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Charlie Gili
November 17, 2021
Hello,
We apologize for being so late in expressing our deepest condolences to you and your family. We want you to know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this holiday season and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Joel L. Bertoldie US Army Specialist.
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, their families, friends and others who support our mission.
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
November 11, 2014
It's Veterans Day. THANK YOU to my hero.
I think about you everyday, but had to drop you a line today :) LOVE YOU JOEL
March 28, 2014
Joel, you are always with us. Jesse is you all over again. Rest in peace sweetie, and know that Jesse is very much loved and happy, and has a new niece who is as cute as a button.
LOL, AUNT LINDA
james fern
March 27, 2014
Well I wish you're family manny blessing. Yuo were a good battle buddy. Fun to be around and hangout with. U could defenintli lighting the mood. Sorry for being 11
yrs late on this. But thank u for you're service and friendship. Tuskers...
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james fern
March 27, 2014
James fern I sevrved w bertoldie.he was a great soldier and friend. Mad everyone laugh. My sincerest apologies. Hope all is been well with u and you're familly. God bless .
May 28, 2012
Still remembered after all these years. Happy Memorial Day.
Peggy Childers
July 18, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Joel L. Bertoldie:
Please accept my remembrance of Joel on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Sandy Graham
July 18, 2011
We will never forget you life, your service and the cost of our freedoms as you gave your life for us. May the family continue to feel the loving arms of our heavenly father especially today on this anniversary of Joel's passing.
Peggy Childers
July 18, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Joel L. Bertoldie:
Remembering Joel 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
mike petterson
February 1, 2010
Still here Joel,it's been a while.My has America changed since you've been gone.
Kenna Larra
January 28, 2010
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” 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 the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Almost 2,000 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!
This is a gift! We have some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we care.
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 and Respectfully,
Kenna
Peggy Childers
July 18, 2009
To the family of Spc. Joel L. Bertoldie:
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
mike petterson
April 13, 2009
Hey Joel,i hav'nt forgot about you.Never knew you but feel i had to in some way thank a fallen soldier,and through a list i chose you.I've written you 3or4 times now,and will try my best to NEVER FORGET that you and countless others have laid their lives down to ensure all American's can live the American dream,freedom the biggest part of that.I saw your name on the Indep. square on a Memorial,i believe i shed a tear over that.I'll be talking to you more often Joel,I NEED TO.
wendy manser
August 10, 2008
will never forget you and wish I could have seen you one last time you are always in my heart and in my mind
In Memory of Joel ~ (Debra Estep)
July 18, 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. 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
Kelly Marlborough
July 18, 2008
Joel,
It is so hard to put into words what we want to say. We miss you and think about you constantly. It is so hard to believe 5 years have passed. I took Baylee to visit your memorial and see your name on the wall. We left some flowers for you!
Aunt Christie and I got to meet Senator McCain yesterday and we gave him a pendant with your picture on it. He was so moved!
You are a true hero to us all. We love and missyou.
Love, Aunt Kelly
Tiffany Johnson
July 18, 2008
Thinking of you especailly today. Love and miss you.
Rest In Peace
Michael Iezzi
July 18, 2008
Joel,
Thinking and praying for you on the 5th anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
Henryk Zaleski,USN-Ret
June 21, 2008
Rest in peace.
Donna Ashley
June 20, 2008
We know the grief of losing a son. We know the strength God will give you and the many times He will hold you in His arms as you cry and believe you can't handle one more day. We know how He will whisper in your ear, "Lean on Me, My child and I will hold you up."
Your son is a hero and God has a special welcome home for heros.
Mother of Cpl Benjamin Ashley KIA 5/24/07 Iraq
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
June 20, 2008
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Spc Joel L. Bertoldie our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Joel. And to Joel it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made in combat while serving the U.S. Army and his country. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Joel, you are a brave Warrior, a true Patriot and our Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,385 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Joel’s family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
June 20, 2008
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 sympathies.
Erin Alexander
May 27, 2008
We miss you so much. Jesse is growing so fast. He lost his first tooth last night on your birthday. The toothfairy came and visited him. Baseball tonight. Wish you could see all this. He got angry yesterday talking about you and it not being fair. Continue watching over him, he is such a blessing. We love you.
The Buck family
May 26, 2008
To the family and friends of Spc. Joel L. Bertoldie, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss what he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God bless and comfort your family.
mike petterson
May 26, 2008
Still remember Joel,always will.Thanks again to you and every military personnel around the world.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
December 31, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Bertoldie family in the loss of Joel. I did not know Joel, 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.Joel it has been over 4 years since you were taken. Please know that 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~
November 18, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Bertoldie!
Karen
September 14, 2007
I have thought about you and your family often and prayed for you. Our son was stationed in Fallujah, attached to the 3rd ID in 2003. His psyop team was the closest and from what I understand, the first to respond to the attack that cost you your son.
We cried when we got that letter, cried for you, cried for our son. From one mom to another, I just wanted you to know that still even now, we have somewhat a sense of you and your son, a sense of your pain, and sadly a sense of your loss. We have the pamphlet from the Army service for him in our son's gun cabinet, with his other Iraq items.
I don't know why I thought of your son again today, and felt the need to reach out to you, other than the strange bond that ties different people together in different ways. Know that we remember him, remember you.
September 10, 2007
I did not know Spc. Bertoldie, but he shares a hometown with my nephew, Matthew Murchison, who was killed in action in August. When I visit the wall on my next visit, I'll be sure to touch Joel's name and send up a prayer for you and your family.
Love,
Heidi Perry-Hipp
Proud Aunt
Spc. Matthew M. Murchison
KIA August 4, 2007
Baghdad
Althea B
July 24, 2007
I want to thank you for your courage and bravery in standing up for what you believe in. May you soul rest in peace
Barbara Martin
July 18, 2007
My precious Grandson, Such a sad day. Four years. Unbelievable. We all miss you so much and not a day goes by that you are not in my thoughts. I know I tell you everytime I write, but thank God for Jesse. I wish I could spend more time with him. The years go by so fast. Time for work. Just wanted to let you know how much I love and miss you. Grandma Barb
July 8, 2007
Still miss you every day Joel.
your best friend (once upon a time)
Sarah
July 6, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Bertoldie and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless you all!!
Debi Bertoldie
May 25, 2007
My Son,WOW time just doesn't stand still, however, I wrestle with the idea that it has been 4 yrs. For the most part, it seems like yesterday.
We are dedicating the Battle Field Cross to you tomorrow. What should have been your 24th birthday.
I LOVE AND MISS YOU BEYOND WORDS
MOM
Stephanie Borland
May 17, 2007
Joel,
Well, it is May again. A really hard month for us all, but especially your mom with all the special days this month. I just pray for her and ask that you be with her. Joel, we love and miss you. Aunt Stephanie
Debi Bertoldie
May 16, 2007
Granma
and Grandpa Beebe are in town for Koda's graduation. Oh Joel, I wish
you were here. He is so very proud and he should be. Graduating with
straight A's. I know you would be soooo proud. I can close my eyes and
imagine you and him together with little Jesse at you feet right in the
middle of it all. What a wonderful thing our imagination is, weven tho
it only last until my eyes open. I also imagine you in heaven with
God's love all around you and pray you are at peace and I believe that
with all my heart.
I love you, Mom
Mike Petterson
May 13, 2007
Ever since my 1st entry on Joel's page, he has taught me so much.Now i hold my family closer,i tell me boy's the bravery,and courage these Amry guys(and every branch of the Military)have.I'm scared in one way but would be proud if they joined the Army.Today Joel has told me to hug my MOM a little longer today.I just wanted Whom ever it may concern Joel is teaching this guy a thing or two about life,every time someone leaves a message i get an e-mail,i go read it and feel as Joel wanted me to.So yes I'll hug and kiss my Mother today knowing Joel and countless others' make it possible.Thank you Joel.
debi bertoldie
May 11, 2007
Hello Son,
KODA did it...I know you are sooo very proud of him....we certainly are....thi8 is going to be a bittersweet time for him...I pray he will find some comfort in God and knowing and feeling you are all around us.
Anyway you can help him....I love and miss you so much
mom
Alicia & Kristina Hessenflow
April 22, 2007
My daughter & I pray for your family very day. My daughter went to Truman High with Joel & they were good friends. My daughter heard that he was killed over in Iraq she took it hard, so every year we put some flowers on his grave over Memorial Day weekend. Our prays go out to your family during the time you have lost your son. He will be missed even more now since it has been 4 years since American has sent our troops over there. Your family should be very proud of your son Joel.
Debi Bertoldie
April 9, 2007
4
years since you left for Bagdad...wish we could turn back the hands of
time...God only know how very very much I still miss you....I LOVE YOU
SO MUCH...MOM
Gary Allain
March 1, 2007
Spc. Joel L. Bertoldie
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Kandy Wever
February 7, 2007
Joel I still miss you more then ever. There is not a day that goes by that I dont think of you! I'm so sorry that I have not been to visit you, but its just so hard. I still dont believe that your really gone. I seen a few pictures of Jesse the other day and it made me cry. He looks just like you! I remember when you told me about him. You were so happy and proud you said that our sons were going to grow up together and be best friends :) Joel I want you to know how much I love you and that you will always be in my heart!!!! You were and will always be my best friend and you know why.I promise that im going to try harder to visit you more often. I love and miss you very much my adopted big brother. Tell Jeremy and Nick I said hi and that I love them too!
Michael LaFountain
January 22, 2007
It's late at nite here, and I still can't get you out of my dreams. You will always be a true friend to me. I think about the times we had. My first time to disney, my first real roommate, my blood brother in arms. You are what makes up the greatest country there is. Your sacrifice will never be forgoton by me. I will always wonder if I could of change things going to iraq with you. You are my true hero. I'm still serving and hope you watch down on me. Friends forever I love you man.
December 29, 2006
To the family of:Spc Joel L. Bertoldie I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. My heart cries out for you in your grief and you have my thoughts and prayers. He died a hero defending freedom. May you have the peace and understanding that only comes from God. Prayerfully we will all meet in Heaven one day where we will rest in the arms of Jesus. If you need prayer or need someone to talk to, please call or write my pastor: Rev. John Pearrell 11677 Brown Bridge Rd., Covington, GA 30016. (770)787-1015. Your friend in Jesus Christ, Polly Ballew Covington,Ga
Barbara Martin
December 25, 2006
Merry Christmas Sweetheart, Our 4th Christmas without you and I still miss you as much as the first one. We celebrated at Pat and Lisa's new home on Saturday. Everyone had a good time. On their mantle was a picture of you opening a gift from a past Christmas, so you were there with us. Jesse was with Erins family so we didn't get to see him. However the weekend before he went to lunch with us. I thank God for him and I know the rest of the family does too. He looks more like you everytime I see him. It brings back so many memories and will as the years go by. He is so special to all of us. How about those Cowboys making the play-offs? Next the Super Bowl. I won't even talk about my Chiefs. Your Uncle Pat is sure happy. Tell Grammy Merry Christmas and that I love her. Till next time. I love and miss you so much. Grandma Barb
Linda Jennings
December 11, 2006
Hi Joel,
Well, it's Christmas time again, and everyone is busy, busy, busy, but never too busy to still miss you. Little Jesse is growing so fast, and what a little honey he is. So sweet, but of course, very onery, just like his Daddy. And he looks just exactly like you too. Honey, tell everyone Merry Christmas for us, and we will be thinking of you and all that are with you, as we always do.
Love and miss you,
Aunt Linda
Dianna Redding
December 10, 2006
Hello Joel and family, remember me I'm Amy Walton's mother. You and Amy used to hang out with eachother with all your other friends from school. I was in PA at the time of your passing. Your picture was in the Gettysburg News paper and I was so sad to here you left us to be with the Lord. I told Amy and she was so heart broken to here about it. I thank God I had the privilege to have met you. Thank you Officer Joel Bertoldie for fighting for our freedom. You remember Jason Workman. We lost him in a car accident 2 years ago, hard to believe. Please tell him hello for us I know you all are celebrating with the Lord. God Bless your family your son and loved ones.
In Christ love,
Dianna Redding
Garnet Jenkins
August 8, 2006
Paying tribute to Spc. Joel L. Bertoldie, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Service to our country.
Rest Well young Hero, in the Mighty Hands of God and may God's Loving Grace and comfort continue to be with the Bertoldi family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13
Barbara Martin
August 6, 2006
Sweetheart, I hope you liked all the roses. I tried to write that day but I just couldn't. Megan told me the other day she got some "Iraq pencils for school for Joel" Jordan stayed all night with me last night and we said a prayer for you and all the rest of the family before we went to bed. She mentions you often. Well, it's almost time for football. A lot of people think the Cowboys are going to do real good this year. Of course I think the Chiefs will. But if they don't you know I'll be rooting for the Boys!!! Even T.O. Tell Grammy and everyone hi for me. Love and miss you more than even I thought was possible. Till next time. Grandma Barb
mike petterson
August 4, 2006
Spc.Joel L. Bertoldie.You and thousands like you are my hero.Anyone who fights for my freedom gets my respect.Thank You.
Joyce Heille
July 20, 2006
TO the SPC Joel L BERTOLDIE FAMILY,
My hero bracelet reminds me that it was three years since Joel's death. I have been wearing this bracelet as a reminder that so many families are suffering the loss of loved ones. I also am a 4th grade teacher. I hope you don't mind, but I put Joel's picture on our classroom flag. We have discussions about our service men and women and how brave they are to represent our country. I share what little I know about him from this website. He will not be forgotten.
Patrick Garrett
July 18, 2006
I'm following my sis!! Yes, most horrible day of the year. Love you and miss you. You are in our thoughts every day. Lisa, Jordan, and I were just talking the other day about how you used to come over, stay all night, and do the Playstation thing until 4am!!! Great times. That is what I try to remember. Anyway, miss ya!!!!
debi bertoldie
July 18, 2006
It's Mom again....July 18th the worse day of the year....this year I am going to honor you by remembering all wonderful things about you and thanking God for the amazing 20 years you blessed our lives.
MISSYOU SOOOOOOO MUCH EVEN AFTER 3 years, however, you were in our lives for 20 so 3 is a very short time to learn to live without you.
I wonder who'd you be today
love mom
Jennifer Snyder
June 13, 2006
You don't know who I am, but every day I would drive by your house on the way to work and always wondered about you. You are the world to me, because you gave the greatest sacrifice to protect your country. Just a few weeks ago, I saw a new sign in the yard and found out the truth that you are no longer with us. I want you to know that you help me remember every day what freedom is, and who gives it to me. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
debi bertoldie
June 9, 2006
Hello my son
well I made it thru another MAY...it was a very very tough one...Can you believe your baby bro is going to be 18 in a few days....you would be so very proud of him and school...he misses you so much he cannot put it into words...he is going to the cabin this weekend...i know he feels close to you there....Jesse and Erin are going with Ashley....watch over them all, as i know you do....as always MISS YOU EVERYDAY, love your mom
Patrick Garrett
June 1, 2006
Hey Joel, its Uncle P. 1st time I found out about this site, too!! Always the last to know! Miss you more and more each day. Thank GOD for that little boy you left behind. Every time I play with him it is like it is 1985-86 and we are just having fun. Spitting image of you. We were like brothers and that means so much to me. I love and miss you so much. I keep wanting to believe that you are still overseas fighting for our country, and you'll be home soon. I know that is not the case, it just takes every ounce of me to believe you are gone. Just tonight Jordan was singing a Jessica Simpson song saying it reminds her of you. She misses you so much. The short time you were with her you impacted her life. She is so proud to be your cousin. Write ya soon.
Love ya bro!
Barbara Martin
May 26, 2006
Happy Birthday Sweetheart.I know you're up there celebrating with Grandma and a lot of others. Doing the same thing down here. Everyone is getting together this evening. I get off work too late so I'm going to the cemetery this morning to talk to you. Tomorrow I'm going to spend some time with Mom and Jesse. Really looking forward to that. Honey, I can't believe you've been gone from us for almost 3 yrs. It doesn't seem to be getting much easier being without you. It never will. You are always in my thoughts. I love and miss you so much. Grandma Barb
Barbara Martin
May 21, 2006
Joel, We all went to Jordans birthday party yesterday at Uncle Pats. Jesse found your picture in their dining room. He took it outside and went up to EVERYONE and said "That's my Daddy"! He was so proud, as I know you are proud of him. I can't imagine life without a part of you. He is such a blessing. Love and Miss You so much. Grandma Barb
debi bertoldie
April 27, 2006
Hello my son
Summer is coming along with our birthdays, father's day, mother's day. mmorial weekend etc. It is a hard time for me. I just can't explain the emptiness to anyone here, I talk to Jesus alot,...Jesse and Erin are such a gift to our family and I would never replace them, i only wish you were here to experiene it all. I am sdoooo sad that you didn't get to experience the one thing you were looking most forward to...being a Daddy....I know he was your main focus the moment you knew about him. You would be so very proud of Erin. We try so hard too help, however, like with me nothing can replace you.
My heart will never be full again.
however, i thank God for you and all my loved ones.
Your Mom
Barbara Martin
March 12, 2006
Love and miss you. Still think of you every day. Thank you so much for Jesse. Love, Grandma Barb
Becky Pellham
March 11, 2006
Hey you, I just wanted to say hey and that i miss you so very much. i never would have dreamed this is how are lives would turn out. its been realie hard for me and i wish you were here to help me, you always new what to do. I think of you every day and visit you alot mostly when i just need someone to vent to. I cant wait to see you dreams just are not the same. I love you and miss you NEVER FORGET THAT. ill be seein you... BELEAVE THAT. Xoxo.. your friend forever Beck
Erin Alexander
January 6, 2006
Joel,
I've really been thinking about you a lot lately. Jesse is getting so big and I know that you are so proud of him. I hope you see that I am working at this to the best of my ability. He's starting asking about you a lot lately. He wants to know why you aren't here and what happened. I tell him that you were a Hero for our country and for him and that one day you and Jesse will be together. He doesn't completely understand but he knows you are in heaven with God. Joel, it is such a blessing to have your family. I don't know what Jesse and I would do without them all, but ecspecially your parents and Koda. They have done everything in there power to make life as easy as possible without you. Jesse is the spitting image of you and just as ornery! He also has your charisma and huge heart. Please continue to watch over and protect him. We love you and miss you. Until then.
Linda Jennings
December 22, 2005
MERRY CHRISTMAS HONEY.
TELL GRANDMA AND GRANDPA MERRY CHRISTMAS FOR ALL OF US. WE MISS ALL OF YOU SO VERY MUCH. LITTLE
JESSE IS SO AMAZING, SUCH A SWEET
AND PRECIOUS GUY...LOOKING JUST LIKE
YOU! WHAT A GIFT HE HAS BEEN TO ALL OF US, BUT ESPECIALLY TO YOUR MOM AND DAD. TAKE CARE HONEY, AND
TELL JESUS HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR US.
WE LOVE YOU,
AUNT LINDA AND ALL THE FAMILY
Jovonna
December 21, 2005
Joel Lin,
You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. Words can not express how much you are missed. You are a true hero, beautiful on the inside and out, that will never be forgotten. I love you
robert maughan
June 3, 2005
TO SPC BERTOLDIE FAMILY MY SYMPATHY. HE WAS ONE OF AMERICAS BEST.
Christie Hampshire
May 27, 2005
Joel,
Miss you alot.
Love,
Aunt Christie
Joe Webster
April 18, 2005
You gave the ultimate sacrifice. No words can describe the thanks you and your fellow soldiers deserve through your bravery and courage. Rest in Peace
Christie Hampshire
March 20, 2005
Joel,
Think about you and miss you every day.
Love,
Aunt Christie
Linda Jennings
January 18, 2005
DEAREST JOEL,
IT HAS BEEN EIGHTEEN MONTHS NOW, BUT IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY WHEN WE LOST YOU. I LOOK AT LITTLE JESSE AND SEE YOU, BECAUSE HE CERTAINLY IS
YOU 100%. HOW PROUD YOU MUST BE OF HIM, AS WE ALL ARE. WE WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU, AND WILL NEVER FORGET THAT YOU DIED SO THAT SO MANY COULD LIVE FREE. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE OUR HERO.
LOVE, AUNT LINDA
sarah driver
January 16, 2005
still miss you every day
Christie Hampshire
July 31, 2004
Joel,
I miss you so much!
Love,
Aunt Christie
Barbara Martin
June 20, 2004
Joel, I've wanted to sign this for a long time. I decided today, through my tears, I would try to tell you how much I love and miss you. I'ts getting close to a year and I still find it hard to believe you aren't coming home to us. We celebrated your 21st birthday. Sent 21 balloons up to you. Jesse had quite a time. I know you are so proud of him. It means so much to have a part of you here with us. He is such a joy and loved so much. Joel, I talk to you everyday and cry like it happened yesterday. I love and miss you more than any words can say. Grandma Barb
LINDA JENNINGS
June 1, 2004
DEAREST JOEL,
I MISSED YOUR BIRTHDAY GATHERING WEDNESDAY, BUT WAS THINKING OF YOU, AS I DO EVERY DAY. I HOPE YOU LIKED THE BABY CARNATION ROSES. YOUR MOMMA ALWAYS SAID YOU LOVED ROSES. THERE WERE SO MANY REMEMBRANCES FOR YOU, THAT I KNOW ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS ARE STILL THINKING OF YOU CONSTANTLY AND MISSING YOU VERY MUCH, AS ARE WE ALL. MUCH LOVE, GREAT AUNT LINDA AND UNCLE STEVE.
Tiffany, Mike & Jake Johnson
May 26, 2004
Joel,
We wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday! And to let you know that we think of you every day and we all miss you so much. Thank you for all you have done for us!
All our Love,
Tiffany, Mike and Jake.
P.S. Jake said to give Grandma a big hug and kiss for him!
We miss you Joel! Love, Aunt Christie
March 11, 2004
Our Hero!
christie hampshire
March 11, 2004
We miss you Joel!
Love,Aunt Christie
Gretchen Harrelson
December 26, 2003
Dear Barb and Family, I just want you to know that I think of you often. You have almost finished your 6 weeks of hell (Holidays). When I think about Joel, I see him and Brad playing @ Grandma Barbs. Seems like yesterday to me. I do hope you are taking care of each other, that is so important. Even though I have had loss in my life, I cannot grasp what you are feeling...Just know that you are always loved.
Gretchen Gregory Harrelson
Brandie Mann
December 14, 2003
Debi, Scott, Koda, and Jesse... You are all still in my heart and thoughts. I cannot imagine how difficult this holiday season will be, but I want you to know that I am still here to support you and here if you need me.
Sarah Driver
December 14, 2003
Joel,
I just wanted to let you know that I still think about you every day. Still missing you
Christie Hampshire
December 13, 2003
Joel,
Grandma Hampshire is up there with you now. We love and miss you.
Love,
Aunt Christie
Linda Jennings
December 2, 2003
JOEL,
WELL, BY NOW YOU KNOW HOW MUCH YOU ARE MISSED!!!! THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT WE DON'T THINK ABOUT YOU, AND WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE WITH US. A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE JOINED YOU LAST WEEK, SO SAY HELLO TO JOHNNY FOR ME, WILL YOU?? I MISS HIM TOO. JESSE IS EVERYTHING YOU COULD POSSIBLY WANT HIM TO BE, AND PROBABLY MORE. WHAT A BLESSING THAT YOUR MOM AND DAD HAS HIM. I THINK HE HAS BEEN THEIR SALVATION. WE MISS YOU SO MUCH HONEY. YOU ARE OUR BRIGHTEST STAR.
LOVE, AUNT LINDA AND UNCLE STEVE
Christie Hampshire
November 30, 2003
Joel,
Miss you more than words can say.
Love,
Aunt Christie
Amanda Denker
October 2, 2003
I want to express my condolences to all of Joel's family and friends. He was a very special guy that everyone wanted to know. His son, Jesse, is a true gift from God and I am proud to be his GodMother. I know that he will grow up knowing of his father as not only a hero in war, but in life as well. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Christie Hampshire
August 24, 2003
Joel,
It has been over a month and I still cannot believe you are gone. I pray that you are happy in Heaven and that I will see you again someday. Don't worry about Koda, Aunt Kelly and I will help your parents take care of him. I miss you more than I thought possible buddy.
Love,
Aunt Christie
Melanie Slayton
August 13, 2003
Barb, Debi, Scott, Koda, Stacey, Rick and all family: I just heard the news today. Sorry doesn't begin to tell you how I feel. I just remember a lively beautiful little boy....I didn't get to know the man Joel grew into and I regret that. I know in your sorrow that you have great pride in him and all of his accomplishments. I am praying for you all. Stacey, I want so badly to give you a hug. You are still one of my best friends even though time has lead us down different paths. I will always love you. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Melanie
Greater Kansas City American Red Cross
August 13, 2003
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of your son, Joel. Sometimes we forget that freedom is not free. It is paid for with the lives of wonderful people like your son. Our thanks to him and your family.
July 31, 2003
Our sincere condolences and prayers to your family. Joel is an American hero. God bless you for raising a son who was willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
The Carter Hawthorne and
Holloman Families
Sarah Driver
July 31, 2003
To Joel's family and friends, you are in my prayers. I want to say how wonderful Joel was to me. He was my best friend in the world through high school. Even though he picked on me alot he was always there for me and I miss him more than I ever imagined possible. Joel, I love you so much and you will NEVER be forgotten.
Patricia AuBuchon
July 30, 2003
Judy, I was so very sorry to hear about your grandson's death. He is truly a hero to all American's. I don't know if you remember me but you and I were good friends during our time at Western Auto. I remember Scott spending time with my parents in Raytown and they even took him to the zoo once and they really enjoyed it. That was so many years ago and now the nation grieves in your loss. I send my sympathy and prayers to you and the entire family.
Janet Parrish
July 30, 2003
Scott, Debi and Koda
Want you to know that i have thought of you all many times this week and that i care about you and yours.
Your great loss will always be on my heart.
Love
Tiffany's Aunt Janet
Stacey Quirarte
July 29, 2003
Joel was my first boyfriend and for that I know what a sweet and wonderful person he was. No words can express the feelings your family is going thru right now. I would like you to know that Joel will be greatly missed. Your family will stay in my prayers and I only hope everything gets easier as time heals the pain.
Patty Walker
July 29, 2003
Dear Gary, Lori and Earnestine,
I am so sorry to learn of your grandson's death. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Joel is truly a hero, and we must not forget our servicemen and women. (My son-in-law is in Iraq also.)
In deepest sympathy,
Patty Walker and family
LINDA JENNINGS
July 29, 2003
SCOTT, DEBI AND KODA,
KNOW ALWAYS THAT JOEL WILL FOREVER
BE IN OUR HEARTS, AND WILL ALWAYS BE A HERO TO US ALL. JESSE WILL ALWAYS KNOW THAT HIS FATHER WAS ONE OF THE CHOSEN ONES WHO DIED FOR OUR FREEDOM. HE WILL KNOW WHAT A FINE MAN HIS FATHER WAS, AND KNOW THAT SO VERY MANY PEOPLE LOVED HIM DEARLY. JOEL WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. OUR LOVE TO YOU ALL
AUNT LINDA AND UNCLE STEVE JENNINGS
Ashley Cruwell
July 28, 2003
Scott, Debi and Koda,
I'm very sorry for your loss and I am praying for you all. I'll never forget all the wonderful memories I have of Joel, he was a brother to me growing up(we even fought like it sometimes!).He could make anyone smile. Thank you for raising such a wonderful man. He was a true hero and he will truly be missed! God bless!
Patricia Mallas
July 28, 2003
I am a former classmate of Joel's. I had the pleasure of knowing him very well. Once I heard of his death I just cried. He was a very special guy to many of us. He will be greatly missed. I just want to tell his parents "thank you" for the hero that you brought to many hearts. Joel's son will be a reminder to you guys of the great person that is no longer with us physically but in our hearts. God Bless you all!
I would like to tell Joel thank you for the sacrifice you have given to keep us free and you are a hero that will never be forgotten.
Patricia Mallas
Michael, Tiffany & Jacob Johnson
July 27, 2003
Scott, Debbie and Koda,
Joel is a true hero. Our country is lucky to have such a fine young man who was willing to serve and stand up for what he believed in. He will forever be in our prayers. We love and miss you so very much.
Bruce Gray
July 26, 2003
Dear Scott, Deb, And Koda; I'm so very sorry to learn of your loss. I remember Joel as a little guy. I'm thankful for that time I got to spend with him then. I'm sorry that he is gone now but, so very proud That I can say Yeah, I knew Joel Bertoldie. The Hero. Love, Bruce, Steeler, & Sydney
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