I just wanted to let his friends and family know you have been in my thoughts throughout this nightmare ordeal. I lost my partner James Brindley, 2 years ago this December under similar circumstances and one thing is for certain, It has changed my life in ways that seem impossible at the time.
The numbness, heartache and pain you are feeling now will ease and in time you will be unbreakable. Unfortunately most of the time, it takes pain to make us stronger and only a few of us in our lifetime will go through such heartache, you have already proved that giving up isn't an option.
Love to you all xxx
. Murakami is one of Josh's favourite authors x
His words helped to get me through. When your ready, message me and we can meet up xx
Beautiful heartfelt words Helena So sorry for your loss too ❤xxx
Beautiful words both in the quote and in your message.. xx
Beautiful words. And I remember about james aswell, such a shame. Sorry for your loss xxx
Thank you 🙏 this is beautiful x
To Hannah and your family. You don't know me, but I have followed your story for several weeks and have been so touched by your courage and the kindness of others. I feel so sorry that the outcome was not what everyone had been hoping and praying for. I want you to know that you are not alone, I too lost my brother in a similar way. At the moment you will feel like the lights have gone out, you will question how people can go about their daily business when you are so devastated. I was even angry at the birds for continuing to sing, how could they be happy? You will feel a hundred different emotions in one day. Please know that there are people who know your pain and would like to help in any way they can. When you feel strong enough, you only have to say the word and I would be happy to meet up with you and support you. Although you are walking through the darkest storm now, you will eventually find a strength within you that is invincible, you have already showed such strength. Your Brother, your Son lives on in your hearts. I found this poem shortly after I lost my brother and it has given me so much comfort, I carry it with me in my purse and read it whenever I need to, I hope you will take some comfort from it too. XX
Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away to the next room. I am I and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, That, we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effect. Without the trace of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same that it ever was. There is absolute unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you. For an interval. Somewhere. Very near. Just around the corner.
All is well.
Nothing is past; nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before only better, infinitely happier and forever we will all be one together
Thought about you loads this weekend chick xx big hugs xx
Jenny - that is beautiful 💜
To Hannah Buckley, time will stand still for a while and the immense emotions you will experience will be extreme and uncontrollable: understandably. I have experienced this pain and if ever you just need a walk, talk, fresh face or change of scenery then just inbox me anytime. I own an appartment at the crossings, however, having not met yourself or Josh before, I wanted to say from myself, my family and I dare say the majority of the engaged people who have helped that your sheer devotion, dedication and fighting spirit to bring Joshua home again has been something I have never seen before, and that alone kept the profile of this case so high that I want to say to you, WOW, Joshua has one awesome sister and despite your thoughts and head probably playing with that notion at times, in your heart deep down your love for Joshua and your fight has literally moved me so much and is apparent to all. You couldn't have done anymore, we all have thoughts "what if I had done this or hadn't", it's natural and human nature, we have to look positive moving forward (as difficult as that is) as Joshua will live on in you and his spirit will always be by your side - as his awesome sister. He would be so proud and happy of your sheer love and dedication over the last 4 weeks and personally I wanted to say Namaste Hannah - the divine spirit in me salutes and respects the divine spirit in you x x x x much love, honour and respect x x x x
How lovely is that felicity beautiful words condolences to the family RIP Josh xx
From my heart x x
Well said felicity very very kind of you x
Thinking of u all condolences to each and everyone rip to Josh may he fly high and live on it u all xx
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Tracy Mace Beautifully said. Totally agree. Thoughts to all family and friends. RIP Josh x
Very heart warming words x just beautiful for Hannah x
Totally agree send my love to hannah and family xx
How lovely Felicity Could not agree more I am so proud of the community spirit that this tragedy evoked.... Xx...See more
What beautiful words Felicity..you have spoken from your heart x
R I P Josh and may your family find comfort and peace at this very sad time.❤❤️
I think you speak for every single person on this page!! All my love and thoughts go to Josh's family!! I have thought of nothing else xxx
So very sad to lose someone so young x
Beautiful words, and I completely agree xxx
A very honest and perfectly "spoken" statement x
Absolutely, I wish I could have found such beautiful words, thank you for saying them for me so eloquently x
Beautiful words that echo how we all feel x
That is beautiful Felicity Bemrose , so very true and well written . Rest in peace Josh and send your family and friends strength to help with their grief xx
I lost my brother in 1999. I still cry tears for him now.
I lost mine in a car crash two years ago, it's very hard still at times. Life can be very cruel Christy...
It really can but it teaches you to treasure every moment, it's all so very temporary.
We all deal differently with death and until you have lost a loved one, the concept of appreciating the moment and capturing every second of the present with that person is hard to understand. The most wonderful, like -minded people i have in my lifeare few, but I am blessed with one thing, I'm content with me, and humble; the people I surround myself with make me rich and that's the truth and it's taken a turbulent existence to actually live those words, but I'm grateful for everything in life now and I am happy with me and wouldn't change anything. I'm generous and I understand who I am and what I can and can't do in life. Joshua's - and all of our lost loved ones - had achieved what they were set out to achieve and learn in this life and the next chapter on their journey started much sooner for them than it has for any of us. It doesn't eliminate the pain we feel having lost them, but really, I'm not spiritual, but open minded, and our looks and appearance, our face and our shell are just skeletons of our souls. Our loved ones are here with us whatever we believe or our religion may be, and loosing them was part of their's and our master plan. We have to stay positive and take a positive from a sad event or a negative time, because we are the good of the world people, and positivity and good people always rises to the top naturally x x x
Beautifully written, and where we down here may of lost but will never forget, the skies above have been blessed with a beautiful new star for us all to see and look up to. I may not be a religious man but the gates will certainly be wide open for Joshua. Rest In Peace xx
Heartfelt words Felicity - so beautiful. May Josh now have the peace he sought. Sincere condolences to Hannah , family and friends ❤💔💜
Lovely words ❤ I think you've just encapsulated what the whole of this town is feeling. Love and peace from my family to Joshua's xx
Thank you, I sincerely mean them from my heart. God bless x x This was beautifully put. I'm in awe of you, Hannah x
This is lovely felicity xx
Wonderfully expressed Felicity, indeed Josh had a truly awesome sister, family and friends. Your words say it all.
We walked a lonely path today without you by our side,you never knew the love out there, you never knew our pride. Eternal rest to you now all your troubles sleep beside. The loss you leave is nothing like the love that's left behind..... God keep you warm in his love Josh.
I would like to pay my respects on this post if I may, I have constantly checked daily, hourly, whenever I could for updates on your searches for Josh. From here in Spain there was very little I could do but to always check updates and pray he came home safe, we left number 24 the crossings nearly 2 years ago in Stone and the one thing I will always admire is the bond and support there always was in the community to help each other, RIP Josh, to all of the family, to all that helped, my heart goes out to you all x
So sorry to hear the sad news. Was hoping he'd be found safe but glad you and your family have closure. Thought are with you all and his friends at this time. I lived at The Crossings but I must have moved out just before he moved in with your folks. RIP Josh 😰
Dear Hannah,Sarah and Andy there is no escape from personal grief - Josh is now at peace. Your grief loss, disappointment is indescribable but I hope that you can feel the warm hug of community and friends to support you. You are in our personal thoughts and prayers xxxxxx
It's heartbreaking and I'm so sorry that this has happened. Hannah I know you have been so strong and inspirational really throughout .. it's okay to not be okay sometimes, even the strong ones need support. Thinking of you and all your family xx
Be at Peace Beautiful Angel, may you now See your True Beauty <3 Sending Love and deep heartfelt Blessings to all your family and friends.... this extends out to each and every person who has given of their time and self to help you no longer be Lost <3
SENDING MY LOVE AND PRAYERS FOR YOU ALL TODAY... STAY STRONG HANNAH....AND IRENE..& FAMILY... SO MUCH ADMIRATION FOR YOU.....MAY JOSH REST IN PEACE NOW...YOU HAVE BEEN AMAZINGLY STRONG...JOSH HAD 1 AMAZING SISTER..❤❤❤❤
Thinking of you all sending my respects and love to you that have met to lay flowers at Joshua's final resting place. I can't be they due to work commitments but I will be lighting a candle and saying a prayer for you all 💔xxx
From day one of Josh's disappearance i have watched/followed hoping that he would come home. Touched to see how many people, strangers had gone out day after day looking for someone that they didn't know, shows that we can stick together! Now josh can be laid to rest out of pain. Rest in peace and thoughts go out to your family ❤️