Joshua David Day

Joshua David Day, age 20, of Washington, DC, passed away on December 19, 2016 at Fort Drum, New York. Born on July 19, 1996 in Silver Spring, Maryland, he was the beloved son of Michael Day and Candace (Hussey) Gainey. He graduated from Munich International School in 2014 in Starnberg, Germany, where he was a member of the rugby team for two years.

Joshua was both an accomplished athlete and an artist. In addition to playing rugby, he also enjoyed weight training and bodybuilding. As a musician, Joshua especially loved playing bass guitar. Having grown up in the military, he had friends and family around the world. His loving and generous spirit also extended into the community and was most evident in his dedicated support to animal welfare and helping the homeless.

Joshua entered military service on January 19, 2016, as a Private in the United States Army. He graduated from the School of Infantry at Fort Benning, Georgia, in June of 2016 and became an Infantry Mortarman (11C). He was assigned to the Headquarters Company 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team of the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, New York, where he attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC).

Joshua is survived by his parents, Michael Day of Washington, DC, and Candace (Hussey) Gainey of Fullerton, California; his brother, Matthew Day of Byron Bay, Australia; and his sister, Jacqueline Day of Richmond, Virginia. His sister, Jasmine Day passed away at the age of 3 in 1997. He also leaves his paternal grandmother, Oralia Day of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and his maternal grandparents, Robert and Paulette Gainey of Marston, North Carolina.

Arrangements are being handled by the Adcock Funeral Home in Spring Lake, North Carolina. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2016, at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider honoring Joshua's memory by donating to the Midnight Mission in Los Angeles, California, or the DC Central Kitchen in Washington, DC. Envelopes will also be available at the funeral home.

Condolences may be made at adcockfuneralandcrematory.com