Based: Ft. Bragg, N.C.
1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
Supporting: Operation Enduring Freedom
Died: January 16, 2009
Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan
Married
Gender: Male
Hometown: Solvang
High School: Santa Ynez Valley Union High (Santa Ynez)
It is approaching the one year mark of losing one of my best friends as well as a huge mentor. To this day I have a hard time actually believing that Josh is not here, and not on a mission. He was a protector of not only the United States, but also a guardian to me since we first met.I have a few tattoo's in Josh's memory and even his tags that he wore, it's a painful yet constant reminder of a friend I will never forget and a friend I will always love. My only regret is that my son (Nicholas) never got to meet the the greatest person I have ever met. But he will know Josh through the stories I will tell about a true hero. I miss you Towny!— Ronnie Durbiano
January 2, 2010 at 11:54 a.m.
He was born a warrior, and I am so proud to be his brother and to have been his twin. I will never forget him.— Jordan Townsend, brother in The Lompoc Record
Read about Army Staff Sergeant Joshua R. Townsend here and here and visit Sergeant Townsend's Guest Book.
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