A Day To Always Remember!!!

Joshua John Miles
Born in Layton, Utah on Nov. 9, 1982
Departed on Aug. 27, 2006 and resided in Bountiful, UT.
Joshua John Miles, age 23, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2006 in Bountiful, Utah. Josh was born November 9, 1982 in Layton, Utah, the son of Gary Ray Miles.
Josh graduated from Layton High School in 2001. Josh married Amanda Kay Boise on January 10, 2003 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Josh always went out of his way to help all that he came in contact with. Josh loved to go camping, fishing, hunting, boating, and over all his favorite thing to do was spend time with his wife and 2 year old daughter.
Josh was a wonderful son, husband, father and friend.
Josh is survived by his wife, Amanda Miles; his father, Gary Miles; and his sister, Heather Miles; along with many other loved family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, August 31, 2006 at Val Verda 4th Ward Chapel, 2633 South 50 West, Bountiful, Utah. Friends and family may call Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and again Thursday morning 11:45 - 12:45 p.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Hooper City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.

Today is a day I will always hold dear and close to my heart. Loosing a close family member or friend is very hard to deal with. Death is one part of life that will always be apart of you no matter what..
It honestly feels like 10 years since I have seen Josh. Although I can remember the exact day like it was yesterday. I was on my way up to Snowbird for a week long vacation. On my way there, I stopped at Josh's house to drop off Dad to him. I remember Josh coming out to my car and giving me all the older brother advice he can think of... Always started off with something like this..... "Now Heather, You know who you are and the life style you want. Don't screw it up..." He was always very supportive of all my decisions but, reminded me constantly to not screw the future up because of one dumb decision. Josh knew the drinking problem I use to have. He knew the addictive personality I have and always reminded me to be "good". As I was pulling out of his driveway, he come running after my car and asked for a hug. Josh was soooo good about showing his love for anyone. But with me he knew I needed just a bit more. Josh was never one to hide his emotions or love for anyone.. That was one of my most favorite things about him. At times I can feel him hugging and holding on to me when things are rough, feels so real.
Another memory of Josh that I remember like it was yesterday; we all planned a trip to Wendover for Dad's birthday in July of 2006. We all shared a hotel room and really enjoyed each others company during that trip. The night before we planned to leave, the fire alarm went off in the Hotel.. As we were all getting out the hotel, Josh was no where to be found. Moments after the fire trucks left Josh calls me, "Heather Heather are you ok? What happened? Why did the fire alarm go off?" The laughter in his voice, leads me to believe he was very much responsible for the fire alarm. Later on he admits; he was the one who set the fire alarm off. He thought smoking was permitted, didn't even think it would cause a problem.. Josh was full of life and laughter. I remember him quoting this to me all the time, " This exact day and time will never occur again, Heather live your life to the fullest." And that is how I live my life now..TO THE FULLEST!!!
Josh, I want you know how much we all miss your love, laughter and hugs. You are loved so much by so many. Our/my life has not been the same since that early 27th day in August of 2006. Josh, you have taught me so much and I am very grateful for all your knowledge.(I use it daily) :) People who don't know you; know you now because of me. We are so very much alike in many ways. You may not be here physically but you live on from day to day in our/my hearts. We all hold you close to our hearts and miss you so very much.
I cant wait to see you again and just hug you!!! I love you!!!

P.S. Thanks to my very best friend who has helped me through this rough journey.. I will be forever in debt to you.. Also, those who have reached out to me.
THANK YOU!!!