Thank you Joshua and your family. The only ease from the suffering your family must feel is that you are in a sin free place now...no more suffering, only celestrial joy.
It's hard to loose a 3rd cousin... I've dreamed of meeting sgt. Josh Brennan. I've met Mike Brennan, and can't wait to meet his sister Jessica Brennan.
A beautiful tribute to a hero everyone should read about. His brave service to our country is quite a testament to his family and their faith in God. God bless all of our soldiers and their families.
This was a beautiful tribute, and I'm sure will be a treasure and a balm to not only Joshua's family and friends, but to anyone who stumbles across it having lost someone to battle.
Jessica: I took care of SGT Brennan at the surgical team at Asadabad when he was flown in on 25 Oct 07. If you want more info on what happened, just let me know. I have actually been trying to get ahold of your family. Thx, Steve S.
It's been three years since you posted this, Jessica. I just came across it today. Make sure you keep the video up. You never know when, or how, or who will come across it and be as moved by it as I have just been.
Thank you to the family who raised this fine young man who went and served my country. I can't imagine how hard the loss is.
We never know how much time we'll be allowed on this earth. What we do with that time, however short, is what makes the difference.
I read about Sgt. Joshua Brennan recently re. his friend Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta's heroism. Words cannot express my sadness for your family's loss. On a greater level, it is a loss for all of us. Mr. Brennan has reached heights of bravery few ever will. His bravery and life have touched my heart and have made me more aware and compassionate re. the sacrifices others make on my behalf.
Joshua, you were a good man. Please rest in peace.
Just learned about this soldier when reading about Staff Sgt. Giunta who got the Medal of Honor trying to save him. Thank God he didn't wind up in the hands of the enemy. Very nice tribute, gorgeous young man. So sorry for your loss.
SALUTE to you Sgt. no one should ever have to pay the ultimate price, you did what you had to, you served your country Sgt, now relax up In The sky, Watch over Your Battle Buddies...R.I.P.
On Sunday, January 3, 2010, SGT Brennan's cousin, PVT Joseph Brennan, took part in a patrol that captured the Taliban commander who planned the ambush that killed Sgt. Brennan and SPC Mendoza.
@hutningnola man, i dont really know why we're fighting or whatever but, like i said up there no body should pay the ultimate price man, sorry for your lost.
I served with both. It was honor serving with both great men of the mighty 173rd Airborne. I was hurt and retired out because of the wounds. But understand if I had control, I'd give myself over this fine leaders who had children and a wife, RIP Fallen Warriors.
This video was very touching. Our son just came home from Iraq and I can not tell you how touching it is for us to know of your loss. He is our nations hero. May Joshua Rest in Peace until we are all together again.
God Bless you and your family. Our prayers are with you.
Joshua: Thank you for all the hard work you did for those you cared about. Heaven is a happy place because it has you now.
I'm listening to this song because I want to relive the pain I felt when I was told about the departure of my cousin Hugo. Now you and my cousin have become the angels that God needed to bring more light to Him.
as Christian, we all have Salvation from the Lord Jesus with Eternal lives. Death will never happen to us. we only leave this world someday and go into the Lord Eternal Kindom and stay with Him forever
Hey Mike this is trent... sorry i missed everything i couldn't get out of work.. it was great seeing you again.... Keep your head hi i know you will....
This was a very nice way to remember a very special hero. I graduated high school with Josh. He was a great person and will be missed very much by all who knew him. He is now looking down from above watching out for all of us.
I cant express my sadness for you all Josh was a friend of mine and we went through Basic and Airborne school together awsome person all around and we have suffered a great loss my condolences to you all Never Forgoten My Brother SGT Wyatt
God bless Sgt. Joshua C. Brennan. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. America is lucky to have heros like you to protecting our freedoms. May you rest in eternal peace.
May God be with all who suffered in his loss. I'm sure he was a great man from the comments people have left and from what i have heard from family. I'm sorry for your grievances.
I was Josh's company command in Afghanistan. Josh was a phenomenal man, soldier, leader and friend. We are all better men for our brief time with him. My heart is broken. Please know that Josh touched so many of us. I am a better man, father, and friend for knowing Josh. Thank you for raising an incredible young man, and allowing him to make us better every day. I will carry him in my heart forever.
Josh is in God's hands now, we as his friends will always remember him as the kind and heart warming peoson he was, and remain always a hero in our hearts...
The Pendergast's send our deepest sympathy at the loss of Josh. We send our love, thoughts and prayers.
"I earnestly pray that our Heavenly Father may soothe the anguish of your bereavement and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and the lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours in having laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom."
Abraham Lincoln in a letter to the mother of a fallen soldier.
God bless Sgt. Joshua C. Brennan. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. Heaven is all the luckier to have you, but my heart breaks for your family. May you rest in eternal peace.
What a wonderful thing to do for friends and family. Thank you so much!! Janice, you and your family are in our prayers. We love you so much, we are so sorry.
I have but one thing to say to this brother of mine, though we've never met.
Oorah.
ForfeMac 2 months ago
Rest in Peace Hero!
Flamur1985 4 months ago
Thank you Joshua and your family. The only ease from the suffering your family must feel is that you are in a sin free place now...no more suffering, only celestrial joy.
kimmey52 8 months ago
so sad such waste if you live by the sword you die by it.......
pomocaj 9 months ago
The good die young for a reason. They have earned their way to heaven.
usindependent50 9 months ago
Josh- You stayed the course of honor.
You held our torch of Freedom high.
And as you fell, you passed it on - to us.
We cherish the warmth of its glow as you did.
And continue to hold it high as we go forward.
And as it goes proudly forward lighting the future,
You are always in its light
As it bears the fruits of your sacrifice.
You stayed the course of honor. Just thought Id right a few words :) We finally got osama!! Keep wwatching over Us Josh we Love you!!
hutningnola 10 months ago
God Bless. A friend of SFC Ski.
luketdrifter2100 1 year ago
It's hard to loose a 3rd cousin... I've dreamed of meeting sgt. Josh Brennan. I've met Mike Brennan, and can't wait to meet his sister Jessica Brennan.
butters46514 1 year ago 2
Awww rip :(. His friend Salvatore Giunta tried so hard to save him but couldn't :(
mindylinky 1 year ago
Where is he buried so I can pay my respects?
SuperRobot7 1 year ago
A beautiful tribute to a hero everyone should read about. His brave service to our country is quite a testament to his family and their faith in God. God bless all of our soldiers and their families.
whbrandon22 1 year ago
Rest in Peace Soldier, and may your family find comfort and inspiration in the life of HONOR that you lived.
IheartJDAMs 1 year ago
I will forever be in debt to the men and women who gave there lives for this country. I will never forget....
Rest in peace airborne... I salute you...
bentleychad81 1 year ago
This was a beautiful tribute, and I'm sure will be a treasure and a balm to not only Joshua's family and friends, but to anyone who stumbles across it having lost someone to battle.
Rest in Peace, all our fallen.
darkflower2 1 year ago
Jessica: I took care of SGT Brennan at the surgical team at Asadabad when he was flown in on 25 Oct 07. If you want more info on what happened, just let me know. I have actually been trying to get ahold of your family. Thx, Steve S.
ibsteve100 1 year ago
@ibsteve100 Sir, would you like contact info for the Brennans? Let me know...
Coreyrob26 10 months ago
@ibsteve100 Sir, would you like contact info for the Brennans? Let me know...
Coreyrob26 10 months ago
It's been three years since you posted this, Jessica. I just came across it today. Make sure you keep the video up. You never know when, or how, or who will come across it and be as moved by it as I have just been.
Thank you to the family who raised this fine young man who went and served my country. I can't imagine how hard the loss is.
We never know how much time we'll be allowed on this earth. What we do with that time, however short, is what makes the difference.
theoriginalpeachpie 1 year ago 4
I read about Sgt. Joshua Brennan recently re. his friend Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta's heroism. Words cannot express my sadness for your family's loss. On a greater level, it is a loss for all of us. Mr. Brennan has reached heights of bravery few ever will. His bravery and life have touched my heart and have made me more aware and compassionate re. the sacrifices others make on my behalf.
Joshua, you were a good man. Please rest in peace.
danta80 1 year ago 6
So sorry for your loss. Sal being awarded the Medal is bittersweet. Josh's name will be etched in history as a hero in a heroic event.
slueth88 1 year ago
Rest In Peace Brother.
parrow1978 1 year ago
deep james, real deep man.
iblade06 1 year ago
RIP :(
mindylinky 1 year ago
Just learned about this soldier when reading about Staff Sgt. Giunta who got the Medal of Honor trying to save him. Thank God he didn't wind up in the hands of the enemy. Very nice tribute, gorgeous young man. So sorry for your loss.
AikenFerClay 1 year ago 16
SALUTE to you Sgt. no one should ever have to pay the ultimate price, you did what you had to, you served your country Sgt, now relax up In The sky, Watch over Your Battle Buddies...R.I.P.
dumbfaka 1 year ago
my 2nd couzin. i loved him but never met him:(
butters46514 1 year ago 2
Thank you for your service
gophers43 1 year ago
On Sunday, January 3, 2010, SGT Brennan's cousin, PVT Joseph Brennan, took part in a patrol that captured the Taliban commander who planned the ambush that killed Sgt. Brennan and SPC Mendoza.
Rest in Peace brothers.
God bless our warriors.
rlaycock 2 years ago 5
It was said that WWII would be the war to end all wars.............what went wrong ?
Homey237 2 years ago
That was actually WWI. They were wrong.
rlaycock 2 years ago
RIP BUDDY!!
hutningnola 2 years ago
@hutningnola man, i dont really know why we're fighting or whatever but, like i said up there no body should pay the ultimate price man, sorry for your lost.
dumbfaka 1 year ago
i hope that no fallen soldier will be ever forgotten.
rest in peace sgt.
soldier2210 2 years ago
He is not forgoten Janice!
gmhippie 2 years ago
Rest in peace, you was brave man and you died like hero.
zdziwiony 3 years ago
God bless him and his family. He did not die in vain.
Jarhead484 3 years ago
Hi this is Stan Blaskowski, Brother of SFC Matthew Blaskowski. That was a wonderful video you have done.
stanski26 3 years ago 4
I served with both. It was honor serving with both great men of the mighty 173rd Airborne. I was hurt and retired out because of the wounds. But understand if I had control, I'd give myself over this fine leaders who had children and a wife, RIP Fallen Warriors.
opt4011x 3 years ago 3
This video was very touching. Our son just came home from Iraq and I can not tell you how touching it is for us to know of your loss. He is our nations hero. May Joshua Rest in Peace until we are all together again.
God Bless you and your family. Our prayers are with you.
NationalStepfamilyDa 3 years ago 3
im so sry to may he rest in peace he will never be forgotten for his bravorior
tastecrispy 4 years ago
his sister goes to school with me...............its so sad
w2ku2012 4 years ago
rip josh............we miss u
w2ku2012 4 years ago
Joshua: Thank you for all the hard work you did for those you cared about. Heaven is a happy place because it has you now.
I'm listening to this song because I want to relive the pain I felt when I was told about the departure of my cousin Hugo. Now you and my cousin have become the angels that God needed to bring more light to Him.
llopez2000 4 years ago 3
as Christian, we all have Salvation from the Lord Jesus with Eternal lives. Death will never happen to us. we only leave this world someday and go into the Lord Eternal Kindom and stay with Him forever
gracemei65 4 years ago
our dear brother Joshua is rest in the Lord Arms and we will reunite with him someday in Heaven
gracemei65 4 years ago 4
Hey Mike this is trent... sorry i missed everything i couldn't get out of work.. it was great seeing you again.... Keep your head hi i know you will....
bumpr03 4 years ago
I am sorry for you loss. He was a hero and will never be forgotten. God Bless!
Mike D.
dobsm3179 4 years ago
Jessica,
I am so sorry to hear about your cousin! You are in the Stertz family prayers. Your cousin was a hero and will never be forgotten.
Heather Stertz
heather7734 4 years ago
This was a very nice way to remember a very special hero. I graduated high school with Josh. He was a great person and will be missed very much by all who knew him. He is now looking down from above watching out for all of us.
MissCrume 4 years ago 2
I cant express my sadness for you all Josh was a friend of mine and we went through Basic and Airborne school together awsome person all around and we have suffered a great loss my condolences to you all Never Forgoten My Brother SGT Wyatt
clexii 4 years ago 2
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice.
DASO
i95em 4 years ago
I am so sorry for your lose. My husband was Josh's squad leader for the last year. He was a great soldier and a great guy.
scernock 4 years ago
God bless Sgt. Joshua C. Brennan. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. America is lucky to have heros like you to protecting our freedoms. May you rest in eternal peace.
dbcamcal 4 years ago
May God be with all who suffered in his loss. I'm sure he was a great man from the comments people have left and from what i have heard from family. I'm sorry for your grievances.
bowser9669 4 years ago
I was Josh's company command in Afghanistan. Josh was a phenomenal man, soldier, leader and friend. We are all better men for our brief time with him. My heart is broken. Please know that Josh touched so many of us. I am a better man, father, and friend for knowing Josh. Thank you for raising an incredible young man, and allowing him to make us better every day. I will carry him in my heart forever.
Battlehard!
CPT Josh McGary
McG76 4 years ago 4
Josh is in God's hands now, we as his friends will always remember him as the kind and heart warming peoson he was, and remain always a hero in our hearts...
Ty Birdsong & family
US Army Retired
birdsongty 4 years ago
To all of the Brennan's:
The Pendergast's send our deepest sympathy at the loss of Josh. We send our love, thoughts and prayers.
"I earnestly pray that our Heavenly Father may soothe the anguish of your bereavement and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and the lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours in having laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom."
Abraham Lincoln in a letter to the mother of a fallen soldier.
With love and sympathy,
Patrick
radiogm 4 years ago 2
God bless
#3697
0fficer0ink 4 years ago
Im possitive he was proud of you for playing with such pride, and such strength. He was a true hero. He will be in our prayers
Your forever teamate
Duke Butler
SirDuke84 4 years ago
God bless Sgt. Joshua C. Brennan. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. Heaven is all the luckier to have you, but my heart breaks for your family. May you rest in eternal peace.
whizzul 4 years ago
I am so sorry for your loss of Josh. But i know he is watching over us in hevan.
Good Game Michael
airsofting4life 4 years ago
My prayers are wish you. While times are not easy right now, trust int he Lord. My family thanks you wholeheartedly for his sacrifice.
msucacin 4 years ago
What a wonderful thing to do for friends and family. Thank you so much!! Janice, you and your family are in our prayers. We love you so much, we are so sorry.
God Bless,
Janelle
JanelleSS 4 years ago