Joshua M. Mendel
October 7, 1985 - February 18, 2007

"Josh...I will deeply miss you! I'm sorry things turned out the way they did and my sympathy and prayers will be with your family. I will always remember you by your smile...everytime I saw you you were smiling. I do remember the time you sent out an email to every single CableOne associate wishing them a Happy May Day. Although the outcome was funny that truly showed the type of person that you were; such a loving caring funny person. I will truly miss you for that there aren't too many people like you around."

"Linda and Family So very sorry to hear about Josh. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you now. If you need something or just want to talk feel free to call or email. Try and remember all of the good times you had they will somehow make this a little more copable. Take Care Bobby Joe and Juliee"

"Members of Genesis Community Church love and appreciate Charles and Jackie Mendel with all our heart. We offer prayers acd continued support to Josh's entire family. Wish we could be there to show our love in person."

"I am so sorry to hear about Josh I will never forget when we were all younger how much he made me laugh.. I just wanted to let you know that I am keeping you in my thoughts.."

"Dear Mendel FamilyWe are so sorry for the loss of Josh. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We have fond memories of Josh and Brent as classmates going to Adventure Club at the Baptist Church and all those little boy birthday parties. May your faith guide you during this difficult time and may you find comfort in good memories.Bill Kate Brent and Aubrie Carinder"

"Our deepest sympathies to Josh's entire family. Our prayers will always be with you all.If Josh must be felt in our saddest moments it's only because he dwells forever in in our most happy.We loved him and we will miss him terribly.Kris George and Cliff"

"I just knew Josh at work spoke to him a couple of times.I wish i would have gotten to know him a little more.Sorry for your loss. I hope he at peace now.Ted Moore"

"Linda Carrie and family I'm so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you during this devastating time. I was shocked when my mom told me the news I honestly could not believe it! Josh was always so kind and he always cared more about others than himself. I spent a lot of time with Josh through middle school. He had a smile that would light up anyone's life! Josh will be greatly missed by many people and he will always be remembered as the kind fun loving guy no matter what has happened. Again my prayers are with you all and there will always be a place for you all including Josh in my heart."

"Joshua was the cheerleader for the team. There was always some stiff competiion between him and another team member when it came to their performance stats. Everyone loved him and his pratical jokes always kept a smile on our face. I will miss him very much."

"hey lil bro just wanted to say that i miss u and have so much love 4 u.we all miss u and think about you alot...i remember you as u were before all of this...just know you are missed....and it's hard for me to turn around and not see u.....remember the picture you took on my desk still have it in my phone and look at it all the time....miss you lil brother"

"I loved Josh so much as a friend. He was such a good pal when I needed someone to talk to he was always there. I would always hang out with Josh everyday in High School and when Dan Hagar punched Mendel in the face I was the one who stopped it because I cared so much about him. Josh didn't mean to do this he was not himself. I'll always remember the good times with him. Your son was a great guy no matter what anyone tries to make him out as he was not a killer. I can't see him as this; only the guy who loved his cat so much...Only the real ones will ever know. Josh you will be greatly missed.... RIP"

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"I JUST SEND MY BEST WISHES TO THE FAMILY WE ALL LOVE JOSH"

"I worked with JO JO for about 6 months and even though our time seems short he really holds a place in my heart! From his crazy drawings to his snide remarks it was a joy to work with him. I just want to let Jo Jo know that I will continue to hold down the team and pull those 4.0's for you! Love U always Queen Lil Lil....."

"He was a good personWhos smile could bring laughter A fun loving guyWhos presents could bring joyHe will be truely missed."

"The Josh we always knew was a kind caring individual who demonstrated his thoughtfulness in some way or another almost every time we saw him. While I?m sure collectively there are countless stories about Josh in this regard there is one act that my wife and I will never forget that I would like to share. The day before our first born son was to be married; my wife was involved in a car accident which due to her injuries left her unable to attend our son?s wedding. At one of the most depressing points of my wife?s life Josh on the way to the wedding stopped by her hospital bed and presented her with a single rose. Later that evening before the ceremony started it was also Josh who called my wife in the hospital and told her that he was going to position his cell phone near the ceremony so that my wife could at least be with our son that way during the most important occasion of his life. These acts were typical of Josh being Josh. To the Mendel family our hearts ache for your loss. We?ll miss him."

"JOSH WAS A VERY SWEET PERSON HE ALWAYS GAVE THE BEST COMPLIMENTS AND NOTICED WHEN I GOT MY HAIR DONE HE WAS VERY SWEET AND I LOVED HIM WITH GODS LOVE AND I PRAY THAT THE FAMILIES KEEP IN MIND ROMANS 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him and have been called according to his purpose "

"Charlie Linda Carrie and the whole extended Mendel family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. We have lost a bright young family member. Families pull together during times like these and show their strength. We are here for you. Our memories of Josh will be of the happy-fun-(cousin/nephew) he was. God bless you. Margaret Brian Tyler Kyle and Emalee"

"Linda and familyWe send our sincerest sympathies to all of you. Linda--I know from working with you that your children Carrie and Josh were your world and you love them deeply. I know there is nothing to say at this time to lessen the pain you are feeling. Just know all of your friends and family are here for you. You can call on any of us if you need anything. God will get you through this as God is always here for us. Jane"

"We are very sorry for the loss of your son Josh. With sympathy and love the congregation of Genesis Community Church Citrus County FL offers you our thoughts and prayers.May God give you the peace comfort and strength only God can give."

"We are very sadden to hear of Josh's passing. Although I only knew him for a short while playing baseball in the summer I remember him so vividly. He was a polite young man while a large smile and a twinkle in his eye. We are truely sorry for your loss."

"Josh Blessed our Lives so very much.Some things must be left to the Divine to answer. Thank you for bringing him into this world. Though I never met you Charles or Linda I kept a watchful eye on a large Group of STC Teens.Josh would frequent my home quite often walk right in and help himself to leftover pizza. He would sit and talk with me when the kids were gone. He was always popping by. When we lost McCabe I ran into him on by his house...Sobbing so hard he was. I told him how sorry I was. Oh let's not forget about the spinners on that car of his! I was so proud of him when he told me he was going to college to study graphic arts and such. I said You? Mr. Left Brained Intelligent Boy? You mean all this time you've had a hidden artist in there? He laughed.Right before we moved...he just stopped by again. He said you know...I've been driving past your house and today I just had to stop and say HI. I guess we felt like home to him. But then He felt like home to us. Those eyes That Sparkle in his eyes That Smile..Through the tears I see his face..Through the Pain I question....But only the Divine Can Answer. Joshie I'm just gonna' keep you with me....Love you!"

"We are so sorry for your loss. We lost our son at age 20 last year. We know your pain and our Hearts go out to you and your family. If you ever need to talk to a mom who knows the pain of losing a child please call me or email me anytime.God Bless You & Your FamilyRoger & Kathy AckermanMaple Park Illinois"

"THE LOSS OF JOSH IS SOMETHING YOU WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND BUT JUST REMEMBER SOME THINGS THAT HAPPEN IN OUR LIVES HERE ON EARTH ARE NOT MEANT TO BE UNDERSTOOD IN THIS LIFE. I NEVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING JOSH BUT HAVE BEEN TOLD HE WAS A GREAT GUY. HIS FRIENDS AND YOURS ARE HERE FOR YOU IN THIS TIME OF NEED SO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THEIR HELP IN GETTING THROUGH THIS. WE ALL HERE FOR YOU. WITH MY LOVE FOR YOU ALL YOUR FRIENDDOTTIE"

"May the love of your surrounding family friends and faith in God help you through this difficult time. I consider myself to be extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to know Josh. He was such a fun person who always had the ability to make others smile.He will terribly missed! May he forever rest in peace!"

"To the entire Family of Josh Mendel:Although I do not know you personally nor did I know Josh I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to you at this very sad and difficult time. I have a 21 yr. old and can only imagine what a struggling time this has to be for each of you. May the Lord be there to comfort you and give you strength. May it somehow help to know that others care.May you hold on to all the memories Josh left with you.I am keeping you in my prayers.SincerelyPenny Cleary"

"To all the extended Mendel Family:Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We know you will be strong. As you grieve also rejoice for his life and your good memories ofhim."

"Charlie Linda and ErnieSo sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. "

"We were so sad to hear about Josh's death and our thoughts and prayers are with the family. It's never easy to lose a loved one and I'm sure that the many fond memories you have of him will help to sustain you during this most difficult time. He will live on because of the love you have for him and you will always keep him in your heart. May he rest in eternal peace. PG"

"Linda Carrie and Charlie: I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Josh. I was so surpirsed and dumb founded when i heard about your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Carrie I am here for you if you ever need me!! Please Call..I will always remember his smiling face and remember all the fun times Carrie and I have shared with him. Love Heidi"

"I Love U BrotherMattler"

"Charlie Linda Carrie and FamiliesI am deeply saddened by the news of Josh's passing and the way that things played out. I do however understand it.There have been many times in my life that have been dark and seemed that hurt would never go away. I was lucky though and could always bring myself back to a good place. Who knows what makes each of us reach the breaking point. Some can handle what life throws us some can't. Let's face it Life is very hard. Please give yourself and your pain completely over to God and it will help you to deal with all of it! He is loving and is there just for you."

"My son Walt was a good friend of Josh's. They met in St. Charles Ill. several summers ago and became friends again in AZ where they both went to school. Josh spent time with my family during Thanksgiving 2005 in AZ and at my home in Laguna Beach last summer.When he was in my presence Josh was bright positive optimistic and quite the conversationalist. At Thanksgiving we discussed his studies at Collins College and future career in media production. During his visit to CA I recall Josh with a hearty appetite . . . he enjoyed a few plates of snacks after a day at the beach.I am deeply saddened by Josh's untimely passing and the issues surrounding the past week. My thoughts and prayers are with Josh's family friends the Collins College faculty students and his fellow co-workers. I trust in time all will be able to focus on the positive memories our lives have shared."

"Dear Charlie Linda and CarrieAs people who knew and loved Josh we share your tremendous grief overyour loss. The unflattering portrait of Josh as portrayed by the pressis understandable given the tragic circumstances surrounding his death. But neither the portrayal nor the actions which took place the morningof February 18th were those of the real Josh we knew and loved.The Kestenbaum and Schiffman families have suffered the worstimaginable losses anyone could fathom as parents or as related lovedones. They are understandably angry and blameful for the loss of Caroland Nicole. Any parents including yourselves and ourselves would feeljust as they feel.Only God can give forgiveness.Josh had to have been suffering from some form of mental illness moresevere than any of us ever imagined. The Josh we knew was one of themost loving and caring individuals in our lives. His many kindnesses toAlex and to our daughters and to the two of us are beyond count.Please remember in your hearts the real Josh; the one we knew and lovedand the Josh so many others knew and loved as well.We will miss him greatly."

"I had him work for me on a production a few days before...one of the best people I have had the pleasure of working with."

"LindaCarrieCharile sorry to hear about the loss of Josh I will never forget him. I've have some good times with Josh and my brother Matt my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will never forget his laugh and his smile."

"Linda and Charlie I am deeply sorry for your loss.If there is anything you need just call.You and your families are in our prayers."

"Dear Mendel familyI am SO sorry for your profound loss my heart aches for all of you! There is nothing that could ever prepare you for such a tragedy. May God hold you in his loving arms. I hope you find comford in all of the wonderful tributes to Josh it sounds like he grew up to be a an exceptional person you should be proud of the job you did. You are all in my thoughts and prayers."

"We extend our sympathies to family. We would see Josh when we were visiting with his Mike Lisa and kids in St Charles or in Maquoketa always quiet but friendly well manered easy to like. Sorry for your tragic loss of a son grandson nephew cousin and friend. Eunese and LaVerne (now in Mesa AZ)"

"To all the members of the Mendel family I am extremely sorry for your loss. I hung out with Josh quite a bit right when he moved to St. Charles from Iowa. He was a very nice guy that was friends with everyone. Even though i did not hang out with Josh since he left high school if I every saw him around we would always stop and catch up on the old times. He will be missed and i send my condolences to the whole family."

"We just wanted to say that Josh will be sincerely missed. He was so nice and so funny he was always making people laugh. We will definitely miss his personality. Our condolences to his family."

"Dear Linda and FamilyDave and I would like you to know that we will be praying for you.We are so very sorry for your loss.If there is anything we can help you with please don't hesitate to call on us."

"At times life just doesn't seem fair but you will find strength deep inside. Until that happens rely on the strength of others. Try to keep your faith.Love you all."

"I will always remember Josh and his bright smile. His death and the surrounding circumstances are shocking to say the least.He was very well liked among all his co-workers. He will be sorely missed. Lisa Hinojosa"

"Linda and familyI am sorry to hear of the loss of Josh. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do just call.. In Sympathy-no time on earth is long enough to share with those we love or to prepare our hearts for goodbye. May time soften the pain until all that remains is the comfort of memories and the love you shared.With Sympathy Lois"

"My prayers are with Josh were ever he goes and to his faimily. I m so sorry things had to end in a disaster. Josh well he was a very nice kind guy that knowing him from work you would not think he would do something like this. He was one of the ones that always used to make us laugh over anything. He always seemed so happy and cheerful. We will all miss him he was a good friend."

"I would like to say how sorry I am for your lost and how wonderful Josh was to be around and what a joy he was always making people laugh he will be deeply missed my prayers are with your family."

"Dear Linda and Family Im so sorry for your loss. Josh was such a great kid. I remember always teasing him when he'd come over and Id call him Eddie Hascow because he always would say You look so lovely today Mary (Off Leave It To Beaver) You will be in my prayers. Keep Matt in line while hes visiting you these next couple days."

"He was a great person. Almost always had a smile on his face and always willing to help another put a smile on their face. He always had a sarcastic remark to say to make people laugh and he was always making the work day go by smoother. What happened was a tradgedy and he will be missed by many."

"I would like to say that Jo Jo you are going to be missed so much its as if I have lost a brother there is a part of me that will always be gone and no matter what people say I know the real you and I will never forget the times you made me laugh when i was at my lowest low you were the one face I always looked forward to seeing. Jo Jo you will always be in my prayers I love youKirmekia WHite"

"I'm am sorry to hear of your loss. I went to middle school with Josh. I remember him being a funny caring guy. He was always smiling. Again I am so sorry for your loss. Josh will be missed."

"Josh was one of the first friends I made when I started Cable One we were both in the same training class. He just had an infectious personality - always smiling and very witty - I knew I'd like him immediately. I'll miss Josh's sense of humor and his constant sweetness."

"We are missing Josh terribly. He was a bright exuberant light in our school and always had a smile for everyone."

"Josh was a dear bright sincere young man who brightened up my classes. He and I shared a love of motorcycling; it was one part of his life that brought him joy.He was always eager to share with his fellow students in their learning together.My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow."

"Dear Ms. MendelI'm sorry to hear about Joshua. I had Joshua in my 2-d/3-d class about a year ago and since then I would see him and we would exchange hello's. He always seemed to be in good spirits always smiling. Joshua was polite courteous and someone you could approach and just talk to as a descent human being. During the program you get to see the students grow and prosper. Joshua was that kind of person putting his best forward and doing his best. He is now in the hands of God where he will be in peace... Thanks you Mendel Family for bringing a nice person into this world for us to appreciate."

"So Sorry to hear about your loss."

"Josh you and your family is in all of our prayers here at Cable One everyone was devasted when we heard the news. We know that you were a great loving person and all you ever really wanted to do was help others you will be greatly missed and we are very glad that you were able to grace the Cable One family. Memories of you sending out emails to the whole Cable One family saying to have a happy day because that was just the kind of person that you were. We Love You Josh Cable One"

"I miss talking with you in lab; you are a cool and talented dude everyone misses you greatly."

"Josh was a rising star to the students and faculty here at Collins College his loss is definately heart felt. It all seems so surreal just a week ago today we were all hanging out talking about starting a motorcycle club together it'll never be the same without you. If things happen for a reason I guess I'll never understand why. For friends and family of Josh there will be a video in his remembrance posted anyone who'd like to contribute feel free to contact me."

"We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers."

"ill miss u man u were one of my best and first friends at collins and rember u for always man love and peace man"

"Linda I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son i wanted to let you know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything let me know. Deb Hager Ritenour"

"Charlie Linda and Carrie I am so sorry for the los of Josh. I never got the chance to really know Josh but the loss of a child or brother is leaving me without words. There will always be and empty spot in your world now. But your hearts will always be full of memories of Josh and the love I'm sure he so freely gave you. Charlie I am sorry that I did't say anything to you at RonAnns. I just did't know what to say. You are in my thoughts and prayers Kay"

"I was saddened to hear of the loss of your son.He sure looks like I remember you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your familySincerelyCharlotteSchool mate from Central SchoolLawrenceburg Indiana."

"To the Mendel family We have nothing but fond memories of Josh and his friendship with our son. Our hearts break with this tragedy and our prayers are for Josh and you all. May God bless and give you strength and hope. With love Robert Cindy Sean and Patrick."

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"I know I really didnt know you Josh but we worked together. I can remember the last day we did talk and you seemed so happy and joyful. Its so sad that it had to end this way and you will be forever missed Josh.I will pray that you make it to heaven okay and I will pray for your family as well. May God bless you!!!!!"

"We are sorry we couldn't be with you in person but we are there in our prayers.We will get out later to see you.May god bless and keep you through this time. Remember the Serenity Prayer it is the only thiing that has got me through all of our losses. Love you all. "

"We are sorry we couldn't be with you in person but we are there in our prayers.We will get out later to see you.May god bless and keep you through this time. Remember the Serenity Prayer it is the only thiing that has got me through all of our losses. Love you all. "

"Sorry to hear about your loss The Mendel family will be in our prayers. If there is anything you need please call or send me an e-mail maybe I could help out."

"sorry for your loss i know linda and clara"

"All of the comments I read show that Josh was a very caring person and great to have as a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God help you through this time of tragedy."

"To All of Josh's Family and Friends Our hearts and prayers go out to you. Josh was always friendly and polite when he was at our house and we remember him fondly. Hold in your hearts only your favorite memories of him and know that his love for you will always be with you only as far away as your thought of him."

"Josh and I went to Middle School together and occasionally hung out together. He was a very fun loving kid with a great sense of humor. He will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this diffcult time."

"I knew linda davidson"

"Linda Carrie Charlie and All of your wonderful familiesPlease accept our most heartfelt sympathies. Right away I though of you Carrie and how you used to tell me tales of you and Josh getting your pictures done for the newspaper ads! How very proud you were to be his big sister.Linda I know that there are just no words that can comfort you right now. So I will leave you with your thoughts of Josh and the good times and shared love.Take care--Deb and Gary and Boys"