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Joshua Bennett Obituary

BENNETT JOSHUA ALAN BENNETT (Age 40) Died peacefully at home in Washington, DC on Saturday morning, February 20, 2010. Kind and devoted husband of Susan Hauan; son of Philip Bennett of Eldersburg, MD and Mary Tibbets Bennett of Washington, DC; brother of Karen Bennett of Oakland, CA and Peter Bennett of Overland Park, KS. Private interment at Oak Hill Cemetery in Washington, DC. Contributions may be made in his memory to the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. http:// www.waba.org

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Published by The Washington Post from Feb. 22 to Feb. 24, 2010.

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Alfredo Cardenas

May 31, 2023

I only found out about his passing today. I knew Josh in high school briefly and he was such a good person. I'm sure he missed by everyone who knew him.

Julia B.

February 20, 2021

Thinking of Josh today, 11 years since he passed. So many happy memories of a dear friend and travel companion.

peter may

May 24, 2010

Josh and I were in school together and he left such a great feeling with me and everyone he connected with. The world needs more folks like him, I really liked his way. My condolences to his family and friends. Now Im going to go home and play one of his albums he gave me.

julie horowitz jackson

February 27, 2010

My memories of Josh are those of a truly gentle man. Know that he has left a most honorable mark upon this world. With my deepest sympathies to his family and friends at home.

tommi rodd butinelli

February 26, 2010

words can not describe the pain I feel over the lost of another good friend. Josh, you were always funny and gracious. rest in piece, my friend.

Natasha Rubin

February 26, 2010

My heartfelt condolences to Susan, the Hauans and the Bennetts. Josh was a wonderful friend to me for nearly 25 years. He was truly someone special, and I feel lucky to have known him. I will miss him greatly.

February 24, 2010

I am so very sorry. A bright light just went out in the world. - Kim Thompson

Cole Quinn

February 24, 2010

Our sincere condolences to Josh's family and friends. My memories of Josh are of his remarkable kindness and humility. He was our circle's Energizer Bunny, always keeping an eye on our backpacks, "I'll be right here..." A steadfast friend indeed.

Nalinee

February 24, 2010

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Josh Bennett. I will always remember him as a most beautiful and kind person. He will be missed greatly and thought of often.

Duvall Hosley

February 23, 2010

Duvall Hosley and family our prayers are with you.

Steve Wood

February 23, 2010

He will be remembered for his warmth, humor, courage, and friendship by everyone that knew him. His spirit and grace will be a model for me for the rest of my life. My thoughts go out to Susan and his parents and siblings. I wish you comfort in the months and years ahead in knowing that he is at peace and left the world a better place for the short time he was with us. I will never forget him.

February 22, 2010

So sorry to hear of Josh's passing. his friends and family are in my thoughts. - an old friend from high school

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