Mr Joshua S. Kirk

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Message from Bryan Simpson

I didn’t know...I’m so sorry. Praying for you Josh, my old pal. I’ll see you again one day.

Message from Scott Lucas

Josh...just remembering the times at Mommaw and Poppaw's farm during the summer months. RIP little cousin.

Message from Tim Costello

I lost touch with Josh at some point several years ago between deployments and moves across the country. I found out today of Josh's passing and am deeply saddened. I met Josh in OCS and we became great friends. He would come home with me on the weekends to my parents house for sleep and relaxation after the long weeks in Quantico. Later he visited me at Virginia Tech while he was in law school at UVA. He was a true friend and I and my family were blessed to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

Message from Katie Kilian

Dear Erin,

Kyle is currently attending a course in San Diego and just got word about Josh's passing. We are both so very saddened by this news and wanted to extend our most sincere condolences. We have so many fond memories of you all and our time together in San Diego. We will keep you close in our prayers.

Much love,
Katie and Kyle Kilian

Message from Jennifer Moore

I knew Josh in college, as we were Ashbrook Scholars together. He was handsome, charismatic, intelligent, and so funny. I cannot believe that he is gone so young. My condolences to his wife, son, mom, dad, and sister.

A candle was lit by David Hendin on May 25, 2015 8:58 AM

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A candle was lit by Susan Tomusko on March 6, 2015 9:39 AM

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I was so saddened to just hear of Josh's passing! We were out of town last June and only learned of this when I read it in Joan Morog's obituary. My deepest condolences to Judy, Huey and Lisa and of course Josh's wife and son. Josh was a special person and truly a gift to all of us during his time here.

Message from Brian Mark Weber

Josh was one of the greatest men I have ever known. Humble, kind, compassionate, scholarly, thoughtful, and loyal. I only knew him for two years at Ashland University but the memories of Josh continued to inspire me through the years. He was one of those rare people you come across in life who makes you a better person by simply being around him. I am honored to have known Josh and I pray for the strength of his family and friends.

Message from Timothy Howell

I just learned of Josh's passing and wanted to send my heartfelt condolences to his family. I enjoyed getting to know Josh in law school and had great respect for him and his accomplishments. He was a terrific person and classmate. He will be missed. Tim Howell

A candle was lit by Shannon Shupp on September 7, 2014 9:28 PM

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Message from sarah

I just heard about this and am still In awe. I just cannot believe that the virile man and awesome prosecutor that I knew is gone so fast. My heart hurts for his family and close friends. He was an excellent attorney and an outstanding Marine Officer. I am proud to have served with him. Semper fidelis

Message from Bryan Rhode

I just heard the news, what a devastating loss. Josh was one of the best people I have ever had the priviledge of knowing. He was such a kind and amazing man. We spent a great deal of time together in law school working on veterans issues, political stuff and talking about the Marine Corps. He is just too good to be gone so young. My heart goes out to his family. We are diminished.

-Bryan Rhode

Message from Heather

When Josh first returned to the office after his first few rounds of chemo, he immediately made a point to help out another fellow co-worker who had also become ill soon after his wife had a baby. We sat by each other for a couple years, and he never had an unkind work to say about anyone. Always a sweetheart, and always a caring friend. A true gentle soul. God bless your family in these extraordinarily trying times.

Message from John C. Blair, II

Josh Kirk is one of the finest human beings I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. We were roommates in law school, and I don't believe he and I ever had a single disagreement in two years of living together.

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Message from Dillon Fishman

I met Josh during Officer Candidate's School, in the summer of 2000. Conversations with him sparked my initial interest in becoming a Marine judge advocate. When I was applying to law school in 2001, Josh sent me his personal statement. With characteristic humility, Josh described himself as a "self-proclaimed scholar-athlete." I borrowed some of his ideas from that statement--and Josh later mailed me a check to buy a beer in celebration after I got in. Josh was much more than a scholar-athlete: a selfless person, a kind friend, and a public servant. Josh and his entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.

A candle was lit by Ann Dalter on August 6, 2014 7:06 AM

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Message from Ann Dalter

Your Navy and Marine Family share your loss. I didn't have the opportunity to know Josh long but feel honored to have been able to meet him. He will be missed by so many.

Message from Madeline Argenti

May God be with your family Josh. Prayers

Message from Amy Larson

Josh was truly one of the best people we have ever known - humble, kind, helpful, funny, smart, and a loving husband, doting father, and generous friend. He will be long remembered; may we all strive to live by his example.
- Amy Larson & Rich & Juliet Price

Message from The Sheas

We will all greatly miss Josh's smile, kindness, and sense of humor next door. Our deepest sympathy to all his family who was so supportive and amazing this past year. We were lucky to have known him.
-The Sheas

A candle was lit by Laura Glass Kane on July 12, 2014 11:43 AM

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A candle was lit by Brian Howard on July 11, 2014 3:22 PM

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I was honored to know Josh while I attended Ashland University and was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. Josh always was very humble and kind in every way to anyone who he came across. The news of his passing stunned me! I am grateful for the opportunity to have known Josh. He will be missed!!!

Message from Jim Hodgson

I worked with Josh in Northern Virginia. He was always pleasant and friendly. My thought & prayers are with his family. May God Rest His Soul.

James Hodgson
US Army Retired

Message from Gabe Bass

I'm so sorry to learn of Josh's death. I served with Josh at Miramar. He was a kind man and a fine Officer of Marines. Erin and his family are in my thoughts. Gabe Bass

A candle was lit by Heather Copley on July 7, 2014 3:25 PM

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A candle was lit by Adriana Martinez on July 7, 2014 9:00 AM

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Prayers for the family. I had the honor of serving with Major Kirk. Such a great officer and man.

A candle was lit by Nanci McGreevy on July 7, 2014 7:42 AM

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It was a pleasure to be one of Josh's teachers at Durling School. He was an amazing young man and I consider it an honor to have known him. My prayers go out to his family!

A candle was lit by DNS-6 Team on July 7, 2014 6:58 AM

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A candle was lit by Nicole Kovacs Comley on July 6, 2014 8:34 PM

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Message from Laura Kane

May God provide comfort to family and friends. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. Josh was a great person that I had the pleasure of knowing in elementary school through high school. Candle lit for you my friend. Rest in peace and may God comfort everyone through this difficult time. God bless you my friend.

A candle was lit by Jennifer (Butcher) Linn on July 5, 2014 9:45 PM

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A candle was lit by Betty Ramos on July 5, 2014 5:20 PM

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Message from Amanda Skinner (Mandy Hill)

I remember Josh and his family as I grew up as his next door neighbor on Jefferson Street. We lived to the right of him and my Grandparents lived across the street. I remember swinging on his front porch playing outside and sampling the grapes in his back yard every summer. Later I went to Clearview with him where I knew him to be a great scholar. My heart goes out to his family as you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Message from jennifer (butcher) linn

Prayers and condolences to his family. I was lucky enough to be a classmate of Josh's. He was one of the kindest and most sincere people I have ever met. His Clearview family will forever mourn his loss. Rest in peace my friend..

Message from Tina Pohuliaj-Figueroa

I knew Josh in high school. He was always polite, gentleman, well-respected by his peers. I knew he would go on and do great things and positively impact many lives! Thank-you for your service and dedication to our country! I am very sorry to hear of his passing. My sincere sympathy to his family. May Josh's memory be eternal and his spirit shine down and guide you always!

Tina and David Figueroa

Message from rose pataky

Judy, Huey , Lisa and family. My heart breaks for your loss. I was so blessed to be part of your families educational experiences. Rose Pataky

Message from Tania Pohuliaj- Skyba

Very sad news. I went to high school with Josh and remember him as a kind, caring and smart guy. I see in the pictures he looked happy, was a father and continued his military career serving our country. A big loss for many! May God grant you the strength to get through this tough time and carry on his memory. May he rest in peace.

Message from shelly kelling hameed

I knew josh from the first day of K till he went asland. What a brillant and wonderful man. My prayers with your family

Message from Sue Hall

My deepest sympathy to the family of Josh. My memory of Josh goes back to elementary school. He was an unforgettable student. Josh was a creative, skilled student artist. He was a high achiever academically. He was kind to his classmates. I'm sure that as he grew up these qualities multiplied. I'm very sad to hear of his passing. I will keep Josh and his family in my prayers.

Sue Hall

Message from Nathan Crapis

I'm still very much at a loss for words. Major Kirk was my OIC for almost my whole 4 year enlistment. Everyday I worked for him was a blessing and when I think back on my fondest memories of being in the Marine Corps, they all included him. I'm still absolutely speechless, he was a great man, a great OIC, and a great Marine. My thoughts and prayers are with Erin and the family. I'll miss you Sir. Love you.

A candle was lit by Jill Henes on July 4, 2014 7:18 PM

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Fond memories of Josh from high school and terribly sad to hear of his passing. Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends.
Jill Henes

Message from ken kramer

I'll alwayes remember Josh the time he took to talk with me while visting with his dad (Huey) at our office. We talk about the old corps that I was in, and the new corps of his time.A great man and will be missed. Ken Semper Fi

Message from Deborah Loomis

Erin - I know you and Josh shared a very special love. And I know how difficult these past 18 months have been. I can only hope that with the great sorrow of this loss you will also begin to heal. I am so sorry. Deb Loomis

A candle was lit by Kathy and Bob Bartal on July 2, 2014 12:51 PM

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Message from Kathy and Bob Bartal

Joshua Samuel Kirk...He lived and laughed and loved and served his country and left...and the world will never be the same. Josh left an enormous amount of love behind to Erin, Aedan, his family, and his friends. He will never ever be forgotten. Kathy and Bob Bartal, Lorain, Ohio

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Message from Mike and Lillian Hunter

We just don't have words to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. Our prayers an thoughts are with you in this time of loss.

Love, Mike and Lillian Hunter