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Trucker’s father’s heartfelt message on Instagram on what could have been his fifth birthday highlighted the pain of losing his son and the sorrow of never knowing what could have been. His son’s legacy continues to inspire many people, as evidenced by the visit of Hall of Fame baseball player Rod Carew to the Paia firehouse.

Rod, who lost his daughter to cancer, connected with Joshua over the shared experience of grief and the importance of finding meaning and growth in the aftermath of loss. Their conversation’s power shows Trucker’s lasting impact on those who knew him and those who heard his story.