Navy SEAL drowns in Afghanistan


SO1 (SEAL) Josh Harris and his parents, Evelyn and Sam Harris.


Petty Officer First Class SEAL Joshua Thomas Harris
(April 19, 1972 - August 30, 200

U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class SEAL Joshua Thomas Harris, 36 formerly of East US Hwy 64, Lexington, died Saturday August 30, 2008 in a combat operation in Afghanistan. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday September 6 at First Baptist Church with the Dr. Tom King officiating. Internment will be at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA at a later date.

Petty Officer Harris was born in Chapel Hill on April 19, 1972 to Dr. Sam R. Harris and Evelyn Long Harris. He graduated from Lexington Senior High School in 1990 and from Davidson College in 1994 with a degree in studio art and pursued a master’s degree in architecture from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He enlisted in the Navy in August 2000. He had extensive training to become a Navy SEAL, and he was awarded the bronze star after one of his many missions.

Surviving are his parents of the home; his twin sister Kiki Harris, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, brother S. Ranchor Harris, III and his wife, Serine of Winston Salem, two nephews, Dylan and Chase; and aunts & uncles, Thomas Veach and Sveta Long of Wrightsville Beach, NC, Penny and Randy Overby of Thomasville and Tom and Marci Harris of Paradise Valley, AZ.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 9:00 PM Friday at Davidson Funeral Home Lexington Chapel and at other times at the home.

Memorials may be directed to Joshua Thomas Harris Memorial Fund, to be administered by Grace Episcopal Church, 419 S. Main St., Lexington, NC 27292

Petty Officer Harris thank you for your Service to our Navy and this great Country in which we live. You have made the ultimate unselfish sacrifice for our Freedom. Something that so many take for granted. Mr & Mrs Harris you and your family will be remembered in prayer and may you find comfort in knowing your Son was one of The Best of the Best.

Rest your oars Sailor. Hope to see you on Fiddler's Green.

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The Navy Seal Prayer

Dear FATHER IN HEAVEN,
If I may respectfully say so sometimes you are a strange God. Though you love all mankind, It seems you have a special predilections too.
You seem to love those men who can stand up alone who face impossible odds, Who challenge every bully and every tyrant ~
Those men who know the heat and loneliness of a Calvary. Possibly you cherish men of this stamp because you recognize the mark of your only son in them.
Since this unique group of men known as the SEALs know Calvary and suffering, teach them now the mystery of the resurrection ~ that they are indestructible, that they will live forever because of their deep faith in you.
And when they do come to heaven, may I respectfully warn you, Dear Father, they also know how to celebrate. So please be ready for them when they insert under your pearly gates.
Bless them, their devoted Families and their Country on this glorious occasion.
We ask this through the merits of your Son, Christ Jesus the Lord, Amen."

By Reverend E.J. McMalhon S.J. LCDR, CHC, USN
Awards Ceremony SEAL Team One
1975 At NAB, Coronado

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The Navy Seal Prayer

Dear FATHER IN HEAVEN,
If I may respectfully say so sometimes you are a strange God. Though you love all mankind, It seems you have a special predilections too.
You seem to love those men who can stand up alone who face impossible odds, Who challenge every bully and every tyrant ~
Those men who know the heat and loneliness of a Calvary. Possibly you cherish men of this stamp because you recognize the mark of your only son in them.
Since this unique group of men known as the SEALs know Calvary and suffering, teach them now the mystery of the resurrection ~ that they are indestructible, that they will live forever because of their deep faith in you.
And when they do come to heaven, may I respectfully warn you, Dear Father, they also know how to celebrate. So please be ready for them when they insert under your pearly gates.
Bless them, their devoted Families and their Country on this glorious occasion.
We ask this through the merits of your Son, Christ Jesus the Lord, Amen."

By Reverend E.J. McMalhon S.J. LCDR, CHC, USN
Awards Ceremony SEAL Team One
1975 At NAB, Coronado

Thanks for posting that Senior, I have never seen it, but certainly understand and appreciate it.

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thats not good . my heart goes out to the family . and i will pray for them .

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His family and friends will be in my thoughts and prayers!