Posted on 02/13/2011 9:23:14 PM PST by Silly
Readers grieve for Josh with tributes, prayers, and questions
You may be interested to learn that Web site publishers can see the key words you enter in the Google searches that link you to us. Since yesterday, site visits from all 50 states and over 20 foreign countries reveal that you are wondering, “How did Joshua Goldberg die?” In response to your unspoken inquiries, I can only tell you that he sustained fatal injuries in a fall; no other specifics have been made public. The major New York and Washington newspapers have not even mentioned his death on their Web sites, and none of the many blog tributes published in the last day contain new information. (I do not know the family, and have made no attempt to contact them.)
Note that Joshua’s many admirers are not speculating about his death online; nor do I intend to. They are mourning his loss, and offering warm and generous tributes, but are also simply wondering how he died as they grieve. Again, we know very little, so we will have to wait patiently and let the family share further details in their own time, as they are able.
What do we know? Since the initial announcement by his mother yesterday, Saturday, February 12, we have learned that Josh passed away two days previously, on Thursday, February 10. His brother Jonah informed us that Josh was injured “a few days” before his death and remained in the hospital until the end. Give or take a day, that would date the fall most likely on Monday, February 7 — possibly a day before or after. No doubt since that terrible event, the family’s primary occupation has been caring for Josh and each other, and making arrangements for today’s burial.
(Excerpt) Read more at loudcitizen.org ...
The full article also contains an update on what we have learned about Josh's death since yesterday; links to the many tributes posted by his admirers; and a wonderful video, shared by Josh's family, of a cantor performance with choir and orchestra.
Your comments and questions are welcome.
http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/259630/josh-goldberg-rip-jonah-goldberg
Josh Goldberg, RIP
February 12, 2011 11:18 A.M. By Jonah Goldberg
Since it’s out there on the web, I thought I should acknowledge the sad news here. My older — and only — brother passed away this week. He hurt himself terribly in an accident and he died at the hospital a few days later. He was 43. I received word in Israel and raced home in time to say goodbye. His wife, Chantal, and I were there at the end. He felt no pain. I can’t say the same for anybody else in my family. For obvious reasons, I won’t be around here for a while longer. As I learned when my father passed a few years ago, I work with some of the kindest people in the world.
It is a comfort to know that Josh did not suffer. I expect in the coming days the family may share more details. They must be entirely overwhelmed at this moment.
Josh was laid to rest today; I’m hoping if there’s a memorial in Manhattan, I can attend. If anyone learns anything, kindly let me know.
Thanks.
They need to strew appleblossoms on his grave.
That’s beautiful... You must have read my previous item! :-) A very lovely thought.
Just seeing Josh’s name renews the heartbreak that news of his death brought. A young man so beloved by so many, there is small comfort to know that he will be with his beloved Dad.
Rest in peace, Josh.
So sad to lose someone so young.
Many prayers and deepest sympathies to the family.
Very young by today’s standards; very sad. I am not really familiar with the Goldbergs but they have my sympathy.
Tragic. First I heard of his death. No words can take away the grief of his family but send my condolence. He will be missed. RIP, Joshua.
I’m sorry to have been the one to break this to you. Josh really was a smart, funny, kind and clever young man, with the right values. All I can believe is that God was ready to take him, and that he had accomplished what God intended him to do.
I’ve been out of town, so this is the first I’ve heard of Josh’s passing, too.
My heart goes out to the Goldbergs. He was way too young.
It’s good to “see” you again, Silly, even if it is under such sad circumstances.
I met his mom 12 years or so ago in DC. Raising such a fine young man and then losing him so suddenly makes me grieve for her, also. So much sorrow as it would be for any parent. None of us never know what the next moment brings. This thread is a good reminder of that, so thank you.
All natural questions, especially when someone dies unexpectedly/young. I think they’re a reflection of our own sense of mortality, concern for the person we’ve lost and for others in our lives.
I lost my only sibling, who was around Joshua’s age, in a car accident almost exactly a year ago. I needed to know details about what happened and if he suffered. And, unfortunately, because he was estranged from us, if he was HAPPY in his life.
All that said, I’m so sorry for the Goldberg’s loss and absolutely respect their decision to share no further details if that’s what they choose.
Agreed, 100%. I truly hope I conveyed that in my piece.
You did. The subject is delicate and awkward and on the surface it seems like morbid curiosity, but I think we’re simply wired to ask.
You did a good job of addressing the question.
Thanks for your kind words. I must say, it was strange to look through the site visits on my stat counter and see the Google searches that led people to the previous article. Many had key words like how+did+joshua+goldberg+die, which was an indication that people were indeed curious.
By Tuesday, if no news stories or public statements address this further, I may consider reaching out to the family and asking them to speak about it, either on or off the record.
Here
Feb 13 11:16:03 PM Firefox 3.6 WinXP 1280x800 Montgomery, Alabama, United States Bellsouth.net (74.227.235.114) [Label IP Address]
www.google.com — how did joshua john goldberg die (Redirect - #2 Result)
Sorry about the mis-post 2 seconds ago. I meant to say, “Here is an example of a typical log entry in my stat counter.”
Why is how he died anyones business, must be the little lady next door.
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