Joshua Johnson

With a heavy heart, I am so sad. My smarty pants little brother is gone. I'm still in disbelief. I love you baby boy, you will always be in my heart. Prayers for strength, love and peace for us all.

This is Nathaniel Brown, Joshua's friend from Queens NYC. I am older then him by at least 10 years. If anyone ever wondered- Joshua gave his life to Jesus the Christ and the Father God before his passing. Despite his later struggles- I said you have to give God a chance and let him in your heart. We prayed together on the phone on this about 1 year ago and he asked God and Christ to enter his heart, to give his life and to to do the will of God! So despite the adversity he died in Christ. We were the best of friends, I met him before he could even get into the clubs. He latched onto me tightly as a young adult because I always looked out for him and advised with a good intention. I encouraged him to go back to school and he obtained 2 college degrees, an associates and a Bachelor's degree. He loved his Sister, always talked about his aunts, and a had a deep yearning for his mother who he missed greatly. He was passionate about technology and videos games which we played a lot together. We traveled a lot together he was like family to me. He was a great friend to many, always kind, considerate, and fun to be around. His light was bright and I will miss him. A song he cried to that I randomly played is by the gospel group the Barrette Sisters called "He Brought Us" . It's a song he remember from his mother and connects to her. I hope all would play it in their honor and listen to the words. To God Be The Glory for all the things he has done! Hallelujah praise God for the gift and life of Joshua Johnson!

Joshua, my friend, my brother — I light this candle to honor your light, your strength, and your journey. You faced your battles with honesty, and even when life weighed heavy, you still gave love, comfort, and kindness. Around me, you were real — never pretending, never hiding. I thank you for trusting me with your truth and for loving me with mine. May this flame guide you to peace, free from pain, fear, and struggle. May it remind me that love — true love, the kind that accepts and understands — never dies. You are missed deeply, but your spirit, your warmth, and your courage live on in every memory, every word, and every heartbeat that carries your name. See you some day, Joshua. You are free. 💜

Even though I can't be there in person to say goodbye, my heart is with you, Joshua. You were more than a friend — you were a brother in spirit. You had a way of checking in, of calling just to talk or to share what was on your mind, and somehow those moments always reminded me that I wasn't alone. Your hugs, your words of encouragement, and your quiet presence carried more comfort than you ever knew. It's hard to believe I won't get to see you again, to hear your voice or your laughter. But I'll hold on to the memories — the talks, the laughs, the way you cared so effortlessly. You've left a space no one else can fill. Rest easy, my friend. You are deeply missed and forever loved. To Joshua's family: Though I never had the honor of meeting you, please accept my deepest condolences. Joshua often spoke with such warmth and sincerity that I could sense the love and strength he came from. Thank you for raising someone whose kindness, compassion, and encouragement touched the lives of many — including mine. My thoughts and prayers are with you as we all mourn the loss of such a beautiful soul.

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