I drove into work this morning listening to John Lennon’s gorgeous, ethereal “Across The Universe,” and thought of Josh Isaac. “Pools of sorrow, waves of joy/are drifting through my open mind/Possessing and caressing me …” Josh, who passed away yesterday only a short time after his 38th birthday, refused to go quietly into the night or wallow in pools of sorrow. A former Mount Washington resident who returned to his hometown of Seattle several years ago, Josh was determined to document his tragic journey with cancer up until the end, if for no other reason than to serve as a testament to life and perseverance for his three young children and wife, Kim. Many of us were constantly moved and touched by his daily blogs (often written from medical facilities), as well as his documentary, “My Left Hand,” which… read more
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I feel so much happier now I undrsetnad all this. Thanks!
A beautiful piece about a beautiful man. Thank you so much Alan.
thank you so much for this beautiful tribute. It means much to those who loved him.
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