Hey everyone! Unfortunately we have some sad news to announce. Our drummer Josh Swartz, who has been with us since 2008, has decided to leave the band. He wrote a letter below to everyone. He's been a great friend since he joined and will continue to be that. God brought josh to this band in a really cool way. I had met him in Canada in 2007 ( i think) at a huge youth conference with over 1,000 kids in attendance. A friend and I wanted to play at the talent show in front of all these people but we needed a drummer. We somehow were introduced to josh and he agreed to learn this song about an hour before our audition lol. We made it, played in front of everyone, and had a great time! He added me on myspace after we got home. A while later I posted a bulletin on myspace looking for a drummer and he was the first to respond. It was really an awesome God thing that we even met! He's been a blessing to us but we're excited for him in his new pursuit and will keep him in our prayers!
-Ronnie
(from Josh)
Hey there everyone reading this,
So im writing this to give some bittersweet news to everybody. As of a couple of weeks ago I announced to the guys that I was quitting the band. Somethings had come up that started having me really think about if the band was where God really wanted me and after some serious praying and thinking I just felt like God was telling me he has a different plan for me outside of the band and that it was time to move on to something new in my life. I have had such an amazing time in this band over the years i got to go to some awesome places and meet some awesome people while playing music with some great guys. But unfortnatly all good things must come to an end eventually and its ok because I feel God doing some awesome things and pulling me in a great direction and im excited about that!! Anyway I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has ever supported me and the band over the years and all the Skyhawk Drive fans you all are such awesome people im so thankful for getting to meet all of you!! Also everything between me and the guys is fine there isn't any bad blood or anything like that. I know God has big plans for them and I hope the best for all of them and if anybody ever wants to talk to me or anything even though im not in the band anymore don't be afraid to im still here for anyone who would need someone to talk to. Anyway thanks again to everyone you have all made this such and awesome ride and always remember that no matter what YOU ARE LOVED!!!!!!!
God bless,
Josh :)
