Silver Lake Warriors Football Coach Joshua Curtis, 38, Dies While Saving His Son And Niece And Leaving His Wife Barbara Behind
Matthew Sanders
Published May 15, 2026
Silver Lake Warriors Football Coach Joshua Curtis, 38, Dies While Saving His Son And Niece And Leaving His Wife Barbara Behind
Joshua Curtis's family said that he loved the ocean and spearfishing.
May 1, 2026
This article was last updated by Manoj Gadtaula on May 1, 2026
Silver Lake Warriors football coach Joshua Curtis settled in Halifax with his wife after spending 15 years in the Army.
Joshua Curtis, 38, on April 24, 2026, at Fernandina Beach when he rushed into the water to save his son and niece who were stuck in a strong rip current.
His family said Joshua loved the ocean and spearfishing. He and his family were at the beach looking for shark teeth when he drowned.
Lance Jones, a sales consultant at Del Webb Wildlight, took to his Facebook handle and mourned the loss of Joshua. He wrote,
It’s with a heavy heart I post this…What we thought was going to be a relaxing sunset walk on the beach Thursday evening turned into the tragic loss of Joshua Curtis.
His cousin Chris Wall also remembered the time spent with Joshua. He said,
“He was always joyous, I had never seen him without a smile,”
Dave Davis has organized a fundraising campaign on to help Joshua’s family with funeral costs. The campaign aims to collect $7.5k, and it has collected around $6,915.
A celebration of life in memory of Curtis was held on Tuesday, April 27, 2026. The family thanked everyone who they said worked so hard to save his life.
Joshua will always be remembered for his contributions as an Army and Silver Lake Warriors coach. Rest in Peace, Joshua Curtis.
Joshua Curtis Leaves Behind A Legacy Of Love With Wife Barbara And Son Owen
Joshua Curtis and Barbara Curtis got engaged in April 2014. Barbara took to her official Facebook handle and announced their and wrote,
Best day of my life! My best friend,hero and love of my life proposed to me! Between the champagne, Frank Sinatra playing, being where our first kiss happened to the yellow balloon,I couldn’t be happier!!!
The couple married in 2015. Barbara also shared a glimpse of their wedding on her social media handle.
In February 2018, Barbara announced her and shared her excitement for the new chapter. She took to her Facebook and wrote,
If living in Hawaii wasn’t a big enough adventure, just wait until June! Baby Boy “Bruiser” (nickname) is on his way! We couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter!
Joshua and Barara welcomed their son, Owen, 7, in July 2018.
After spending 15 years in the Army, Joshua settled in Halifax with his wife and son.
Sadly, their married life ended after around 9 years following the tragic death of Joshua Curtis.
Following Joshua’s death, Barbara told News4JAX that Joshua was an Army Veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan for the 101st Airborne Infantry and received the Purple Heart for his heroism. She added,
“He was a hero, he loved his son, he loved being a dad, he was a great husband.”
On April 29, 2026, Barbara posted the of Joshua on her Facebook account as a tribute. In the comment section, her relatives and friends sent their heartfelt condolences.
One person wrote,
We are so sorry for what happened. Please let us know what we can do. We will be here for you always.
Another person wrote,
My deepest condolences to you and your family in this difficult time!
In Case You Didn’t Know
- The Silver Lake Warriors’ Football coach, Joshua Curtis, grew up with his sister, Rachel Wall.
- Middleboro, MA, resident Gina Morse has also organized a GoFundMe fundraising campaign, which has already collected over $24,560.
- Check other Articles on
Rohit Maharjan is a skilled content writer and editor, known for his expertise in crafting engaging and informative written pieces. Beyond his professional work, Rohit is also a passionate musician, dedicating his free time to playing the guitar and creating melodious tunes.
Related articles
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
May 13, 2026
May 12, 2026
Comments
LEAVE A REPLY
Comment: Please enter your comment! Name:* Please enter your name here Email:* You have entered an incorrect email address! Please enter your email address here
Δ
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.
Share article
- May 14, 2026 Howard Paul Sr., a graduate of Black River High School, tragically passed away. Paul was born on September 15, 1951, to his father, Arthur, and...
- May 14, 2026 A disturbing act of violence at Steven's Park in Allentown has left residents shaken and demanding answers after a witness took to social media...
- May 13, 2026 Residents of Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, are raising serious concerns after a series of violent incidents involving a group of young boys who have been targeting...
- May 13, 2026 Andrew O' Donnell of Fairfield, Connecticut, passed away at the age of 39. He was born in Fairfield, Connecticut, and later moved to Ancramdale, New...
- May 12, 2026 Judy (Evans) Milby of Rockwall, Texas, passed away on Saturday at the age of 80. Milby was born on July 25, 1945, to her father,...
