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August 31, 2006
So great
Josh stood on his own today. Isn't that incredible?
Posted by jason at 07:40 PM | Comments (68)
August 30, 2006
September 7th Show is STILL HAPPENING
The Sept 7th show at TJ's in Newport, UK is still scheduled. Apparently a rumor is circulating that it is cancelled. It's NOT. This is their last show in the UK, so go ahead and buy a ticket or two.
Posted by jason at 02:07 PM | Comments (17)
August 29, 2006
Prognosis
Josh met with a team of doctors today. The chief doctor was there and Josh asked him what he thought. He said, "You wanna know what I think? I think you're fuckin' lucky to be alive."
They then proceeded to tell him he will be at Magee for a month, but that then he will WALK out of the hospital when he goes home.
Good news all around.
Posted by jason at 05:06 PM | Comments (40)
August 28, 2006
Josh In Philadelphia
Hi all –
You wouldn't believe the improvement in Josh from last week to this. It's nothing short of miraculous. Actually that might not be hyperbole. When he was admitted to University of Maryland, the X-Ray showed his neck was broken. It's not anymore. The admitting checkup at Magee Hospital in Philly showed no fractures in his neck. Josh said he's pretty sure it was broken, but it feels fine now. Like a phoenix raising from the ashes. . .
He's in a wheelchair now, so he can move around. His spirits are great. The hospital has this great patio garden on the top floor, where you can overlook the city. This is a very cool hospital, full of Philly Soul. He finally got to see his kids for the first time yesterday. His rehab work is very hard and very painful (he says it's just as hard as they make it look in the movies, that isn't exaggerated.)
Anyway it's good that he's out of the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Unit (and it's $1000 per hour pricetag!) for a number of reasons. The great news is that the 7 days he spent there are covered by Workman's Comp (that's. . . 168 hours) They are telling him he could be at this Philly hospital for as long as a month, but things are really looking good.
I'm mentioning the donation fund again and again just because I want to be able to post updates without moving the button far down the page for those of you who do want to help him out. I'm not trying to hit you all up for money over and over. And really, don't feel any pressure to give. If you're in debt or just barely paying your own bills, don't give money, just give kind words and prayers (that really seem to be working.)
If you'd rather send a check (cash, euros, diamonds) or something like that. You can send it to me at
Josh Latshaw Donation Fund
c/o Artichoke Artisans
406 Suburban Dr #177
Newark Delaware 19711
And if you're going to see any of the European shows, you can also give the band or merch people donations too.
Posted by jason at 11:17 AM | Comments (24)
August 25, 2006
Update on Josh
Today marks some good news. As I write, Josh is being transferred to a spinal injury rehab hospital in Philadelphia. This will be very good for him and his recovery, as he's moving from the "just trying to keep him alive stage" to the "getting him back to normal" stage of the process. The sad thing is that he will have to work through a tremendous amount of pain while there.
They won't be able to predict how long he'll be there until they see him themselves, but this is the next step in a long trip back to normal health. Thanks again to all of you, it's been incredible. You've boosted Josh's spirits over and over.
And remember, if you want to donate something to Josh's fund, just click the button below and use paypal.
If you'd rather send a check (cash, euros, diamonds) or something like that. You can send it to me at
Josh Latshaw Donation Fund
c/o Artichoke Artisans
406 Suburban Dr #177
Newark Delaware 19711
And if you're going to see any of the European shows, you can also give the band or merch people donations too.
Posted by jason at 01:25 PM | Comments (21)
August 23, 2006
Thank you for the donations and the kind words - and a gift for you.
Hi all, it's Jason again. I wanted to personally thank you wonderful fans for the generosity you have shown for Josh. Talking about you to him really lifts his spirits, and his family appreciates your donations so much.
Josh is still in the Shock Trauma Unit at University of Maryland (at first he was only meant to be there 2-3 days, but that has obviously been extended as this was more serious then originally known). He had a frightening episode of vomiting up old blood, but that is now resolved with some more surgery and the insertion of yet another tube. The doctors have now said though that he will have a full recovery, though they are not able to estimate how long it will take.
I know that BSF fans have had a couple horrible weeks, so I wanted to give you a little bit of good news. As a thanks to those of you who have donated to Josh, you can download an unreleased track from the Misery Index recordings called "Never Surrender." If you listen to the lyrics of this song, you'll see they fit what Josh is going through, so even though they didn't know it at the time, I think they wrote this for him.
There are 2 versions of the song, you can download them both.
Never Surrender Vs 1
Never Surrender Vs 2
And remember, if you want to donate something to Josh's fund, just click the button below and use paypal.
If you'd rather send a check (cash, euros, diamonds) or something like that. You can send it to me at
Josh Latshaw Donation Fund
c/o Artichoke Artisans
406 Suburban Dr #177
Newark Delaware 19711
Posted by jason at 02:10 PM | Comments (40)
August 21, 2006
Donations for Josh
OK, the truth is that josh and his family could use some money. Things are tight and it takes a long time to get the worker's comp and it's up in air how much his health care will and won't cover. You know co-pays and all can be very high.
So – while he hasn't asked for it – I'm sure he would be very thankful if people did want to donate something to help them out. We're probably going to try to put together a benefit for him sometime in the near future too.
Just so you know, this is Jason, another of his younger brothers.
This payment will be made to my email address, jasonlatshaw@yahoo.com, and I'll give him all the money you donate (minus the fees that paypal charges, like around 2% I think).
If you'd rather send a check (cash, euros, diamonds) or something like that. You can send it to me at
Josh Latshaw Donation Fund
c/o Artichoke Artisans
406 Suburban Dr #177
Newark Delaware 19711
Posted by jason at 11:38 AM | Comments (59)
August 19, 2006
Final Show Postponed
Friends of Boysetsfire, I have been asked to make the following announcement on behalf of the band:
Hold off on buying your tickets or airline tickets for the LAST SHOW!
Josh has suffered a horrible injury at work and is currently in the hospital with a broken neck, 2 broken vertebrae and a collapsed lung.
We do not know how long his rehab will be and will await the final show pending his health.
Sorry but this is most recent news. please keep Josh in your thoughts and hearts. Details will be posted as soon as there are more.
Please know that this is not a tasteless joke. Feel free to send Josh your kind thoughts in the comments section.
Posted by elanyarts at 08:20 AM | Comments (126)