Condolence From: Nick Marshall
Condolence: I got to know Josh a couple years ago playing in tournaments. He was always a class act guy that always spoke and was smiling everytime you would see him. He will be truely missed by the people he came in contact with.
Tuesday August 28, 2012
Condolence From: Steven King
Condolence: Josh, you will be greatly missed. Although, I have only known you for 4 years through MSP, you were quite the man. You made those late nights trying to bracket games , while raining, while 50 parents were staring at me very easy. You could make light of any stressful situation. An absolute wonderful person to be around. Thanks for your friendship.
Tuesday August 28, 2012
Condolence From: Marla & Stephen Mayrand
Condolence: Josh, you were a fantastic guy, with great Spirit. Always put a smile on everyones face. Our lives are so much better, because we met you. Just hearing your name brings a smile to my face. ~Longview Love Baby~
Monday August 27, 2012
Condolence From: Bryan Schiefen
Condolence: At the end of last season, our team was struggling put a team on the field. I was spending sooo much time trying to find guest players, I was pulling my hair out. I almost just threw in the towel. Josh not only worked with me each step of the way, he reminded me why I was doing it in the first place through his committment and actions. It is about the young ladies and should be a positive experience. I will be forever indebted to him for this.
Sunday August 26, 2012
Condolence From: Abby Duethman
Condolence: Josh made my internship at MSP one to remember this summer, and in the short time I knew him, he truly impacted my life. He was always the guy that would turn a busy, stressful day into a fun one. I'll never forget being able to hear his laugh carry throughout the entire office. My favorite memory is everytime I would transfer a call to him, which was quite often, he would always say, "All day...keep the calls comin...all day." He had a passion for what he was doing and I am truly blessed I was able to work with him this summer. He will be missed by all.
Sunday August 26, 2012
Condolence From: Rick Davis/Flint Hills Wind
Condolence: I got to know Josh over the last few years and he was remarkable at what he did for MSP. He went out of his way to help my team and I will never forget his passion that he had for each and every team and girl in softball tournaments. Josh may has left us but his memories will last every time I call or email MSP.
Sunday August 26, 2012
Condolence From: -KS Cagers
Condolence: Still in shock...but I know that heaven has a great guy to run their sports program...Josh was great at what he did, and he will be greatly missed. Josh was a great friend! Our prayers go out to all of his family and loved ones during this hard time. We are going to miss you buddy.
Sunday August 26, 2012
Condolence From: Hugh Flowerree Metro Cardinals
Condolence: I deeply offer my condolences for the tragic loss of Josh. Josh answered every phone call with vigor in his voice and an uplifting spirit to those that were working with MSP and Josh directly. We lost an outstanding young
man, a friend to all of the players and my personal friend. R.I.P. until we
meet again.
Saturday August 25, 2012
Condolence From: J. Martin
Condolence: Even though I only met Josh about 4 times, he was the persona of all that MSP and USSSA stood for. A real tragedy to lose an individual that was one of the "good guys". RIP
Saturday August 25, 2012
Condolence From: Jamie and Shelly Hightower
Condolence: We got to meet Josh this year at the USSSA World Series in Florida. My husband is the USSSA state director from WV!! We felt like we had known Josh forever after only 1 week!! By reading these post it shows he was admired by so many! He will definatly be missed by alot!! The entire family is in our thoughts and prayers!!
Saturday August 25, 2012
Condolence From: Wayne Rich
Condolence: Josh, you were a good friend and I enjoyed the time we spent working and playing together. I could always count on you to answer the phone at 1:00am when I was still at the ball fields. I have a lot of good memories that I will never forget. Your positive attitude was infectious and always inspired me. I will miss you. MSP love, baby...
Saturday August 25, 2012
Condolence From: Dave Hupp
Condolence: It was a sincere pleasure working with Josh through MSP. He was a passionate person with a big heart and great attitude. His enthusiam, determination and good nature is a model for us all. God Bless.
Saturday August 25, 2012
Condolence From: Jermaine Jamison - Lenexa Sixers Basketball Team
Condolence: We are deeply saddened by the passing of Josh. Josh was an OUTSTANDING guy and a pleasure to work with. Josh always had a smile on face and always made things easy. We will keep Josh and his family in our prayers.
Saturday August 25, 2012
Condolence From: Montica Alexander
Condolence: Each basketball tournament, I'd pick up the phone and call Josh to enter our teams. He always went the extra mile to make sure our kids were in the right divisions, with the right competition, and just made me feel like my team's kids were the most important thing on the planet. It makes me sad knowing that Josh won't be getting my phone calls anymore. On tournament days he always had a big smile and a happy "hey there" for me, "what can I do for you?". He gave so much to the KC youth basketball community, he will be sorely missed by the KC Timberwolves.
Friday August 24, 2012
Condolence From: Justin Thompson~Natural Baseball Academy
Condolence: Josh was always a standout guy and so pleasant to work with. We have played most of our tournaments through MSP and Josh is a big reason. He was always fast with an email or phonecall reply and tried to accomodate our schedules. We are thinking and praying for his family at this difficult time. This is a huge loss to baseball. Godspeed~
Friday August 24, 2012
Condolence From: Shaun Elston Lawrence Falcons
Condolence: Every time I spoke with Josh over the phone or in person he always took the time to make it a personal conversation, he always had time for everything that I needed him to take care of. Josh you will be missed by many, and remembered by all. Our prayers go out to your family and friends. We all lost an amazing person.
Friday August 24, 2012
Condolence From: Shane DeWald
Condolence: Hard to believe this is even real. Hasn't sunk in I guess. What a great guy and quite the jokester. I will never forget this past USSSA meeting and Josh's rendition of "Ice Ice Baby". He brought down the house!! Until we meet again!!
Friday August 24, 2012
Condolence From: Rella Embray
Condolence: It is with our deepest sympathy that we are extending our sincere empathy for you and your loss. Please except this small token of comfort and hope it will bring a little peace knowing that there are teams/organizations that are praying for you in this difficult time.
God Bless,
Midwest Hoyas
Friday August 24, 2012
Condolence From: Karl Ploeger
Condolence: So sorry for your loss. Josh was always so pleasent to work with and I appriciate his effort to support youth sports. He will be missed.
Karl Ploeger (Lawrence Phenix)
Friday August 24, 2012
Condolence From: Tommy Dillon--Manhattan Titans
Condolence: It was clear that Josh put his heart into his work because of the kids, you can't have enough people like Josh on this earth! He will be missed and I'm very sorry for your loss.
Friday August 24, 2012
Condolence From: Pumas Basketball
Condolence: Josh working with you on many tournaments was a joy and a pleasure. You were always very friendly and helpful in whatever our needs were. Congratulations to your parents for raising such an awesome son and my condolences for a life lost way to soon. You touched many of our lives in such a positive way. Go with God knowing you made such a mark on the world.
Friday August 24, 2012
Condolence From: Jeremy Wyble - Independence Patriots Basketball Program
Condolence: You will be missed by so many. You always knew how to calm a stressful situation down with you smile and calm presence. You always ran a 1st class tournament but what else would you expect from a 1st class guy! Thank you for all that you have done for the youth in our community. People who have the passion like you are few and far between.
Friday August 24, 2012
Condolence From: Kent Houk - Lawrence Jets and Lawrence Red Sox
Condolence: What a great guy. He will be missed throughout the youth sports community. He was always friendly and approachable. So sorry for your loss.
Friday August 24, 2012
Condolence From: Randy Carter
Condolence: Josh, all of us that knew you became better, because of the caring, laughter that you brought whenever you were in the room or on the phone. You always went the extra mile to help people, but that is what MSP Love is about. You will be missed greatly but never forgotten. RIP my friend
Friday August 24, 2012
Condolence From: B.J. Larson
Condolence: "AAAAAHHHHHH Welcome to Work!" That is a sound that would resonate through our home away from home at MSP. It signified that we were in for something that day. Sometimes great, sometime mischievous, but something to remember. The memory that stands out to me the most is a Friday night of Hawaiian Hitfest Baseball a few years back, BVRC Field 25. A coach called in and asked if he thought the complex would object to someone delivering flowers and if we could get them in the complex and not pay the gate fee for a delivery. It was the coach's anniversary (I'm sure there are many that can sympathize with your anniversary at the ballpark) and he wanted to do something for his wife. Josh took this one step further. He stopped the game, took the flowers out on the field, and delivered them himself. Truly amazing to have no fear, know no stranger. That kind of spirit cannot be replaced in our lives. Josh, you will be missed. Everyday.
Friday August 24, 2012
Condolence From: Jason Walker-Originals Fastpitch
Condolence: Josh was absolutely incredible to deal with. Every single time I needed to get a problem solved at MSP Josh took care of it. It made my day better if he was the one helpling me. It got to the point that I went straight to him. Josh indirectly had a huge impact on the girls I coached and thier ability to play and love softball. You will be missed.
Friday August 24, 2012
Condolence From: Art Stevens
Condolence: we are very saddened to here this news, the Mid Mo. Ricochet family sends their condolences
Friday August 24, 2012
Condolence From: Don Weston - KC Spurs
Condolence: I can not express enough how much I admired Josh and his professiionalism and the love he had in working for our youth. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest in peace my friend.
Friday August 24, 2012
Condolence From: scott bell
Condolence: You were so much more then a friendly voice on the other end of the phone. You were someone who truly cared and made a difference. Forever grateful. God rest your soul.
scott bell
missouri revolution
Friday August 24, 2012
Condolence From: James HIghtower WV USSSA
Condolence: Josh was a genuine good guy. I talked with him many times over past 2 years on the phone at MSP. I got the pleasure of meeting him 3 weeks ago in FL. Josh was a joy to be around and always spreading " the USSSA Love". He will be missed by all.
Friday August 24, 2012
Condolence From: Tyler Gude
Condolence: Josh was one of the greatest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. No matter what kind of day I was having he would always bring a smile to my face. It was the little things he did that made all the difference in so many people's lives. He genuinely cared about every single person he talked to and is a large part of MSP’s success. I cannot even imagine how we are going to manage without him. He made everyone’s lives easier and brought a joy to the world that was unmatched by most. There will forever be a hole in our hearts with the loss of our friend, Josh. Much love and we’ll see you again soon. Rest in paradise, my friend.
Friday August 24, 2012
Condolence From: Eddie Atkinson
Condolence: Josh, MSP Love that says it all in 7 letters you started that saying and anyone that knew you, felt the love when they were around you.I only knew you for 4 short years and felt like you were my brother for 34. We could run through scores like we where twins reading each others minds,set and talk about things like highschool bud's with a miller lite. I am so gonna miss you, I will not walk on a Ball Field or a Court without seeing your face and hearing that Rock Chalk JayHawk!!! MSP LOVE, YOU
Friday August 24, 2012
Condolence From: Steve Hornbeck
Condolence: You will be missed by a lot of us Managers in the community. You always found room for my team in the big tournaments when they were full. I'm sure you did it for others as well. You communication was positive and I really liked working with you. Thanks for the great things you did for all of us on the Manager side. Hawaiian. Cowtown etc will not be the same without you.
Thursday August 23, 2012
Condolence From: Ed Derks
Condolence: So sorry to hear of a terrible loss. Please know that Ed and Sam Derks will keep you guys in are thoughts and prayers. I always enjoyed talking with Josh
Thursday August 23, 2012
Condolence From: Gordon Patterson, FL USSSA
Condolence: Josh, you were a fun-loving friend who always made me smile. I...we...will miss you. Keep 'em rollin' in heaven, my friend.
Thursday August 23, 2012
Condolence From: carie mcdowell
Condolence: Josh,
I dont even know where to start my mind is still pretty fuzzy with all us this, it just doesnt seem real. Jer and I have had so many memories with you.
I keep thinking about that week that we let you come to our house and babysit our 4 kids for us so that we could go on vacation. We werent even gone 24 hours when we got a phone call from Gabby ratting you out because you were making her do 10 push-ups everytime she missed a spelling word durring your study time lol lol), we were laughing so hard, but she was really mad!
Im really gona miss my juke box hero.
I love you Josh and cant waite till we see each other again. Put a good word in for us.
Love you,
Juke box hero
Thursday August 23, 2012
Condolence From: Harrel Johnson
Condolence: Competitive and calculating ....
A person with a good heart who was willing to share and help others. We pray for your family and the communities great loss.
Thursday August 23, 2012
Condolence From: Rob Selander
Condolence: We are so sad to hear the news. Josh was a friend with all the answers and honestly cared for everyone. His voice will be missed, but never forgotten! Love and prayers to the family and MSP family. Venom Energy Fastpitch
Thursday August 23, 2012
Condolence From: Lois
Condolence: Josh you will truly be missed by many. Rip
Thursday August 23, 2012
Condolence From: Randy DeWeese
Condolence: Josh, I have only known you for four years, but am going to miss you. I had a blast whenever I worked with you! MSP LOVE!
Thursday August 23, 2012
Condolence From: Chuck
Condolence: You were the most awesome man that I have ever had the pleasure to call a friend and to work with. Josh would walk into a room and if there was a problem or issue everyone would smile in his presence and the problems seemed to disappear. Thanks for being my buddy at the office and away from the office. You will be missed you dearly, but you will never leave my heart. One of his favorite sayings was "MSP love baby" I love you, buddy.
Thursday August 23, 2012
Condolence From: Bill Cordes
Condolence: He will be missed, always loved seeing him at tournaments and hearing is voice on the phone. He was an amazing man who loved kids and loved putting together tournaments. I was always amazed at how much he knew about every age group that played. He was a true gift to MSP. I am deeply saddened and shocked. My heart goes out to the family and I am happy that I got to know him!
Thursday August 23, 2012
Condolence From: Mike Aylward
Condolence: Just got to know Josh this year. He took the time to instruct and guide me through the process of getting involved with MSP and USSSA. He took the time to follow up with calls and emails as well. Never got to meet him, and it's my loss. Know that he was respected, and will be missed by many of us that he helped.
Thursday August 23, 2012
Condolence From: Nicki McDowell
Condolence: I will always remember Josh as Eddie Haskell and one of my brother's best friends. Always quick with a compliment for my parents and always making sure my brother didn't miss out. More than anything, I remember he always had a way to get people to smile. So many will miss you!
Thursday August 23, 2012
Condolence From: Bill Powers
Condolence: Josh was a great man. I officiated many of the MSP tournaments and no matter what he would come say hello and see how I was doing. I couldn't believe it when I heard of his early tragic passing but I know for sure things will be organized in even...RIP my friend
Thursday August 23, 2012
Condolence From: Tyler Smith
Condolence: Josh will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. His infectious smile could light up a room. I had the chance to work with Josh on many World Series tournaments over the past 4 years. He was always eager to go the extra mile to ensure that every team had the best experience possible. He ran Team Mom Meetings like no one ever before. Josh was a great man and was taken way too soon. His legacy will live on.
Thursday August 23, 2012
Condolence From: Christian Toman
Condolence: Shock and sadness. Josh was The Man. Heaven just gained a great tournament director... At least now I know things will be organized when I get there. Will miss you kid... God Bless & Love ya bro - Kansas Elite.
Thursday August 23, 2012
Condolence From: Natalie
Condolence: Josh, your smile, laugh and perspective could break up any tension and make the most stressful situation light again. It' been fun working with you-you have made such a huge impact in youth basketball-I can't imagine it without you.. Of course it won't be without you because your energy, and passion for the game will be remembered. I'm sure you'll have a blast putting on tournaments in heaven.
Thursday August 23, 2012
Condolence From: Brian Malone USSSA TN
Condolence: My brother from another state and mother, Our friendship over the last 4 years has truly been a special one. Never a dull or lack of fun moment!!! You truly had a passion and love for the kids of the game that we all should strive to have. Your enthusiasm was absolutely contagious to all that were around you. Even tho we only seen each other about twice a year our visits were always something I looked forward to cause we just clicked. So much I will miss bro... Ice Ice Baby will NEVER be the same, your random funny text or email pictures and i guess its only fitting that our last meal together a few short weeks ago was at Hooters at Orlando Airport. Like I said never a dull moment:)!! One sweet day soon I will see you again for the Hello after this goodbye!!!!! Making the trip Sunday to bid you a short farewell!!!!! USSSA LOVE ALWAYS BUDDY!!!!!!! MISS YOU MUCH!!!!!
Thursday August 23, 2012
Condolence From: Jeremy McDowell
Condolence: Hey Bro,
Dude, I miss you so much already. You will always be my brother and I long for the day when we reunite in heaven bro. Our office can't operate without you leading the charge. The past 24 hours I have come to realize even more how impactful you were to so many you met. You have so many friends and what could start as a first time conversation with someone turned to a friendship in 5 minutes. I am going to miss our talks, our fights, and just seeing you every day like we got to. I love you bro!!!
Thursday August 23, 2012