Joshua Obra, 29, who launched the popular Disneyland account @disneylandpanda has died on July 6, according to his younger sister Jasmine in a heartbreaking Instagram post. Joshua, whose a nurse in profession and a Disney avid fan died after losing his 26-day battle with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
"Thank you to everyone who has prayed for josh during his battle against covid-19. he fought hard those 26 days from when his symptoms started, but now he is with God," Jasmine wrote.
"I know one post isn’t going to summarize a lifetime of memories. It brings me comfort that he touched so many lives out there, whether it was through nursing or throughout his whole life," she added.
Jasmine recalled how wonderful and special person is her brother who touched many lives.
"I know i was the person he was most close to here. we were never apart. i also know i was too hard on him sometimes, but i hope he knew it was out of love. he’s so kind and selfless, wanting to make everyone happy," she said.
Aside from working as a nurse, Joshua was able to follow his passion in photography and Disney is his best subject that gives joy to his over 25,000 followers. A self-proclaimed "Pandalorian" has also been visited seven Disney related adventure parks in the world, including Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort and Disney Cruise Line.
“I'm so blessed that he was able to teach me some parts of how to be a nurse while we were able to work together before we both got sick," added Jasmine, who noted in a subsequent Instagram Story post that she was still waiting on her test results. "I’m happy he was able to share his love for Disney, visit all of the Disney parks, and travel some of the world. I’m so happy he was able to follow his passion in photography. I’m so blessed we were able to be so close through all these things, so blessed to be his little sister."
“I know I’ll never be able to fully understand why he was taken away from us so early, but I know he lived a good life while he was here with us. He is now free from suffering and pain,” she continued.
Meanwhile, ABC7 news station also shared a touching tribute for Joshua whom they called it as their favorite 'Eyewitnesses'.
"Josh was a sweet and kind man, and a talented photographer," the news outlet described.
"You can tell from his Instagram handle that he was a huge Disney fan, and he participated in many Disney and ABC7 events and initiatives over the years. He was someone you could depend on, and was always very generous with his time and talent," ABC7 wrote.
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