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Joel Baldwin Obituary
Joel Egan Baldwin of Gulfport, Mississippi, born and raised in the Republic of Panama, was taken from his loving family and friends on 21 December 2004. This tragedy occurred in Mosul, Iraq, while Joel was proudly serving his country.
Joel was born 16 October 1967, in Coco Solo, Canal Zone, Republic of Panama to Spike and Wendy Baldwin. In 1987 he graduated from Balboa High School, and joined the United States Navy in 1988. In August of 1989 he married his high school sweetheart Claudia Veronica Jordan. After two and a half years of duty in Fort Davis, Panama, they moved to the Gulf Coast. After five and a half years at the Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Joel was selected for duty with the Naval Support Unit, State Department, and was stationed at the United States Embassy, in Mexico City for two years.
On 9 December 1995, he and Claudia welcomed the greatest gift of their lives, daughter, Cali Ravai. His love for the Gulf Coast birthplace of his daughter brought him back to continue serving his country and the community while raising Cali.
Joel was a loving, loyal, honorable, valiant, giving, hard-working person who positively impacted every person he met. All who knew him would agree that their lives were permanently enriched by him.
He was the greatest daddy, friend, and forever hero.
He is survived by and deeply missed by his wife, Claudia, his daughter Cali, sister Kelly Baldwin Morris, brother Andrew Baldwin, his mother Wendy Ruth Kurzdorfer Baldwin, and father William (Spike) Baldwin. Also mourning his loss are father-in-law Johnny Jordan, mother-in-law Yolanda Aizpurua Martini Jordan, sisters-in-law Jessica Bishop and Cristina Conroy, and brothers-in-law Michael Jordan and Craig Morris. Joel had seven beautiful nephews and one niece that adored him and he cherished them with all his heart. He is predeceased by paternal grandparents William Wescott Baldwin, Sr., and Electra Vunck Baldwin, and maternal grandparents Perce Elmer Kurzdorfer and Patricia Amy Thompson Kurzdorfer and a precious baby brother Amado Baldwin.
The funeral service will be Thursday, December 30, 2004 at 1 pm at the Northwood Christian Center, O'Neal Rd., Gulfport. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service.
Interment, with full military honors, will be in Biloxi National Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to the Claudia and Cali Baldwin Memorial Fund at Keesler Federal Credit Union.
Riemann Memorial Funeral Home, Hwy 49 N, in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joel Baldwin
Sponsored by tú hermana, Kelly. Que descanses en paz.
Julio
December 23, 2024
Joel, Just wanted to let you know your still thought of and missed everyday.
Roo
December 22, 2024
20 Years and One day. PING!!!!!
Roo
October 16, 2024
PING Hermano!
Julio Beatrice
December 21, 2022
Hey Joel,
Another year has gone by, and I still remember the last time we talked in Kuwait before going into Iraq. Your words of wisdom got this boot Chief through 3 tours in the Middle East. Thank You Joel, your always in my thoughts and prayers.
Cali Baldwin
October 22, 2021
Cali Baldwin
October 22, 2021
Cali Baldwin
October 22, 2021
Your grandchildren Myla Helani Rain and Finnegan Joel... I will always wish you were here to meet them and for them to know you. Your legacy, your love, and the amazing man you were is right here in their little faces. They will always know who you were and I think that there´s already little bits of you in each of them... Myla loves to laugh, she loves the moon and the rain, she´s determined, she doesn´t give up on anything! Finnegan is soft-hearted, quiet but goofy, loves his mama, he likes to watch and figure out how things work, he´s my sweet little boy. Loving them and watching them grow makes me so proud. They are Joel Baldwin´s grandchildren and you live on through them. I love you Daddy and I will forever miss you. Thank you for being the man that you were. I can´t wait to tell them all about you and for them to feel so proud that you´re their Grandpa.
Karen Bahling
October 20, 2021
Chief, we never met but I want to thank you for your service. You will are remembered by the Mess and all who love you.
We have the watch.
AGC(sel)
Dave Meyers
October 19, 2021
Chief,
You are missed and you are remembered. May we keep you alive in our memories and stories for years to come.
MAC(sel)
Kelly Morris
December 23, 2020
Ping!
Julio Beatrice
December 22, 2020
Another year has passed and I think of you often. Phoenix, AZ NOSC Chief Mess will be honoring you with a plaque for future Chief to understand what it is like to be a Chief. Claudia has provided me with a few pictures we can use, when it is done we'll send her a picture. Miss you Brother!!
Charles Gili
September 3, 2018
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Joel Egan Baldwin US Navy Chief. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
October 16, 2013
Happy Bday Brother, Big sigh!!!!
September 7, 2013
Hey Brother, I know you and Craig are with Dad and the rest of the gang looking over us and smiling to no end on our blundering silliness... I can tell you for sure, as you made me want to be a Better Chief, Craig made me want to be a better Father... .. .
I got to see you BEAUTIFUL Sweepea. She is just that BEAUTIFUL! she was Comforting mom and other family like a Champ. seems a silly thing to some but it is a great testament to the compassion/Love she has in her. I now can only hope to be a better man than yesterday, because really, Mine own faults ans issues don't matter too much in the grand scheme of things as long as I make the attempt to be just as bad as some at this thing called life only a little better. A quick shout to the rainy morning sky to You, Dad, Craig, the list goes on....... Ping Joel, PING !!!!!!
Steven Boomer
January 1, 2013
Another year passes but not the memories of a great friend. You are with me every step, every breathe, Never forgotten. Peace is with you with as the loving memories of you remain.
Kelly
December 30, 2012
Remembering and missing you.
Your sister
Shelia Campbell
November 13, 2012
Went to see my Dad and Mom today, pass by your resting place, a smile cross my face, because everytime I saw you in the Galley, you had a smile, RIP, you gave your life for us to be here today, thank you so much.
Linda Pattison
November 12, 2012
I never met you but I love you just the same...you would be very proud of your wonderful family as they keep you alive every day with their love, respect and honor to your memory and our country. No words can ever thank you all enough.
David Brown
June 18, 2012
Mentor, Leader, Friend, you are remembered
Kelly
May 18, 2012
Always and forever missed. Remember my niece that I love you. My number is still the same and I am always here if you need me.
Cali Baldwin
May 16, 2012
Daddy,
So many things in my life are changing right now and every moment is bitter-sweet... Everything I do, I think of you and what it would be like if you were here. I miss you so much but I know every experience I have, you are watching and you will always be in my heart. I love you forever and a day! <3
May 12, 2012
Still remembered and not forgotten. He will live forever in the hearts and minds in generations of his family now and to come. He will be honored by strangers to you also.
Kelly Morris
February 19, 2012
Written by Joels nephew Mark (12)
The Loss of a Soldier
By: Mark Morris
To Iraq he went until he returned
To fight for our country and keep us free
His Sea-Bee buddies at that time affirmed
That for him to be harmed was not to be
While in the war zone he went to see friends
A man with a bomb destroyed this great man
His story of twists and turns quickly ends
There we were still thinking return he can
We got the horrible news with a knock
The news came from the mouth of a sad priest
The windows were shut and doors with a lock
We went to his house for a mourning feast
He will never exit our hearts and minds
He was one of the worlds greatest ever finds
Jessica Bishop
December 24, 2011
Joel,
We miss you still and think and talk of you often. YOur warmth, kindness and strength will never be forgotten. Claudia, Cali , your mom, sis and brother keep on trucking but it will never be the same. Abrazos hermano~
Jess
Peggy Childers
December 22, 2011
To the family and friends of Chief Joel E. Baldwin:
Please accept my remembrance of Joel on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Julio Rodriguez
September 1, 2011
To the families of our American Heroes,
I want to thank each of you for your personal
sacrifices on behalf of my family and America.
May God comfort your souls and bring peace in
your hearts that your loss is not in vain.
God Bless our valiant warriors families in the
ages to come.
RIP courageous ones!
Psalm 25:20
A greatful Veteran
MSgt USAF (Ret)
Vietnam 64,65,66,68-6
Charles Heatherly
June 12, 2011
Joel, I remember the day that the news came to me over the phone, I was in Bagram, Afghanistan, with many of your friends. It was a terrible time for us all, I can only imagine the emotion hat gripped your family as the received the message. I'm thinking of you today Brother Joel as I sit here again in Afghanistan. I'm glad we were friends and honored that I got to be your friend. Rest in peace and know that we the Seabees are still fighting the fight. Sincerely Chuck
Elizabeth Raab
January 15, 2011
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
Kelly Morris
December 22, 2010
Never forgotten. Remembered everyday.
Your sister Kelly
Peggy Childers
December 21, 2010
To the family and friends of Chief Joel E. Baldwin:
Remembering Joel on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Shelia Campbell
October 29, 2010
Joel was a good person. My husband and I always put flowers on his grave whenever I go out to put on my father. May God bless you and your daugther.
Gina Horning
October 28, 2010
To a brave & great man, may you rest in peace.God bless your family.
John Hern
October 25, 2010
Joel, Thank you for your sacrifice, my family is safer today because of men like you that keep our country safe.
The Herns
Mark & Dari Ray
October 25, 2010
Thank you Joel for your great sacrifice you gave to us and this great country. You will always be missed.
Mike Geddes
October 25, 2010
Joel,
A classmate, friend and fellow Gambodian. The memories remain forev
Christopher Cockrell
October 25, 2010
Thankyou Chief Baldwin for serving this great country!Your wife and daughter are beautiful people.
QMC/ss Kevin Vose
October 25, 2010
To my brother and friend may your heart and soul be on eternal patrol.
Claudia Baldwin
October 25, 2010
My sweetest gentle giant
Every moment we are apart,
will be a lifetime to my Heart.
We will forever celebrate your life Joel... All the love you gave, All the strength and depth you shared, All the comfort and safety you provided, All the laughter and the tears of joy, All the amazing memories we made together...
Our beautiful daughter is a reflection of All of this and more...
I know you are here, within us, around us, between us.
I honor you, I will always remember, I will for eternity miss you. Our Love has no end.......
alli payne
October 22, 2010
my oldest daughter is 18 today joel. i know you're laughing at me for getting old lol. i miss you.
Steven Boomer
October 21, 2010
Joel,
Another year passes, and still the memories of a great man remain. Joel you are with me every day, you are honored, Respected but most of all you are missed.
Ash
October 18, 2010
You are alive in the memories & hearts of so many people. I remember you from a pretty young age...I had the biggest crush on you when I was 10. You are sorely missed, but I'm glad I have the privilege of saying I knew you!
Lee Barton
October 17, 2010
Glad My Family and I got to meet you and our thoughts and prayers are always with you a Seabee forever
October 16, 2010
Happy Birthday Cuz....I love and Miss you
Kurt Davis
October 16, 2010
Happy Brithday Cousin Joel, I know we didn't get to see much as we grew up, but meeting your family and seeing the love they had for you, tells me that you grew up to be a amazing person. You will be missed, but you will always remain in our hearts.
Skip Berger
October 16, 2010
Getting to know Joel in the course of my life was an experience that will stay with me for the rest of my life. The day you passed, that moment I read of what happened to you, broke my heart. I miss you Brother...
Wendy Baldwin
October 16, 2010
I love you my boy. You will always be in my heart and in my mind....I miss you so much...mama
Kelly Baldwin Morris
October 16, 2010
Happy 43rd. Hope you are having an OUTSTANDING time with Dad and all our loved ones who went before and have gone since.
Hope you get the balloons.
Jimmy p Hodges
June 22, 2010
Chief Baldwins Family. I remember reading about Chief Baldwin in Dec 04. Did not send anything then but my heart goes out to you and your family. Just read all the guest book. I am a retired Seabee chief. As they told all Chiefs when we made it you cant go ask the Chief now because you are the Chief. I am sure Joel is now a master chief .God bless. CEC Jimmy P Hodges USN Ret.
Spencer Perkins
February 27, 2010
Claudia and Cali,
I know that it has been a while since this tragedy occured, but I still want you to know that I'm always thinking about you and praying for you. You will always be surrounded by people who love you. Although I did not know Joel, I can tell he was a great man, husband, and father. He will always be missed. God bless you and your family. I love you Claudia and Cali. I always will.
Your life-long friend,
Spencer Perkins (Age 13)
Spencer Perkins
February 26, 2010
Claudia and Cali,
I know it has been a while since this tragedy occured, but I still want you to know that I'm always thinking about you and praying for you. You will always be surrounded by people who love you. Although I never knew Joel, I can tell he was a great man, husband, and father. He will forever be missed. God bless you and your family.
Your life-long friend,
Spencer Perkins (Age 13)
Kelly
December 21, 2009
My tears run for you today, as they do every year on this day. Your being KIA in Iraq has left a big hole in my heart and in this family.
Roo has said it best:
21 December a half of a decade ago My Brother Joel was Killed By a suicide bomber..... Still feels like yesterday. I remember.......... Ping .... Ping... Great Man, Great Friend Great SeaBee Chief... I remember, As always Joel I toll the Bell for you. Great Father and Brother too. I miss you Joel Egan, I do.
Master Chief Boomer
December 19, 2009
Joel, You are dearly missed, and never forgotten.
Russell DeStefano
December 18, 2009
Almost 5 years Joel and we miss you Brother....
November 11, 2009
I honor you Joel on this DAY, I will never miss our time with the State department. My blessings to the family, be strong, as Joel was!!
Jim Renken
Kelly
October 16, 2009
Another year older yet not any older. I miss you big brother. You truly became an OUTSTANDING man.
Always in my thoughts and forever in my heart.
Your sister,
Chief Selects
August 20, 2009
Baldwin Family,
I have heard many stories of your father from many who are keeping his memory alive. I know your pain as I lost my father at an early age. I also lost a great friend on deployment and often think of his now 22 year old daughter that never met her father. The 2010 Chief Selects have heard your father's story during our training. We will carry his legacy to the next generation with us. On behalf of a grateful Nation and Navy we salute your family and thank you for your sacrifice.
Julio Beatrice
June 17, 2009
Claudi and Cali,
Today I was awarded the outstanding reservist award from the Tempe Az. Military Advisory Committee(MAC)Thank you for allowing MAC to honor a reservist in Joel's name. The actual award is BUC(SCW)Joel E. Baldwin award given every year, this year was the 2 Annual award. I served with your husband/farther while he was in Iraq on his last deployment. He was a great Seabee, friend and Chief. When you meet us at the airport I don't think there was a dry eye on the plane. The award consisted of a Plaque, 2 hotel gift cards, one brewery gife card and a $75.00 check made out to me. I would like to give the $75.00 to Cali and will post a picture when I get back in town. Please contact me and I will send it to you.
602-723-3941
V/r Senior Chief Julio G Beatrice
Cali Baldwin
June 14, 2009
Daddy,
I miss you so much! I'm 13 now. Everyday I wonder what it would be like if you were here with me. I know you can see me but I just wish i could see you. I love you!
Love,
Cali urpumpkin
Kevin Steil
June 1, 2009
I remember Joel being a great guy...I remember playing football (go Green Devils) my first year and was knock flat on my butt and Joel helped me up...little thing like that showed what kind of person he was...I remember he was friends with my bro, Patrick and he used to look out for me when he saw me getting into trouble at times...
Thanks Joel..
allison courtney
March 31, 2009
joel, kellia came to my bday party last weekend, and i thought of you and our last get together and how much you would have enjoyed the volleyball net (which jay and david managed to spend an hour and a half searching for...man you would have laughed ur butt off at them) and playing frisbee with the kids. rowdy was out there playing too...he looks like his daddy but he sure reminds me of you! love you bro. miss you too. wish you were here.
Laura Kline
March 29, 2009
My name is Laura Kline and I am a volunteer for the American Soldier Project.
Our goal is to honor fallen soldiers by providing the family with a hand embroidered memorial sampler personalized with their soldier's name. Please contact me by email at [email protected] or by phone at 757-369-3655 if your family would like to receive a sampler.
Kelly Baldwin Morris
January 24, 2009
As always.
I will never forget.
To you my beautiful niece, Cali.
You are dearly missed and I hope that you know in your heart that I am here for you no matter what, no matter when, no matter where.
Master Chief Steven Boomer
December 28, 2008
Joel,
You are never forgotten, and you are always loved.
Steve
In Memory of Joel ~ (Debra Estep)
December 28, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Joel, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Christian and Renee Howey
December 23, 2008
You are not forgotten!
Peggy Childers
December 21, 2008
To the family of Chief Joel E. Baldwin:
Joel gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
October 20, 2008
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. May God bless each family member and friend with peace and comfort. May you feel held in the prayers of a grateful nation
In loving memory of our nephew
US Army Spec Philip "Cody" Ford
C Co 3rd/509th Fort Richardson Ak.
KIA Baghdad Iraq 12/10/2006
USN/AMEC Ron Baker & Kimberly Henderson Baker
United States Navy
Happy Birthday
Michael Iezzi
October 16, 2008
Joel,
Happy Birthday in Heaven.
Chris Ezzelle
August 14, 2008
To the Family,
I have recently been selected to be promoted to Cheif Petty Officer, the same rank as your loved one, Chief Joel Baldwin. I am currently going through the CPO Selectee training process and wanted you to know that Chief Baldwin is an inspiration to me. He gave his life in service to our country and I have nothing but admiration for him and you; his family. You have sacrificed so much. I will be wearing a bracelet on my right wrist in memory of him and I will draw inspration from his sacrifice.
Kelly Morris
June 16, 2008
Still missing you big brother.
the Buck family
May 16, 2008
To the family and friends of Chief Joel E. Baldwin, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God comfort and bless your family.
Michael iezzi
October 16, 2007
Joel,
Happy 40th Birthday in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Revel Family
September 28, 2007
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray for your comfort and peace at this difficult time in your lives.
Our family sincerely thanks the family of Chief Joel E. Baldwin for the sacrifice he made for the freedom we have in America, the land of the free and the brave.
SHIRLEY DONEY
September 28, 2007
REST IN PEACE JOEL, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
debbi rivers
September 28, 2007
To the parents and family of Joel, you are not alone in your grief. There are so many of us who have gone through and are going through the loss of a child in these wars. As a Gold Star Mother I feel that God has blessed me with the strength to reach out to others and offer emotional support. When and if you are ready please contact me. If you feel like crying, venting, sharing or just talking please contact me. Together we can help each other in the healing of our loss and emptiness that is felt. May God give you the strength need and comfort and peace deserved to heal. I am here when you need to talk.
In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA November 12, 2006
Samarra, Iraq
Valorie
September 28, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and they were protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007
etta grimes
September 28, 2007
Mrs.Baldwin i want to send my condolences to you at this time of sorrow may you find comfort in the memories you have and also the comfort from God through the scriptures that gives us the hope that we will be able to be with our loved ones again John 5:28&29 take care
Michael iezzi
September 28, 2007
Father we entrust our brother Joel to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Joel in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
Gale Poindexter
September 27, 2007
I am writing to offer my condolences to your family over the loss of your HERO Chief Joel E Baldwin. I also lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.
Your family may already be aware of this, but if not, then I recommend that you contact a man named Michael Reagan @
www.michaelgreaganartist.com
He will draw one portrait of the fallen soldier. He does this for free and will draw any picture of your choosing. He has drawn presidents and other celebrities. My husband and I got one and it has helped me with the healing process. Michael is a truly gifted artist that captures the very essence of the person he draws. I look at my picture everyday and it gives me a connection that I cannot explain.
I pray you will always be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
GOD Bless your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service.
(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis-KIA May 6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
Henryk Zaleski (W4,SC,USN-Ret)
September 27, 2007
Fair winds and following seas shipmate.
Donna May
September 26, 2007
May you take comfort in knowing Joel is with God and is watching over you. Cherish the many years of memories you have. I am both grateful and heartbroke for the sacrifice he has made. My nephew made the same sacrifice last August. God Bless.
Abby Emerick
August 20, 2007
We miss you and will never forget what a kind and special soul you are.
August 6, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Jessica JordanBishop
July 25, 2007
Joel ,We toasted you at our 20th , you should have been there. Kelly was there for the both of you and we all felt your huge heart.
Miss you.
Jennifer Nolan Villarroel
July 16, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Kimberly (Phillips) Collins
June 23, 2007
Was a fun guy to know. Wishing his family all the best.
Alice (Furlong) Riviezzo
June 23, 2007
You were one of a kind, Joel...I know you earned many gold beads in Heaven before your time. Gone but never forgotten, always in our prayers. Thank you for never forgetting the Furlong family and sending pictures every Christmas. They are a true treasure and Claudia, he couldn't have loved a better lady. Joel you are truly missed by so many, see you on the other side, brother. Thank you for being such a good friend not only to me but to Ralphie as well. God bless you Claudia. Namaste.
Alice (Furlong) Riviezzo
June 10, 2007
Claudia,
You and yours are always in my prayers. Joel was a great friend and his love for you was even greater. There are no words to fill your void but know that so many people love you and Joel and that he made this world a better place to live in. He was always kind and made me laugh. I feel honored to have had him as a friend. God bless you and your family and bring you peace and comfort...namaste.
Cory and Mary Orvik
April 12, 2007
We can't imagine what you have been going through since being notified of the death of your Joel. Families all over the USA are grieving with you and praying for you. Joel was a very brave Warrior. You should be very proud of his service. Your Freedom Fighter has completed the mission and has been redeployed to Heaven to sit on the right hand of the Supreme Commander and Chief. The Father above has Joel in his arms and will give him peace as well as eventually easing your pain and suffering. God speed to you and Chief Joel E. Baldwin, our HERO. We are so proud of them that are willing to sacrifice for this great Nation, THANK YOU.
Army Retired
SENIOR BOOMER
March 29, 2007
Brother, you are missed very much and by many. I am currently serving in Iraq. The U.S. Army has named a foward observation base in your name: Camp Baldwin.
Senior Boomer
Laurye Perkins(Kowalski)
March 21, 2007
Joel was an awesome person. It was an honor for me to have known him. We will all miss him dearly.
Doug Haning
March 20, 2007
I knew Joel in Panama, not as well as others because he was a couple grades higher than me at Balboa but he was a great guy. I was heart broken to hear of his death. I am proud of his sacrifice for his country and the I am even more proud of his family who sacrificed not having Joel around as much as they wanted because of his service to our great country. May God greatly bless you and your family.
Joe Morrrissey
March 12, 2007
You were a good dude Joel, they used to call us brothers on the Balboa Bulldogs and playing street ball in Los Rios. My best to Claudia.
Jess
February 16, 2007
Really gonna miss you at the reunion Joel.
Tons of love,
Jess
Joel and Claudia Baldwin - United Forever and a Day - 1989
Clau
February 14, 2007
It pains me going through each moment of life without you. Today is just another special day that you would have shown your romantic, sweet and thoughtful side. Something I yearn for, from you, daily......you are my one and only valentine, as I am yours. You always said I was one of life's best students. I will spend the rest of my life trying to learn, how to do this without you.....
Te extrano con todo mi alma cacho.
Kelly
February 13, 2007
Still missing you.
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