O/T Update

[Josiah]

So it will happen to almost everyone, for me - It was Tuesday, Dec 26th 2006 when my father passed away.

Leaving myself the estate and more importantly, a younger sister, to care after has and will drastically effect my drumming life style. As to my abbility to remain a part of this community, I am unsure.

I'd like to publicly thank various people from this forum whom I've known over the years for their support and kind words.
Thank you, you have been as much friends as any ever.

[Jezen]

It's alright Josiah, I love you too.

[FL3P]

Sorry to hear that.

Was it a surprise or did you know this was coming?

[billdrum]

Wow Jos, so sorry to hear that. You are much too young to have this happen. My thoughts and prayers to your family.

[the_pure_drummer]

Dude ive been through the same thing and i know what you are going threw.

My father passed away a few years ago. My life has changed so much aswell.
Just keep on going dude that my advice to you.
I was at my fathers bedside when he passed away, its not easy man.

I thank you for all the advice you have given me aswell over the time ive been here ma. Thanks.

[maniac0796]

Was it expected or sudden?

I feel for you man.

Cheers for all the advice you've given to me and this community

[Corkofski]

aw man...
im sorry to hear that...

thanks for your opinions :)

**BIG MX HUG**

[mattsmith]

Josiah,

Please express my sympathy for your loss. Although you and I have never gotten along in the past, I want you to know that all of that was just forum crap and had nothing to do with real life. I wish you the best for a happy future knowing that a lot of that stubborn toughness you have is going to get you through. If I can ever be of assistance, please let me know...seriously.

-Matt

[Sharkey Boy]

I have alot of respect for you my friend. Sorry to hear this, and wishing you the best for the future

[Stickman Sam]

Sorry to hear that; I can't relate, I didn't know my father. But best of luck in coping, and with caring for your sister.

Don't leave MX, though!

~~

[Pleaseme]

Man, it's a horrible thing to go through, I would also know and I sympathise. It's very strange having new and unforseen responsibilities thrown on you, so make sure to keep your head above water and don't be afraid to push the male pride to one side now and again! I'll be sorry if you have to leave this forum :(

[Chippy569]

*many hugs for Jos*


i'm sorry man... MX is here for 'ya.

[ilikenoise]

very sorry to hear of your loss.

all the very best of luck with everything in the future.

[_Wrathchild_]

Sorry for your loss Josiah.

My Dad was diagnosed with cancer last year and I was terrified of losing him. He's a fighter though and has been doing well...his radiation treatment he's doing now should hopefully get the last of the cancer.

Even if you can't come here regularly anymore, which I'm sure everyone would understand, you should come back to visit occassionally.

Good luck with everything in the future

[Plan B.]

Didn't know, I'm definitely sorry to hear that. Wish your drumming and life all the best.

[Ollie The Drumming Legend]

Man.. I'm so sorry to hear that. I don't know what to say except that I hope everything works out fine, and that you still have time to enjoy playing your drum/life in general.

[White]

Wow jos, i'm really sorry to hear that. Also, I gotta thank you for everthing you ahve done for me and my drumming and I hope for the best with your life, don't worry, I'll be praying for ya, and well your little sister too, it's gotta be rough on her aswell. but yah, good luck with everything, I'm sure you can do it.

[Jred250]

Our hearts here all go out to you and your familly Josiah. Its tough for each and every one of us when it happens.
You are a great user here on MX. And I can imagine you would be just the kind of person I need in my area! Someone who can relate to my interests. I have never suffered a loss of somone that close to me, I did lose a good friend a few months ago, and that really torn me up inside for a while.
its all a case of being strong and ploughing on with things. Just keep yourself going Josiah, and look after that sister of yours!

[Janbacca]

I give you my condolences, and it's unfortunate that you will be leaving. You provided great education to myself and the rest of the board.

[Hunted By a Freak]

you have my condolences, Josiah

[MNdrummer21]

"Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. You will increase my honor and comfort me once again."-Psalm 71:20-21
Whether your a Christian or not, I thought this verse might help to let you know that God is there for you and MX is here for you. My condolences to you and your family, I'm sure your father was a great man and will be missed by many. You are a great player, educator, and person, and I think I speak for the rest of this board in saying that we're praying for you and hope you will be back on MX when you can.

[Parradiddle Pete]

Best wishes to you at this tough time man, you;ve helped me so much, i've only ever seen great stuff, and the truth in your posts, thanks for everything man.

Keep up the AMAZING playing, you are an inspiration to me, and the rest of MX

Take care man, i'm sorry again for your tragic loss

Parradiddle

[Jezen]

Whether your a Christian or not...

I liked that. It made me smile, as im a strong aethiest and I disagree heavily with religion being pushed on to people. Thankyou. :)

That was not sarcastic :)

[Permanent Solution]

I rarely agreed with your non-drumming opinions Jos, but my condolences for the loss. On my 21st birthday too of all days! That can never be easy.

Best of luck with the future.

[Brokensticks]

So sorry to hear that, I wish you and your family all the best through this time. You have been as much as a help as somone could be on here, although sometimes brutally honest lol. Please come back for quick visits.

brokensticks

[Jezen]

Dude that's horrible.

[the_pure_drummer]

Seriously jewtastic....................go away and never come back.

[LoneStarDrummer]

sorry about your loss. i can't even begin to imagine what it must be like to experience such a thing at such a young age. hope things workout for you and your family. Gob bless and try not to stay gone for long if you can.







don't even pay any attention to jewtastic's comment. that's exactly what he's looking for. he's a soulless piece of ****.

[DrumIntoTheNight]

lol pwned

This one's for you;

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g63/gordon77uk/solution.jpg

Jos, I'm really sorry to hear that, you're a credit to the forums and it will be a great loss for MX if you are no longer a regular. God knows you've influenced many people and given great guidance over the years.

Take it easy mate.

[static]

Dude wtf shut up!



Sorry to hear it Jos, as Pete said you've been an inspiration to all of us, and you've helped me out with a ton of stuff.

[Corkofski]

jewtastic, go back to /b/.

[Corkofski]

worse than your wildest dreams

[Vannaroth]

/b/ is funny, Jewtastic's just a retard

Sorry for your loss jos, hope you can stick around

[Corkofski]

phil sends his cndolences to jos, and tells jewtastic that he should die

[MeaninglessPhoto]

Im sorry to hear about that Jos. I wish you and your family the best of luck. The rest of MX is here for you buddy.


Jewtastic, shut the hell up. We dont need your asshat self around here.

[Aaron]

I'm sorry to hear that Jo. If there's anything MX can do, let us all know.

[Dave*Grohl]

Im very sorry to hear that josiah! I wish you the best in dealing with this situation. Strenght and sympathy to you.

I can imagine what you feel like right now since I've lost a family member in the past year and youre one tough guy we all know you can push trought these hard times.

[oliv_da_skinmasher]

Show some feeling you cunt. To the Jew

Sorry to hear that Jo, my condolences

[iamjoe2]

jo in the short time ive been on these forums i have gain a well founded respect for you as a person and a drummer

bad things happen to good people
worse things happen to great people

but dont let it dominate you, dont let this loss ruin your life, i know its hard but your dad probably wouldnot have wanted you to dwell on this for verry long

good luck going through hard times, it must have been and still is hard going through this,

one day at a timie

[Little Android Man]

i never knew anyone could be so heartless.
go play with your moms **** Jew.

Jos, im deeply sorry to hear this. I just want to thank you for all the (indirect in most cases) advise you have given to me (and all of the other members of MX) over the past year of me being a part of this drumming community. Your presence will be missed if you are not returning. I wish your family good luck in this time of need, and i wish you good luck, in the future of your drumming career, and in life. MX will always be here for you.

[oliv_da_skinmasher]

But he can't leave, no one can.

No one ever leaves us................................................ .......................














ever

[DrummingBen]

my sympathies Jos

[drummguy731]

I am truly sorry for your loss Jos. I know what it's like to have important family members pass away, it's hard, but like they say, time will eventually heal it. You probably are, but use drumming as a good way to get the emotion out. Please Jewtastic, just go back to hell. You are a heartless little b!tch if I ever saw one. That was totally inappropriate and heartless, the first comment, "lol pwned" was hardly called for, but to respond and attack Jos when he didn't even do anything is completely and totally retarded. May God have mercy on your soul, if you even have one.

[MeaninglessPhoto]

Please Jewtastic, just go back to hell. You are a heartless little b!tch if I ever saw one. That was totally inappropriate and heartless, the first comment, "lol pwned" was hardly called for, but to respond and attack Jos when he didn't even do anything is completely and totally retarded. May God have mercy on your soul, if you even have one.

I looked at his previous posts in other places and he is just a troll. A racist, heartless, asshole troll none-the-less...

[drummguy731]

I just hate it when people tread on thin ice like it's a glacier.

[Linkinbassist]

Get the mods Up in here, methinks...

Josiah, i send you my condolences. I remember seeing you around here when i browse the gear and media section, and you always had valid points and a nice kit (If i can remember rightly). It's hard losing a family member, especially an immediate one. I can only hope that you can find the time to stay with your drumming, look after your sister and be on the forums. Be strong for your sister, she'll need the support...you'll both need each other a lot for the forseeable future.

Like everyone has said, MX is here for you if you need us. We'll never let you down...

[Electric Requiem]

sorry for your loss

[The Ska Man]

Jos, man, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I can only pray that those affected by this recieve peace and blessings from The Lord, and that, well, we'll miss you.

-God Bless, man, Vince.

[Janbacca]

I liked that. It made me smile, as im a strong aethiest and I disagree heavily with religion being pushed on to people. Thankyou. :)

Huh? I consider myself atheist too, but at least I respect their religion and beliefs; he was only trying to sincerely comfort him, not pus his religion onto others.

[Jezen]

Huh? I consider myself atheist too, but at least I respect their religion and beliefs; he was only trying to sincerely comfort him, not pus his religion onto others.

Umm.. That's exactly what I was saying..? :confused:

I like it how he said "Whether you are christian or not", thus respecting the fact that other people may have different beliefs. I found his comment very sincere and heartwarming, which is why I smiled...

:)

[Futuro]

<3 Josiah

:knotty:

[Sunshine]

Awww...I know an internet "I'm sorry" from some random chick on the forums doesn't mean the world or nothin', but...
I really am =(

[Janbacca]

Umm.. That's exactly what I was saying..? :confused:

I like it how he said "Whether you are christian or not", thus respecting the fact that other people may have different beliefs. I found his comment very sincere and heartwarming, which is why I smiled...

:)

Haha! When I read your first post I immediately took it as sarcasm; sorry. :D

[Murd_666]

I'm sorry to hear that, but what ever you decide to do, I hope you can find happiness.

[rotary alchemist]

Sorry about your loss. It's sad to hear that happen to you. I know I haven't said much on the MX forums, but I come in here everyday and always read your great, professional and helpful input. Once again sorry about your loss.

Good luck in the future in drumming and in life in general. I hope everythings goes well.:)

[Tim]

take as much time as ya need jos. im sure a lot of people around here would hate to see ya go. me included.

[drums_from_hell]

dude very sorry bout your loss man.. hope you continue hangin out here..we'll miss ya if u dont

[Drum Phil]

phil sends his cndolences to jos, and tells jewtastic that he should die

Phil does indeed.

I know we aint gotten on at the best of times but things like this, though inevitable, are always horrible to go through and shouldnt have to happen.

Sorry dude.

[GhostNote]

I'm really sorry to hear 'bout your loss Josiah. We haven't agreed on some things on this forum (Andrew Fisenden etc), but know that i'm sorry for this unfortunate happening. My best wishes are with you man, hope everything turns out alright for you and your family. I mean that.

Peace man,
Ryan


-GN

[Josiah]

Thank you all for your kind words and support.

I'm not leaving the forums at all, my statement was just to the effect of, things are very busy for me so I may not have the chance to come on as often. Haven't even shed much in the last week *sigh*

Thanks again for the kind sentiments.

[FockerTheLopper]

Sorry to hear that jos, its never easy to lose a loved one but you'll get over it. I've learned alot from you and I'm glad that you aren't leaving, just keep your head high and remember him by the good times.

Bill

[ofDooM]

Thank you for all your help and contribution to this forum. I am grateful to how much you have helped me.

I am very sorry for your loss, and I wish you luck.

[Brokensticks]

Glad to hear that it was just a misinterpretation. Forums ain't the same without Jos!

[santi3hg]

Josiah, I'm very sorry of your loss. It is painful thing in life, and its always a deep one and I'm very sorry.

I hope you'll be able to cope with everything and handle everything coming to you in the future.

You'll be in my prayers.

[drummguy731]

O, I'm glad to hear you're not leaving Jos, wouldn't be the same without you here.

[The_One]

Josiah, I'm sorry for your loss. We never really seemed to get along very well on the forums, but without you, the forums wouldn't be so great at all.

Take care of yourself!
Andrew.

[static]

If it makes you feel better I pounded JT's head in.

[skidrumbum]

as my time on here ive seen josiah as the most respected and person with the most bumps and everythin. that sucks man. i just lost my second granpa. sry to hear about it

[Jezen]

Person with the most bumps? Wtf man? How many old threads have you bumped for no reason lately?

:rolleyes:

[Josiah]

Person with the most bumps? Wtf man? How many old threads have you bumped for no reason lately?


This thread never left the 1st page for me...



Thanks, for the kind words skidrumbum.

[Jezen]

Oh.. I interpreted that as "most old thread bumps"....

[BannedJonny]

this thread should be archived for win

[A Dead Modernist]

My thoughts and prayers to your family, Josiah.

[Fuzzy]

Ahahahahahah.

[ace76543]

This is pretty epic.

[BummerJonny]

boom

[Drum Phil]

phil sends his cndolences to jos, and tells jewtastic that he should die

That really doesnt sound like me

[Hunted By a Freak]

man i'm glad josiah died or whatever this thread is about

[static]

wait phil you said I should die


oshi-

[Drum Phil]

Actually, i said i'd kill myself if i was you.

[Plan B.]

I don't really get what's going on in here

[static]

Oh, all right.

[Bonham#1!]

Josiah neg repped me one time. He said something like "Kids buy something and automatically think its good because they spent money on it, even when its crap."

To which I was heard to reply: I bought solars, I dont deny they are crap.
He neg repped me. Bastard

[BummerJonny]

i love how ppl actually respected jos back then...

[Sunshine]

Was going to same something similar, actually.

[Drum Phil]

Weird, seeing as he was a cocksucker even then.

[Chippy569]

instead, we respect Johnny and phil and etp2/ledzep/people who only post in Stronghold.



:thumb:

[Bonham#1!]

Yay

I dont respect Phil's hair choices, but whats wrong with respecting him?

[BummerJonny]

i resent that chippy

i dont post ONLY in the stronghold, and i also would not reccommend anyone to respect me...

[static]

etp2 is everywhere.

[Panopticon]

instead, we respect Johnny and phil and etp2/ledzep/people who only post in Stronghold.



:thumb:

uhh are you serious?

you think i only post in the hold?

[Chippy569]

no, there was moderate sarcasm in that, but i do challenge you to question who/what you respect here before criticizing respecting jos. he at least knew his ****, even if he was an asshat in regards to presentation.

[Panopticon]

i dont have to respect someone if they dont respect me. neither should anyone else...

just because he knows stuff about drums, it doesnt mean he deserves my respect.

[fishbulb]

I take great pride in not making Chippy's list of spammers.

[static]

He didn't list me, either.

[Panopticon]

i was first in the compiled list :cool:

[Drum Phil]

i dont have to respect someone if they dont respect me. neither should anyone else...

just because he knows stuff about drums, it doesnt mean he deserves my respect.

Exactly.

[static]

i was first in the compiled list :cool:

+++

[Panopticon]

must spread tbh.

[Little Android Man]

instead, we respect Johnny and phil and etp2/ledzep/people who only post in Stronghold.



:thumb:

that was slightly unexpected lol


But tbh i've never had a problem with Jos, he was always nice to me, and helped me out a lot back in the day. I actually still talk to him on aim once in a blue moon.

[rohbit]

He sure did something right to have us talking about him even now. Who the hell is the person who bumped this thread anyway? bannedjohnny was it?

[static]

yep.

[Little Android Man]

Well yeah he was a dick to basically everyone i could think of... except me lol.