Josh Richardson brings holiday cheer to kids grieving the loss of a military parent
Dec 20, 2020
Tamara Jolee
[Editor’s Note: Photos of Josh featured in this story with the children in person were taken at various TAPS events in previous years]
DALLAS – Josh Richardson was born into a world of service.
By the time he arrived in September, 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.
“I used to go to work with him sometimes and I’d sleep over at the station,” Richardson said. “Just being able to meet those guys and be around and see the things they do is really crazy. I’ve seen some car accidents that are crazy. A lot of people don’t realize what all firemen do. It’s not just putting out fires.”