“I began by getting pierced in a shop in Alabama and becoming friends with the people working there. I worked as receptionist for a short stint before being offered a piercing apprenticeship. I have been enthusiastic about the art of piercing ever since. During my apprenticeship I learned the fundamentals, like disease prevention and basic technique, but was left to learn a lot on my own. By networking with my peers in the profession I have become a pretty well rounded piercer. I’m now a proud member of the APP, and look forward to keeping with standards and promoting health and safety to the piercing industry as long as I’m involved, and will always advocate for the industry that has allowed me to make a profession out of something that I truly love.”
– Josh Prentice, 1980-2007
See also: Comments and memories about Josh Prentice on other blogs.
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192 responses to “Josh Prentice”
too young…….R.I.P…..
too young…….R.I.P…..
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I’m lost for words, I met Josh at the 2005 APP Conference in Vegas and was inspired not only by his passion and vast knowledge for such a young piercer but for his lust for life and commitment to the APP, most nights I would see him still partying well past midnight and then up again early each morning to help organize classes. I was really hoping to catch up again at this years APP.
Josh- You will be missed mate.
I’m lost for words, I met Josh at the 2005 APP Conference in Vegas and was inspired not only by his passion and vast knowledge for such a young piercer but for his lust for life and commitment to the APP, most nights I would see him still partying well past midnight and then up again early each morning to help organize classes. I was really hoping to catch up again at this years APP.
Josh- You will be missed mate.
only the good die young
rip pal
only the good die young
rip pal
i still cant believe it. you were an amazing person, am i glad i had the opportunity to know you. rest well.
i still cant believe it. you were an amazing person, am i glad i had the opportunity to know you. rest well.
I never met Josh and really only knew him from his words in the Professionals forum on IAM, but I always looked forward to meeting him someday. What a loss, what a waste. Rest in peace, Josh, and my deepest condolences to his friends and loved ones.
I never met Josh and really only knew him from his words in the Professionals forum on IAM, but I always looked forward to meeting him someday. What a loss, what a waste. Rest in peace, Josh, and my deepest condolences to his friends and loved ones.
Sometimes you meet people that you never forget. Josh, I’ll miss seeing your comments, and hearing your advice. There should be more Josh Prentices. You will be greatly missed not only in the piercing industy, but as a friend to all of us. xoxoxox
Sometimes you meet people that you never forget. Josh, I’ll miss seeing your comments, and hearing your advice. There should be more Josh Prentices. You will be greatly missed not only in the piercing industy, but as a friend to all of us. xoxoxox
Too sad. My condolences to his friends and family.
Too sad. My condolences to his friends and family.
He was a amazing person, he’ll be missed
He was a amazing person, he’ll be missed
Josh was a wonderful soul…full of passion and energy…burning so bright.
I will miss you something fierce, Josh.
Josh was a wonderful soul…full of passion and energy…burning so bright.
I will miss you something fierce, Josh.
Unfortunately there arent many people I have gotten to know or meet. This will sadly be one of those I will never get to. R.I.P.
Unfortunately there arent many people I have gotten to know or meet. This will sadly be one of those I will never get to. R.I.P.
you had a thirst for knowledge and by far one of the best personalities in the industry .
You will be missed by so many
Much love and godspeed
you had a thirst for knowledge and by far one of the best personalities in the industry .
You will be missed by so many
Much love and godspeed
xo.
xo.
Josh was such an awesome person, he will be greatly missed.
Josh was such an awesome person, he will be greatly missed.
Am I the only one who doesn’t know what happened?
Am I the only one who doesn’t know what happened?
No, you’re not. I only realized he’d passed away from reading all the comments.
No, you’re not. I only realized he’d passed away from reading all the comments.
xoxoxox
xoxoxox
R.I.P.
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R.I.P.
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Holy Crap. He was born the same year I was. I don’t know why that matters, but somehow it does. I didn’t know him, I wish I did.
Holy Crap. He was born the same year I was. I don’t know why that matters, but somehow it does. I didn’t know him, I wish I did.
So sad, RIP.
So sad, RIP.
It may sound lame to some people, but I wish I had gotten a chance to know you and those to did were very lucky indeed. I know you will be missed. Rest in peace, kiddo.
It may sound lame to some people, but I wish I had gotten a chance to know you and those to did were very lucky indeed. I know you will be missed. Rest in peace, kiddo.
Josh – you were a great friend, and a brilliant piercer. I miss you more than words can say. I’m broken. A little piece of us all died today with you. You will be remembered often, and fondly.
Josh – you were a great friend, and a brilliant piercer. I miss you more than words can say. I’m broken. A little piece of us all died today with you. You will be remembered often, and fondly.
What a tragedy 🙁
You will be missed…
What a tragedy 🙁
You will be missed…
hey shannon how many people can you remember losing from, iam? especially by suicide? the earliest i can remember was mike-something, i think with some numbers in his name? you should make an iam graveyard where we can visit lost members because they are really accumulating 🙁
too sad.
hey shannon how many people can you remember losing from, iam? especially by suicide? the earliest i can remember was mike-something, i think with some numbers in his name? you should make an iam graveyard where we can visit lost members because they are really accumulating 🙁
too sad.
RIP josh. you gave me my suspension and i’ll always be greatful l to you for that. you were a great guy and good buddy. i’ll miss you, sucka.
brought a tear to my eye to click here then see josh’s face.
RIP josh. you gave me my suspension and i’ll always be greatful l to you for that. you were a great guy and good buddy. i’ll miss you, sucka.
brought a tear to my eye to click here then see josh’s face.