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Josh Richardson brings holiday cheer to kids grieving the loss of a military parent

[Editor’s Note: Photos of Josh in the banner image and in-person at events were taken in previous years when Josh served with TAPS at various events]

DALLAS – Josh Richardson was born into a world of service.

By the time he rolled into the world in September of 1993, his mother, Alice, was already a veteran of the United States Air Force reserves. His father, Michael, was a firefighter and would often load Josh in the firetruck and they’d venture out into the streets of Edmond and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

“I used to go to work with him sometimes and I’d sleep over at the station,” Richardson said.