Josh Brooks Memorial Fund
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It is with great sadness that we share the news of the untimely and sudden passing of Joshua D. Brooks in a tragic apartment fire. This occurred just weeks before he planned to come home to witness his oldest son graduate from high school and see him off to basic training.
Josh was the loving father of five amazing children, an adored son, brother, nephew, uncle and best friend. His family and friends are devastated by the unexpected and heartbreaking loss as Josh was just 40 years old.
Most recently, Joshua was living in Colombia, South America and the funds raised will be used to assist the family with the unexpected costs related to bringing Joshua home and holding a funeral.
For those who knew Josh, they knew he loved his family and friends fiercely. He had a charismatic personality that instantly drew people to him. Josh was a loyal friend and was always quick to help in any way he could. If you called him with a problem, he would easily have you laughing, forgetting about your troubles within minutes.
Joshua was a talented artist and writer- recently finishing his first children’s book and hoping to get it published when he returned to the United States. He had a passion for travel, fitness, and cooking. Some even say he was the best “punkin” roll maker in history.
Josh served our country selflessly and valiantly in the United States Army Special Forces and retired as a First Sergeant which he had attained within his first ten years of service. He received many awards and decorations including the Iraq Campaign Medal with Four Campaign Stars, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal , Army Achievement Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal just to name a few. Josh served in Korea, did several tours in Iraq and was stationed at Ft. Hood, Ft. Bliss and Fort Lewis.
Contributions to the fund would be greatly appreciated but we also ask for your prayers for the family. If you do donate, please leave a message or memory you have of Josh. This will make the family smile as they read your kind words. Thank you so much for your support.
Josh was the loving father of five amazing children, an adored son, brother, nephew, uncle and best friend. His family and friends are devastated by the unexpected and heartbreaking loss as Josh was just 40 years old.
Most recently, Joshua was living in Colombia, South America and the funds raised will be used to assist the family with the unexpected costs related to bringing Joshua home and holding a funeral.
For those who knew Josh, they knew he loved his family and friends fiercely. He had a charismatic personality that instantly drew people to him. Josh was a loyal friend and was always quick to help in any way he could. If you called him with a problem, he would easily have you laughing, forgetting about your troubles within minutes.
Joshua was a talented artist and writer- recently finishing his first children’s book and hoping to get it published when he returned to the United States. He had a passion for travel, fitness, and cooking. Some even say he was the best “punkin” roll maker in history.
Josh served our country selflessly and valiantly in the United States Army Special Forces and retired as a First Sergeant which he had attained within his first ten years of service. He received many awards and decorations including the Iraq Campaign Medal with Four Campaign Stars, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal , Army Achievement Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal just to name a few. Josh served in Korea, did several tours in Iraq and was stationed at Ft. Hood, Ft. Bliss and Fort Lewis.
Contributions to the fund would be greatly appreciated but we also ask for your prayers for the family. If you do donate, please leave a message or memory you have of Josh. This will make the family smile as they read your kind words. Thank you so much for your support.
Fundraising team (3)
Brooks Family
Organizer
Ellicott City, MD
Lisa Brooks
Beneficiary
Melissa Jay
Team member
B Brooks
Team member