Joseph A. Bukowczyk
Joseph A. Bukowczyk
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ma nertti
January 26, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kristen Bukowczyk-Frederick
December 31, 2010
Today is grandma's birthday and all I can think about is you and her. My two boys are now 2 n 3 and Such amazing boys at that! I'd do anything in this world for yall to just see them for one day. Now that this year has come and gone it has only made me realize how quick life passes by and only makes me want to be the best mom that I can be. I love them so much and hope I can give them everything possible. When I glance at their eyes every now and then, the blue in them remind me of u two. I miss u so much grandma and uncle Joe not a day goes by I don't blow u guys a kiss on my way to and from work. Thank you for all the memories I have of us that mean so much to me. I look forward to sharing those with Jayden and Dylon so they know just how special u guys still are and always will be to me. I love yall...ur Always in my heart.
Cindy
December 21, 2010
Joe, you are ever present, always. I haven't been able to figure out why your presence is very strong lately!
It's almost 10 years since one of the most treterious days, for a lot of us, has gone by. Yet, time has a way of playing tricks on us.
I miss my "baby" brother!!
My love goes out to you through the heavens.
Lovingly, your big Sis:)
Jeff Strickland
September 10, 2010
Joe Brother I am not sure a day goes by I don't think about you, one day we will all see you again.
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September 8, 2009
i had a dream last night about joe.. i havent spoke to him in over 10 years... i decided to look him up online and found the article about the accident... i didnt know until today... thank you for everything you gave me...lv
Linique Kimball
June 10, 2007
It is hard to believe it has been 6 years. I just want to let you know that I miss you so much and that you are in my thoughts. I'll see you again someday, buddy! Godspeed Joey!
Linda Alt
June 1, 2006
Dear Joe,
If you think it took Mom a long time, I can't imagine what you think of me. Tonight seems to be the night.
You better take good care of that lady. I don't know that we've done such a good job down here.
There isn't a day that goes by that you are not on my mind. Wing of an Angel plays every day at the office where I work and it just tugs at my heart. Now the tugging will be so much stronger since we had to play the song again at Mom's memorial service.
It gets ugly down here at times, and you're both in a better place. Do you think hell is on earth? I know you know the answer. And I know I have to wait.
I love you, Joe. And I'm so sorry we never had an opportunity as adults to enjoy some of our earthly time together. I hear you were quite a guy. No doubt.
I know the anniversary of your journey into heaven is soon approaching and it does create a weight of sorts. But I'll continue to try and be strong. I have to. Too many depend on me.
Take care lovey,
Your Sister
Linda
dolores bukowczyk
May 15, 2005
Joey,My dearest son.This has taken me forever to do this but now I think I'mable.It has been a long,hard,lonely four years.I miss you so much.I wish I were with you.My heart is so heavy.Don't worry ,I think of you constantly.There are times when tou feel so close to me. guess you see dad at the cemetery,I just can't go there.Your soul is in heaven with the rest of your family.Just be readt for me with your arms wide openYour birthday was so special to me as was your actual birth.Beleive it or not I do feel you here in the house.So you see,you don't get very far from me.When you're not too busy say a special prayer for me.It wont be too much longer before we meet again ,so for now I will say goodnight my son.I love you and will see you soonLove,MOM
Cindy (Cynthia) Perri
July 3, 2004
You have been on my mind a lot lately. I even feel your presence around here.
Joe I miss you so much. There is so much we used to share with one another and I have lost that connection. Since your passing things don't seem to be right anymore, I pray and ask God to say hello to you for me most every day.
It has been a little over three years since your passing and yet it seems like yesterday. They say time heals all wounds, in some ways yes but in others no.
You brought so much right to those who were around you. You stood for the right way to treat people and to care for one another. You were always there when critical times were about. I remember the times you were there for me, even some times in tears. The times you cared enough to help me out, it may sound trivial to others but it meant the world to me.
Please send a sign of comfort for our whole family. With you and God I'm sure you can both accomplish this.
There's times that I wish my time was already here so that I may see you again, and Grandma and Grandpop. Tell them hello for me.
Life seems to deal us with strange and unexpected circumstances. Even though we have to remember He is the devine one with all the answers, it's still hard to overcome some things.
Just putting my thoughts into words. It makes me feel as though you are receiving them.
In God's Embrace
I miss you too much
Lovingly and Always
Your Sister
Cindy (Cynthia to others)
Shane Sharp
April 10, 2004
Lisa,
Although you and I have never met I express my heartfelt sorrow for your loss. Joe and I had a tremendous history between us and I have just learned of his death. I can not express the overwhelming shock that I had after learning of his accident.
Joe and I were very close. We met at Northwood Jr. High and had a mutual friend in Shang Ridgeway. The three of us got our first motorcycles together and Joe and I were inseperable. Mr. and Mrs. B would have to routinly contest with us toying with our bikes in their driveway and garage. Joe loved motorcycles and he was a great friend. We have been out of touch for so many years that I am angry with myself for not trying better to remain close.
The day I learned of Joe's accident I spend the better part of that night just talking to my wife about him and many of the antics that we were often involved in. I have missed Joe's friendship and hate that I will now have to wait to for my time to see him again.
I can not begin to have the slightest of an understanding of what you must have gone through. If you would like please don't hesitate to contact me so that I can share even more stories, I have several.
I wish you all the best and you will be in our families prayers.
Rest in peace, Joe. You are sorely missed.
Shane
David Danner
July 2, 2002
It has been over a year now since I lost a very dear friend. The pain is not as sharp as it was that awfull day in June of 2001 but there is still aching to see Joe again. I find myself talking to him while I drive in my truck. Do you think he hears us? In our own death's we will only know for shure!My family and I are going through some very trying times right now and I only have to stop and think of Joe and I am reminded that life is taking the bitter with the sweet and that the sweet is so much sweeter only after tasting the bitter!
Love to Joe's family, Mr and Mrs B, I miss you. Lisa, keep strong in your heart and know without a doubt that we will all see Joe again someday!
Hazel Thomas
June 11, 2002
Lisa, I thought about Joe all day yesterday. I miss him greatly and I know you do as well. He was just a fine young man who I loved and admired very much. Working with him at Acxiom was such a pleasure. My life is better because of my friendship with Joe. Joe, you are miss greatly--may you rest in the arms of angels. Love, Hazel
Linique Kimball
June 11, 2002
Joey,
Yesterday was a year that you left us, you are in a much better place now, but not forgotten. I know I'll see you again someday buddy, you are missed more than you know, you will always have a place in my heart. Thank you for your friendship....
Elaine Thomason
June 10, 2002
JoeBuk, this has been a very long year without you. A day doesn't go by that we (your Acxiom family) don't think about you or miss you. You will always be in our hearts! We miss you.
Stephanie Kneen- Stewart
October 12, 2001
I know this is a very late entry, I just learned of the terrible tragedy that took one of the best friends I have ever known. Lisa, when I heard of yours and Joe's marriage, I was incredibly happy for him. Even though we never met, just to know that you made Joe happy makes me realize how wonderful you must be. He and I were close in school and I still laugh today about some of the silly things that we did. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Joe will be sorely missed by all that knew him. He will always be alive in my heart.
my love to you always
Geoff Redmond
July 11, 2001
To the family of "Little Joey",
I remember this skinny little kid running around barefoot on the street in Tara Mount. Even then, he was one of the bravest people I had ever met. Joey never backed down from a challenge, would always help a friend in need, and had a zest which few of us could equal. God Bless his family.
Lori Seviola
July 2, 2001
Lisa, I have never had the opportuntiy to meet you and I am so sorry for your loss. I had not spoken to Joe in many years, we spent a lot of time in our younger years playing in Tara Mont. Just as the others that have written I too remember so many laughs and how much fun he was to have as a friend. He was always up for anything and had a smile for everyone.
Lori Seviola
Prior Lake, MN
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Cathy Seviola
July 2, 2001
I knew Joey many years ago in Tara Mount. I have fond memories of his antics with David Danner, especially an air-guitar contest that those two practiced endlessly for. He was enthusiastic about life then, and it seems that never changed. Although I haven't seen Joey in many years, I can tell by the sentiments expressed here that he grew up and became an energetic, well-loved, caring and compassionate man that touched many hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during
this difficult time.
Cindy (Cynthia) Perri
July 1, 2001
My dearest bother, even though the wings of the Angels have taken you from us, you have your wings to pass us from time to time to let us know that you are O.K. in the embrace of the Glorious Lord and Savior!
The hardest part of writing this tribute to you is knowing that in the heavens only will your eyes gaze on these glorious tributes to a man that I have known before he ever entered this humanly form on this earth.
I watched you grow into a beautiful young man and a loving person. I have always felt that we were kindred spirits from the day you were born, and what a glorious day that was - to continue on until the Good Lord called you home to be in His presence.
Joey, the hardest part of all this is knowing we have to wait until the Lord calls us home to greet you with open arms - only next time we will never have to say good bye to you ever again.
May you wear your wings ever so proudly and know we all are going to miss you very much, especially the smile you brought to our faces.
So my Sweet Baby Brother, may you rest in peace at the feet of our Heavenly Father - and please breeze through from time to time to let us know your spirit is always with us!
I am proud to know you as my brother, and I praise God that I was granted the time I was in knowing your beautiful self - you will always be a person in which we may learn by example - to love those we come in contact with and always be true to ourselves - just as you were and are.
You followed your heart and your dreams finally came true, but God had something better planned for you, it is us in our human form that do not understand at this point.
You were an inspiration to so many and may your inspiration continue until each one of us is called - where once again we can touch your beautiful face and tell you in person how very much we love you.
May the Good Lord keep you in His Divine embrace!
Rest in peace my beautiful brother, I will miss you until my day to greet the Lord and all my loved ones on the eternal side of life. I will be eagerly waiting for your warm embrace in your loving arms.
I LOVE YOU JOEY - I MISS YOU JOEY - AND I WILL REMEMBER THE SPIRIT YOU POURED OUT TO EVERY ONE - LOVE LIFE FOR ALL IT HAS TO OFFER!
Lovingly,
Your Sister,
Cindy
Lisa Bukowczyk
July 1, 2001
My beautiful sweetheart Joe .... I don't really know where to begin but with the words "I LOVE YOU". You are and were everything to me!!! I can't imagine my life without you! You were always there for me. You gave me strength and support during the loss of my parents. You are absolutely THE BEST THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED TO ME!!! I am totally putting my life in God's hands and your hands. You both must give me strength to carry on with my life. I know you will!!! I know you loved me with ALL OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL HEART!!! This world will really miss your wonderful smile and positive attitude! I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN BABY!
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH ---- YOUR WIFE FOREVER ------ LISA BUKOWCZYK
To all of the wonderful people who were also apart of Joe's life -----
You guy's know how how he was and how BIG a heart he had. HE TRUELY LOVED LIFE AND ALL THAT CAME WITH IT!!! Please keep me and his family in your prayers, for you all will be in ours!!! Thanks for remembering Joe and all that he believed in!!!! Love, Lisa Bukowczyk.
Kristen Bukowczyk
June 26, 2001
Man Uncle Joe I have no idea where to start or even how to do this. I guess that I could say that I am glad that you were apart of my life and still are just in different terms. You were a wonderful, beautiful, fun, loving, cheerful, caring, and compassionate uncle, brother, husband, and son. I will charish our memories that we have had togather and look forward to the ones on the way when it is my turn. I know one thing is for sure that I will have plenty of food and leftovers for when the holidays come around. I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH UNCLE JOE ALWAYS AND FOREVER!!
TO: Grandmother, Grandpa, Aunt Cindy, Aunt Linda, Aunt Lisa,and Daddy ~~~ Keep your heads held high and those warm loving smiles on your beautiful faces {That's what Uncle Joe would say and want).
REST IN PEACE MY LOVING UNCLE JOEY!
I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!
YOUR NIECE ~ KRISTEN (KRISSY)
XOXOXOOXOXOOXOOXOXOXOOXOXXOXOXOXXOOX
Chris Morton
June 26, 2001
Joe B. brings back many good memories of his fun-loving personality and friendship. My prayers go out to his family. God Bless!
Joe T. Montgomery
June 25, 2001
Mr. and Mrs. B. I never really came back home to visit much, to see you guys, Joe, David, or anybody, I truely regret it. Joe meant a lot to me. Us Tara Mount boys always stuck together, and looked out for one another, but everybody has to grow up and choose their path in life. I hadn't talked to Joe in quite a while, but from what I know, and have now read, I'm positive Joe took life on just the way he wanted, and the heavens better look out. God bless you Joe, and to your family Mr. and Mrs. B.
Love always, Joe, nothin' but
Joey T.
Glenda, Faye & Beckie From Baptist Health
June 18, 2001
To Delores & family...
So sorry to hear about Joseph. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Glenda, Faye & Beckie
Glenda, Faye & Beckie From Baptist Health
June 18, 2001
To Delores & family...
So sorry to hear about Joseph. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Glenda, Faye & Beckie
Brandon Brown
June 18, 2001
Joe
You were such a great person and friend. I've never met anyone like you, so helpful and compasionate. You strived to be the best at whatever you were doing. Your passing has left an unfillable hole, but you were part of Gods plan and knowing that we will see you again someday gives us hope. Ride On friend.
Lisa
We've only known each other a short time but I feel like I've known you for years. Joe would always tell me how great it was to be married to you. He is greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Gary Vance
June 18, 2001
Lisa, I wasn't able to attend the funeral but wanted you to know that I was Joe's Business Unit Leader with Acxiom. The first time I meet Joe was shrotly after being promoted. I was so impressed with his attitude toward his work the people he worked with and life in general.
Being new in my role is was a relief to know Joe was on the team and that he was a leader.
I will miss Joe, the Business Unit will miss Joe and I know he will greatly miss by his friends and family. I was blessed with having the opportunity to know him if only for a short time.
God Bless you and your family.
Gary Vance
Gilbert Mendoza
June 15, 2001
Rest in peace Joe, you'll be missed. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Joshua Keylor
June 15, 2001
Joe was one of the reasons I loved my Job here at Acxiom. I know it will never be the same without him.
He was always there to take to and get feedback from. He had many ideas about the future of his Job and Acxiom. He always told me that I would be one of those guys who will go far in life, and I just want his family to know that Joe went far in his life and touched a lot of us along the way. I will never forget his great attitude and friendship. My Love and prayers go out to you and your family.
Don Austin Duggar
June 15, 2001
To Joe's Family,
I hope that when the shock of this tragedy passes, you may find comfort in knowing Joe loved life. He found what many struggle to find . . . happiness, joy, and love. It's been many years since I knew Joe during our childhood days on Del Tara Drive, but one only need look at the entries listed here to see that not only did Joe enjoy life but he passed that joy onto others. Take comfort in this.
To Joe,
May you find the trials and roads just as you dream them to be. My memories are fond and comfort is found in knowing we'll meet again someday.
Karen Sankey
June 15, 2001
Please accept my deepest sympathy and extend it to other members of the family.
Karen Sankey
Hoover Materials Handling Group, Inc.
Fairhope, AL
Damon Christen
June 15, 2001
As a fellow member of eSportbike.com, my condolances go out to his family. You are in my prayers.
Anthony Startz
June 14, 2001
Dee & Joe and Family - Thinking of you at this difficult time - Anthony and family
Josh Maus
June 14, 2001
My thoughts and prayers to Joe's family and friends. We'll see you again someday Joe Bukowczyk.
Donald Holland
June 14, 2001
Joey, I'll miss you bud. We shared a great deal of thoughts and feelings in our early years. I wish to believe that even though we had different journies later in life that in the beginning we shared the greatest adventure learning about each other and what the world had to offer good and bad.I can say from my point of view that you kept faith in things that are real like family and friends. Remember Spook and Sprockets? Between those two dogs and a couple of wild a$$ed kids
I'm surprised the old hood was still standing.
I can remember ole bottle creek, and the hundreds of unidentified creatures we pulled out of there.
Sliding down muddy hills straight into the creek in which we found those creatures too.(Our parents probably hated doing luandry for us!)
I remember old Murry's pasture, exploring what we thought was the lost lois&clark wilderness.Riding ole starbuck and wondering what happened to strawberry.
I remember our first biker gang...Bandana bandits! Riding your mongoose bike your parents got ya,we wuz Hell on wheels!
Well Joey, I just want you to know that you are a very special person then and now.Leave me a trail to find you when its my turn.
With Love Donnie.
Chris Selders CSS996
June 14, 2001
We'll miss you at eSportbike, Joe. Best wishes to your family.
Leah Phelps
June 14, 2001
My thoughts and prayers go out to Joe's entire family. He seemed to have touched everyone he met in a very special way.
Jimmye Watson
June 14, 2001
I know your loss is great and there are no words to express our feelings. May God be with you and sustain you during this time in your lives. Praying for you.
Jack Yerton
June 14, 2001
I attended high school with Joe. Even though I was not a close friend and had not seen him since that time, the impact of his passing is still strongly felt. It is obvious by the messages left here that he had a tremendous impact on many lives during the short time he was with us. My deepest sympathy goes out to his wife, Lisa and the rest of his family. May God provide you with peace and comfort.
Tom Logue
June 14, 2001
Tom & Ethel Logue
Ernest Waterman
June 14, 2001
Through our short conversations always a true gentelmen, no words can express the loss in which we feel.
Nicole Nolan
June 14, 2001
Joe helped me through a hard time in my life. He was always there with a smile saying everything will work out. I'll miss him. God bless to his family.
Brad Jones
June 14, 2001
I am a fellow rider and am sorry to hear about your loss. may God Bless You and Your Family!!
Yvonne Henderson
June 14, 2001
For the last two months Joe and I worked closely together on a Video Conferencing project. Not only was Joe a wonderful person to work with, he was a great and trusted friend. I could always count on him and he was never too busy to extend a helping hand. I will greatly miss his positive attitude and his encouraging words.
Lisa, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. May God give you peace and comfort...
Hershal,Penny Derrick Story
June 14, 2001
Lisa,You do not know myself or my family but I work with Delores & Cynthia at Pathfinder, Our Prayer's
and thoughts are with you and the family, we do not always know why things happen the way they do,Cynthia says he was right with God and I know he is in a better place and as one person said he is riding in the wind. God Bless you all.
Penny
Carla Woodruff
June 14, 2001
I never had the pleasure of meeting Joe, but I do know his father. The Joe I know is a kind, good hearted, caring man and I am sure his son had to have been a reflection of that. My heart goes out to you Joe and your family. My your memories of your son live on forever.
Angela Taylor
June 14, 2001
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am saddened by your tragic loss of brother, son, husband, and uncle. God bless you and keep you, may you feel God's arms around you in your grief.
Stephen Keese
June 14, 2001
Never met the young man, but if he was anything like his father, he was one hell of man! He's riden in the wind.
Paul Donaldson
June 13, 2001
I never met Joe but felt like I knew him from his posts on eSportbike...You will be missed Joe, but I'm sure you are riding on roads better than anything we know here.....
Jack Price
June 13, 2001
JACK PRICE/Security-Plaza
You will be missed and I am glad I
got to know you.
Susie Trace
June 13, 2001
I knew Joey briefly through my dear friend Cynthia. I know he is very deeply loved and will be dearly missed. Always remember that's God's plans are better than ours, even though we don't always understand especially when the hurt is so deep. Our thoughts and prayers are with Cynthia and Joe's wife and family.
Terry and Susie Trace
Suzanne Lilley
June 13, 2001
In reading through some of the entries here, it is very obvious that Joe was well respected by all. For those of you who never had the opportunity to meet him in person, you were allowed to meet him on-line and experience his zest for life. For those of us who were ever so fortunate to know Joe and be allowed to work with him, we have lost a great co-worker and friend who always had that great smile on his face.... A great human being has left this earth to go to a better place. Some day, we will see him again. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and many friends as we all grieve the loss of our friend.
LeiAn Hughes-Gainey
June 13, 2001
My thoughts and prayers go out to Joe's family. I had the pleasure of knowing Joe thru junior high and high school and have many fond memories of him. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Cindy Keene
June 13, 2001
Joe,
Thank you for being my friend, thank you for always making me smile, and thank you for your positive outlook on life. May your life on this earth be an example for all of us to follow. I will miss you!
To Lisa and Joe’s family,
May you find peace during this difficult time. I am certain that God has a bigger plan for Joe because he was such a wonderful person. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lora Gillin
June 13, 2001
"Spread love everywhere you go: first of all in your own house.
Give to your children, to your wife or husband, to a next door neighbor... Let no one come to you without leaving better or happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness; kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile and kindness in your warm greeting." ~ Mother Teresa ~
Some people come into our lives and quickly go...
Some people become friends and stay a while...
leaving beautiful footprints on our hearts...
and we are ~never~ quite the same because we have made a good friend!
Joe was a very special person - someone I will not forget. Mother Teresa's quote describes Joe so well. I was blessed to have had him as my friend. My prayers are with Lisa and Joe's entire family & friends during this time of great sorrow...Lora
Meg Clark
June 13, 2001
Joe was just so easy to get to know and seemed to become friends with people instantly. Always smiling, funny and putting you at ease. I visited Acxiom in March to meet with Joe regarding videoconferencing and since then have valued him as a customer but more so as a friend. I can see from the outpouring of notes how many lives Joe touched, if even for a short time. We miss you Joe! Lisa, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family.
Laura Eilers
June 13, 2001
To Joe's family: May the Lord bless you and keep you, make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; may He lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. (Nu 6:24-26). I only spoke with Joe on a couple of occasions but he made an impact upon my life...his being literally shined. Whether he knew Jesus as Lord, I don't know but I have a feeling that he did and I believe that I'll see him again in heaven. I pray for God to give you His peace that surpasses all understanding during this difficult time.
Brandee Youngblood-Mounts
June 13, 2001
I worked with Cynthia at SF Services. My thoughts are with the family.
Dustinf Vance
June 13, 2001
I had the great pleasure of working and befriending Joe. Whenever I had a problem at work I could always call Joe and when I started the conversation with a "Whats up?" His reply was always, "you man". He always took the time and effort to go the extra mile not only in work but in life. I will miss him greatly and my prayers are with his family. He was a great co-worker and an even better friend.
Laure Warren
June 13, 2001
Joe was such a pleasure to work with, always friendly and smiling. We will all miss you.
Lisa, I am truly sorrow for your loss. I hope you are comforted by the knowledge that you were blessed to have such a wonderful man as your husband, and the memories you shared will enrich your life forever. God bless.
Carla McAlexander
June 13, 2001
To Joe's family, our prayers are with you during this difficult time. I was Joe's admin support person at Acxiom. It was a pleasure working with him - he was always so helpful, so cheerful, so giving. He showed gratitude and appreciation, and always had a smile on his face. What a guy! He will be greatly missed by all.
David Moix
June 13, 2001
Lisa,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow. Let us know if there is anything we can do.
David & Tricia Moix
Paula Sargent
June 13, 2001
My deepest condolences to Lisa and to all of the family. Joe was friends with my husband and me. We will always remember him smiling and laughing. He was a talented ,inspiring and generous person.
Harold Ridgeway
June 13, 2001
All of my prayers and thoughts goes out to the family and and Joe will truly be missed.
George West
June 13, 2001
To Lisa & Family. I was very shocked to learn of Joes untimely death. Joe & I worked together at JSA & Online. I learned to expect to be lifted up when Joe came to work. At Online Joe & I built the Video/Teleconference systems that he was taking care of at Acxiom. I never will forget the day he told me of getting hired at Acxiom. I have never seen him so excited. He was a great person to talk to, he always had time to listen.
Joe you will be missed.
Brett Martin
June 13, 2001
I was one of the very fortunate ones to have had Joe for a best friend. Like so many others, most of the best memories of my life are my treasured moments with Joe Buk. Joe had a gifted understanding of life, friendship, and happiness. What he gave me nearly 15 years ago, I take with through life to this very day, and until my day.
To Joe's family, my deepest condolences.
Jim Gunnell
June 13, 2001
Joe and I met at orientation a little over a year ago. I was facilitating the class and Joe was at the front table. His energy and enthusiasm were contagious. I immediately hoped that I would have the opportunity to work with Joe. As it turned out, I would get to partner with Joe on many projects. Boy, was I lucky! Everytime I met with Joe or spoke with Joe, his energy and light spirit made me desire to be more. I was amazed and impressed by his constant pursuit to do the right thing and be a good person.
I've always believed that angels can fly because they take themselves lightly. That was Joe. He concealed his wings well, but we all knew he was an angel on loan. On his journey he left a trail of people that are better souls because he came into their lives. I am glad that I was one of those people. Thank you, Joe!!
Janice Miller
June 13, 2001
To Lisa and Joe's family: Thank you for sharing Joe with all of us. I met Joe back in March of last year, at orientation class, and he and I chose to sit at the front table at the front of the class and knew instantly that somehow we were kindred souls! Joe never wanted to miss anything in life and even though he was young, he had already learned that happiness is found in embracing all that life has to offer! Of course, he will be missed terribly, but he gave everyone he touched a special smile and a special memory! You are in my prayers and I know that God holds you and Joe in his hands now and always!
Martin Heath,
June 13, 2001
My condolences to you and your family on the loss of Joe. He will be missed by all of us.
Gene Lyon
June 13, 2001
Joe was a good friend to my brother, Scott Lyon. It is a great compliment to be called a true and loyal friend. Joe was such a friend to Scott. I am saddened by your loss. You are in my prayers.
Brenda Curtis
June 13, 2001
I always knew Joe was a great person, someone who made you feel good, just to be around. However, since his untimely death, I've come to realize just what a remarkable person he really was to so many people all around the world.
To Lisa and his family, I hope you find peace in knowing how much he gave in his short time with us here on earth....God Bless.
Kim McKinley McKeller
June 13, 2001
Lisa,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
-Kim McKinley McKeller
-Kim Solomon-Gavach
Powerhouse Gym
Dwayne Dush
June 13, 2001
Longfellow said,
"There is no greater sorrow
Than to be mindful of the happy time
In misery."
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Those of us that knew and worked with Joe have an endless supply of great, positive, happy memories of him. Joe was respected, appreciated, and loved by everyone who's life he touched. His passing will leave an unfillable void in our lives because of the special person that he was.
My thoughts and prayers are with Lisa, Joe's family, and all of you who share my sorrow and misery.
"Big D" - Dwayne Dush
Donna Freeman
June 13, 2001
I worked with Joe on video conferencing and scheduling training session at Acxiom. He was always helpful and very positive. Never once did he say, "I'm too busy," even when he was juggling 20 things at once. Never, "We probably can't do that" when he knew the task would be challenging and would take a lot of effort. Instead, he often said, "Whatever you want, we can make it happen." Joe was filled with a lot of positive engery and life. I will miss him. He touched many people and he will not be forgotten.
To the Bukowczyk family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pam Kunkel
June 13, 2001
Lisa, May peace be with you during this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Mark Burt
June 13, 2001
I haven't seen Joe since high school, but from the other entries in this guest book it is obvious that his reach was broad and impressive. May God richly bless Joe's family!
Monica Parker
June 13, 2001
My deepest, heartfelt sympathy to Lisa and the Bukowczyk family. "Keep smilin'", Joe!
Mark Cisik
June 13, 2001
Big Joe,,,what a great man. It's tough to say you know someone without actually meeting them in person, but Joe and I were like a couple of old childhood buddies. He and I were 2 videoconference guys who talked every day about everything imaginable. It's amazing how much we had in common. From the moment our conversations started they always ended in extreme laughter....not a shocker if you know Joe. I know we must all move on, and we will ..... but Joe will not be forgotten by all he touched. Good bye, my friend! Thanks for being a part of my life.
"Ciz-Daddy-Starfish"
Steve Gott
June 13, 2001
I only knew Joe through written words passed along on eSportbike but I knew if we had met in person we would have been best of friends.
Rest in Peace Joe.
Shon Randles
June 12, 2001
I never got to meet Joe,I would have met him the day of his passing but I didn't make it on the ride with the Conway guys that day. Even though I have never seen him or met him I feel I have known him forever because he was one of us...sportbike riders! It's something you love to do,you live for it,and everyone is like a big family. It saddens me he is gone but he will not be forgotten.
Doyne Elder
June 12, 2001
Lisa, My prayers are with you.
Doyne Elder
Diann Parker
June 12, 2001
I do not know all of your family, but I do know Kristen. She was one of my students at Victory Christian School. If her uncle was as cheerful and helpful as she was, then he had to be special.
Our prayers go out to the entire Bukowczyk family. May God Bless you and keep you Mrs. Bukowczyk.
Daniel Cook
June 12, 2001
I have known Joe since Junior high school. He was always a well liked and respected man. I know that his gifts to the people he touched will continue. God bless!
Sean Taylor
June 12, 2001
Thoughts and prayers go to Joe's family. Tragedies are never easy. Joe was a very nice man (unfortunately, I never had the chance to meet him) and he will be sorely missed. Godspeed.
James Tan
June 12, 2001
My deepest condolences. I have never met Joe in real life, but rather knew him through his positive presence on esportbike.com. May you find solace in this utter time of grief.
Adam Birkhimer
June 12, 2001
I di not know him but read many post
on esportbike.com.It is always sad to loose a family member and a member of the motorcycle community.I hope your pain will ease with time but always remember the great times.
Cary Tyson
June 12, 2001
Joe,
My thoughts & prayers are with your family.
You are missed,
Cary Tyson
Michael McQueen
June 12, 2001
I had the pleasure of working with Joe at Powerhouse Gym a few years ago. He was a great guy that will be truly missed. I also had the pleasure of working with his wife Lisa too. I believe that they actually met one another at Powerhouse Gym. My prayers go out to his wife and family members. Joe, thank you for taking the time to help me with anything and everything that I ask you about sportbikes. I will miss you dearly.
Bert Eaton
June 12, 2001
Though I didn't personally know your husband, I could tell by his writing online how much he loved the sport of motorcycling. I am 37 and have been riding since I was 6 years old. I truly love what your husband loved. I am truly sorry for the loss of your husband. I am sure he will be missed by all who knew him. The greatest thing that Joe did was living life. As a fellow motorcyclist, many people accuse me of being a "daredevil". You can get killed eating a hamburger for God's sake. Enjoy life. True living does involve risk. A favorite quote of mine is, "Get busy living, or get busy dyeing." Joe did live and I am sure enjoyed life to its fullest.
May the Lord be with you and comfort you in your time of grief.
If there is an afterlife, I'm sure Joe is riding his bike upstairs and smiling down on us all.
Sincerely,
Bert Eaton
Jason S.
June 12, 2001
Although I never met Joe personaly, I could tell he was a real cool dude , and I wish I had the chance to meet him. I only knew of his good heart though the written words that he shared on Esportbike, I feel a sense of loss in his passing and I would like to wish his family only good memories of his short stay with us. You have my condolences and my prayers...
See you in a short while Joe...
"Firedaddy"
Steve Levow
June 12, 2001
I was very surprised to learn of Joe's passing. I came to know him through eSportbike.com; as have many others
His passion for life and our sport of motorcycling was obvious.
Your grief in his loss is shared.
My deepest condolences.
Mark Evans
June 12, 2001
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Joe. I am a member of Esportbike.com and I was greatly saddened to hear of your loss.
Greg Dobinson
June 12, 2001
I always looked forward to his posts on esportbike.com. He always had something of value to add.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Jeff Farris
June 12, 2001
I am thankful that I got to know Joe through esportbike. I never met him, but his good character was revealed by his written words. I always looked forward to his commentary. I will miss him.
Greg Gauthier
June 12, 2001
I never met Joe, but I did talk with him through esportbike. It's always a tragedy to lose a fellow rider. My deepest condolences to all the friends and family
Hollie Sanders (Lisk)
June 12, 2001
I met Joe back in the Del Tara Days of the late eighties. He was the first person to befriend me when I arrived in Arkansas in 1984. As a shy, new, preteen-girl...that meant alot. I'm glad to have been his friend through Junior High and Highschool. I will always remember him washing his motorcycle on hot summer days out in his front yard. Such care he put into it. My prayers are with his family.
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