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Joseph Joe Alan Gage

Joseph Gage Obituary

STAFF SGT JOSEPH JOE ALAN GAGE FEB. 15, 1978 - NOV. 2, 2006 Staff SGT Joseph Joe Alan Gage, 28, Fort Campbell, KY, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, at Baghdad, Iraq.

Visitation and funeral was held Thursday , Nov. 16, 2006 at McReynolds-Nave and Larson Chapel in Clarksville, Tennessee with Chaplain Major Rhett Starnes officiating. Burial will be in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West with full military honors. Military served as pallbearers.

Staff SGT Gage was born Feb. 15, 1978 in Modesto, CA to Randy Gage and Kathryn Barr Gage. He was preceded in death by his mother. Staff SGT Gage was assigned to 1/506th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, KY.

Survivors include his wife, Samantha Carl Gage of Fort Campbell, KY; son, Mikkie Gage of Fort Campbell, KY; his father, Randy Gage and step-mother Tamara Gage of Hickman, CA; sister Julie Gage of Hickman, CA; paternal grandparents Dennis and Leila Gage of Castaic, CA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Michael Gage Education Fund, c/o Inge Ham, Bank of America, P.O. Box 528, Fort Campbell, KY, 42223. Arrangements in the care of McReynolds-Nave and Larson Funeral Home, Clarksville, TN (931)647-3371.

A local memorial service will be at a later date.

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Published by Modesto Bee on Nov. 17, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Gage

45 Entries

February 3, 2013

In memory of Joe Gage. Forever remembered for his service and sacrifice.

William Costa

December 9, 2011

Just remembering Joe from Hawaii as we were in the same platoon back in the day. Hope you are doing as well as can be, and remembering the good times. I am praying for you all.

MSG Costa

Peggy Childers

November 2, 2011

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Joseph A. Gage:
Please accept my remembrance of Joseph on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

November 2, 2010

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Joseph A. Gage:
Remembering Joseph on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Steven Lloyd

December 17, 2009

Going to miss you SGT Gage. I just found out. God Bless to your wife and kids.

October 15, 2009

Samantha not sure if you remember me SFC Chris Carl from Hawaii. I was Gages Platoon Sergeant in Bco 1-14th Infantry and he was my RTO. I was shocked to hear what had happened to Joseph. I just want to say my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your son.
MSG (R) Christopher Carl

Rafael Rios

June 23, 2009

I remember when we were waiting to go into the Staff Sergeant Promotion Board...waiting outside walking form one end of the room to the other.... We we really worried and all that. It was only the two of us and the only two Sergeants going to Staff Sergeant promotion.... We only talked the night before and the day the Board was held. Even though it was so little time spent. We talked about our families and our lives backhome... it was one of those rare moments that everything stops... Everything around you comes quite and the only thing that matters is that conversation you are having with that other and only person listening in that moment...
It was really hard for me and my Unit (506th RCT)when we received the news by then...November 2006
I feel so bad, it took me so long to start sharing my memories from those days in Iraq. Like Jeff said on May 13...We wont forget you...

Jeff Brigman

May 13, 2009

I remember the times and friendship we shared at Ft. Campbell.

It had been a few years since we had spoken and unfortunately I was day to late when I found you again.

I won't forget you Joe.

Kenna Larra

March 4, 2009

We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,450 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna

Peggy Childers

November 2, 2008

To the family of Staff Sgt. Joseph A. Gage:
Joseph 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

In Memory of Joseph ~ (Debra Estep)

November 2, 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 Joseph, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !

In Memory of his Mother...
Kathryn...
@----->-----------

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

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

June 15, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Gage!

Ary Otero

January 17, 2008

I served with SSG Gage during the first deployment with the 187th INF Cco 2plt, I left the war zone early do to a family emergency, Gage took over control of my team. I made a promise to my guys that I will bring them back home safe, at the time everyone on my team was new and had not been in a combat zone before. I was in Afghanistan the year before so the guys looked up to me. I feared that my promise to my men would not come true, because I never returned to Iraq and shortly after I was honorably discharged.
Gage kept that promise to my men and I was never able to thank him.

He led them bravely and brought them back home safe. Those same men have just recently contacted me through E-mail out of a sheer coincidence and informed me of the tragic loss.

Thank you Gage for being there for them, my prayers are with your family and all the troops of all foreign war present and past.

God Bless

Former Sgt Otero 1Batt 187th INF

Blackfoot (506th MiTT Team)

November 2, 2007

To one of my best friends. We have known each other since we crossed the Iraqi Desert the first time in 2003. There is not a day that I look back at the stuff that we accomplished. Brother, we completed the mission. You will always be in our hearts. You are and always be a great soldier, leader. Take care my friend. The Blackfoot (MiTT Team) will always remember you, always.

August 18, 2007

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family 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, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) 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
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

August 2, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Gage and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Kristy Kruger

April 23, 2007

To the Gage's. My name is Kristy Kruger. My brother Lt. Col. Eric Kruger was in the humvee with Joseph November 2nd. I just want to express my deepest condolences for your loss, for both of our losses. I think of my brother everyday and I wanted to see the faces of the last people who saw him. I am so sorry Joseph's life was cut short, and I am thinking of the sadness that must engulf your family, as it has mine. I am a songwriter from Texas and I have decided to perform a memorial concert for my brother in all 50 states. I am in California right now and I would love to perform in your area and make it a special night to remember Joseph as well. Please write me. It would be wonderful to meet you.

Robyn Garside

April 2, 2007

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOUR SON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI

A PROUD MARINE MOM

Glen

January 30, 2007

“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history, we pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still

We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever

Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away

Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go

We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light

Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray

Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound

Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go

Lee Sirotnak

January 26, 2007

As time goes by, rest assured that your family remains in the hearts and prayers of many, and that we will not forget your hero, Joseph.

Bernie

December 28, 2006

To the family of Joseph. God bless you in this time of need. Joe thank you for your service my brother, and keep shining down on us to keep us safe.

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

December 9, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Gage family in the loss of Joseph. I did not know Joseph, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Joseph you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom

To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~

Don

December 4, 2006

Please except my condonences from a Marine Vet who will pray for the family and this heros friends.
Your loved one will not be forgotten.

Susan Holbrook

November 18, 2006

My heart breaks for you. From the Tributes it sounds like Joseph was a very special person and will be missed greatly. I had 2 sons who served in Iraq and I can only imagine the sadness your family is going through. My sincere smypathy and prayers are extended to you and your family in this tragic loss of your love one. I also send my deepest respect to your love one for the sacrifice that he gave in serving his country. May God wrap HIS arms around you and comfort you.

Rudy Robles

November 17, 2006

Joe was my student at Johansen High. He was a good student who enjoyed my Spanish class. He was cheerful and respectful. Joe had a good sense of humor. I am deeply sorry for his loss. The world will be a sadder place without him. He once visited me at TDHS and told me amusing stories of his first Iraqi tour.

Lee (Numbawon) Harmon (Patriot Guard Rider)

November 16, 2006

To the family of Ssgt Joseph A.Gage!No words from myself can express how we feel for your loss. I will be unable to attend the services due to distance, however be assured that I and my family grieve with you. Rest assured that your loved one is a true American Hero and will NEVER be forgotten. Lord bless and keep each and everyone in the Gage family. To Ssgt Gage: Your work is done here on earth soldier, Rest in peace with the Lord and fear not ,we will carry on the fight for freedom and justice.

Jeff Mackens

November 16, 2006

Praise be to God for SSGT Gage, for his service and his sacrifice! Dear Lord, bless this family and keep them strong in their time of hurt and strife, and let them be comforted in Your mercy and grace. I ask these things in the powerful and sweet name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

The services today were beautiful!!

Patriot Guard Ride Captian

Randy (SportyPig) Hall

November 15, 2006

May God comfort you at this time as only he can. It was an honor to ride in the escort from the airport. God speed from the Patriot Guard Riders.

Denise Henderson

November 15, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gregory Newman

November 15, 2006

Our heartfelt condolences for the family From Patriot Guard Riders of Ky.

He was a true Hero.

Ky. will be there to help support you.

Rose Connolly

November 15, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family of Staff Sgt. Joseph A. Gage. I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven. He gave his 'all' so young. I'll not forget!

Annette "Dreamcatcher" Robeck

November 14, 2006

To the Gage Family,

It was an honor to meet you Monday night at the Nashville Airport. You are very special people....

Samatha, you are very brave, Joseph would be very proud of you right now. Stand tall and strong...

May the Lord keep His loving Arms around you and give you peace and comfort in your time of sorrow...

Joseph, stand down Soldier, your mission is complete, fly now on the wings of the Angels into the loving Arms of our Lord and Saviour.....

You are in my thoughts and prayers,

Laura Williams

November 14, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you will find comfort in knowing your son was doing something he was proud of - defending our country. My son, U.S. Army Sgt. Dale Brehm was killed in action on 18 March 2006. The Gold Star families here in the Central Valley know the pain you are going through and we are here to assist you in anyway. When you are ready, we would like to visit with you. May God comfort you at this time.

Yours,
Laura Williams
Proud Mother of Sgt. Dale Brehm
KIA 18 March 06, Iraq

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

November 12, 2006

Harmony Almansa

November 10, 2006

SSG Joseph Gage, I'll go through my life always remembering you and the smile you brought to my face and so many others. You and your wonderful family are in my thoughts and prayers as well! You are home now - God Bless You!

Gail Raphael

November 10, 2006

"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life" John 15:13. How I wish I'd had the privilege of knowing your brave Joseph. I grieve your loss and am humbly, unspeakably grateful for his sacrifice. Your entire family has my prayers not only today as do all the selfess, honorable, courageous men and women serving this country. May God strengthen their loved ones and bless and comfort your family and all those who mourn Joseph's memory.

Michael Pitassi

November 10, 2006

My deepest to you for the death of your son. My wife and I have suffered through our second deployment now with two of our sons. I don't want to imagine the pain of your loss. I'm sorry is all I can think of ....
God be with you.

Marsha Gonsalves

November 8, 2006

As a parent who has also lost a son in this war, my heart goes out to the family of Joseph Gage. Without a doubt, I know you are extremely proud of your hero and what he stood for. Remember him with a smile in your heart and know that the men and women who serve our country do so willingly and only because of them, do we have our freedom. This truly is the land of the free because of the brave. I extend to you my heartfelt sympathy in your loss and know all to well what you feel. A group of us from Stanislaus County would like to meet with you when you are ready. We all have lost sons and daughters in this war and can only offer to you a shoulder to lean on when you need it. We truly care and understand your loss. God be with you all. May your dear Joseph rest in eternal peace.

Respectfully,
Marsha & Larry Gonsalves
Parents of SFC Chad Gonsalves
KIA 2/13/06 Operation Enduring Freedom
Afghanistan

November 8, 2006

To the Family of Staff Sgt. Joseph A. Gage:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA

Malissa Anglea

November 7, 2006

A dear friend sent an e-mail last night in regards to the loss of Staff Sergeant Joseph A. Gage, Lt. Col. Paul J. Finken, and Lt. Col. Eric J. Kruger with whom he served side-by-side and was also involved with this tragedy.

He asked that I pray for the families who are facing this unimaginable loss. Please know my deepest sympathy goes out to you and the loved ones who have been left behind. My respect is immeasurable for the sacrifice’s these courageous men have made for America and for the freedom of those outside of our country.

Take comfort in that he has not passed in vein. Although these are your darkest days, please know that you’re included in prayer throughout the country.

With love and gratitude,

Gary Allain

November 7, 2006

Staqff Sgt. Joseph A. Gage
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

Trudy Lowe

November 7, 2006

My heartfelt sympathies to your family. My heart breaks with each new name added to this list, and I am saddened by your loss. Know that you are surrounded by prayers, grace and the deep gratitude of all who live in freedom. My God hold you in his arms and grant you peace. Please find joy in the memories of your loved one and comfort knowing so many are holding you in their hearts. We are the land of the free because of the brave.

November 7, 2006

Our condolences to the Gage family, we share your great loss. Our prayers are with you. Staff Sgt. Gage thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, you will never be forgotten, you are an American Hero.

Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held
Peace, peace, and farewell..."

Jack Colnot and Family
(Sgt. Kyle A. Colnot, KIA 22 April 2006, Iraq)
email [email protected]
San Antonio, Texas

Garnet Jenkins

November 7, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family of Staff Sgt. Joseph A. Gage, with a multitude of Thanks for this Young Hero's Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
Rest Safely Joseph, in God's Care and know that you shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Loving Grace and Comfort be with the Gage family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago

Surely He hath borne our grief, and carried our sorrow.
Isaiah 53:4

May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of time spent with Joseph. Quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.

Rick & Cathy Robidoux

November 7, 2006

Please accept our family’s heartfelt sympathy for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Marine Parents of
LCPL Craig Robidoux &
LCPL Derek Robidoux,

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