Joshua Patrick Mann

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Joshua Mann Obituary

Joshua Patrick Mann 20, entered into heaven April 5, 2006. He had many family and friends and will be sadly missed. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Mann. He is survived by his father, Philip Mann; a sister, Melissa Mann; a brother, Bobby Mann and a sister, Rachael DiBonaventura. Born September 3, 1985 in Tucson, AZ. He was a PFC in the Arizona National Guard and was going on active duty in May. He had completed Basic Training at Fort Benning, GA and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Bliss, in El Paso, TX. A memorial service will be held at Sandario Baptist Church, 6971 N. Sandario Rd., on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate international calling cards to the Arizona National Guard at Pinal Air Park in Marana, AZ. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Avenue.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Apr. 9, 2006.

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Melissa Mann

May 5, 2006

josh i love you and miss you. you were my big brother and we finally started to like each other. i remember when you joined the army i started crying and i said i lost mom and i couldnt lose a brother. you promised me everything would be ok no matter what. i love you and miss you.

Debbie Frederick

April 28, 2006

Josh,

After years of letters and calls on the phone, I finally got to meet you for the first time at your Basic Training graduation. You stood so tall, so proud in that uniform, to be part of a group of people that would become an extended family, and standing strong for duty, honor and country. "HOOAH"

I wish that your mom Betty could have seen you doing all those push-ups, 50 at a time. It was awesome!

I heard that you were calling home collect so we sent you a calling card with 800 minutes on it. That was in October; so in December at your graduation, I asked if you had any time left. You said, "Oh, I have refilled that card about 5 or 6 times already." My goodness Josh, who have you been talking to! You said, "My friends."

I never realized until I saw all those friends at your memorial service just how many cards you truly needed.

Thank you for showing me that you can have hundreds of friends from different walks of life and still be a true friend to all of them. You cared about them each and every one and that makes the difference.

Thank you for letting me be a small part of your life that one memorable day in December. Love forever and always, Aunt Debbie

RYAN CASEY

April 24, 2006

I LOVE YOU JOSH

Maxie Britton

April 11, 2006

Josh

I can not beleive that I will never be opening my front door to see you standing there smiling and wanting to see Brittani. We both miss you dearly. You were like a son to me and like a brother to Brittani she is missing you terrribly now and dosn't know how to let you go. We both know that you will be watching over us. I never really got to tell you how proud I was of you joining the National Guard. you make me proud. Take care my child and we will meet again.

Rachel Lepine

April 10, 2006

To the Mann Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know that Joshua was a close friend and dear loved one to many. He will deeply missed. Please know that I am keeping him and the Mann family in my prayers and my heart goes out to you all.

SPC Robert Miller

April 10, 2006

PFC Joshua Patrick Mann,

Many of us over at the 285th knew you only on paper, but I was one of the few that knew your face and your great attitude. Josh you were really a hard working honest guy and I wish we could have gone on this deployment together and shared more memories. I only knew you personnaly for a short period of time, but in that time I want you to know you made an impact on my life. I would see you in formation standing high above the rest and you would always show others how dedicated you were to your work. Most people think the military is easy, but if they could see the stuff you did in the short amount of time you were here, I know they would think otherwise. You will be dearly missed by many people. You truely are " The Mann"

Roll call: Joshua Patrick Mann Present

Andy Aragon

April 10, 2006

Josh,
I can recall the first time you rode your first bike with no training wheels,the first time you got a around a horse,the first time you shot a gun with us.
When you called to tell me "I did it Andy I Graduated boot camp"
These and a very large number of 'SHOCKING" times will I carry with me,
To God alone be the glory You knew his truth ,no man can judge another

PFC Jason Watson

April 10, 2006

My family and I would like for you to know how sorry we are your loss. I am in the same National Guard Unit as PFC Mann. His is a hero for doing his part, no matter how small or large it was. Always be proud of him as we all are. He will never be forgotten.

Jazlyn Salgado

April 9, 2006

Josh,

It is very hard to believe that you are no longer here. I know that it has been quite some time since I last saw you. I just wish I could have told you that I am so proud of the accomplishments you've made in the last year. I will always remember the good memories we've shared. You always knew how to make someone laugh, or smile, especially when they needed it the most. Josh, you are such an amazing person. I am going to miss you so much. In my past experiences it is always so hard to let go and say goodbye. Instead, I want to tell you that I will see you again some day. You will always have a special place in my heart.

Fidel & Natalie Lucero

April 9, 2006

Josh will be missed so much. He was such a wonderful guy and a great brother. I will never forget the day he walked up to my wedding head table in uniform. Sure proof...Its not the uniform that makes the man, but the MAN that makes the uniform!!

May God Bless his family!!

CPL FIDEL AND NATALIE LUCERO

USMC

Cathy Burnes

April 9, 2006

I am so sorry for the loss of Josh. I will miss him terribly. Please know that he is God's kid and is with Him now. You are all in my prayers.

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