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Josh Timothy Pinkard, 37, of Aurora, Illinois, was killed on February 15, 2019, during the mass shooting at the Henry Pratt Company. A plant manager at the facility, he was remembered by the community for his faith, his laugh, and his role as a husband and father. The shooter, Gary Martin, opened fire after being told he was terminated; five employees, including Josh, were killed and several responding officers were injured.

Martin, who had a prior felony conviction, was armed with a .40-caliber handgun and was later killed in a shootout with police. Investigators found Martin had obtained a gun permit and purchased the weapon despite his record, a fact that prompted scrutiny of background checks and led families to file wrongful-death lawsuits alleging negligence by the company and others.

Does anyone who knew Josh or worked at Henry Pratt have memories or information to share about him or that day?