Arrangements

Joshua’s Transportation flight will not be purchased until Monday (6/26) which is required prior, officially confirming all the above events and dates. If you are booking travel/taking leave and can wait until Monday, it is recommended. We’re locked on everything with a few buffer days, so 99% sure we’ll be ok.

Thursday, June 29th Afternoon Joshua will arrive at Tampa International Airport under the guard of best friend & Marine Escort LCPL Brayden Allen, honored with a Military Disembarking Ceremony to Abby & Myself on the runway followed by a police escort.

Saturday, July 1st 10:00-12:00 PM EST Private Visitation by Invitation 

  • 1:00 PM EST Procession Line Up *must arrive prior to 1pm.
We request your support with an invitation to participate in the Police Escort Cruise & Car Meet. We’ll meet at Trinity Memorial Gardens 12609 Memorial Dr, Trinity, FL 34655 prior to
  • 1:00 PM proceeding to Grace Family Church – Lutz Van Dyke, 5101 Van Dyke Rd, Lutz, FL 33558 for a Park & Chill Meet 2:30-3:00 with live music and refreshments.
  • 2:00 PM EST Police Escort Procession Cruise & Remembrance Car Show
  • 3:00 PM -4:00 EST PM Celebration of Life Service
Grace Family Church – Lutz Van Dyke, 5101 Van Dyke Rd, Lutz, FL 33558 for a Park & Chill Meet.
Attire: Military & family will be in formal & dress blues. All are welcome casual to formal. Come as you are.
 
 Military Honor Guard Performs 21 Gun Salute & Burial Service
US Marine Sargent Joshua Beasley, dear friend & recruiter of Tampa, FL will lead our Honor Guard Salute & Pastor Phil Foster of New Life Assembly of God in Athen, OH will lead our memorial service.
 
Trinity Memorial Gardens 12609 Memorial Dr, Trinity, FL 34655
Attire: Formal, outside uncovered rain or shine. I strongly recommend that you bring an umbrella.
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM EST Burial Reception & Toast
 
Trinity Memorial Gardens 12609 Memorial Dr, Trinity, FL 34655
Reception Hall with Light food & refreshments
Attire: Anything is fine.

Ways to Help

 
  • No obligation, but For those that wish to provide love in the avenues of service & gifts, anything is appreciated.
  • Reoccurring calendar invites for 2-3 months from now to check on us after the chaos disappears and the noise silences.
  • White Flowers, Soy Candles, tissues, waterproof mascara, Scotch/Whiskey for Marines to toast.
 

Donate

  • Donate to the Funeral Expenses Fund via Paypal. PayPal @tcrain314 We’re $30K over military burial costs; Surprise fun fact: My Microsoft life insurance policy I had on him was voided due to him being active military & no longer a dependant.
  • Donate to our family Charity, LaunchPad Communities, LLC with tax-deductible receipts. (no personal benefit, all used to help others)
  • Donate Here: Launchpad Communities Inc. – A Charity Helping Charities Accomplish More https://dmbblnde.com
  • Helps with flights & hotels for Marines to attend the funeral next week (50+ flying from California/Texas/Pensacola)
  • Bibles & prayer team support for salvations at services (expecting 200+ Salvations)
  • Funds to continue Joshua’s Routine of feeding & providing supplies for the homeless around Tampa as well as transitional housing, resume services, & job placement. “Meeting people where they are and helping them get to where they need to be.”
  • Event arrangement orchestration including Videos, Photo boards, handouts, and Memorial Tokens (Bracelets for close friends, bookmarks for free bibles, etc.)
 

Family Contact Information

My sincere condolences to you also during this time & we are so grateful for all the love and support we’ve received.  Family Contact Information Tracy Crain, Mother & Abby Crain, Sister