Sgt. Joshua suffered fractures to his back and arm and lost a leg after an IED hit his convoy in July 2009. He has been recovering since then, but he was recently well enough to take a well-deserved recuperative leave.

Upon arrival home, he was greeted warmly with a hometown hero’s welcome and a parade.

He has since returned to the hospital to resume therapy, but he is strengthened by the cards and letters you send. His dad says they brighten his days. We encourage you to keep sending him cards so that his smile stays just the way it is in the pictures! Thank you to Michael S. Gordon of “The Republican” for his permission to use these photos.

To read more about Joshua and his recovery, visit his OpPAL page.

If you would like to write to Joshua, send your cards and letters to the address below:

Sgt. Joshua 2nd Recon
c/o Operation PAL
PO Box 670328
Marietta, GA 30066