Love you and miss you everyday. I miss your jokes, miss waiting hours for you to get ready and listening to music with you. You were my best friend, my brother and know that you will always be part of my life. I tell My oldest son about you and he wishes he got a chance to meet you. 

I miss you my brother. “It has been said that ‘time heals all wounds.’  I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But is never gone.” You will forever hold a place in my heart. Your spirit is never diminished, it lives on with those that love and care for you, my brother, my friend. 

Missing you and thinking of you. Know that my thoughts and prayers are always with you as I carry you within me in my heart. Still have that hope I will see you again. Could never forget your infinite love. Love you forever and always.

Love and miss you brother.  I talk about you all the time and think about you even more. Watch over us.

Missing you not a single day goes by without a memory of you. From our first date to every wonderful day I got to spend with you. You came in and changed everything. So many things I would like to say hopefully one day I'll be able to tell you them. Love you always

Mi querido hijo Joshua, sabes algo ayer feb. 18, 2017, te solte y te entregue en los brazos de Jesus, nuestro Padre Celestial. Ahora comprendo que haciendo esto, tu estaras viviendo la mas linda y bella felicidad. con nuestro Padre.
Nunca te vamos a olvidar, es solo que ahoras podras estar libre sin la atadura de mamita aqui en la tierra, porque yo se que tu estas en una dimension espiritual muy diferente a la que nosotros vivimos aqui en la tierra.
Te quiere siempre, tu mamita.
Yamile.

Hey big guy. Just dropping by to show some love. Still missing you. Almost 5 years have gone by since your departure and not a day goes by that you don't cross my thoughts. I'm working hard and doing everything possible to make you a proud cousin. I know you're watching. I still open and read that hand written letter you sent me from basic training. Probably one of the best things I can do when I'm feeling down. Can't believe how much time has gone by. I wish I can have the opportunity to give you a HUGE hug and tell you how much I love you. 

Much love,
Nene.

I miss you soooooo much. I would give anything to have you back. Your words and presence is greatly missed no words can describe how much I miss you. I hope one day we are together again and I can hear your sweet voice. You are my one and only soul mate my love. I will forever love you. Time and things change but the love always remains the same.

to my brother you are soooo missed not a day goes by where memories and what ifs go through my mind .you are indeed missed and thank you for everything you did for everyone you came across. missing you my brother.

Yo se que tu estas con nuestro Padre Celestial en un lugar muy especial, gozando de la plenitude que Dios te tenia reservada para ti y que solo el podria ofrecertela.

Te quiero y te recuerdo cada Segundo de mi vida.

Mamita.

Joshua,
Yo te sigo esperando y te estare esperando siempre.

Te quiero mucho, muchisimo. 

Tu mamita.

i am floored again. Can't say anything. Just that you are so missed my brother. So much love.

I miss you josh. I still remember you every day as usual and I wish you were still here with us. I remember telling you I wanted to grow a garden and you told me yea lets do it. You were always happy to oblige my love. I wouldn't wanna do it with anyone else in this world but since your not here I'll do it for the both of us. I hope to soon start even if it's a small one with you in my heart. I love you and miss you.  With love your gordi Bella xoxoxox

Joshua, hijto de mi corazon tu no puedes saber cuanta falta nos haces, esta casa se siente vacia, porque a pesar de que tu ultimamente estabas fuera de aqui (en  afganistan)siempre que queriamos o que podiamos te llamabamos o otras veces eras tu quien nos llamabas y podiamos hablar contigo.
Te queremos mucho, te necesitamos, pero sabemos que tu estas en un lugar muy previlegiado con todos los seres queridos de nuestra familia que ya han partido.
Un dia tambien  Daddy y yo, estaremos contigo.
Te queremos mucho.
Tu Mamita,
Yamile Taylor

Just wanted to pass by and tell you how much I miss you. I think of you everyday that passes and I only wish you were here with us. So many things have happened in my life and the only person I wish I could confide in is you. I never knew there was a love like OURS. I love you mi amor now and forever.

Joshua, mañana se cumplen 2 años y 10 meses que partiste a la patria celestial, porque yo estoy segura de que es asi, estaras compartiendo com Marcos y Gabriel verdad_? solo dime que eres muy feliz alla y que todo es hermoso y sublime y que no hay dolor ni sufrimiento, que solo hay oracines por todas las personas  que estamos aqui en la tierra. 
Ora tu tambien por nosotros, por 
Mami y Dady, porque tu no estas mas con nosotros.
Te queremos mucho y no podemos todavia acostumbrarnos a esa ausencia tuyas.

I love you,
Tu Mamita.

Mi hijito querido de mi Corazon, oro todos los dias por ti, cada Segundo de mi vida pienso en ti, te extraño mucho. 
Pero estoy segura de que un dia nos reuniremos, no se cuando pero se que es mas pronto de lo que yo pienso.
Te quiero mucho.
Tu mamita.

Mi querido hijo ayer 23 de sept fue el dia de tu cumpleano, estuve muy triste pero yo se que tu estas en un lugar muy especialy celestial, rodeado que muchos angeles y tambien se que estas muy feliz,
Tu mamita, que te quiere mucho y que te desea lo major.

Hello my love just wanted to write a few thoughts on here to say how much I miss you. Not a single day goes by that your not in my mind but tonight was a little different. It's funny how vivid you came into my mind tonight it was almost like if you were saying hey I'm here lol and I'm pretty sure you were but it saddened me that your physically not here anymore. I miss you even more in these moments. I would give the world to have you back. I miss you and love you always. Until next time my love keep watching over us like you do.

Thinking of You my loving cuz, just signed up to run in the Hope 5K in your name to raise funds for the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention After School Hope Clubs (Helping Overcome Problems Effectively) in Middle Schools,High Schools, and Colleges in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, basically our backyard where everyone we knew went to school as did we, where we have grown up and received our fundamental learning, where our family and friends kids will learn their education and I am truly excited to participate in the cause as I know you would totally support it and would want all who can do something to help this cause!!! Love u very much primito!!! The times we shared are truly priceless.... Miss you tons!!!! Laurita aka Pomito de Leche Macarthur to Josh aka Papote

Thinking about you Big Swole. Looking through old pictures of Iraq. I miss having my big bro. No matter how much time passes it's  still unbelievable to me that your not here. Miss you

There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you. There isn't a song  that I hear that doesn't remind me of you. There isn't a day that goes by that my children don't pray for your soul and for you to return. I miss you so much. It's so hard for me to let you go. It's so hard to stop thinking about the day you parted. I love you bro... Always.  We will see each other someday...

Joshua, siempre estamos orando por ti
te queremos mucho, pero sabemos que tu estas en un lugar muy especial con nuestro Padre Celestial.

Tu mamita.

Hi Joshua, como estas, te quiero mucho 
yo se que tu estas en un lugar muy lindo y que estas muy bien, ora por nosotros que nosotros aqui oramos mucho por ti.  
Tu Mamita.

My son, como estas, eres feliz, estas bien, cuanto te necesitamos, cuanto te estrañamos, que vacio tan grandre has dejado en nuestras vidas, para mi nada es igual. Te digo la verdad, yo todavia te sigo esperando que regreses de afghanistan. Tu no sabes hijito de mi corazon cuantas veces pienso que este es un mal sueno una pesadilla.
MI BOCA CANTARA TU SALVACION SENOR.
A ti Señor me acojo, no quede yo derrotado para siempre;tu eres justo, librame y ponme a salvo,inclina ami tu oido, y librame y salvame.
Se tu mi roca de refugio, el alcazar donde me salve, porque mi peña y mi alcazar eres tu. Dios mio librame de la mano perversa.
Porque tu, Dios mio, fuistes mi esperanza y mi confianza, Señor desde mi juventud.
En el vientre materno ya me apoyaba en ti, en el seno tu me sostenias.
Mi boca cantara tu auxilio, y todo el dia tu salvacion. Dios mio, me instruistes desde mi juventud, y hasta hoy relato tus maravillas.
Gracias mi Dios y Señor.

Hey Babe going through your pics and it seems so surreal that your gone. I can still close my eyes and picture you so clearly like if you were in front of me. I remember every little detail of your body even your gray hairs yes I said gray hairs I know how you felt about those lol. Just wanted to let you know how much your missed. Not a single day goes by that I don't think of you its sometimes too painful. You truly were my heart. I continue to enjoy my dreams when they include you. I know your happy and at peace in the presence of our lord. Love you my big dork! See you when I get there!

Mi querido hijito, si supieras que hoy yo senti que tu vinistes a nuestra casa a eso de las 7:30 A.M., yo estaba acostada en el mueble en la sala y senti una respiracion y unos pasos, me levante, fui hasta el cuarto de Fenton o mejor dicho nuestro dormitorio, pero tu dady estaba dormido, entonces pense que como habia mucha brisa y las hojas de los arboles se vienen al porche, parece que con el concreto hacen un ruido y uno verdaderamente no sabe, que esta pasando. Pero despues yo estaba limpiando tu habitacion, como de costumbre todos los sabados limpio la casa y limpio tu cuarto como siempre lo hacia antes, cuando abri el closer para limpiar el piso estaba en el suelo un hat tuyo del militar.
Me sorprendi muchisimo, porque a esta casa no viene nadie, y pense porque esta esto en el suelo y fui corriendo a preguntarle a tu dady, Fenton tu pusiste esto en el piso  de Joshua en el closer y el me dijo yo no he puesto nada.
Dime mi baby tu estas bien, eres feliz,
estan contento, has vista a Marcos y Gaby ?.
 Tu mamita que te quiere mucho y te estrana a cada instante. 
Yamile.

Mi queridisimo hijito, tu no puedes imaginar cuanto nos haces falta, cada segundo de nuestras vidas ahi estas tu, me parece mentira que yo no pueda volverte a abrazar y decirte cuanto te quiero. Anoche tenia una gravacion en tu celular del ultimo cumpleano tuyo en afghanistan, aparentement tu estabas muy feliz con tus companeros, ellos estaban cantando el Happy Birthday, y tu estabas riendote en ese video, y yo como tonta estaba riendome tambien, pero despues realice que solo era un video de tu ultimo cumploeano, y volvi a la realidad de que ya tu no estas aqui con nosotros, y me puse muy triste porque senti la necesidad de darte un abrazo pero ya era demasido tarde.
Bueno hijito, yo siempre oro por ti, todos los dias de mi vida hasta que nos encontremos donde tu estas.  Te quiero mucho, esperame que muy pronto nos encontraremos si mi Dios me lo permte.
Tu mamita.
Yamile.

Mi baby, I Love you, I need you, I miss you.

Tu Mamita, como me decias cuando estabas pequeno.

JOSHUA,EVERY DAY I  THINK ABOUT YOU.I WISH TIME GOES BACK AND I WOULDN'T LET A DAY PASS WITHOUT TELLING YOU HOW MUCH YOU WERE LOVED.WE MISS YOU A LOT JOSHUA.WE COULD NOT FINISHED OUR PURPOSE IN LIFE.TE QUIERE MUCHO TIA NORI.I PRAY FOR YOU WISHING YOU HAVING      A GOOD TIME WITH GOD AND ALL THE ANGELS IN HEAVEN.YOUR HAPPINESS OUT THERE IS HARD TO UNDERSTAND OUT HERE.WE JUST WANT TO BE ALL TOGETHER AND SEPARATION IS THE MOST DIFFICULT THING TO UNDERSTAND.BYE, AGAIN JOSHUA WE CONTINUE PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR PARENTS FOR THEM TO HAVE THE COURAGE THAT ANYBODY NEEDS TO LIVE WITHOUT THEIR LOVED SON.

What's up Papo? Just wanted to say I love you bro.

Thinking of you and praying. Besitos...ur cuz ;)

What's up cuz? Can't believe it's been a year already since your departure. Its definitely not the same with out you. You were more than a cousin to me, you were my brother. All the time we spent together setting up the home studio in my room will be memories that I will never forget about. I know you're in a better place now and you're watching down on us. One day well meet up again. Love you bro.

I just found out of your death i started tearing up :( my mom wendy always talks about you R.I.P. 1982-2012

Hey Babe! Cant express enough how much i miss you! These upcoming days will be tough as it will be almost one year since you've left us. Its still so hard to look back at our memories because I miss you dearly. Im lucky enough that you still visit me in my dreams. Its amazing to still see you and feel your presence even if its for a short moment. I know your ok my love...I know you watch over us. Your always missed and loved babe! Dont forget that poopie! BTW i received your message about the lady Bug! I know that was you!!!  I love you always.....

DEAR JOSHUA ,I CAN NOT ACCEPT STILL YOU DEPARTURE .YOU WILL BE ALWAYS IN OUR LIVES LIKE YOU'RE THERE.LIFE IS NOT THE SAME,WE ARE MISSING AN IMPORTANT AND BIG LINK FROM THE BIG CHAINE. WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH AND YOU WILL BE MISSED A LOT IN THIS TIME OF THE YEAR.

Hey man! Stopping by to show some love. I miss you big guy. Its not the same without you. I know you're doing great up there with the big man. Keep looking down on me and the family. Love you bro.

Hey buddy? Whats up man? I can honestly say that you haven't left my thoughts since your departure. Words really can't explain how much I miss you. The relationship we had was great and one that I will never forget. You will always have a special place in my heart. It is really hard thinking that I am now the only male cousin here in Miami, but now worries bro I will keep looking out after all the primas just like you did :) I know that one day we're going to be reunited homie, but while we are far apart its extremely difficult. Alright papo, I will be visiting you one of these days. 

Much love,
Your cousin, brother, and best friend.

My love,

As the days weeks and months go by it is never easy being here without you. I miss your hugs,kisses,voice,your beautiful smile,laugh,your smell and touch. Your endless love was heaven sent because it was pure and real. I thank you for you were always there for me in every possible way i can think of and even though at times we were hundreds of miles separate i never felt alone due to your constant phone calls and messages. From our endless talks to our mini trips i will always cherish every memory. Even though you are gone you will always remain in my heart and i can only wish that we will be together again in gods glory when i am gone too. I know you are in a better place and i take comfort in knowing that but still i wish you were here with us. I keep you in my heart and in my prayers. I will always love you babe. Until we meet again my love...

Yours truly

Tu gorda bella

Dear Joshua, Our prayers  for very present You our God in your holy Kindoms part formes heavenly chorus and you who intercede for us we're still in this short life journey of terrestrial

Hijo mio, te quiero con todo mi corazon, me haces mucha falta, yo se que donde tu estas es el lugar mas hermoso que Dios ha creado, pero aun asi, me gustatia tenerte con nosotros aqui en casa, me parece que es un sueno del que aun no he podido despertar.
Estamos orando todos mucho por ti, pero ahora yo se que tengo un Angelito orando por nosotros alla en el cielo al lado de mi Padre Celestial, donde algun dia nos encontraremos todos en espiritu.
Tu mamita, que jamas podra olvidarse de su querido hijo Josh.

joshua,naciste en el solsticio del otono,y te fuiste el 8 de febrero,pero la Divino-coincidencia quizo que te sepultaran en el dia del amor,en el dia de San Valentino,que murio por amor y tantos matrimonios celebro antes de su muerte.Por ahora no se el significado,pero despues lo averiguare.Te queremos mucho.Tu tia nori.

To my BIG little brother...words cannot express how I feel... you were not only my brother, but my confidant. I am truly going to miss you and all your craziness. The day you left you took a piece of my heart with you...I know now you are resting in peace. You may be gone but you will always remain in my heart...I love you always don't ever forget that! Your sister...

i love you josh.. thinking about you alot today :*

Ahh Josh,We all miss u like crazy! Rest in peace buddy!

RIP Joshua Taylor, Thank you for the Service to our great Country.  I will never forget your hard work while on the flight line during OIF and OEF.  When I had a question about aircraft work orders I knew you always had the right answers.  It is an honor to have you as a fellow NCO and I will always remember you as SGT Taylor.

Outstanding soldier, leader and person.  I didnt know him well, but always thought very highly of and respected him.  Always willing to take on anything and be pleasant and friendly, as well as maintain constant proffesionalism.  Will be deeply missed.  Rest in Peace SGT Taylor.

"What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget." RIP Josh

Taylor, You were a great Soldier and an all around great person. You will be missed but remembered with a smile because thats all I can't see on your face when I think of you. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours.

Josh you were a great friend & comrade. You played a big role in the accomplishment of our mission in Afghanistan. You were my right hand man and I could always count on you. You motivated me everyday to press on when things were bad and you would always have a positive sense of humor about most things. It was a pleasure to know you in this life and I know that now you are in better place looking down at me and I'm looking up at you. RIP My friend, I love you bro.

I wish you hadn't left us so soon. You were ideal in building up the team before we deployed and ideal in maintaining the mission while downrange. You were much more than a soldier and you weren't afraid to show it. Your actions and beliefs were both inspiring and motivating and when it all came down to it you were always an interesting person to talk to my friend. As far as myself and all of our friends, we will learn from your legacy and pick ourselves up the best we can.

Josh you was one of my best friends and a good soldier. You will always be in my heart and on my mind. You will be dearly missed man.

RIP my friend. You are going to be missed by so many people. You brought to this world so many things. I was honored to call you my brother in arms but most of all my friend. Gonna miss our talks about the simple things that made us laugh, cry, family, and so many other things. Your in Heaven now looking down on us. You will never be forgotten. 
The Lopez family

Rip big swole their are no words that can express how much you will be missed , I hope that your in a better place please watch over us... we love and miss you..

Joshua, you will be missed. I am proud to call you my friend. RIP

Big Swole you where my best friend. You always looked out for me like a little sister. You always had my back. I had the pleasure of being close to one of the strongest and wisest people I know. I miss you bro. Words can't explain how much you meant to me. Thank  you for always being there for me all those times. Always being an over protective brother to me not letting go anywhere alone.  Always giving the best advice.  
Your humor, kindness and  all around great personality will me truly missed. This is not a goodbye but like you always said till we meet again someday. I love you and miss you bro. May you rest in peace
-Lupe

Josh you were a good friend and a excellent soldier you will be truly missed and my prayers are with your family.

Josh you will be missed my friend you were a good friend and a good soldier too 
Drew (KY)

Rip brotha we will miss you Enjoyed the times we had together in Iraq may God take you into his arms and have ease on your family during these tuff times.  We will all be their someday see you then buddy.

RIP SGT Taylor.  We spent many nights in Afghanistan making sure the aircraft made mission.  I remember kicking back smoking cigars talking about life and passing the time before we returned to the states.  You were a fine example of an NCO and will be missed by all.  God speed Brother...

It was a pleasure to work and serve with you but an honor to know you. You can tell just from the messages of those who've come to know you, that you've touched us all and we will definitely miss you. May your rest be a peaceful one and your journey through the next life be fulfilling. Goodbye brother.

Josh Taylor.. You left us far too soon. Rest now, you'll live on through memories.

You inspired us all in many ways from music, to the gym, to leading others like you lead us. Much love to you and prayers to your family in these hard times.

Words cant describe how much you will be missed bro! The gym nor will the world be the same without you! May you find peace and happiness in Heaven and leave some weights for the rest of us! "INDEED!"

Goodbye Josh you were a great man.  It was great to hang with you on the way back to the states after leaving Afghanistan.  RIP may God be with you right now.

Josh rest in peace.  It was an honor to serve with you in combat.  You will not be forgotten and the lives you have helped change with your professionalism and care will forever endure. Rest easy friend.

RIP Josh! All I will ever remember is all the good times we had, from my 15s practice, to the party and our youth group meetings. May you be the one that watches over us now. God Bless you and your family.

RIP Josh, knew you for only a year, but you will be missed

I have no words to express how saddened we feel by your loss. You were an amazingly caring person and you will always be missed. We love you more than words could possibly express. We'll see you when we get there..save us a seat. <3

It was my honor to have known you Josh, and I miss you so much man! I feel blessed to be able to call you my friend and brother! I will be praying for your family and everyone else that was lucky enough to have known such an amazing man! You will always be with me and until we meet again,  rest in peace homie!

Man what can i say except you will be missed my brother. We were more then comrades in arms we were brothers. I'm glad that i got the chance to know you and happily call you brother. Go in peace and know that you will always be thought of

SGT Joshua L. Taylor you were indeed a fine Soldier and a great man. Your charm and friendship will be missed by all who knew you. Rest in peace my friend.

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Joshua L Taylor

September 23, 1982 – February 8, 2012

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