Although saddened, we were humbled and encouraged spending time with Josh's "first kids" at our memorial service. Players, families and friends gathered at Palega Playground to remember Josh and plant flowers in his honor. A family barbeque gave all of us an opportunity to reminisce and catch up on each other's lives. We are so proud to see those once-young boys growing and continuing to live out a thoughtful and committed life, as taught by Coach Miller. These inaugural Bulldogs are now playing lacrosse as far away as Rancho Cordova and as close by the City Lacrosse Club here in San Francisco, but more importantly, they are wonderful young men, of whom Josh was so very proud.
We look forward to continuing to grow the Bulldog family with these young men, our first Alumni, as the new group's elders.
Andy and Johanna
Coach Andy & Johanna begin / Demarea reads a scripture
Danielle shares a story / Darryl talks about not quitting / Utuma remembers Josh / Danielle & Steven
Darryl's grandmother talks about meeting Josh / Johanna shares letter from Millers
Josh's cousin Mali reading a poem / Group sharing
Taking a moment to plant flowers at Palega
Everyone Sharing
Thanks, Coach
Ian & Lucy host a BBQ / Coach Andy talks with Harold and Greg
Kids' table outside / Vinnie gets distracted
Lacrosse isn't the only outside game!
Tyra, Mali, Lucy, Johanna, Willie, Andy, Christina and Matt