Joshua R. Whitaker, 23

The children of First Lutheran church SAY Yes center in Long Beach have made a Memory Stone memorial for Joshua and are praying for his family and friends.

Josh was like my second son when he was a young teen. My son, Mike and Josh were best friends back then and Mike looked on Josh as his Big Brother and Protector. Mike was 9, Josh was 14 when Josh lived on our street. I never worried where they went or who they would run across, as long as Josh was there. Mikey considered himself Josh's little brother. We had many fun times in the backyard at family BBQ's, Mike spending the night at Josh's house, both of them pulling pranks at my cousin Claudia's house on Ryann, Mike's sister. Josh and Mike playing hockey in the street (Josh's mom always was goalie). Josh went everywhere on those skates. I don't think I ever saw him off skates for four years straight. My son idolized Josh. He still does. Our hearts were broken when we heard the news. He will always be in our hearts and thoughts. Josh's heart was huge, his presence took over the whole room when he entered. We will always and forever love our friend Joshua R. Whitaker.

The MacGillivray Family, Jan, Steve, Mike and Ryann

I did not know Joshua but I Know him. His is a life dedicated to country and Service. The tears we shed for him are also fo all those who wear the uniform. Please accept our thanks for his sacrifice and know that there is silence of respect across our Land. God Bless Joshua ,his Family and fellow patriots. Less we forget! Love Bob Beall

many young men from long beach have died in wars.now josh joins them all. god bless josh, and his family. he is a true hero.

wilson carroll

A bunch of young people that die in vain....so that the elite can get richer...Sad but true.
Dont let your loved ones fall for the lie that we re fighting for freedom, otherwise they will come home in a body bag.