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C. Dirk Williams, MD
November 11, 2022
"Veterans Day 2022, 17 years after the passing of Josh. Although I knew him as a friend and classmate in high school (class of 92), the nature of his sacrifice has garnered even more meaning to me as time has gone by. Spending 16 years in the Air Force myself, I am familiar with the noble pursuits and honorable service that Josh, along with many other proud military members, have provided and continue to provide to our great nation. But I can never truly put into words what his ultimate sacrifice means to all of us who walked beside him and looked up to him. Josh will always be remembered by a grateful nation. A true Veteran and a true Patriot. An American hero who will never be forgotten! Your legacy lives on, Josh Hyland. Blessings to all who had the privilege of knowing you!"
Brad Gilbert
July 1, 2019
I am so very sorry that I am just finding this out! I served with josh back in 1995-1996. We were a part of 1st battalion 75th ranger regiment. We finished AIT together and went to battalion. We were really good friends. I was surprised when he called and told me he was going to re-enlist to go back. I did tell him I completely supported him and wished I could go with him! We lost touch at that time. Lanie, my name is Brad Gilbert. My deepest AMD most heartfelt sympathy plus with you and Dylan. I am so sorry I didnt know before. I hope yall are doing good.
Charlie Gili
June 21, 2018
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops 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 M. Hyland US Army 1st Lieutenant. 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 safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Peggy Childers
August 21, 2011
To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Joshua M. Hyland:
Please accept my remembrance of Joshua on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
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Peggy Childers
August 21, 2010
To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Joshua M. Hyland:
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"
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Doc
August 21, 2009
Four years ago today you paid the ultimate sacrifice LT. We have not forgotten and never will.
Peggy Childers
August 21, 2009
To the family of 1st Lt. Joshua M. Hyland:
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
Kenna Larra
June 8, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,550 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
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Wendy Welch
May 25, 2009
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family.
Bill & Robin Hollin
May 25, 2009
I saw your incredible family today at the Missoula Memorial Day Commemoration. Your sacrifice is beyond words. I cannot imagine it. God Bless your family.
Patrick Weasel Head
May 25, 2009
As a Viet Nam vet, and Native Montanan (American Indian), I send my condolences to family and friends of Joshua. With heartfelt thanks to you and your family for having a son that served.
March 31, 2009
A true American hero.God bless Joshua and his family.
In Memory of Joshua ~ (Debra Estep)
August 21, 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. 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)
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Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Josh (center) with 1LT Brett Harris and SSG Silva in Korea
August 11, 2008
Gary
May 1, 2008
A true American hero.God bless Josh and his family
Ryan Shipley
August 21, 2007
A simple word of rememberance:
Josh, I know you're in a better place but we haven't forgotten about you down here man.
Until we link up again,
Ryan
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)
Lanie Hyland
December 13, 2006
During the holiday season, it is especially hard having lost Josh. I have been going through a lot of pictures and letters lately that he had written me through our marriage, as well as the ones that I had written him. He saved every letter I ever wrote to him, as I did his. I still have the phone answering machine that we had in Italy and I play his messages once in a while, just so I don't forget his voice. I miss him like I would miss my heart if it was taken from me. In the past year, I have tryed to make the best life for Dylan and myself, although failing miserably at most endevor I try, I just have to keep putzing along and try to live like he would have wanted us to live.. But that in itself is hard. My house is a wreck most of the time. I don't know if it is because I feel like he would get really angry and maybe come back to let me know about it, or if I am just rebelling against his incessant cleaning. I don't know. I just know that I wish he was here. I need my husband and Dylan needs his father.. He is now 14 and is in that "rebellious" stage, where everything he does is right and he dares anyone to say anything about it.. It isn't an easy road by any means. I always told Josh that I didn't get married to be alone. (one of our many arguements) But now, I guess it is my fate. Maybe I shouldn't have complained about it that much. He was living his life the way he thought was best. My job was to wait. And I am still waiting.
Thank you for all of your comments and remembrances of Josh. It is heartwarming to know so many care.
Merry Christmas to you all and God Bless.
Lanie Hyland
Widow of 1LT Josh Hyland
Linda Hyland
November 20, 2006
I want to thank everyone wno have posted such heartwarming notes on this website in honor of my son, Josh Hyland. The hardest thing life I've had to face is the loss of a son. Even though it has been over a year since he was killed in Afghanistan, the pain of loss is still very clear. Reading again your wonderful thoughts and remembrances of who Josh was as a classmate, friend,and officer warms my heart & brings comfort to my loss. My heart especially goes out to Lynda Hyland from Florida with a son named Josh Hyland. I'm sure you were in shock to google your sons name & cross into our families sorrow. I pray your Josh is safe & out of harms way.
Thank-you all for remembering Josh and sharing your stories with us.
As we all continue to grapple with what life has brought our way, I pray the God of our understanding will bring acceptance and peace to all of you.
Linda Hyland
Mother of 1st LT Josh Hyland
Garnet Jenkins
August 22, 2006
Remembering 1st Lt. Joshua M. Hyland, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Service and Dedication to our Country and our Freedom.
Rest well Young Hero and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and comfort, continue to be with the Hyland
family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death,
nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 1, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOU. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Sherry Yuras
May 29, 2006
To the Hyland Family
My son was another Lt who served in B-Company with Josh and was with them that day in August on that convoy. I want to express my sincere sympathy and on this Memorial Day weekend let you know that not a day goes by that I do not think of that day and the lives that were lost and grieve with you. And although the company has returned to Vicenza and the mission is complete, Josh and the other men, will never be forgotten. They are heros and will always live in the hearts of the men and the famililes that served with them. God bless you and give you peace.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 26, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Hyland 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 6 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~
Joe Butzbach
February 22, 2006
I am just a little known American and an old vetern. Just want o express my condolences to the family.
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 26, 2006
Psalm 23
1
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3
He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!
My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!
If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!
Wife & Daughter of the Late
Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford
KIA May 23, 2005
Robinson Quiroz
January 25, 2006
My thoughts and prayers go out to all family members that have lost a love one in war. Josh as a peer I want to say that I admire you for your accomplishments your drive, your devotion to your job and what is #1 in your life your family, you inspire even the most hardheaded of us. You helped in my development as an officer in the short period we worked together at IOBC. God Bless you and your family.
Gail Michaels
January 2, 2006
I wanted to say I am so glad you were with my son Michael Lehmiller and you are in my prayers. Thankyou. To your family I wish you a peaceful year and wonderful memories as I have of my son.
Q Madp
December 17, 2005
Thank you for serving this great country of ours. Thank you for what you have given us all.
I will not forget and it's my mission to remind all of who you are and what you have done for us.
Iraq War Heroes
Don't Let the Memory Of Them Drift Away
Tanya Fisher
December 9, 2005
Thoughts and prayers for Josh's family for the Holiday season.
Uncle Jim
November 29, 2005
Always in my toughts.....
Rebekah Acevedo
October 11, 2005
Josh was an amazing soul. I have so many great memories of Josh in high school.
He grew up to become an amazing man with a heart and soul of gold. He has inspired so many with his unending love for others. He will always be loved and missed.
Melissa Herndon
October 9, 2005
To Lt Hyland's Family:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. I know how hard this time can be for you all. I was Sgt Michael Lehmiller's fiance', and I know how hard it is for me to face the fact that they are gone. But I adore these men for what the served for. The are genuwine heroes, that will never beforgotten. I continously pray for all the fallen soldiers and soldiers that are still over there fighting. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. "My Our Heroes Soar High, and Rest in Peace"
David Williams
September 30, 2005
Josh was a great friend in high school. He played his heart out on the football field and in the weight room. He was always trying to be the best he can be. I have only good memories of Josh.
Josh, Lanie and Dylan
September 28, 2005
1LT Joshua Michael Hyland
September 28, 2005
Capt Dirk Williams, USAF, MC
September 16, 2005
Josh was always a gentleman in high school--a hard worker and a good soul. Even though we hadn't spoken for years I was not surprised to hear about all of his success with the Army and all of the lives he touched along the way. A natural leader. What a privelege it was to know him. Our deepest condolences go out to the Hyland family.
Michelle Emery
September 12, 2005
Lanie and Dylan,
I knew Josh a long time ago through Rosie; I do regret that I didn't know Josh better or keep in touch. What a sacrifice you, your family and friends made to defend our Country Josh, Thank you. To all those left behind may our wonderful, loving, merciful God watch over you as you try to heal your hearts. May his loving hands lift you up and comfort you always.
Love,
Michelle
SSgt Joseph Schussler
September 2, 2005
I just wanted the Hyland family to know my thoughts and prayers are with them. I will never forget Josh, the guard dog posted inside Rick's hospital room after the spleen incident. I have no doubt he looked after his men overseas with the same dedication. He will be sorely missed.
Kevin & Barb Denman
August 30, 2005
May the grace of God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our condolences.
Gabrielle Roth
August 30, 2005
My heart goes out to Josh and his family. I will always remember his goofy laugh that shook his whole body and those darling dimples. As a teenager, he was both a gentleman and a complete dork (those of you that knew him then know what I mean). He was a generous soul in high school, and that obviously never changed. He would have given anything to anyone that asked. He will be missed for not only who he was, but what he could have been. I feel blessed that I had the chance to call him a friend. May God bless his family. Josh's memory lives on as strong as the life he lived.
Janelle Martell
August 28, 2005
All our prayers go out to you Lanie and Dylan. May God watch over both of you and all of Josh's family and friends. Josh will be honored forever in our hearts and thoughts as he was fighting for what he believed in and for each one of us and all of our children.
Andrea Allen
August 26, 2005
Josh fought for the most noble cause...defending the people of this great nation. I am in awe of his heroism and sacrifice. I feel lucky to have known you. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hylands and his friends. May you rest in peace Josh.
Andrea Allen
Karen and David Knapp
August 26, 2005
I don't think there is anything that we can say to express how sorry we are for all of you. If there is one thing I have faith in, it's the fact that your family is and will remain one of the strongest families I have ever known and had the pleasure being a part of. I know that Josh died for something that he believed in and we will honor him for that for eternity. We are very fortunate to have had David go to Iraq twice and return home safely and we will never take that for granted again. A great amount of guilt is felt throughout our home for having to watch someone close to us sacrifice his life for our rights, morals and beliefs too. Lanie, I have a great amount of respect for you, as I haven't met a single military wife as strong as you. Marty and Linda, I want to thank you for always being there for me, I only wish I could be there for you in your time of need. Rick and Laura, I am so glad that you have each other to go down this road with. God bless all of you and know that you are in our hearts and prayers always.
Mark Schafer
August 26, 2005
Joshua,
Your job is done, you brave soldier, take a rest now and enjoy the company of your fellow “Brothers in Arms”. To the family and friends of Joshua I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I know what you are going through, it is really painful losing your son and friend. I lost my son on the 25th of July 2005, he was member of your sons unit. You have my deepest sympathy and are in my thoughts and prayers every day. Your son is a great American Hero to us all, he gave everything for his family, friends, country and the freedom we enjoy. I never knew Joshua but I am proud of him as with my son.
The proud Father of Ssgt Michael W. Schafer
Katie Kirkham
August 26, 2005
Lanie,
My heart goes out to you in this time of great loss. You are in my constant thoughts and I pray that the love and compassion surrounding you may carry you through.
Jon Majerus
August 25, 2005
My most genuine thoughts and prayers are with everyone who knew Josh, especially his family. Josh was always a good friend of mine, despite losing touch after high school. Many of our high school buddies and I spent countless nights at his house playing german spotlight and stirring up trouble on the poker table. And let me tell you all, his paws shook like crazy whenever he had a good hand!! Josh, i am amazed to learn of all your exciting adventures and so proud of you for remaining committed to your goals. Your courage and bravery will never be forgotten, and you are truly an inspiration to us all. May God be with you always.
Rick Wiesemann
August 25, 2005
I knew Josh from ROTC, he was a year ahead of me. He was a great leader and very caring person. Josh believed in what he was doing for our country and loved the part he played in defending America's freedom. Josh's death is a great loss and will be felt by everyone who knew him.
Linsey Pfaff
August 25, 2005
I knew Josh from Little Grizzlie Cub house and used to clean house for him and Laine. I feel very blessed to have known such a wonderful man, husband and father. My thoughts and prays are with you Laine.
Mike DeMott
August 25, 2005
The life Josh lead is an example of how we should all live our lives. He strived to be the best he could be and showed love and caring for all those around him. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Joseph Grano
August 25, 2005
I served with Josh from 1996 until he ETS'd. I was very surprised to see him back in Korea as a LT. He was a great soldier and a good friend.
Rosie Schwenk
August 25, 2005
Words cannot convey the sorrow this great loss brings. Josh was a part of our family and a dear friend. I will not forget the times we spent with our girls and his son Dylan sledding, camping, and enjoying evening barbeques togther. I will miss his goofy laugh, and his smoking cigars in my house while playing poker with the boys. My heart and love to you Lanie and Dylan.
Eileen and Bill Jeker
August 25, 2005
Our sincere deepest condolences are extended to the family of another fallen hero from two very grateful Americans. Joshua, thank you and may you rest in peace.
Christine Haffey
August 25, 2005
I'm very sorry for your loss. Josh was a great friend and I have many fond memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
a mom
August 24, 2005
My heart hurts for you and your family. You are in our prayers.
Peterson Family Family
August 24, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Hyland family. It's said that either you are a lover or a fighter, JOSH WAS BOTH! We are honored to have him protect the very freedom we all take for granted.
Your sacrifice is greatly appreciated,
The Petersons
Erik, Paula, Kim, Kayla, Keri, & Robert
Cindy McLean
August 23, 2005
"Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our dear ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know that they are happy." Inspired by an Eskimo legend
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Joshua. My son, Chris is a soldier and I know so well the fears and hopes a mother has for their child in the military. My heart breaks for your pain right now. May the peace of his memories and his love bring you comfort in this most difficult time. God Bless your entire family.
Alex Bromberg
August 23, 2005
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hyland family.I and every american owe him gratitude for the price he paid for his country. May God be with you.
Cheryll Muller
August 23, 2005
We don't know each other but I want to tell you how sorry I am for your loss and thankful for Joshua's service to our country. Everyday I watch as our men and women lose their lives and pray that it is for a good cause.
~Cheryll
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