Joshua Poem by Randi Nicole Dement

Just about every memory in my life, has included you.
In the good times and bad times, we always got through
You were one of the few constants in this lifetime,
Sometimes you even humored me and let me be your partner in crime.

I remember fishing, and swimming in big Ol' Stouts Creek,
And me not getting to go with you & your friends, Cause I was a geek.
Do you remember me talking a walk by the low water bridge?
Mom thought I was kidnapped, called the cops & really flipped over the edge.

There was sneaking up late at night to eat Toast and watch TV,
How Mom never caught us, Truly really beats me!
Blowing up the microwave, with popcorn, cause your late for the bus,
throwing needle nose pliers at Shane, sure made him fuss!

The summer, hiking up on Baptist Heights, & sledded down it in winter.
Getting to build forts out of sheets, when Mom hired a babysitter.
Ball games in the field across the street, eatin turnips from Spitzmillers,
And your first car, with those loud speakers and bumpin amplifiers.

Then we grew up, and we have went our separate ways,
But rarely dose a day go by, that I don't think about the good old days.
It was so easy back then, with not an ounce of stress.
Growing up, was inevitable, . How far we both came, our kids such a mess! !

Also, I know I have done some things to really make you mad,
I wish I was as bright as you were, done things different, made you glad
Glad to have me as your sister, cause I wouldn't change it nope, never
I'm glad that I get to call you, my bro, my kin. this bond, can never sever

Thank You Joshua, for being my Mean, bullying, big Brother,
Even with all the bruising I got, I'd never trade ya for another!
I am so proud of you and all that you have sacrificed and done,
When I talk bout you & your accomplishments, I feel as thou I have won.

Your a hell of a man, You have always stood true,
I feel safe that my big bro protects the Red, White, & Blue!
Your wife, my best-friend, She has you and she is a very lucky woman,
And I know you & her can do anything together, This I no you can..

I hope you come home soon, we miss you like crazy,
and I bet your ready for a day with the family to be lazy!
I want to say Thanks for all those great memories, bro
and I just to say love ya, even thou we don't say it, I Hope you know!