We lost another brave young man this week

[jwillett]

Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges, 23, of Ludlow, Mass., died May 12 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Josh was my friend I am proud to say; he was a member of our Carloina Full Size Jeep Club and where I met him. His best friend Andrew got him into the Fulls Size Jeeps and was also serving with Josh in Afghanistan. Here is what Andrew's dad told us about the phone conversation with his son.

"Until Andrew can talk to Josh's folks, he wanted me to pass on to their family how sorry he is, and a certainty that Josh was looking down on himself and two other Marines when last night they stepped on an IED, tripping it and causing the blasting cap to explode, but not the bomb.
I'm also sure it was Josh looking out for his buddy."

RIP Josh.


Jim

 

[Wacky]

God, Bless his family and friends.

 

[MossRoad]

Very sorry for your loss.

 

[Cat_Driver]

God bless brave men like this and all the brave men that have gone to war.

 

[Jaylegger]

Very sorry for your loss, we Canadians continue losing the good ones too, another one this week from my neck of the woods Navy diver was 'a good guy' - Nova Scotia News - TheChronicleHerald.ca
CF clearance divers are the toughest dudes you can find. RIP.

 

[dex3361]

jwillett
I am sorry for your loss of a friend. It is sad. I will pray for you and his family too. God Bless America, God Bless our Troops.

 

[Thomas]

Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges RIP <______________________>

 

[Captgb65]

Rest in Peace Sgt. Semper Fi Marine!!