grayhawk 3,372 Report post Posted June 26, 2018 Dave Rosa was a first year umpire in our association here in Orange County. I was fortunate to be assigned as his mentor so I was able to get to know him better than I would have otherwise. I went out and observed him twice during the season and was able to spend time with him giving feedback, taking his phone calls and texts when he had questions and having a beer with him during our social events after meetings. I can honestly say that he was one of the good guys. Humble to the core and one of the nicest people you would ever meet. His son played freshman baseball and he was watching one of our other umpires (another one that I mentored over the last two years) during his son's game and he noticed that he was struggling physically. That umpire was sick with the stomach flu but did the game anyway and Dave walked with him to the parking lot to make sure he was okay. If you knew Dave, you wouldn't be surprised. Last night, Dave was on Duty as a Long Beach Fire Captain and responded to a call at a senior housing facility that there was a fire and an explosion. When he arrived, he was first through the door and he was ambushed and shot by the resident that started the fire in his apartment. There is no motive known at this time, but it's clear that this was a case of premeditated murder. Dave died later at a local hospital. A true hero that lost his life in the line of duty. Dave was a really good umpire, especially for his first year in HS. He soaked up every speck of feedback that I gave him and was always looking to improve. He's exactly the kind of person that any association hopes to attract when seeking new members. Please join me in praying for his family during this impossibly difficult time.http://ktla.com/2018/06/25/officials-id-long-beach-firefighter-killed-in-the-line-of-duty-as-father-of-2-department-veteran/ 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stkjock 331 Report post Posted June 26, 2018 That’s horrible. RIP Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richvee 2,044 Report post Posted June 26, 2018 Wow. Condolences to friends and family touched by such a senseless and hideous crime. I can't imagine the grief. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue23ll 909 Report post Posted June 26, 2018 I read with sadness that news report and I knew that Capt Rosa was a special man. I now know why, he was our brother. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tksjewelry 407 Report post Posted June 26, 2018 I saw this in the news, condolences to all who knew him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CJK 159 Report post Posted June 26, 2018 11 hours ago, stkjock said: That’s horrible. RIP Dave Usually I hear that word associated with umpires and think the user doesn't really know what the word means. In this case, it's apt. I pray that blessings of comfort and peace abound for those who loved Dave and those whom Dave loved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan W. 588 Report post Posted June 26, 2018 Prayers unceasing.........especially for those that run towards the danger to save lives........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mudisfun 519 Report post Posted June 26, 2018 13 hours ago, grayhawk said: Dave Rosa was a first year umpire in our association here in Orange County. I was fortunate to be assigned as his mentor so I was able to get to know him better than I would have otherwise. I went out and observed him twice during the season and was able to spend time with him giving feedback, taking his phone calls and texts when he had questions and having a beer with him during our social events after meetings. I can honestly say that he was one of the good guys. Humble to the core and one of the nicest people you would ever meet. His son played freshman baseball and he was watching one of our other umpires (another one that I mentored over the last two years) during his son's game and he noticed that he was struggling physically. That umpire was sick with the stomach flu but did the game anyway and Dave walked with him to the parking lot to make sure he was okay. If you knew Dave, you wouldn't be surprised. Last night, Dave was on Duty as a Long Beach Fire Captain and responded to a call at a senior housing facility that there was a fire and an explosion. When he arrived, he was first through the door and he was ambushed and shot by the resident that started the fire in his apartment. There is no motive known at this time, but it's clear that this was a case of premeditated murder. Dave died later at a local hospital. A true hero that lost his life in the line of duty. Dave was a really good umpire, especially for his first year in HS. He soaked up every speck of feedback that I gave him and was always looking to improve. He's exactly the kind of person that any association hopes to attract when seeking new members. Please join me in praying for his family during this impossibly difficult time.http://ktla.com/2018/06/25/officials-id-long-beach-firefighter-killed-in-the-line-of-duty-as-father-of-2-department-veteran/ Steve - I ran into some of our brothers and sisters last night at the D62 Allstar game... The number of people who this man touched in only one year in our association truly showed the person he was. Jennifer was openly crying in the parking lot; she sat next to him for most of the rookie class sessions. I am sorry that I did not have the opportunity to get to know him very well. I was shocked when hearing about it... as I am sure all of us were. RIP brother. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
