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Joshua Jason Hill "Josh" Our beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew and friend passed away unexpectedly March 19, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Josh was born January 30, 1980 in Salt Lake City to Glen Hill and Cindy Lee. Josh was a graduate of Kearns High School. He served in the US Marine Corps and his unit was the first into Afghanistan in 2001. Josh was a licensed helicopter pilot and loved to fly. He liked to snowboard, water ski, ride his Harley and was always looking for a challenging adventure. Josh always made a cloudy day sunny. His smile was infectious. Josh would light up any room he entered. He was an inspiration to everyone, especially his younger brothers and sister. We are all going to miss him. He is survived by his parents, Cindy Lee and Glen Hill (Becky); step-father, Richard Gonzales; brothers, Richard Jr. and Matthew Gonzales; sisters, Crystal Hill and Michelle (Travis) Bostwick; grandparents, James and Ruth Hill; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Alden Lee and Evalyn Lee. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 25, 11:00 a.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Rd. A viewing will be held Friday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. and one hour prior to services. On-line condolences at www.celebratinglife-ut.com

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Mar. 22 to Mar. 24, 2006.

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Shauna Ericson

March 16, 2025

wow 19 years has gone by since you left us. Grandma thinks of you often. can you believe she is 100 years old. we love and miss you Josh.
I can still hear you calling me Aunt Shaunit.

Mom

May 31, 2023

I love you and miss you so much

Love mom

JB

May 30, 2023

Josh, Happy Memorial Day. You are missed. I cried every day for a year solid after you passed away. I continue to remember you. I wish things could have been different. I need to go visit your grave. I hope your family continues to be blessed from your time on this earth. May our souls cross paths again. You're a burning star, one in a million. Love you always.
J

Carrie Hopkins

February 14, 2023

Thinking about you today Josh! I can't believe how much time and life has happened in the last 16 years. I am a mommy and wife, have a garden and a farm. Can you believe it! You would love it here. I know in Heaven time doesn't exist but here it's passing quickly now days. Thank you for always showing me ways you are still with me. Love you! miss you!

Jared Hileman

October 5, 2021

Heard and song and thought of you! I miss you and think of you often! It has been almost 16 years. You are still my best friend! You made me a better person! I will always love you!

Carrie Hopkins

March 16, 2021

Josh! I can’t believe it’s been 15 years since you left us! Remembering you always. Thinking of what a beautiful family you would have now. Love you always!

Mom

May 31, 2019

As I read over this; it is not mentioned that you were going back to fly the Helicopter for the Army - I am so proud of you and miss you more then anyone could ever know!. I love you - Mom

March 19, 2017

11 years - not a day goes by that you aren't missed.

aunt shauna

March 24, 2016

its been 10 year and 5 days that you left... time is flying by so fast. I can still remember when you and Kris sprayed painted my new blue car white you was only 4 lol love and Miss you

Jared Hileman

March 19, 2016

Josh it has been ten years and it feels like yesterday. I want you to know I am doing well and I have a beautiful wife, Ashley. I think about you often, the good times and the bad. You taught me so much in life and since you passed. You will always be my best friend. We will meet again!
Olive Juice

Mom

January 30, 2013

This is a day that only I have the pleasure or not.. lol -- I think about you daily, and I see your little brothers do also.

Richard Gonzales

January 17, 2013

Hey bro, not a day goes by where i don't wish you were here with me. i got a big eagle tattooed on my back with your name. I remember when you were gone at war and Matthew and i would wait for your call or e-mail. i miss you bro love you so much ill see ya on your B-day.

Love you
Your little brother Richard.

Mom

September 11, 2012

Miss you

September 10, 2012

Tomorrow is that big ugly day, 11 years ago when I knew you would be going to a very dangerous place!!! I am so proud of you and your brothers there!!!

Matt Jannings

June 26, 2012

Josh I love you brother, my days in the usmc with you changed my life, I am devastated to hear of your death. You will never be forgotten. Big J

Mom

March 6, 2012

Wow! Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I miss you so much!

Love Mom :~(

s

May 29, 2011

Josh we are missing you very much.
grandma went and put flowers on your grave.

Erik Luker

May 11, 2011

Josh some of the guys from the old platoon are getting together at the end of this summer and so I googled your name to try and get in touch with you and let you know. I figured I'd need you there as a sidekick... I'm shocked at finding this, rest in peace brother and Semper Fi.

March 19, 2011

Not a day goes by that you aren't missed. You will always be in our hearts.

March 19, 2011

it been 5 years today that our lives were changed forever.
we miss you.

shauna ericson

December 24, 2010

Merry Christmas Josh. We love and We miss you very much.

November 24, 2010

HAPPY THANKSGIVING JOSH WE MISS YOU.

October 29, 2010

happy halloween josh.

March 19, 2010

today is a hard one.
it has been 4 years now that you are gone.
we all love and miss you josh very much

March 19, 2010

Miss you

Mom

March 5, 2010

This has been a very hard month already; I look at my calender and I see that day. The worst day of my life, the day that changed my life. I love you Josh; the hole in my heart will never heal, does not matter how much time passes...

shanaet

December 11, 2009

we miss you very much.
There isn't a day that goes by that grandma doesn't say something about things you use to do.
With Christmas fast approaching us, she talks about the things you use to do on Chrismas. the many times you knocked over the Christmas tree.
the funny things you use to say and do.
How much you enjoyed Christmas.
Merry Christmas Josh. we will be thinking about you.

Danielle

October 1, 2009

Hey Josh,

Halloween is coming up and I get a smile on my face thinking of your costume a few years ago. It was one of the best halloween parties I have ever been to and it was all because of you. We had so much fun! I miss you and think of you often. xoxo

Mom

September 30, 2009

Hey Big Guy,
Was just thinking abiut you most of the day today. I miss you do much! Wish we could just sit down and talk

Love Mom

Cindy Lee

July 2, 2009

Hey Josh,
Just wanted to let you know how much you are missed! You are on my mind always... God how I wish you were here!
I love you
Mom

June 7, 2009

I can't believe that summer has came again
and you are not with us.
we miss you so much
we think of you often

Cindy Lee

February 10, 2009

Just wanted to tell you how much I love & miss you.

Your brothers miss you so much also.
Once again, they are faced with a death of a close friend that they grew up with.

My prayers go out to everyone who loves you, may god bless you all!

Mom

Jerika Gonzales

January 8, 2009

Josh,
I miss you so much! I wish you were here! I wish you were here to be at my b-day!! Everyone misses you so much!!
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January 5, 2009

well here it is a new year.
we all miss you very much.
we thought of you through all of Christmas and new years.

October 31, 2008

Happy Halloween. It is your favorite night of the year. I miss seeing the crazy outfits you would make up. You always made me laugh.
Love Dad

David Beck

May 28, 2008

Josh, You have left a hole in many hearts. I know how much your Grandpa and Grandma miss you. You are the light of their lives. Thanks for touching so many lives.
We miss you.

May 27, 2008

well here we are, Mormoral weekend and you are not here.
the snow boarding is great. wish you were with us.
we miss you and love you

Tony Hultz

March 26, 2008

Josh, I love ya and miss you but you know I always go the extra mile since you aren't here to join me!

Danielle Christianson

March 20, 2008

Josh, wow it's been two years already! Miss you more than ever these days and think about you often. I miss your smile, your laughter and everything about you! Love you sooo much!!! XoXoXo

Brittany K

March 20, 2008

Hey Josh as everyone else has said, I can't believe it's been 2 years. Not a day goes by that you don't cross my mind. I love you and miss you.

Becky Brennan

March 20, 2008

Josh,
Time hasn't healed our sorrow. Time hasn't made it better. Not a day goes by that you are not missed by all who loved and cherished you. But, you know how we all feel. Love you forever!

Carrie

March 20, 2008

Hey Josh...
I think I am crazy sometimes writing to you through the paper,but I have to remember that you are here with me and you know my heart and feelings.
I miss you...the world is not the same!

Jocelyn

March 20, 2008

You are always in our thoughts. Love and miss you.

Shauna Ericson

March 19, 2008

we all miss you josh.

grandma & grandpa Hill

March 19, 2008

we miss you josh.
we can't believe it has been two long years

March 19, 2008

Your always in my thoughts.
Love you Josh

Dad

March 19, 2008

Hey big guy, I sure do miss you!
This is a day that I will never forget. I would like nothing more then to give you a great big hug right now.

Love
Mom

Aunt Shauna

March 17, 2008

Josh
Happy St Patricks day josh
Ican't believe you have been gone almost two years now.
I love and miss you.
Aunt Shauna

Danielle Christianson

February 11, 2008

Happy B-day and V-day Josh!!! Wish I could give you kisses..instead I will blow kisses to the sky and know you will get them...Miss you Luv!!
Dani

aunt shauna

February 9, 2008

happy birthday &
happy valentines day josh
we miss you

Becky

January 30, 2008

Happy Birthday Josh! Not a day goes by that you are not missed! We love you so much!

January 30, 2008

"Happy Birthday Josh"

Love Dad

Jesica Medina

January 30, 2008

Happy Birthday Josh! I miss your face!

Olive Juice
xoxo

December 31, 2007

Another hour, another day, another week, another year. No more time to build memories. Only time to reflect on the memories I have. I miss your smile, I miss your laugh.

Tomorrow starts a new year, another one with out you. I often wonder what might have been. I will never know. I do know the empty feeling without you around.

I will always miss you and love you.

Love Dad

Danielle Christianson

November 25, 2007

I think about you everyday and all the memories we had together! I miss you so much! I remember how much fun we had when we went on that horse ride in dimple dell. I was so in love with everything about you! And still am! Miss you and always thinking about you! Love, Danielle

Aunt shauna ericson

November 23, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving Josh
Miss you.

November 11, 2007

I can't believe it's almost Thanksgiving again. the time is sure speeding away.
I miss you each and everyday.
I close my eyes and I can see you
and I try to hear you.
the memories are fading slowly.
but the hurt will always remain.

Tony Hultz

November 7, 2007

JOSH!

I still miss you so much man! I enjoyed a night in Scottsdale and remembered some of the great times we had. While it will never be the same with-out you, it will always be better because of the memories!

Brittany K

November 5, 2007

Hey Josh! So my birthday is tomorrow and it wont be the same without you. My best birthday party was the one you threw me for the big 20 and I wish you could be here to help me celebrate my 22nd. I think about you all the time. Love you and miss you.

November 4, 2007

josh
halloween has came and went
I thought about you, I miss you very much. the hurt is still there.

Mexico, 2004

September 26, 2007

Carrie Benedict

September 23, 2007

~Josh~
Ten years from now it will still be as hard as it is today to write in this darn guest book. There isn't a day that you’re not in my heart and prayers. I have to believe that you are well on your way to our Heavenly Father by now.
A friend of ours Scott died this weekend. Look for him, take his hand and teach him what you've learned this last year and a half.
i am in Alaska right now trying to finish school so I’m not able to visit your burial site as much as I’d like however I do enjoy feeling your presence in my everyday life.
Josh, i love you and hope you’re with me always.
Your sister in Christ,
Carrie Benedict

grandma

July 31, 2007

josh,
we miss you so much
there isn't a day that my heart is not heavy with sadness.
they say time heals all wounds but
i know my wounds won't ever heal.
i was thinking about all the camping trips we took you on.
we love you
grandma & grandpa

Crystal hill

July 4, 2007

Happy 4th josh. Hope you'll see some fire works well i miss you and love you

love your sister crystal

July 3, 2007

josh,
i can't believe you have missed two 4th of julys already.
there isn't a day that goes by that We don't think of you. we miss you so much.
Happy 4th buddy
**********************

Becky Brennan

March 19, 2007

Josh,
A year has passed and still you being gone is so very hard to accept. Josh, you brought so much joy, love, friendship and loyalty to all who loved you. Your Dad misses you so much, it breaks my heart.

Our faith has been sorely tested. I have felt your presense and it warmed my heart.

"Today I stumbled and once again
Was lifted up by an unseen hand.
What comfort and joy that knowledge brings.
For I hear the whisper of angel wings.
The guardian angels God sends to all, to bear us up when we stumble and fall.
Trust Him,my friend, and often you'll hear,
The whisper of angel wings hovering near."

Josh, your love for life surrounds us all. You are our angel. We miss you.

Love, Becky

March 19, 2007

Josh

What can I say that you don't already know. What words can I use that you have not already heard. I know that you miss everyone as much as they miss you. I know your heart is broken too. If you could be with us I know that you would.

Not a minute of time passes that your memeory is not on my mind. I see you briefly in a crowd. I hear your laughter I feel you next to me. I think of a question I need to ask you. Then reality sets in and I just miss you.

Its been a long year.

I love you Josh

Dad

grandma and grandpa Hill

March 19, 2007

We sure miss you little Bear, we can't believe its been a year already. There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think of you.
The little things you use to do to make us smile.
miss and love you.
Grandma and grandpa Hill

Shauna

March 19, 2007

If Tears Could Build a Stairway and memories were a lane, we would walk right up to heaven, and bring you back again.
no fairwell words were spoken no time to say goodbye you were gon before we knew it and only God knows why.
Our hearts still ache in sadness and secret tears still flow, what it means to lose you no one will ever know.
But we know you want us to mourn for you nomore to remember all the happy times Life still has much in store
Since you'll never be forgotten we pledge to you today a hallowed place within our hearts is where you'll stay.
We miss you Josh, it's hard to believe it's been a whole year already. I hope Lucille Davenport gave you a big hug for all of us.
Love you and miss you
Aunt Shaunett

March 19, 2007

Not a day goes by that you dont cross my mind. Love you and miss you

Joc

March 19, 2007

Love and miss you Josh...

Mom

March 19, 2007

My dear Josh, my son,

It has been a year sense we have seen you. My heart breaks daily;
You are so missed by so many people.
I love you, and I am very proud of the man that you became. I remember my proudest moments. The day you were born, looking down into those beautiful eyes, counting your toes and fingers. Day of your high school graduation, the look on your face with that big smile of yours.*you did it!!) In San Diego, I saw a young boy become a man that was going to take on the world. And you did that also. I am so proud of you! Your brothers look up to you still, you will always be apart of them and the decisions that they make in thier lives.
With your passing into a bigger and brighter place, I have become a much stronger person. You have given me the strength to change my life. I am grateful for all that I have and all that I will become. And I thank you for that.

I love you,
Until we see each other again!

Mom

February 23, 2007

We think of all the wonderful times we all had together. It is never going to get easier not having you to talk , visit and hang with. We all miss you so much.

Crystal Hill

January 30, 2007

Happy birthday joshy,Well we didn't think we were going to decorate your grave but we did. Hope you like your tree and the card and the balloons and the sparkels and the cake we put on your grave.We have a cake at our house too and balloons.I know you came today.we seen what you did with the spoons on your cake very funny.we all miss you and love you very much. Hope you birthday was good as ever.lOVE YOU. Your sister Crystal.

Becky Brennan

January 30, 2007

Happy Birthday Josh! No day goes by that you are not in our thoughts, our prayers, our inner souls. For those of us who you left behind, comforting words are hard to find. All the memories we shared will never be forgotten. Your Father misses you so very much. I believe that you are sitting on heavens stairs, watching over all of us. Thank you for all the love, laughter and joy you brought to your Dad and all of us who loved you so very much. Love, Becky

January 30, 2007

Hey Josh what's up son.

I missed you for your birthday dinner. I had to do it alone this year. The waitress thought I was a little crazy. You and I know we are both a lot crazy. The apple does not fall far from the tree.

Your are always in my thought's, and always in my heart. You have know idea how much you are missed. I still can't go through you stuff to see what I need to give away. I know your friends would like something to remember you by, but I can't part with anything yet. All your clothes are out of style by now anyway.
I miss you and love you so much.
Love Dad

Cindy Lee

January 30, 2007

Happy birthday Son,
We all miss you down here. Things are just not the same. I miss your smiles and your long arm hugs!
I love you 0x0x0x

Love you always!
Mom

Utah

January 30, 2007

Happy Birthday Josh we all miss you.See you someday.Love All Was

Robin Hill

January 30, 2007

Happy Birthday Josh. We all know how busy your day must be. No flowers on your resting grounds today we know through your busy travels you will stop by for a moment, so your cake and balloons are here. Your sister picked it out. We miss you very much but we are very happy we can feel you around at times. Well hope you can stop around to night. We love you

Danielle

January 30, 2007

Happy Birthday Josh! We all miss you so much. I remember your birthday last year was such a blast... how I caught you running around and for a moment you gave me a big hug and a kiss hello... Miss those a lot! Loving and thinking of you all the time... xoxo

Jocelyn Kirkpatrick

January 30, 2007

Happy Birthday Josh!!!

You are loved and missed by all.

Jesica Medina

January 30, 2007

Happy Birthday JOSH!!! I miss you like crazy, think about you everyday, sometimes it doesn't seem real, like you're just away to Arizona and will be back any day now! I miss your crazy hair, and adorable smile!!! I hear OUR song at least once a day I stop what i am doing just to go down memory lane! I love the memories. Always in my thoughts!!!!
Olive Juice sweetie!!!!

grandma & grandpa Hill

January 29, 2007

happy birthday josh
it will be a tough day to go through without you.
we miss you alot. there isn't a day that we don't think about the funny little things you use to do just to make us smile.
love you bear.

Crystal Hill

January 20, 2007

Hi Josh its me your sister Crytal.I just wanted to tell you that i know you come around and that i know you will be there when i do my dare thing.I think about you every day.I know you b day is coming soon another year older.Love you and miss you bunches.xoxoxo

Robin hill

January 20, 2007

Dear Josh thankyou for coming around for your little sister. Some people may think were nuts but we know its you. From turning off and on our lights to moving your picutes around. I know you will be with Crystal when she does her Dare program. Good one buddy puting candy in our light. We feel you all the time with us. Guess you were right always keep a open heart cause nothing is impossible. Well probably talk to you tonight. We love ya.

December 26, 2006

Christmas was awful without you Josh. We all love you and miss you very much.

December 25, 2006

Our hearts are aching with you gone. Christmas is not the same without you. We feel you are flying helicopters in heaven. Josh,you are always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. Merry Christmas Josh. We love you.

December 23, 2006

Merry Christmas Josh,
we all miss you.
this will be a hard Christmas without you this year.

Wendy Simmons

December 12, 2006

Josh will have a X-mas tree.for all who what's to put something on on it.So If you want to place a something on the tree please do so.(Thank you ) The tree will go to a yard so the fanily will have it for a every. thank you you all. The family of His Mom. Cindy Lee

Brittany K

September 19, 2006

Hey buddy. I heard the song that was performed at your funeral for the first time today on the radio, 6 months later. Not a day goes by that I don't think about your beautiful smile. You're missed so much! Love you always

Jocelyn Kirkpatrick

September 19, 2006

It's been 6 months Josh. Summer definitely wasn't the same without you. Everyone still misses you dearly. We all love you very, very much.



XOXO

wendy

June 25, 2006

(Long time no hear josh).? I miss you Josh.....Your everything comeing over just what you had say.You are so missed.The Lord only knows how I fell and your Mom.I (JUST) want to thank you for (EveryThing) (THANK YOU JOSH) Aunt Wendy

wendy

June 9, 2006

Will Josh I see that jessey.wrote in here .I know how much he loved you.You were his cosuin.He grow up with you.We will all be togetter someday.You were so loved by all.God bless you and your Mom.Cindy is very special lady.Tell everyone up there Hi for me. (Love You Josh) Your Aunt Wendy

jessey simmons

June 8, 2006

It been along time bro.You are so missed.Love you always. oxox jessey

Jocelyn

June 6, 2006

We love you Josh. Everyone is always reminiscing about all the fun times we had with you. Your memories will forever make us smile and laugh. You are dearly missed.



xoxo

May 26, 2006

Hi Josh! I think about you everyday. I miss your weekly texts and phone calls. I will never forget your beautiful smile! I hope you're happy where you are and I can't wait to see you again. Much love

May 17, 2006

My dear josh it's been hard knowing that Your mom is haveing a hard time.We all know you are in a place we all will go someday.My God bless you and your Mom.You were so loved.So help your MOM unerstand.She will be with someday.

Carrie B.

April 25, 2006

Josh,

It kills me to write in this, for it does not give any justice. I miss you so much. I visit your grave site as much as I can to just visit with you. You are in my prayers every night.

I hope that you are happy and are finding your way home to our Heavenly Father.

I will love you and remember you for the rest of my life.

Your Sister in Christ,

Carrie

Mom

April 16, 2006

Son,



I love you so much!

I will say a prayer for you at Mass.

Happy Easter.



Love

Mom



P.S. When I can, I'll write in here. I just can not do it yet. OXOXOOXOO

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