PACIFIC AUTO STARTED THE JOSHUA M. HARDT MEMORIAL SCHOLORSHIP WITH A
$10,000 donation to benefit Placer High School students who are
seeking higher education. Join US for this fundraiser to further build
the fund and provide more students with the opportunity.The
scholarship is named after Placer graduate Joshua M. Hardt. Joshua was
born on September 6, 1985 in Manteca, California and raised in
Northern California, attending Placer High School, class of 2004. A
talented football star, he had his helmet retired by the Hillmen.
Joshua joined the U.S. Army in 2006, and served his first deployment
to Iraq along with his brother, Jonathon, in 2007-08. Upon completion
of his first tour, he was stationed at Fort Carson in Colorado and was
promoted to the rank of Sergeant. On October 3, 2009, Army Sergeant
Joshua M. Hardt was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan with
the 3rd squadron, 61st cavalry regiment, 4th Brigade combat team, 4th
Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado Springs.
A loving family man, and devoted to his wife and high school
sweetheart, Josh believed that a military career was the best way
possible to provide for his wife and contribute to his country. He has
been awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and other medals and
commendations for his bravery and distinguished service.
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