Joshua M. Hardt, 24

Army, Sergeant

Based: Ft. Carson, Colo.

3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

Supporting: Operation Enduring Freedom

Died: October 3, 2009

Kamdesh, Afghanistan

Married

Gender: Male

Hometown: Applegate

High School: Placer High (Auburn)

Burial: Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, Calif.

Hardt was one of eight soldiers killed Oct. 3 in Kamdesh, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their contingency outpost with small arms, rocket-propelled grenade and indirect fires.
His older brother Jonathon, who is also in the Army, said his brother loved trout and bass fishing, playing baseball and practicing karate.

Alfonso Ochoa Jr., 10/10/2009

James R. Hornbarger, 09/12/2009

25 memories of Joshua M. Hardt

“

My Love,
My most cherished memory was when it was just you and I in our Colorado apartment one night. You were sitting on the coach with your leg proped up on your other knee like you always did...with a cup in your hand :) You were watching football very seriously...that face always made me laugh. I was bored and you told me to paint because you knew how much I loved it. You convined me to start a huge painting. We weren't speaking or interacting with each other, but we were so happy to know we were with each other. At one point you looked over and commented on how beautiful it looked and I hadn't even painted yet, it was just a rough sketch. That smile and glow on your face when you looked over at me made me feel so important to you. This memory of us is simple, but was us at the core. We didn't have to do much to make each other happy and totally content. You are my home. You always got me. I miss you everyday, every second. You are the love of my life, never forget that. I love you honey. I'll be seeing you.
Love Always and Forever,
Your Wife xoxoxo

” — Olivia Hardt, March 25, 2010 at 12:18 a.m.

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My Father, Mr. Paul T. McDaniel Ret. MSGT, knew Josh. He taught him at Alder Grove School in Auburn, California. He watched him playing football there and got him transferred to Placer High where he was larger than life middle line backer playing two years varsity making all conference middle line backer. Mike Sabin was his coach at Placer. My Dad and Mike spoke after Josh passed on, sharing memories. They were both so very proud of him. He was dynamite playing football is how my Dad describes him. His teacher, Ms. Pat Brown, was very fond of him also.
I am typing this as I am listening to my Father speak of him. I have to. I've never met this kid but I feel as if I know him after listening to everyone speak about him. He left a great impression on many people and is sorely missed.

” — Patricia, July 1, 2017 at 11:53 p.m.

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