Joshua Robert Ruzsa

Joshua Robert Ruzsa was born December 29, 1992 to Denis and Paulette Ruzsa. He was such a fun, loving child who was obsessed with trains, vacuums, and Peter Pan- he even had an adorable speech pediment to boot. As he grew older, Josh came to know a passion for life and no one could tell him no. His drive was unsurpassed and this idea of never giving up was translated into a dream for the Marine Corps. Despite childhood asthma, and a less-than-built body, Josh trained every day to build his muscles, tolerance, and overcome his asthma for the Marines. He paid for his college schooling all on his own, studied for the ASVAB, and forced the Marines to see that he was the perfect candidate. Hiking Camelback Mountain was just another one of Josh's training routines to prepare for the military; he was to leave for boot camp on November 19th and become part of the infantry. On October 29, 2012, Josh was welcomed into heaven after a terrible bee attack that resulted in him falling to his death. Josh was a beloved son and brother, and even an uncle to his toddler niece and nephew. He will be missed very much and as the melody says, "only the good die young."