your son sounds just like leigh full of life and always smiling and there for anyone,im sure there paths will cross and they will have lots of fun.the pain we feel is so hard to explain,i hope and pray that the momories we hold may give us strenght.thinking of you all, tracey
My Dad is a Survivor / Brett (Brother) From Josh to Dad
My dad is a survivor too... which is no surprise to me. He's always been like a lighthouse that helps you cross a stormy sea.
But, I walk with my dad each day to lift him when he's down. I wipe the tears he hides from others. He cries when no one's around.
I watch him sit up late at night with my picture in his hand. He cries as he tries to grieve alone, and wishes he could understand.
My dad is like a tower of strength. He's the greatest of them all~! But there are times when he needs to cry... Please be there when he falls.
Hold his hand or pat his shoulder... And tell him it's okay. Be his strength when he's sad Help him mourn in his own way.
Now, as I watch over my precious dad from the Heavens up above... I'm so proud that he's a survivor... And, I can still feel his love~!
May God bless you and your family / Karen Jenkins (Another grieving parent ) May God bless and comfort you and your family on the loss of Joshua. What a beautiful name - my Geoff's name means "God's Peace." I know Joshua was a great hero of the Old Testament. May God grant to you some peace of mind and heart.
Losing a child or sibling takes us on a long, hard road that never really ends because we can never forget our child. Our grief gets "softer" but today, 3 years, one month and 16 days later, I lost it terribly and felt as I did when Geoff first died. It sends chills down my spine and a piercing pain to my heart just knowing my child is gone. I feel your pain and the pain of all parents who have lost achild. http://geoffreypedwards.com
No Words / Dad No farewell words were spoken, no time to say good-bye, you were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why.
Josh, Love you and miss you so much. Dad
Brother is a best buddy!! / Brett (Brother) Brother is a Best Buddy, an Irreplaceable Pal. He is a Friend, a Teacher, and a Protector all rolled into one. He is a secret weapon in times of trouble: Call on him and he Always appears like Magic. A Brother is there to Give, to Share, and to Trust.
He was always the one who expressed himself... He took life day by day... Handled everything with pride, I can still see his smile, I can still hear his laugh. I will never know why his life ended... I just know in my heart his love is with me, I feel it when I hurt, I see it when I cry. I think of him every second of the day - everytime I see his favorite color ..I think of him I sit here wondering where life will take me...How far can a person travel without losing hope?? Things promised....Things broken. Why didnt i pay more attention?? I could have stopped him.. I could have saved him Now I've lost him..Forever I will love him He did not die alone..A piece of my heart and soul died with him. A piece no one can replace. I have faith for tomorrow..that tears of happiness are real... May I cry them I beg? and with a kiss they can be sealed? When the nightmare is over..when the book closes its page... when content my life is...when begotten is the rage... I thank him for his existance...I'll NEVER say good-bye But in my longing heart ..forever I will try.... I love you with all my heart...I miss you more and more everyday... My little big brother Forever and Always
I love you <3 Steph
Only the Best / Kathy A heart of gold stopped beating, two shining eyes at rest, God broke our hearts to prove, He only takes the best.
God knows you had to leave us, but you did not go alone, for part of us went with you, the day He took you home.
To some you are forgotten, to others just part of the past, but to us who loved and lost you, the memory will always last.
You are not alone / Melissa Hedge (Daughter of Angel Paul W. Thomas )
Kathy, Sometimes the pain of loosing someone you love makes you forget that you are not alone. Thank you so much for lighting a candle on my Dad's site. It brought tears to my eyes to see that other people really do care, And that I am not alone. You and your family are in my thoughts and Prayers may God Bless you all. Melissa Daughter of Angel Paul W. Thomas
When tomorrow starts without me, And I'm not there to see, If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry The way you did today, While thinking of the many things, We didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me, As much as I love you, and each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me, Please try to understand, That an angel came and called my name, And took me by the hand, and said my place was ready, In heaven far above, And that I'd have to leave behind All those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away, A tear fell from my eye For all my life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for, So much left yet to do, It seemed almost impossible, That I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays The good ones and the bad, I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.
If I could re-live yesterday Just even for a while, I'd say good-bye and kiss you And maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized, That this could never be, For emptiness and memories, would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow, I thought of you, and when I did, My heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home When God looked down and smiled at me, From His great golden throne.
He said, "This is eternity, And all I've promised you." Today your life on earth is past, But here life starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow, But today will always last, And since each day's the same way There's no longing for the past.
You have been so faithful, So trusting and so true. Though there were times You did some things You knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven And now at last you're free. So won't you come and take my hand And share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me, Don't think we're far apart, For every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart.
Was just passing through / Paulette Niedopytalski I visited this site for Josh once before and thought it very beautiful. I just want you to know that I visited it again and have you in my thoughts. I'm very sorry for your loss and I'm wishing you much comfort. May Josh rest in pease and God Bless you all.
sorry./ Brittany (josh's friends sister )
i am so sorry. josh was my brothers bestfriend. my brother misses him like crazy.
A young man outgoing and lots of fun His life had really just begun Until one night in two thousand and three Josh was lured into buying this drug you see
This dealer sold him a patch to get high Not telling Josh from that you could die This prescription drug was called Fenalyn Dealing this and other drugs are a sin
That day the dealer took Josh's life away Not being able to hang out anymore and say "Hey" Brett and Tom lets go fishing today Josh loved hunting and skiing and love to play
Jokes on his friends and make them laugh a lot Now he is in Heaven in the arms of God Looking down from above to all kids below He is saying to them to drugs please say "NO"
Josh a vibrant young man who had dreams His life cut short because of someone's schemes Don't let this happen to you or your friends These dealers are selfish and it is all pretends
He lured Josh in like a fish on a hook Severe punishment deserved for when he took Josh away from his friends and families Now they are only left with the memories
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thinking of you / DEANNA FERNANDEZ (NO) SENDING BDAY WISHES TO JOSH IN HEAVEN AND SENDING HUGS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS AS YOU CELEBRATE THE DAY JOSH CAME INTO YOUR LIVES,PRAYING GOD GIVES YOU COMFORT AND STRENGTH THROUGH OUT THE DAY.GOD BLESS
thinking of you / DEANNA FERNANDEZ (NO) SENDING BDAY WISHES TO JOSH IN HEAVEN AND SENDING HUGS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS AS YOU CELEBRATE THE DAY JOSH CAME INTO YOUR LIVES,PRAYING GOD GIVES YOU COMFORT AND STRENGTH THROUGH OUT THE DAY.GOD BLESS <center><a href="http://www.jasonramirez.com"><img src="http://www.boomspeed.com/robsmom/JasonRCard1.jpg"border="0"></a><center>
Sending prayers for Josh's 21st Birthday / Saralyn Smith Sending prayers for Josh's 21st birthday tomorrow. May God continue to give you peace, comfort, and strength for each day, and may He especially bless you always with sweet and precious memories of your beloved Josh.
Happy birthday in heaven, Josh! May you have a glorious celebration with all our angels.
Love and hugs, Saralyn, Mom to Angel Robbie
With deepest sympathy / Paulette Dovin. Niedopytalski
I Saw an article in the Forest City News today on the anniversary of what would have been Josh's 21 birthday. I am formerly from Richmondale. I saw that a memorial website was created and I visited it today. It's a beautiful tribute to your loved one. I did not know Josh but want to express my sympathy to your family. I am wishing you much comfort. God Bless you.
Sorry/ Belinda
I'm so sorry for your loss. I wish you peace and the knowledge that God will hold our angels in His arms til we can hold them again in ours. Missing Daddy
sorry for ur loss / Susie Howe (nothing) hey i so sorry dat u lost your brother it must b hard for u i sure u av da sweet memories i know how hard it is to lose people close to you it so horrible to live the way after a death i my heart goes out to u nd da rest off ur family nd his mates well bye bye
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Love you and miss you so much.
<3 Steph
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