PHONE: (972) 562-2601 Joshua David Pollock January 16, 1988 - March 21, 2009 Joshua David Pollock, age 21, of Frisco, Texas passed away on March 21, 2009 in Austin, Texas. He was born on January 16, 1988 in Washington Court House, Ohio to John David and Ruby Ann (Huddleston) Pollock. Joshua was a Cavalry Scout in the United States Army. Joshua was a member of the Texas National Guard. He was a veteran of the Operation Iraqi Freedom campaign, serving from May 2007 to May 2008. He was currently on active duty with the United States Army, and was training soldiers at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas in preparation for their deployment to the Middle East. Joshua was slated to be deployed to Afghanistan in October 2009. During his tenure in the United States Army Joshua had achieved the rank of Sergeant and was operating in that capacity at the time of his death. Joshua was a 2006 graduate of Frisco High School in Frisco, Texas. He also attended Texas A&M University in Commerce, Texas and Lincoln Technical Institute in Grand Prairie, Texas. Joshua was a member of the Trail to Heaven Cowboy Church in Celina, Texas where he was baptized in May of 2007 and accepted Jesus Christ into his life. He is survived by his parents, Brian and Ruby Lane of Frisco, Texas; brother, Jacob Lane of Frisco, Texas; step-brother, Joshua Lane of Spring Hill, Tennessee; grandparents, Donald and Virginia Pollock, Richard and Bonnie Snodgrass, Leon and Janice Lane, and Jack and Theresa Huddleston; several aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends, including Aunt JoAnn Pollock, Aunt Vickie Lyons, Uncle Gene Pollock, and special friends Jennifer Johnston, J.D. Randall, David Adams, and Juliano Villani. Visitation will be held at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, 8520 Main St, Frisco, Texas on Friday March 27, 2009 from 6:30-8:30 PM. Funeral Services will be performed by Pastor Kevin Landis at First Baptist Church, 841 N. Preston Rd. Celina, Texas 75009 on Saturday March 28, 2009 at 11:30 AM, with interment to follow at Ridgeview West Memorial Park in Frisco, Texas. The family will host a luncheon at the Fairy Tale Manor 10865 Preston Rd. Frisco, Texas from 2:30-4:00 PM All are welcome and encouraged to attend to celebrate Joshua’s life. Memorials Josh was a good friend! He was my first best true friend. I meet Josh when I was in kindergarten When Josh moved to Texas I thought that I would never see him again, but I was so wrong . He promised me that we would stay in touch and we did. When he would come home for his visits, he would go to his grandparents ( The Pollocks ) I would go stay with him or he would come to my house and stay .I always looked forward to seeing him. Josh I am so Proud of You . My heart goes out to your whole family. I miss you very much Thank You for being a True Friend!! GARY L PENWELL JR, APRIL 1, 2009 Dear Ruby my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your whole family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.I know that god will comfort you and get you through the darkest of times . Joshua was a good kid and a great young man!!!! He was always proud of his mom and baby brother. I will always cherish my memories of him We know that he is in heaven ! Every time I look at the stars at night I know that Josh is the brightest one in the sky! We have a very special guardian angel in heaven to look down on us. one day when we get to heaven he will greet us .What a joyous day that will be. BONNIE JEAN PENWELL, MARCH 31, 2009 Ruby, Brian and Jacob - Although we could not be with you during this difficult time, our thoughts are prayers are with you. Joshua will always have a special place in our hearts. Now we will hold onto the memories of this very special young man. Love and Prayers. Harry, Sue, Linda and Esther Pollock. Brad, Mary and Ashley Haymond. HARRY POLLOCK, MARCH 29, 2009 Ruby, Brian and Jacob, Words will never take away the hurt that you feel now. We never expect to lose one of our children, but sometimes GOD does have a different plan. It was a pleasure for me to be part of Josh's life. Watching him develop from a care free teenager into a young man was a blessing to me. I was also overjoyed when Josh decided to join the US Army and be a protecter and guardian of our Freedom. Josh is looking down upon us now saying, don't cry, be happy, be brave and I'll see you soon. JIM GARNER, MARCH 27, 2009 God ordains and chooses the government and the military for a high and noble purpose. The man who chooses to enter its ranks, whether he knows it or not, is serving more than his country; he's serving God. Even before entering the military, God had a plan and purpose for the lives of these men. Though we can't understand why God's plan had to include these tragedies, we know He is sovereign. The actions of each of these men demonstrated a mental toughness, courage, and, ultimately, sacrifice. These are personality traits of men being made in the image of God. God is the source of all heroism, the bulwark of all courage, the foundation of all sacrifice. These men were each born with these characteristics and they carried them out to the end. It is the mettle of these men, and others in our military, that helps to make our country the greatest nation in the world... --Fervently, diligent Soldier, that's, my, name Dignity's quality, I display, all aflame I wear, the USA sealed sleeve patch, without claim to fame I will fight to the end, without shame If in combat, I should die, do not grieve and do not cry Just know that, for my sacrifices, I will live on, in God's platoon, in the sky SPC Joshua Pollack--A Soldier, Army Strong... SGT GANNON T GRIMMETT, MARCH 27, 2009 Josh, We had many good times and great laughs. I am so proud of you for all you have done with your short life here on earth! Your an amazing man! We will meet again oneday! Love you always, Candace BRYCE,CANDACE,ASHBEY AND BENTLEY ALBRECHT MILLER, MARCH 27, 2009 Brian, Ruby, Joshua L. and Jacob, My heart pour's out to you in this time of hurt. It make's you wonder why God chose to take Josh at such a young age, someone who was truly there to make a difference in our Country. Unfortunately God has chosen for Josh to make a difference up above instead. I know he made you proud, as you did him. So very sorry for your loss of a dearly loved Son and Brother. Your family remain's in my prayer's as you try to heal in this difficult time. Love, Stacey Lee Jaynes-Cronk STACEY LEE JAYNES-CRONK, MARCH 27, 2009 Brian, Ruby & Josh, We know that this is a very diffulcult time for you but know that we are all praying for the entire family. We are your brothers and sisters in christ!! We are here for you and will continue to be. DUANE & BRANDEY WEGLEY, MARCH 27, 2009 Ruby, When I heard about Josh my eyes filled with tears, as they are now, having a twenty year old daughter I can feel your pain. I truly believe that Josh is still watching over you to make sure that his Mom still has "everything she needs". My heart breaks for your loss. Donna Jones DONNA JONES, MARCH 27, 2009 Ruby, Brian and Jacob: I am so saddened for your great loss, but please hold on in knowing that God will sustain you and help to ease your pain. Although I've had the pleasure of visiting with you three, I regret that I never had the chance to meet Josh, who I understand was a close and loving son and brother. FRAN FOSTER, MARCH 26, 2009 I am deeply saddened to hear about Josh. While I only met him once, my heart goes out to your family. I am so sorry for your loss. NICOLE H, MARCH 26, 2009 My prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. God be with you all. MELISSA A UMLANG, MARCH 26, 2009 "A cavalry soldier passed on the Stetson and Sword today. Boots at rest ... taps echoed once again. Flagpoles stand at half; the banner flies stoutly with the wind." "A Cavalry Soldier stepped off a "Winged Horse" today. Troopers stand with heels pressed taut ... adorned with glazed eyes. Flattened hands pushed temple tight, for one's last combat flight." "A Cavalry soldier died today, with honor forged on infinity's wall. Long vanished Cavaliers proudly join the final charge, So remembrance could speak the name ... for eternity's present roll-call." Josh, Although we have only served together for a short time, you have disgtinguished yourself by your great desire to surpass the standard and excell at all that you learned, accomplished, and your continued love for being a soldier and NCO never accepting defeat, never quiting, and never once meeting a stranger, you treat all people with the same respect and thoughtfullness, caring, compassion that only some can claim to, never forgeting that all people are kindred and of god.