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Robin Oldham
January 6, 2010
Robin, I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Josh. As a baby I was around him more before our lives took us in different directions, but I know how proud you are of the fine young man he grew into. I cannot begin to understand the pain you are feeling at this time, but please know that I am praying for strength and comfort for you, and the rest of the family.
Ginnie Crotts
January 4, 2010
I taught Josh in science at DHS. He was a very kind young man with a sweet spirit. I know that he will be missed tremendously. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
JUDY HUDSON
December 28, 2009
ROBIN,
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. I DIDN'T KNOW YOUR SON, BUT YOU ARE ALWAYS SO PLEASANT WHEN WE MEET IN THE HALLS AT WSHC. MY THOUGHTS ARE PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
December 28, 2009
My deepest condolences to you Mark and Robin,
I pray that you may endure this difficult time of grievance. May your child's memories bring you comfort. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, and please remember the hope for the future found in God's word the Bible: Psalms 37:11, James 1:13, and Romans 5:12
Doug Arledge
December 22, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
December 22, 2009
Robin and Mark,
I wanted to let you know you're in my thoughts and prayers. My God give you peace and strenght for the days ahead.
Ann Vaughn Winston-Salem, N.C.
December 22, 2009
Mark and Robin,
Just wanted to let you know you're in my thoughts and prayers.May God give you strenght and peace for the days ahead.
Ann Vaughn, Winston-Salem, N.C.
Randall & Shannon Griffith
December 21, 2009
Robin & Mark
Randall and I just heard the news of Josh's passing tonight and we are deeply saddened. Josh was such a blessing to you and to all that knew him. His smile was always so bright and cheery.
I can not even imagine what you are dealing with, but please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. In times like these it is always hard to understand God's plan, but please try to remember that God does NOT make mistakes and his plan will make sense to you in time.
If you need anything, please do not hesitate to call. We hope to see you soon.
theodore and karen rice
December 21, 2009
when all seems to be darker in your life and their is no sign of sunligth always remember that God will brigthen your days with great membories of your loving son and the joy of his life will forever bring you peace.
Lisa Monk
December 21, 2009
Mark and Robin - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
PENNY WILKERSON
December 21, 2009
ROBIN I JUST DONT HAVE ANY WORDS TO SAY EXCEPT I AM SORRY. I CAN'T IMAGINE THE GRIEF YOU ARE FEELING. I AM HERE IF YOU EVER NEED ME. ITS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE YOU TOOK ME UNDER YOUR WING. YOU WERE A FRIEND THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET! I LOVE YOU AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
Steve Sztuk
December 21, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your son will be greatly missed by me and the other friends he had made online.
Angela Henson
December 21, 2009
Robin and Mark-
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know that Josh was your whole life and it probably seems as though there isn't any thing to look forward to now. But please remember that God has plans for us all. Josh is resting peacefully now and you will see him again. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help comfort you during this time.
with love always,
Angela Henson & family
Grace
December 21, 2009
Josh,
you were a very optimistic person and brought laughter amongst us without knowing it. You had such a positive attitude and lived your life to the fullest. You will be missed as an incredible friend.
It hurts knowing he took you away from us, but what a blessing to be next to Jesus during Christmas! My prayers go to you, all your friends, and all your family members.
Rest in peace, Josh York, you will forever be in our hearts.
Nicholas "Oven" Taylor
December 21, 2009
I'm not much of for speeches... never have been. When I first met Joshua he was such a likable person. He had the brightest personality.. so bright you always had a smile on your face whenever you were with him. No matter how bad a day you were having, one joke from Josh was all it took to turn your world right side up again. I'm not one of the most religious people but I know one day that I'm gonna see him again and get that smile back on my face. That brightness back into my life. And that friend I've been missing.. Josh I know that if there is anyway you can see this, I want you to know that one day we'll chill like old times... This is my message to you Joshua York my friend, my buddy, my cousin.. just like old times buddy.. miss you always man. Rest in Peice
Anonymous
December 21, 2009
Me and Josh met along time ago. Even though I wasn't there, we kept in touch, every once and awhile sending him a message or chatting with him about how he has been. He was always an open, kind-hearted and funny person. He always made me laugh and I always made him laugh, that's how it was. Me and Josh were buddies, we didn't always get along. But we always understood each other. I will keep Josh and his family in my prayers.
Vincent (Vinni) Joseph Zajec Jr.
December 21, 2009
Deepest condolences to his family from those who he spoke with daily online and in games. I have come to think of Josh as one of my very close friends over the past two years that I have known him just as many of my personal friends have as well. Every time I go to play a game from this point on I will think of him and all the laughs we had together over voice-over-IP. We will never, never forget him. Rest in peace good buddy.
Jason "Tybzu" Napper
December 21, 2009
this came as a shock to his friends online who play with him on a daily basis as i did. good friend and fun to talk to always very positive my prayers go out to his family and friends.
Renee Ratledge Davis
December 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief. May God lift your spirits and always know that Josh will live on in your hearts. I graduated with Josh in the Class of '09 and he was a pleasure to have known. He was such a strong and caring young man.
Anthony "AJ" Zajec
December 20, 2009
Known to his online community of friends as, "Joffer", Josh was a great friend to all of us. I feel privileged and honored to have known Josh over the past couple of years. Our community has certainly lost one of its greatest members.
Even though I never had the privilege to meet Josh face to face, I felt as though he was family to me. You will be missed my friend.
Mr. and Mrs. Hancock, you have one amazing young man for a son, and nothing can take that away from you, not even death. Josh will live on in our hearts for the rest of our lives.
The Hancock and York family will be in my prayers.
April Sodoski
December 20, 2009
My heart aches for you both, wishing I had the words to take away your sorrow at this time. May you know you have been in my thoughts and prayers constantly.
lisa summey
December 20, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Stephen "Sax" Hey
December 20, 2009
Josh played a lot of online games and was known as "Joffer." He has touched all of our lives online. He was always positive and fun to play with. I am sad that I never got to meet him in person, but never-the-less glad I was able to meet him online.
My prayers go out to his family during this time.
G.C. and Linda Lankford
December 20, 2009
Mark..So sorry to hear of your loss..just know you are in our thoughts and prayers..
Kim Ellis-Gardner
December 19, 2009
Robin, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything at all, please don't hesitate to call.
Monte Taylor
December 19, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the entire family. Josh was a pleasure to teach, and I'm certainly glad our paths crossed.
Stephanie Starling
December 19, 2009
My deepest condolences to you, Mark and Robin. May God pick you both up and carry you through your grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
December 19, 2009
Robin and Mark, we are your family and we loved your son. He never complained and lived his life happy and full of as much energy as his body allowed. We will all miss him but none as much as you both. He never has to worry about a heart-lung transplant again. He is one more special angel now in God's home. Love you always. Ronnie and Cheryl
Tony and Toni Moore
December 19, 2009
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Max H Bennett
December 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Pat Mccoy
December 19, 2009
May I say how sorry I am for your loss.
Remenber the good times and share with your family. May God bless each of you.
December 19, 2009
Robin and Mark my prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. Just continue to look to God who will keep you and give you the strength to endure.
Kathy Wms.Smith
EVELYN FOLDS
December 19, 2009
I WORKED WITH jOSH AT wALMART. HE WAS SUCH A NICE BOY AND WE LOVED HIM. JUST SAW HIM LAST WEEK AND GAVE HIM A HUG AND WISHED HIM A MERRY CHRISTMAS. WHAT A BLESSING TO SPEND CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS.
Steve Lovelace
December 19, 2009
Robin,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May God be with you all in your time of need!
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