Growing up with a brother / Winston Alspaugh (Brother) I remember growing up by myself until I was five or six. I was always so bored during my younger years of life. I never had many friends and was an only child until my father, Dave met Rhonda (my stepmother). It was one hell of a coincidence that Rhonda had a son the same age as me. From there on I never had to worry about being bored and made not only a brother, but a best friend that I could always count on. We both split times spending with each of our parents, but Rhonda and Dave tried to make sure that when it was their time to have us at their place that we would be together. Josh and I had so many good times together growing up. There were many times where we would have too much fun together which is just another way saying we got into trouble like every boy does growing up. We loved to collect all kinds of sports cards, play every type of sport, go on adventurous hikes in the woods, etc. as children. I remember doing everything with Josh and it wasn't only just the two of us. Ryan, Mike, and Matt J. were included in alot of our childhood memories. And then of course there was the new addition to our family our little sister Emily. I can truly say I was blessed from starting off as an only child always wishing that I had a brother or sister to play with and actually getting that wish to come true. It's weird to me that as I think back and remember times that I would introduce Josh or Rhonda or Tony I would always add the prefix "step" to what they were to me. However, I never felt that anyone of these people weren't my actual brother or parent. To me it was that I had one brother and sister and two mothers and two fathers and to this day I still feel this way. Josh was a great brother, son, grandchild, friend, boyfriend, and person; I will never forget the times I experienced with him growing up and will cherish everyone of those times up to the day I die. I loved him because he was my brother and if not by blood even more so by just growing up with me and being a person I could count on through my life. I love you Josh!
a star / Joni Black (friend to Josh & Rhonda )
Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy.
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someone special... / Edna Morrow (Great Aunt )
I had not seen Josh for several years. I needed a car & I went to the Chrysler dealership. This young man came out. I was struck by his beautiful eyes and his great smile. I asked him his name and here it was Josh. He took a piece of my heart that day. I would have bought anything from him. It is hard to find someone that makes you feel that way about them. He was very special. I hope his family will find joy and peace in knowing that they created a very special man. I'm his great aunt and will miss seeing his smiling face.
Happy Birthday Josh! / Margaret Daughter Of ^i^ Nellie Buonpane
Thinking of you Rhonda and Loretta and sending hugs to you all!!! Margaret
happy birthday josh xx / Sarah Porter Angel Lauras Mummy
Happy Birthday Josh / Jennifer Allan (connected by Angels )
Thinking of your precious angel as his birthday nears, hugs Jen
Happy Birthday with Love to You, Josh! / Dianne/Mom Of Angel Nicholas White (Connected by Angels )
You always had a smile to share, Time to give, And time to care. A loving nature, A heart of gold, You were the best this world could hold.
Hugs to you Rhonda..... / Shelly Alwayskennysmom Hi Rhonda....Hoping this finds you o.k. Rhonda,Do you think we'll ever get "closure?" I've never thought of it 'till I read your post this a.m. We will miss our boys 'till the day we die,Myself closure is a luxery not intended for me.Closure is my in-laws.....who don't give my sons angel-date a second thought,if they remember it at all.Because they have "closure." I think of you & Josh so often,he's right in my heart next to Kenny.& I also think you are so lucky to have your wonderful mom,right next to you along this horrible path we are on.(((Hugs)))) to you both,Shelly
Thinking of you / Ashley's Mom (Sue) Hi Josh,
I was just thinking of you and your Mom today. I know how much she misses you, and you her. It won't be long and we will all be together again. Please tell my Ash hello for me, and for her to stay out of trouble till I get there! As you bathe in the glorious Heavens Josh, send some love down to your Mom & Mema.
Take Care and God Bless Rhonda P.S. Thank you for the tribute on Ash's site
Ashley's Mom Sue
thinking of all Josh's loved ones / Cathy Freeman (friend to family )
My heart goes out to family and loved ones. God has Josh safely in his arms now and is loving him just like you do. Please remember in this time of sorrow I am thinking of all of you! Love, Cathy
keep smiling / Dan Fletcher (friend)
Josh was Love, Josh was Warmth, Josh was Life to Many. Now he Shines like a Light no-other and Gives us Life to Know of
We will see you on the other side Josh, till then keep smiling...
Dan Fletcher
miss you / Jackie Snyder (friend) My Thoughts and Prayers are with the entire family and large group of friends that all got to see what a great person Josh became. We all love him greatly and miss him terribly and will think of him everyday... nothing can take that away.
Until we meet again, Jackie Snyder
my light / Pamela Morrow (Proud Aunt )
Josh you will always be in our hearts. We had so many great times together. I feel very fortunate to have shared them with you. Josh you are my nephew,one of my best friends, my little brother and my light. That light will always shine, nothing but love for you Josh.
Aunt Pam
Josh/ Les &. Peg Rupp (great uncle/aunt )
JOSH Oh how we hated to see you go But GOD had other plans for you we know. He gives us to our familys And lets us grow. And then he calls us home. We knew you for such a short while But you where such a special child. We laughted and played ball and even missed afew plays. But that was o.k. We sure will miss you, for ever and ever. And our LOVE will always linger. And May GOD be with your family and help them through their loss of loving you. Because I know that is what you would want us all to do . And to go on remembering you. We will see you one sweet day ,when our name is called . So rest in PEACE and have a ball.
LOVE LES & PEG RUPP
a joy / Tara Searer
Meeting Josh through the Burgins and then again through the Morrow family was a great joy for me. I wish I could have left school to come pay my respects. My heart goes out to the entire family, and I know that Josh will never be forgotten.
Tara Searer
I wish I could have got to know you. / Jaron Mease (brother)
I only met Josh once... I wish I would've had the chance to know him... he would've been a cool half-brother... all of my condolences to his family.
Jaron Mease
our "other son" / Micki &. Dave Paxton
As we try to sift through the many memories that we have had with Josh over the years, it is bitter sweet. There are so many good and funny times, some sleepless nights while those boys were out too late, and just some simple memories: like Josh’s sweet devilish smile. Josh was my son’s (Ryan) idol when he was young. He was either with Josh or talking about him. They played football, wrestled, and played hockey together. One time they dressed Britney in their hockey pads and ducted taped pillows to her body (she was half their size) so that they had a goalie! We always knew what was for dinner when Josh was at our house (chicken, corn, and/or mac and cheese). We already do and will continue to miss Josh terribly. But, we do thank God for the 22 years that he gave Josh to us to love and enjoy. We’re not sure why He called Josh home so soon. I guess we can find that out someday when we join him. We considered and loved Josh as our “other son” and will always cherish his part in our family.
WE LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU JOSH!!
a Heavenly family reunion / Janelle Cunningham (cousin) Hey Josh...it's your cousin Janelle! I know we weren't the closest cousins but to me you were one of the best. When i seen you at the last family reunion with your hair all wild...i thought that you looked like Wolverine off of X-men! haha..everyone misses you like crazy...but we all know that you are watching down on us and making sure we are all safe.....you will ALWAYS be loved and you will NEVER EVER be forgotten! You mean the world to everyone who's lives you touched in some way. Your funeral was hard....for everyone! Amanda really really loves you.....you were lucky to have her in your life and she was lucky to have you. The whole family was lucky to have you.....it may have only been for 22 years but it sure was worth every second. I'm gona miss you a lot! You were a great cousin and i love you for that. don't forget about me n spence n muh mom....save a place in heaven for all of the family...then we can have another family reunion up there and it can last for eternity! R.I.P. Love you always, your cousin Janelle
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