Joshua J. Kynoch, 23

Army , Corporal

Based: Ft. Stewart, Ga.

Died: October 1, 2005

Baiji (near), Iraq

Married , 1 child

Gender: Male

Hometown: Santa Rosa

High School: Casa Grande High (Petaluma)

Burial: Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Santa Rosa, Calif.

I loved the kid almost like a second son. I tried to talk him out of going back after his first tour. There was nothing I could say that would convince him. Once he made up his mind to do something, he was going to do it.

— Dan Siliznoff, whose son joined the Army with Kynoch

Kynoch sat before the television, transfixed and angry, as terrorists attacked the United States in 2001. Days later he and a childhood friend enlisted in the Army as infantrymen, asking to be sent to the front lines of the war on terror.

Times obituary »

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Memories of Joshua

I miss my husband with all of my heart. Our Daughter is now three years old and is a spitting image of her father. Not one day goes by that I don't miss him, but I am so proud of what he stood for, and what her was fighting for. He will be in my heart and the heart of all of his family and friends forever!! We miss you Josh May you rest in peace in the heavens above.

— Sarah Kynoch, posted May 26, 2008

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