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The JWK Foundation Memory Board Have a story about Josh to tell? Please post it to share with others! Name: Justin Usery Email: justin.usery@spangdahlem.af.mil Date: 01-26-2007 My heart goes out to Josh and his family. He was truly a great person and one of the few people in school that I remember. These past few years I have been so rapped up in myself and getting my life in order that I did not even know that he was sick until it was to late. I feel so selfish and guilty that I did not make a concious effort to go and see him. I am in the Air Force defending our country now. I regret that I did not go see him before he passed. I will try my best to start associating with my classmates more often so this will never happen again. Justin Name: Billy Rubenstein Email: wrubens18@hotmail.com Date: 02-18-2006 With that said, I raise my can of Tsingdao beer, and say Gumbai (cheers). My first clean story involves a disputed claim, but to some it is common knowledge that I brokered the deal that brought Josh and Megan together. It started in the Sullivan High School snack bar...Somewhere between standing in line making jokes, to the greasy pizza and soggy ham and cheese sandwich hand-off by Ms. Hovelman, to sitting at my table of cronies which included a new fish, Drew's sister, Megan...before David Ruble could bite the half his french fries and discard the uneaten half...I convinced Josh to accept and act on the crush from Megan. From that moment some unexplainable magic happened and Booger and Spoofman became an item. Name: Billy Rubenstein Email: wrubens18@hotmail.com Date: 02-18-2006 This is my first but will not be my last posting on Josh's memory board. Some of the best laugh out moments in my life are with Josh my "Incognito Mosquito." Unfortunately, until Brady puts an 18 and over fire-wall on this site I cannot publicly share the best stories. What I do want say for this fist message as I write from across the Pacific Ocean in China. Megan, Madison, Mike, Robin, Jake, No matter on Sullivan soil or on the bustling streets of Shanghai...I remember my good friend Josh and celebrate the way his friendship and good nature has made me a better person. Name: Marla Levinson Email: mslranch@fidnet.com Date: 02-09-2006 Josh has a special place in my heart. As a close friend of the crump family, Josh was always around. He and Megan were a wonderful pair!! one fond memory I have was being at the lake and eating dinner with their dog sitting in a chair at the table!! we had so much fun, we ended up watching "Titantic" all night!! what a special man, and megan is so special and gave everyone a piece of him in her beautiful daughter!! what a unbelievable gift!! my love to all the crumps and kaufmans!! Name: Sarah Levinson Email: levisar@iit.edu Date: 02-08-2006 Josh was truly an amazing person - from an amazing family. I met Josh through Jake, who was my best friend growing up. I used to call Jake at all hours of the night (Mike and Robin, 15 years later, I'm still sorry for waking you!!) and sometimes Josh would answer. When Jake was asleep, Josh and I would end up talking for hours. We became great friends. In high school, we played the drums together and had a blast. Then he met my best friend, Moogie (Megan). We were all friends and spent tons of time making great memories. These are memories that I will never forget. He was always such a caring and genuine person. And always up for a good laugh (we had many)! Josh was a wonderful person, and I still think of him constantly. Moogie, Killer (mike), Robin, and Jake, you are always on my mind, as is Josh. I'll never forget all the wonderful times we all spent together. His spirit touched us all, and he will never be forgotten!!!! We miss you, Josh! Name: josh kaufman Email: hugenepoleans@yahoo.com Date: 12-08-2005 hey my name is josh kaufman too and though i never met josh i feel like i knew him and am very sad to find out that theres one less josh kaufman in the world because not everyone is given this name we share its a special honor only given to special people RIP Josh Kaufman Name: Ann (Miller) Dixon Email: amdixonrn@hotmail.com Date: 12-01-2005 Josh was always an amazing friend. He always smiled and seemed to enjoying life. I have been gone from home for a long time but can only imagine that Sullian is not the same without him. I am so sorry for his family and wife but know that he will always be smiling down on them. Name: Bethany Hizer "McGraw" Email: hizerpt@yahoo.com Date: 03-07-2005 I meet Josh in the sixth grade when we had Confirmation classes together at church. Josh was always such a caring person who knew how to make everything fun. I miss seeing him around town and I will miss him at every class reunion. I love what you guys are doing with his foundation it is awesome! Name: Tagna Feld Email: lizzy@fidnet.com Date: 05-02-2004 I remenber Josh from 7th Grade. He and a good friend of his name Dale was our helpers in Mrs.Ryan's class. We use to call him Chip I really do miss Josh. Tagna Name: Ginny Young Email: Ginny_young33@msn.com Date: 02-25-2004 He was my older cousin and i loved him!!!!!! Josh never looked at someone and sticked his nose up in the air. I love you josh!! Name: Tyler Young Email: tyleryoung_33@msn.com Date: 02-15-2004 Josh was my older cousin i loved him very much. We always had somethng to do together. The thing that i remember most about Josh is he was always a reall godd caring person. I miss u Josh!!! Name: charlene young Email: youngfam@charter.com Date: 02-15-2004 Josh was the type that never looked at the glass as being half empty, to him as with life it was full.Josh always found good in everyone. I am proud to have been his aunt. Josh will never really be gone from us, for all we have to do is remember his smile, and feel hugs around us. I Love You Josh!!!!!! Name: Ginny Young Email: Ginny_young33@msn.com Date: 02-14-2004 Josh was my cousin so I remember alot about him. We had alot of fun together We had a really fun time when we went to a Rams Football Game. He came with me and we (fought)played. He was a really nice person and he got along with everyone. I really do miss him alot because we were kind of close. He was fun to play with when I was over at his house or when he was over at mine. He was friends with almost everyone he met. His wife (Megan) was a good supporter when he was really sick with cancer. She stayed with him and she helped him. She really did love him and she still does. What I really want to say is that who ever new Josh had a good friend but I had him as a cousin and it was fun when he was here, but i know that God just needs people at times, and I think God just needed a good person like Josh. I really do miss him though and I wish I could see him again soon but, I will see him when I die and go up to Heaven. Name: Robin Kaufman Email: sachurch@fidnet.com Date: 07-01-2003 I have been very blessed in my life. God gave me two wonderful sons whom I love very much and have been very proud of. My main goal in life was to have children, watch them grow up to be loving individuals and allow me to always be a part of their life. I have all of that and more. Josh was beautiful, inside and out. He enjoyed the simple things in life and always took the time to listen to others. I was able to witness the love he had for Megan grow into something very beautiful and I will always be grateful for that. As brothers, Josh and Jake had a special friendship and it was fun watching the two of them together, even when they were fighting over video games! There was never a dull moment in our household. I am fortunate to have had the time I did with Josh and will keep the memories we shared with me forever! Name: Brady Vassallie Email: brady@fidnet.com Date: 06-27-2003 When I was young and growing up out on Sherwood Lane, I didn't have any kids my age to have fun with. Then came along the Kaufman’s. They moved from Pacific and built right next door to us. Josh, Jake, Mike and Robin then became a big part of my life. Josh and I, being only 2 months apart in age, began a great friendship (he was more like a brother to me). For those that knew Josh, you understand what I mean when I say he brought a special excitement to life in all that he did whether he playing sports, spending time hunting or fishing, or being with his family and friends. To this day, I still find it difficult to imagine how things would be different if he was still here, but to be honest, all I have to do if close my eyes and Josh is there anytime! Josh was a great individual and I feel blessed to have known him. Name: Melanie Wehmeyer Email: mcw131s@smsu.edu Date: 06-25-2003 What a wonderful person, I am really grateful that I had the opportunity to get to know Josh. I used to joke around with Jake, and tell him I wished that he was nice, like Josh :). I have never known anyone as caring and brave as Josh, and I will never forget him. Name: Megan Kaufman Email: meganc@fidnet.com Date: 06-11-2003 Josh was one of a kind!! The memorys I have of Josh is what keeps me going day after day. He was such a caring, loving person that could make anyone smile. The memorys that stay closest to my heart is the dimples on is face when he would smile and his wounderful personality!! Josh was not only my husband but my best friend. He is sadly missed. Name: Penny King Email: penny@fidnet.com Date: 06-10-2003 I did not get the chance to really know Josh but everyone that did thought he was a great person. He had a beautiful wedding and it shows he was loved by everyone and is sadly missed. Web Site Designed and Maintained by Creatiworkz, Inc. |
