Joshua Whitten was fighting brain cancer but at the same time inspiring a community in Escondido. Over the weekend he passed away at just 10-years-old. ciaraencinastv explains how his short time with us left a lasting impression.
While he teaches the fundamentals of the game, he knows the biggest lesson isn't that.
"It's not what you do on the court. It's what you do on the court," he said."We want you to be a great human being, and that's what Joshua was- a great human being."He didn't let anything stop him, not even a brain cancer diagnosis.Joshua's bravery didn't just capture his coach's heart. He stole the entire Escondido community's heart back in August after ABC 10News sat down with his mother and him.
"Every day I want to take away any pain he has - any appointments he has to go to," his mom said."I'd rather be going through it than him."Joshua's battle with brain cancer ended Friday. It was a little over a year after it began."I gave him a hug. I gave him a kiss on the cheek, and I said there were no goodbyes," he said."I'll see you later. When I see you later, we'll be in heaven playing basketball.
"He was definitely bigger than himself. He always wanted to help other people, and he was just wise beyond his years," he said."Almost sometimes like you were talking to a little adult.""He would say, 'I'm in heaven now, and I'm playing basketball. And I'm ready for you to come to get me again, coach,'" he said.
Joshua's services will be held on March 4 at 1:30 p.m. at Grace San Marcos. The family asks the community to wear superhero shirts to the services.
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