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Donostia-San Sebastian.  It happened last weekend and since then, social media hasn’t stopped commenting on the death of Joshua, by a large number of young and not so young members of the US Basque community who remember him fondly, after meeting him at one Udaleku or another.  The death of someone of this age, especially unexpectedly, is not something that is easily assimilated.

[Josh on the right with other Udaleku friends]

“All of us who were at NABO’s Udaleku in Buffalo, Wyoming in 2008, remember him fondly, when he must of been 12 or 13.  He fit in well and participated in all the activities, making many friends.  He was quiet at first, but little by little he joined in.  He was interested in the classes and I remember him fondly that year in Buffalo, and then later in Reno, NV,” said Joseba Etxarri, director of EuskalKultura.com when asked about Joshua.

Kate Camino, who has directed several editions of Udaleku, including the 2008 edition in Buffalo and others in Reno, was also moved by the unexpected news, especially since this is the second death in recent years of an Udaleku participant.  In 2012, Jaime (Heguy) Brown, from Los Banos, passed away at the age of 19 from a tumor.  She also appears in the Udaleku group picture taken in Buffalo. “Then Jaime and now Josh,” she says sadly.

Everyone at EuskalKultura.com, as well as its extended family of readers and Friends, send our most sincere condolences and a big hug to his family and friends, especially to Carl, Andree Bidart Rose and Elise Rose.  Doluminak eta besarkada bero-bero bat.

Viewing and services

On behalf of the Rose family, we have been asked to share the following:

Services for Joshua Rose will be Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 11:30 at the west hall of the convention center. Viewing will be Friday from 6-8. Please spread the word. 

We will forever be thankful for the outpouring of love and support we have received. We have been and continue to be so very blessed for our friends and family. We love each and every one of you.