*Josh I will always miss you and I will always think about you. You were one of the best friends I ever had. The times we had back at the Varsity Teen Center wrestling I will never forget. And during football at Highland. You will always be missed. See you soon Josh. DL

*I can't believe it's been almost 2 years since you left us. I still think about you everyday. This would have been our Senior Year and it doesn't feel the same without you here. I know you are looking down at BHS and your friends with purple pride. I know one day I'll see you again.

Your friend, B. J.

*Joshie it is hard to think about football coming up...I just go to see if you are going to send me a sign to say you are fine and happy!! I can't stop thinking about how everyone's lives go on and our families has been on pause for so long it seems but things are starting to move...2 years are coming up I dunno if it will be harder then 1 year?!?! Sometimes when I am awake late at night I look on the couch just to see if you are taking a nap... but your not of course! I still talk to you and I look through the pictures all the time...some were from the very end!! you looked so mature in them... I never thought about it but you were a man!! but child at heart...when mom got rid of our swing set I cried I thought about all the times we had in that!! and how you would be a senior!! leader of the school!! gosh I miss ya!! well josh I have to go now!! I have volleyball in the morning and I need my sleep...I know that you know how much I love you...bye...from your little sister...khrissy

*Josh I really miss ya!!! You meant sooo much to everyone here. Someday we all will meet again. Love, Ruthanne

*2 years...how long did it take Barberton to notice it lost a person who could never be replaced...? they still haven't...we miss u and u never know what ya have or how great it is until it is no longer there...

*Josh was a Great kid. I've heard so many wonderful things about him. I never knew Josh but I do now. He was a neighbor of ours. Our daughter Kimmy knew and went to school with his brother Justin. Josh left this life one month after our Kimmy. Josh has a Great mom and family who dearly miss him. He was so sports minded and nice to everyone. He was a Huge loss to Barberton and everyone. Only Josh's mom and I know the absence of them are so Heartbreaking and they are always in our HEARTS. I can't wait to meet Josh someday and give him a big hug. My prayers and Love go out to the Millers. Love mama Hoov

*18 is a wonderful age to be. Everyone can only wish you were here to celebrate this special day. It will be recognized by so many of us. The celebration in Heaven is so stunning that it will probably go on for days. Dancing on the streets of gold have to be so awesome. You are truly missed by so many. Your mom Loves you so much. Happy Birthday Josh,18,I will see you someday. Love, A MOM

*HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSH

18 on March 29, 2003

I really hope you are having fun in Heaven. Every one down here really misses you. I hope it is as Beautiful up there as the bible says. You are safe and In good arms. We Love you and will see you soon. Happy 18 today.

Love The Hoover Family.

*Josh was a great guy he was cute funny smart talented and loved he was taken from us to soon everybody loved Josh hes one of those people that told you every thing would be alright and you you believed it. Josh is very loved. we all miss you Josh.

*Josh, it's coming up on three years now, but you are still missed terribly. You were truly an inspiration and an angel here on earth. Thank you for touching my life the way that you did. Please watch over me from Heaven. I love you and miss you so much! Stephanie J

*Josh I cannot believe that today makes three years since we lost you. You were such a neat and wonderful kid, always bubbling over and full of life. Your cousins Jess and Jordan absolutely adored you and would beg for me to take them to play with you. I can still hear your voice when we would see you, booming out JORDO!!! We are so sad that Emma will never know the joy of having you in her life, but she already is well aware of you and says you are 'my best friend Josh who lives in heaven.' I don't think the world will ever fully realize it's loss that fateful night. I only hope that you always knew how very much we loved you.

Aunt Tina and Uncle Frank

*wow....three years and it still hurts just as much as it did that day...i miss you a lot. everyone does...its hard to admit that you are gone...i hope heaven is treating you ok and i hope you made alot of new friends..i love you and i miss you...you will never be forgotten

*josh was the kind of person that would do anything for you. even though he is not here you know that he is watching over us with a smile. i thought the day you passed was hard but nothing was harder than graduation. but i know that you were watching over all us magics. i love you JOSH. krista

*HAPPY 19th BIRTHDAY JOSH MARCH 29,2004 You are truly missed.

*It is hard to think of 4 years coming up. I miss the way your smile was endless and painted on. I miss the way you teased me and then tickled me until I almost peed. Life will never be the same...but with each more day that passes brings me one day closer to you. I hope your playing tug-of-war with Stanley and I hope he's still beating you at it. I love you, like no one else could, like a little sister loves her older brother.

*Josh, You are thought about every single day. Your family is thought about every single day. You were always smiling and laughing. You were such a part of our family. We all miss you so much. It hurts to not have you here. We know that one day we will unite and have our time together again. We love you and your family more than words can ever say. Love to you and your family. Barb

*Remember Me To the living, I am gone.

To the sorrowful I will never return.

To the angry, I was cheated.

But to the Happy, I am at peace.

And to the faithful, I have never left.

I cannot speak, But I can listen.

I cannot be seen, But I can be heard.

So as you stand upon a shore, Gazing at a beautiful sea-

Remember me.

As you look in awe at a mighty forest and its grand majesty-

Remember me.

As you look upon a flower And admire its simplicity-

Remember me.

Remember Me in your Heart, Your thoughts, And your memories

Of the times we Loved, The times we cried. The times we fought, The times we laughed.

For if you always think of me, I will never be gone.

*HAPPY 20th BIRTHDAY Josh

*Josh, I am Looking forward in meeting you someday.  Happy 20th Birthday To You!

*Happy 21st Birthday Josh, You Have captured the Hearts of so many. You are missed.

*Josh I was watching a show on TV last night about a girl who was kidnapped and murdered. Her dad made I slide show of her life and the song that he played with it was Wind Beneath My Wings and all I could think about was how you played that song in Mr. Jensens fifth grade music class and the look on your face when you sang did you ever know that your my hero. Its almost been six years and still you are on my mind. I miss seeing your lopsided smile and having you tell me to cheer up charlie like off of charlie and the chocolate factory when I was having a bad day and then warning me that if I didn't smile, you would sing that song. You will be forever missed. I love you. -J-

*Joshie, No one really got to know you, it's a shame. I wish we could've seen the amazing man you would've grown to be, I always try to imagine what career you would've picked and how well you would've done at OSU. I wish I could see you again and have you simply smile and tell me that everything is all right and is going to work out because some days I just don't believe it anymore. I love you so much. I won't be the one to let your name die.