He received numerous medals and awards during his
service with the Army. These include
the Bronze Star Medal, Purple
Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct
Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/
Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon,
Overseas Service Ribbon , NATO Medal - 2, and Combat Action Badge.
He leaves behind his wife and a three-year-old
daughter.
Websites Honoring Sergeant Joshua Kirk
Online Guest Book. Legacy.com.
Freedom Remembered.
Patriot Guard Riders.
Obituary Notice.
News Articles About Sergeant Joshua Kirk
October 10, 2009.
"Sgt. Joshua J. Kirk". SeacoastOnline.com.
October 9, 2009.
"Soldier killed in Afghanistan grew up in North Idaho". The
Spokesman-Review.
October 8, 2009.
"Midcoast recalls 'outgoing' soldier". Bangor Daily News.
October 7, 2009.
"A sad homecoming for a valiant soldier". Portland Press Herald.
October 7, 2009.
"Soldier killed by Taliban had ties to New Hampshire". Union Leader.
October 7, 2009.
"Sgt. Joshua J. Kirk Leaves Behind Wife, Young Daughter". KKTV.com.
October 7, 2009.
"DoD Identifies Army Casualties". DefenseLink News Release.
October 6, 2009.
"Soldier from South Portland killed in battle". Portland Press Herald.
October 6, 2009.
"Man with local ties killed in Afghanistan". Village Soup
Network.
October 6, 2009.
"Bodies of soldiers killed in Afghanistan back in U.S.". CNN.
October 6, 2009.
"6 soldiers, one
from Maine, killed in Afghanistan return to US". Sun Journal.
October 6, 2009.
"Officials confirm death of Maine Soldier". Bangor Daily News.
October 6, 2009.
"Maine Soldier Killed in Afghanistan". My Fox Maine.
October 5, 2009.
"South Portland Soldier Among 8 Killed In Attack". WMTW 8.
October 5, 2009.
"Soldier From Maine Killed in Afghanistan". WCSH 6.
October 5, 2009.
"U.S. still holds outpost after raid". Portland Press Herald.
October 4, 2009.
"8 US
Troops Killed in Fierce Afghan Fighting". WMTW 8.
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