to your bench yesterday we could not get to it because the snow But we spent the day in Promise Land with agreat full moon ending we all miss you
Abi Lawrence
February 6, 2015
Hi Joshy! I know it's been a while since I've visited your site but I know you won't hold it against me. I can't believe it's been 10 yrs since you've left us bUT I know that you still help keep us safe and be here when we need to talk or for comfort.
Things have changed and some have stayed the same. As I'm sure you know I got married also Lindsey and now waiting on Amanda. Please help the three of us stay close and bffs like we always were even though we are miles apart from each other. I hope you are taking care of BamBam for me and same for him. I really miss both of you. I missed you so much at mine and Lindsey's wedding. I was happy for her and also sad at the same time. Thanks for helping us find wonderful husbands!
I love you and miss you so much! Thank you and please continue to be a wonderful BFF Guardian Angel!
Love always,
Abi
February 5, 2015
You still inspire people...
Abe Ruth
August 3, 2014
Hey Josh,
I know it's been a while but you know that doesn't mean I don't think about you. I had a short weird dream about you the other week where you forgot my name. I'm not sure what that was supposed to mean. I've had Philmont friends visiting me this week and we've had a lot of fun together. Because of you I no longer take my time with them for granted. I love you buddy!
February 7, 2014
Happy Birthday Josh,
sorry it's late but every time I sit down to write this Molly wants my attention sitting on the desk,
I glad I gave birth to you,
I love you
Mom
Danielle Parker
February 5, 2014
I'll admit it's been a long time since I've been here Josh and I'm sorry. I went back and read a lot of entries and have been crying the whole time. To know that so many people are still coming here is wonderful, you are truly a great person. I hope wherever you are you're having a great birthday! I'll be at PSC this weekend for carnival... so I hope you can stop in. Love ya hun
December 22, 2013
Dear Josh,
I am doing Christmas differently this year, no life is good store, no ll bean,
no cutting down the Christmas tree,no decorating with past ornaments, I just don't want to hurt as much this year, I still miss you everyday, This year were going to the Weida's cabin, while cleaning it up I found a picture that you drew when you were about 7, a picture of a mountain with a lake, and a stream. so you, I am going to frame it and hang it on the cabin wall.
I love you
love Mom
Shannon Houghtaling
December 19, 2013
Hey buddy. I was at work a few days ago an all the hair on my neck stood up an I instantly thought of you. You stayed in my thoughts all day. Thank you, I know you were there because on that day I really needed a friend. I love you and miss you always. Your girl ;)
casey carter
February 4, 2013
hey bud carn again thinkin of you i know its early kilt is a big hit again was just tell a friend about you the other night and how much your life and death impacted me miss you bud show em up there how smittys do it.
forever in our hearts and minds
February 3, 2013
Hi Josh,
We think of you often. Thanks for all of your help building the barn, you did a great job.
Jeff and Sue Farina
Uncle Jimmy
February 2, 2013
Hi Josh, Just a note to say hello. I think of you offen and wonder if you ever
found Agua Caliente. I miss you Buddy.
October 13, 2012
just miss you love dad
Abe Ruth
August 27, 2012
People who look at this yet must think I'm nuts for how often I post on here. Oh well, I don't care and I'm sure you don't mind. As I'm sure you know, I'm pretty settled here in Maryland now. My kids start class tomorrow. I'm really excited and really nervous and the same time! I really hope I'm a good teacher. I worked so hard to get here. The scouts seem to love me, so hopefully whatever I do right there carries over into school as well. It has been so hard leaving the troop. I'm glad Ron took over as scoutmaster. Maybe you could give him a sign congratulating him as you did for me. Once I get into the flow of things I'll find a troop down here to get involved with. Thanks for always looking out for me, I'll need you there tomorrow!
Abe
May 15, 2012
Hey Josh,
So I graduated this past Saturday! Now I have to try to find a teaching job. I've had some interviews but no luck so far. I'm really bummed I can't go to Philmont again this summer. I did get to meet up with some of the guys before they left though. I wish you were still here in person and could hang out with us! Although if it weren't for you leaving I would probably take my friendship with them for granted. Having known you and dealing with your loss has made me a better person. Although it has been hard, I am thankful for everything that has happened in my life, both the good and the bad.
Love you buddy!
February 7, 2012
Josh, I wish I could say it gets easier on the anniversary of your death, but it does not. It's still painful, I still wish that I could change it.And I still miss you. I love you Mom
casey carter
February 7, 2012
hey bud!!!
that time of year again seein everyone makes it hard hope you laughin at are carn adventures. kilt went awesome wish you could have been there
miss ya bud
casey
February 5, 2012
Happy Birthday Josh
Abe Ruth
June 25, 2011
Hi Josh! I know I haven't written here for a while, but that is a good thing! I still miss you though and think of you every so often. I had an awesome road trip out to Philmont this summer with a good friend I met out here last year. He has a big heart, as you did, which reminds me a lot of you. So he partially fills the hole you left. We saw a lot of National Parks on the way out here. This may be my last summer to work out here. I graduate next year and have to find a teaching job. I'm excited about being a teacher! Even though I am doing well in school I am still nervous about it though. Anyway, its been a while since I've gotten any significant signs from you that you are still around. When you get a chance, let me know you are there! I love you buddy!
CASEY CARTER
May 12, 2011
HEY BUD!!!
WINTER CARN WAS A HARD TIME THIS YEAR MISSED YA ALOT SEEIN RIPPER AND SOME OF THE CLINTON BOYS!!!
RIP JOSH
CASEY
February 28, 2011
Hi Josh,
Boy we really missed you this Feb. The first are alway the hardest and with Dad being sick that was a first that you were
not hear at least in person. The door bell did go off alot that week. Tiffany really missed you, she did not have you there to worry with and to comfort each other. we still miss you terribly
Love you sweetheart
Mom
Matthew Cummiskey
December 21, 2010
I know I was always distant Josh, but you were always my thoughts. Miss you.
Unc Matt
Rick Rau
December 14, 2010
The holidays are comeing up really quick.Mom is having us all get something hand made. we are making them she is looking for crafs at craft shops.I was working on the layth and fownd one of the chisials you bent trying to make you cup.We all miss you alot
Love Dad
Abe
July 21, 2010
Hey Josh,
Working at Philmont is awesome!! This has been the best summer of my life!! I can’t help but think how cool it would have been if we would have worked here together. I met a lot of great people here. The 3 other guys I have been hiking with have become really good friends. I was glad they were with me up on Baldy when I spread your ashes. I thought I would be balling my eyes out but I didn’t. The pain of your loss has gone away somewhat over the years but I still miss you. Having the opportunity to spread some of your ashes on top of Mt. Baldy has brought some closure for me. I am ever grateful to your family for giving me that opportunity. I am so happy I could do it for you and for them.
Love you buddy!
Abe Ruth
February 6, 2010
Hey Josh,
Sometimes it seems like the last 5 years went by so fast but most of the time it feels like its been forever. I was doing pretty good up until the other night when I had a brief dream about you. I know I told you I hoped you didn’t show up in my dreams anymore but thank you for ignoring me. I really needed that even though it was hard to wake up with that empty feeling in my heart. I really believe that you are up there checking in on us from time to time. And you showing up in my dream and saying “Congratulations on Scoutmaster” really let me know you know what’s going on in our lives. Thank you so much for letting me know you are still around. I love you and miss you so much! I know you are still helping us out when you can and I’m sure you are helping all of your new friends up in Heaven too.
Abe
Kim Rau
February 2, 2010
I am not sure how many read this anymore, But I just want eveyone to know that this sat it will be five years since Josh died, So in remmebance of Josh we are meeting here at 10;00 Feb 6th at 610 east berger street Emmaus. Then car pooling over to farr rd to do some litter clean up in Honor of Josh. Then head back to our house for a finger food party. One year I ask Josh what he wanted for his birthday dinner. he said anything he could eat with his fingers.
We have plenty of beds if anyone needs to stay over.
(there will be katchup)
January 7, 2010
Hi Josh
WE spent chrismas in the smoke mountans you would have loved. Miss you
love DAD
kIM Rau
November 13, 2009
Dear Josh,
Even after 4>12 years there aRE DAYS WHEN i JUST CRY & cry when I get in my car. Today I woke up so pissed at you for dying. Pissed at you for getting on the snow moble, only to be in tears momnets later that your not here. Myabe it's the thanksgiving coming and there is no chance that you can be home for the hoildays. Your death chaNGED EVERYTHING.Of couruse I am grateful for the twenty years that you were here on earth.There is just the hole in my heart that nothing can fill. I pastify my self daily that your in a great place and you have bailey with you. It just some times I get selfish and all I want is you giving me hugs. With your tall lean body. Or you saying I love you mommy. I hope where ever you are you are doing great things. I love you with all my heart Josh
Mom
November 1, 2009
Hi Josh
Tiffany & I have your truck,I'm doing some work on it to get it inspected.
Tiffany and & Shawn use it when they are both home.Russ is staying here till his houser is ready.I realy miss you
Love Dad
Abe Ruth
September 20, 2009
Hey Josh,
It's been a while since I came on here. I went hiking with James today, it's been like 8 years since I saw him last! I sent an application to work at Philmont next summer. I hope I get a job out there, how cool that would be! Was thinking of you today, strange since I got home and saw Martha posted photos of you on facebook today. Well that coincidence is just you letting me know you are still around. Miss you buddy!
Kim Rau
August 12, 2009
Josh,
You may not have been here in person but many of us carried you in our hearts and on us at Tiffany wedding, I carry you picture in my purse, Tiffany worn your eagle pin close to her heart, Even Abe had your shirt on. You will always be with us.I know you were there it was to important of a day for you not to be.
Love you
Mom
Kim Rau
June 25, 2009
Hi Josh,
I sure wish you were here, we always counted on you for all your help. Dad could use it many projects and little time. Besides I just were you were here for Tiffany's wedding.
Kim Rau
June 17, 2009
Hi Josh,
Tiffany is getting ready to bike Ohio,You both are alot a like Please look over her and keep her safe.
May 17, 2009
Hi Josh getting the house ready for Tiffany's wedding Mon got Abe granmom,Popo all working. If you thought getting ready for her events was something you should see this.I miss you
Love Dad
Kim Rau
February 11, 2009
Hi Josh,
Dad and I were up to promise land to your bench and it was being use by a group of ice fisherman who say they use it all the time. It made us feel good that it was being used. There isn't a day that goes by that you are not still part of our lives. We love you with all our hearts. I wish you were here on earth to celebrate your birthday with us, but we still celebrate your birth. And the time we had with you. I still miss you all the time. Thank you for being our son.
Love Mom
Abe Ruth
February 5, 2009
Hey Josh, Happy 24th birthday! You know I'll be thinking about you and your family tomorrow even though my head should be in my Chemistry test. I'm taking the scouts to reading rocks on Sat.
Love you buddy!
Kim Rau
January 20, 2009
Dear Josh,
I hope Bailey is romping around with you. I will miss her but I am glad you have your dog with
Love
Mom
Abe Ruth
December 29, 2008
Hey buddy. Well I just got home from more Eagle Board of Reviews. The troop had 6 Eagles this year, a new record. The most we ever had in one year was 4. I also got to give another Eagle Charge this past year. I was his second choice though; but I made sure to point that out to the audience before I gave him the charge. The adults got together for a bunch of parties this past year; a lot of good memories from those. Wish you were here to share them with us. Miss you Josh!
Rick Rau
December 11, 2008
Hi Josh its getting close to the holidays they are not the same.
Went night fishing with uncle Mike I fell in while they were docking the boat. I'm the biggest thing Moms brothers ever pulled out of the water. miss you
Love Dad
Kristen Benedict
October 4, 2008
Josh, i miss u terribly. life just isnt the same with out u. u meant so much and its taken me so long to tell u. im sorry this didnt come sooner but its just so hard to think that u are looking over us all but just cant be here. i plan on going back to school just so look at everything and maybe see it the way u did. i miss u sooooo much. but know u are still in my heart and always will be.
Kristen
Tiffany Rau
October 2, 2008
I miss you...
Abe Ruth
September 30, 2008
Hey Josh,
For almost the last year I have been participating in Eagle Board of reviews. They are a lot of fun. Well last night was a little hard for me because one of the scouts that came in looked almost like you. It was like you were sitting right across the table from me. But I know you knew this happend because on my way home I heard a song on the radio that I associate with you. I take these as little signs that you are letting me know you are still around. Love you buddy.
Abe
Michael Cummiskey
August 25, 2008
Hi Josh, I went fishing with Cole in the Florida Keys this past week. We both were thinking about you as we were chasing the birds to find the fish. Fishing was very good. Love Uncle Mike and Cole
Lee Gentry
August 11, 2008
Josh,
One of my "Boeing Bosses" just returned from Philmont with his son. I shared you and your Philmont photos with him.
Uncle Lee
rick rau
August 10, 2008
we spent last week up at saranac &went over to the pauls smith. realy miss you
love you
Shannon Bruens
June 16, 2008
Hi Joshy,
I was hiking the other day in the mountains and saw 2 bald eagles flying right over head. It made me think of all those times we sat and watched the birds at school soar above the clouds and how was always said we'd love to know what it felt like to fly free like they did. It felt strange watching them without you. I miss you bunches, hiking will never be the same without you. Love and Hugs.
Rick Rau
February 8, 2008
Hi Josh I realy miss having our birthdays together. Mom,Tiffany & I were together. Went up to your bench @ promise land. It was a little to icy to hike out to it but we could see it from the point.your always with us Miss you Love Dad
Kim Rau
February 8, 2008
Hi Josh,
Happy Birthday sweetheart, I was thinking of all the good you brought to our lives. I am glad you are my son
Love Mom
Abe Ruth
February 6, 2008
Hey Josh,
Sometimes it seems like the last 3 years flew by and sometimes it seems like it’s been longer. Life is really getting busy for me now, working full time and going to school part time. Work will close up around July or August, and then it will be full time school at Kutztown. I decided to be a teacher! It is going to be a lot of hard work but I’m sure it will be worth it in the end. Everything is going ok down at scouts. Dave, his son, and I have an 84 mile backpacking trip planned for this summer. We are doing the Susquehannock trail in Potter County. I can’t wait; it is going to be a blast! Some of us adults are spending more time together outside of scouts. Those are some fun times! It is starting to get easier now not having you around. I guess I’m getting used to it. I thought about you every time I wrote down today’s date at work. Love you buddy!
Abe
Nick Pitel
February 5, 2008
Hey man,
Just wanted to say Happy Birthday...it's hard to imagine it's been 3 years already. You're still in our hearts!
Abi
February 5, 2008
Happy Birthday Joshy!!!!
I miss you and love you.
Michael Cummiskey
February 5, 2008
Hi Josh, have been thinking about you. Love, Uncle Mike
Amanda Leibensperger
February 5, 2008
Hey Joshy, I was thinking of you the last couple days. Hard to believe its almost 3 years... I still think you're going to be at the diner or something meeting me sometimes... at least I wish you were. I feel like I'm more emotional this year, I miss you always of course, but before I didn't want to think about it as much... Maybe it hurt too much, idk. Still hurts too much, but it makes me think of the good memories with you. It flurried today when I was sad at work, and I thought that maybe it was you & Kristine showing some beauty to the world, pretty individual flakes floating around, landing wherever they want to. I also wish that you were here to talk to, everyone is in their own place now and although I think we have found our own niche, it still is not as much fun as when we were all together. Well, I hope you and Kristine are having fun up there, esp. having to look over your Charlie's Angels and everyone else you love! Miss you both so much, love you forever... always in my heart.
Abi
January 2, 2008
Hey Joshy!!! I know I haven't written in your guest book in such a long time but you know that I talk still talk to you at times and you are always in my prayers every night.
Well Christmas was good and New Years was okay. Last New Year's was better because I got to see few more friends. I can't believe it's 2008! I hope this year will be a good one. I have only 2 more quarters to go in school then I hope to find a very nice job that suits me.I dont know if I want to stay in Philly but I know that I want to see if I can go somewhere besides Allentown or maybe away from PA. It's sad to come home and nobody is around anymore, everyone from the olden days are working some other state or started a family already. I know that you are looking out for all of us and helping us through the hard times. I just thank you for that and I hope you will always be with us.
I love you and miss you a lot Josh!
I'll talk to you later!!
Rick Rau
December 30, 2007
Hi Josh we did chrismas at home this year, missed you alot. We put colored lights on the tree for you & white lights for Tiffany. Tiffany & pop pop set up timers so they would switch back and forth, it kind of worked. next year we will do it a liile better.Tiffany has carried on your life is good shirts& aditude, so we made sure everyone had something from Jake under the tree. We all miss you & love you.
DAD
Kim Rau
December 4, 2007
Hi sweetheart,
Well the hoidays aren't the same, we went to the woods for thanksgiving and enjoyed just being. Christmas, well were having it early Grandmom and Poppop are coming up to celebrate with us Tiffany will be home on the 11th, were going to go and cut down a tree,That will be hard because you are not doing the cutting. I am just going to concenstrate on being grateful, Grateful that Tiffany and Dad are still in my life and Gratefull that I had ypu for as long as I did. I love you Josh, there isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss you.
Love Mom
Rick Rau
October 23, 2007
Hi Josh: Mom & I went camping last weekend. Your bench is being used alot, There is a great view from it.Look like a good place to fish from but we dont think there are any fish. At least they never found our hooks. Tiffany is back on the road & misses you , we all miss you & love you
Abe Ruth
July 9, 2007
Hey buddy,
I went up to Worlds End state park by myself this past weekend. I hiked around the park a little bit on Saturday and then in the afternoon I hiked in the last 2 miles of the Loyalsock Trail to the haystacks and camped overnight. I got an awsome campsite right next to the creek overlooking the haystacks. It was great, there was no one else around. Just wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you. The last time I was on that section of the trail was the last time we were hiking together. But I know you were with me this time too. Miss you Josh!
Rick Rau
July 9, 2007
Went to Promisland for moms birthday we had a great Eagle sighting on Saturday. and the bench is at a nice place. miss you
Love Dad
Kim Rau
May 24, 2007
This is to anyone who might still read this guest book,
We are taking Josh's ashes up to mt. st. regis on Sunday June 3rd. we will be leaving paul smith campus around 9:00 am if you would like to join us you are more than welcome.please let me know if you do plan to join us.
Kim Rau
Shannon Bruens
May 6, 2007
Josh,
I thought about you today when I was hiking...you would have loved the view. There were two red tailed hawks flying low so I got some great pics. Miss and love you forever.
Nick Pitel
May 6, 2007
Josh-
We graduate in a week, and I know I'll be up on stage with John and others imagining you being up there with us. There was a boating accident out on the lake this weekend and we lost two more great guys from our PSC family (both Clinton boys too). It rekindled lots of memories and emotions. I know you and Scuba will be lookin after them up there, as well as the rest of us down here. I haven't forgotten about you, and neither has anyone else. Love and miss you!
Rick Rau
March 29, 2007
Hi Josh miss you love dad
Abe
February 11, 2007
Well Josh, I’ve gotten the signs that you’re sending me. I hope you’re telling me that I am finally going to be able to move on. What are the odds that of the 17 webelos that are crossing over one of them is named Josh and another one has the name Baily? This is the first Josh that I am going to have to get to know since you. I know that it might be a little hard, but I think this is going to help me move on. But you know that I will never forget you! Love you buddy!
kim rau
February 8, 2007
Dear Josh,
Thanks for being there for Tiffany, She said she felt the genie being lifted off her, Thank you Josh I couldn't of bear to loose both of you.
Kim Rau
February 8, 2007
On your death we felt nothing but loss,Loss Loss.
Kim Rau
February 8, 2007
Dear Josh,
For your Birthday we watch a sunrise, had lunch with a bottle of Ketchup, and watch a sunset in you honor.
Love you Mom
Tiffany Rau
February 6, 2007
Happy Birthday! Thanks for looking out for me... Love you!
Amanda Leibensperger
February 6, 2007
Happy 22nd birthday Joshy, I miss you soo much all the time... I know you're looking over me tho, i love you so much and I hope you and Kristine are having fun together... xoxo
Abi
February 5, 2007
Happy Birthday Joshy!!!
Biff Treston
February 3, 2007
Hi Josh, Checking in to say Happy Birthday Buddy, love and miss you. Uncle Jimmy
rick rau
February 3, 2007
miss you happy birthday love you Mom, Dad , Tiffany
Tom Sedor
January 28, 2007
After just discovering your beautiful website and being able to hyperlink to this page I can say for sure the apple does not fall far from the tree. I was raised by your greatgrandfather and your grandfather was like a father to me because my father was killed at Bethlehem Steel when I was 10.I also knew your grandmothers entire family so it does not suprise me to read on this site what a great young man you were.
Abe
December 10, 2006
Hey Josh,
I keep telling myself that I have to stop coming here. It just makes me miss you even more. I just got back from working in Maryland for the week. The warehouse down there needs help so they are giving anyone who goes down for a week a bonus. It went good down there, we got a lot accomplished. Everyone was thanking us for coming down to help out. We took care of some of the jobs that nobody really wanted to do. I really miss you Josh, it’s been almost 2 years since your gone now and not a day has gone by that I don’t think about you. I really miss talking to you. You were such a great listener and I felt like I could talk to you about anything. I miss telling you about what’s going on in my life. Something new happens in my life and my first thought is, “I wish Josh was around to tell him.” I also miss hearing the new things that are happening with you. Well we still have to decide which scout is going to receive your memorial award this year. We will have to do that soon. Miss you!!
Kim Rau
December 9, 2006
Dear dear Josh,
I miss you
love Mom
Abi
December 2, 2006
Hey Josh!!! I miss you. I talk about you to my friends. I even made a character of you in wii, a new nintendo game system. It made me happy and smile when i finished. Just wanted to thank you for helping me out lately about you know. Please keep being there for all of us.
I have 2 more weeks of school for this qrt. then working and then going home for break. Come visit me sometime in my dream, miss seeing you in them. I love you!
Marie Ruxton
November 30, 2006
Hey Josh, Guess what??
We are missing you!!!!!!!!!Your Dad gave us the most beautiful bowl, so smooth and made with love. Keep sending those signs, we need them, esp. now. Please havea talk with you know who.... Maybe he can learn from you.. Thanks.
Also th AC's are still in... took out only one.. your knee print is such a wondrous thing to have of your time here on earth.I thank God for that everytime i see and touch it.
Know we love you,
Always,
Marie & Grace
Rick Rau
November 28, 2006
Hi Josh been working on the lathe really miss you
Love Dad
Tiffany Rau
November 16, 2006
Hey Kid,
I am sorry I never write, that doesn't mean that I don't love you and miss you every day of my life. Sometimes it just hurts so much I just don't want to see the reality of my pain. I geuss it has just taken me this long to figure out how to put this pain you left in my heart and soul into words. Well I am traveling now and I just wanted to tell you I see you in every mountain top I see and that you have left such an effect in my life. Please continue to be with me and teach me. I love you so much. I am sorry it took so long for me to write something out loud.
Forever your Sister,
Tiffany
Danielle Parker
October 23, 2006
Hey Josh :)
I know it's been a while, but don't think I haven't been thinking about you. I had a dream the other night and you were in it. We were just sitting around telling stories and laughing, like old times...
This past summer I went up to PSC and visited Pete's Rock. Rich and I just sat there for hours listening to the breeze, the water and the loons.
Well, I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you. Miss and love you!
Abe
October 15, 2006
Hey Josh,
I've really been thinking about you alot for the last few weeks. Your mom had mentioned to me that her worst fear is that you will be forgotten. Josh, no one will ever forget you! We all love you and miss you so much! We went to the fall camporee this weekend. The theme this year was orienteering. Our guys got First Place in the advanced competition. The weather was cold at night and it reminded me of the time you and I camped out in the snow. The guys are all doing such an awesome job and I am so proud of them. I know you are still around, helping out wherever you can. Miss you buddy!
October 3, 2006
Hey Josh....had another encounter with you last nite...we we're flying again...thnx for being the co-pilot...I enjoy flying with you...Marie & I miss you terribly..love ya...gr8c
Matthew Cummiskey
September 27, 2006
Hey Josh,
We all miss you very much and think of you all the time.
Love,
Uncle Matt, Aunt Edwina & Dejiah
Kristen Benedict
September 7, 2006
Hey Joshy,
I just want you to know that ever since you left my life I have never stopped thinking about you. You were the best guy I had to talk to at PSC. Once you were gone I didnt know what to do. Brian was lost too. Well shortly after you left us Brian and I split up. Things were hard but I had so many people beside me to make it okay. Things are great now. I graduated PSC in May 2006. Im sure you were there to watch us all. I now live with my boyfriend that I've been with for almost a year. I have a great job. Starting a family soon. Cant wait to get married... so you can be there. I miss u terribly josh. forever in my heart.
Love,
Kristen
Abe
August 30, 2006
Hey Josh,
Some neat things have happend to me this month. I entered one of the photos I took on the West Rim Trail hike into an online photo contest. They are going to publish it in a book! The last Goschenhoppen festival at the park took place this year. Next year it is going to be at the Antes property. There were alot of people down there and some people from work came to see me. But more importantly Zak A. is going to have his Eagle Scout ceremony next month. He asked me to give him the Eagle Charge. What an honor it is being asked to do something like that. Doing this means more to me then when I received my Eagle. I know if you were still around someone would have asked you to do it. Well take care Josh, I miss you buddy.
Abi
August 26, 2006
Hey Josh! I haven't written to you in a while. But I know you are always around and you know what's been going on and what's have happened. Things have changed, I dont know if it's for good or bad, but right now i believe that it's nice; i hope there won't be anything to regret anything. Please keep watching over all of us, please keep an eye on things, you know what i mean, just read my mind sometimes and when I pray I talk to you and God. Thank you for the courage and things that are happenning right now. PLease keep helping me with school, and I am happy to say that I am enjoying being here in Philly more and getting to know more ppl.
ok, well I'll talk to you later. I love you
Marie & Grace
August 26, 2006
Hey Josh, Grace and I sure do miss you alot. We just don't know what to do sometimes about it.... we know you are just a dimension away but sometimes it seems so far. Keep up the good work and please ... send more signs to say hello. it really makes a difference. Also please keep an eye on Brian. Thanks. We love you always,
rick rau
August 21, 2006
Hi Josh
We had a hawk in the back yard over the week end.Mom realy liked seeing it.
Thanks Love You DAD
Rick Rau
July 24, 2006
Hi Josh,
We have seen a lot of animal active up at Promisland this year!! I saw a bear going thru the camp sites at pickrel point. Then a beaver gave me a swiming and tail flaping show Sat night when I was parking the boat.Plus 3 eagles at lower lake.
Love you miss you DAD
Kim Rau
July 17, 2006
Hi Josh,
By now I am sure you have met up with Grammie, And she has given you the hugs we sent. Take care of her Josh.
Love you
Mom
Abi
June 21, 2006
hey Joshy!
I'm on my 3 week break, feels like it's going by pretty fast. Over with my first quarter at the art isntitute in philly. I thought philly was going to be totally different like i thought it would, but it's not that great. It's nice to be experiencing being on my own a little, but i do miss being on the greens. Just not the same, u know. My first quarter was good, but it wasnt that exciting. i met people, but i have made like a little group there and its nice, u know how i stay in only small group. Well keep looking out for all of us, and you know i like it when you visit...
I love you, and I miss you, I hope you liked my little video that i made for class.
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