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Joseph Nine Obituary

Nine , Joseph (Joe), Lt. Col. United States Army, Retired, 56 Years of Service, 86, of Plantation, FL passed away April 20, 2007. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded the Bronze Star Combat Infantry Badge and 3 battle stars. Before being commissioned, he was one of the youngest Sgt. Majors in the army at age 21. He was also awarded the Soldiers Medal for heroism in Panama when he saved a soldier who was drowning in crocodile infested waters and no one else would dare dive in the river to save the soldier. Col. and Mrs. Nine came to Florida with their son, Evan in 1971 and started a new career in the building, developing, and construction business. He was the V.P. and Director of Sales for United Development Enterprises, and then moved to Lincoln Developers and was again appointed V.P. of Director of Sales and Marketing. He retired in 1980. Col. Nine was predeceased by his wife, Beatrice in 1984. Col. Nine is survived by his loving son, Evan and daughter-in-law, Rachel; and 4 grandchildren: Darryn, Dylan, Hayley, and Gavin. Visitation Sunday, 4/29/07, 12-2 pm with 2 pm Funeral Service at Forest Lawn South Funeral Home. Interment to follow with full military honors.
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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Apr. 27, 2007.

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55 Entries

Sallie Fisher

April 21, 2023

May you Rest In Peace and sing with the angels.

Evan Nine

May 5, 2015

Time sure does go by very fast and as I sit here at work, I am thinking about how proud my dad would be of everyone in my family. Missing you much dad and wish you were still here to see how great everyone is doing.

Evan Nine

July 7, 2013

Well Just wantes to let my dad know that his grandaughter, Spc. Hayley Nine has returned home safely from Afghanistan. She spent the last year overseas protecting all of us with her fellow soldiers. I know that if you were alive to day, you would be so proud and honored to say that Spc Hayley Nine is your grandaughter. RIP Dad. Miss you much

Carmen Remus

April 11, 2013

Just want to add my name to the book as some one who knew and appreciated Joe. My name is Carmen and I was close to Joe's brother Louis Nine and his sister Josephine. We all lived in the Bronx. I know Joe would be very proud of his granddaughter.

Evan Nine

March 8, 2011

Well Dad, I can not believe it has been 3 years that you are gone. I miss you dearly and think about you each and every passing day. God Bless you and please keep looking over our family

July 24, 2010

hey mr. nine...i am mike a friend of the family. thanks for cranking out a great son. r.i.p. ''brown'' mike

Evan Nine

June 20, 2010

Dad: I just wanted to take this time to wish the most incredible father a happy fathers day. If it were not for you, I would not be the father to my children that I am today. You have instilled some of the most sacred family values a man could ever ask for. I learned from someone who guided me in the right direction. You raised me with good family values and they have been handed down to me to carry on our family name. There is not a day that does not go by that you do not cross my mind. It is so hard still to try and get over the pain that my heart still has because you are not here with me anymore. All of the kids miss you dearly and even Gavin asks about you from time to time. He finally understands that you are in a better place in heaven. Everyone is doing great and Hayley is back in The Army doing her job training. I wish you could truly be here to see her in her US Army uniform. You would be extremely very proud of your granddaughter soldier wearing the uniform of The United States Army. She definitely did you proud dad. Before you know it, she will be a Sgt just like you were and eventually who knows, maybe even a colonel one day like you.

Dad, I want to wish you a very happy fathers day where ever you may be looking down upon my entire family as you do each and every day. Please be the angel on Hayley's shoulder while she is away, and please look after all of my kids for me and Rachel as well.

God Bless you and may you rest in peace. I miss you dearly.

Your son

Evan

Rachel Nine

May 31, 2010

Happy Birthday Joe! I know that you are celebrating in a much better place! Happy Memorial Day too! Thank you for all you did for our country. You are an American Hero! Joe, please continue to keep watch over us all. Help guide us in the right direction. We all love and miss you very much! We continue to remember that you are in a much better place and that you are always with us.

Evan Nine

July 3, 2009

Hi Dad, Well Hayley is in basic training right now in Fort jackson and is doing quite well. She got issued her M-16 rifle and she is so fascinated with it. I know you will be looking over her while she is at training so please take extra care of her and push her that little extra bit so she completes BCT. I love you and miss you alot.

Love

Evan

Evan Nine

March 23, 2009

Dad:

As you probably know by now, Hayley is now an official soldier with The United States Army. She is set to ship out for basic training on June 17th, 2009. Please keep the angel on her shoulder as I know you will and bring her safely back home after her basic training. I miss you musch and there doesnt go a day without you being on my mind. God Bless

Keith Landsberg

March 22, 2009

I am sure that Uncle Joe is looking down and very proud of all of his wonderful grandchildren and especially honored that Hayley has committed to serve our country.

PAULA RICHARDS

December 27, 2008

MERRY CHRISTMAS JOE....KEEP EVERYONE SAFE AND GUIDE THEM ALL IN THE RIGHT DIRECTIO0NS.LET THEM BE UNDERSTANDING AND TO REMEMBER THERE CHILDHOOD AS OUR CHILDREN EXPERIENCE THEIRS...LOVE PAULA

Rachel Nine

December 26, 2008

Merry Christmas Joe! Sorry it is a day late. Evan really missed you yesterday. He misses you everyday. Please continue to watch over him and help him to remember that you are always there with him. Please continue to watch over all of your grandchildren. You can see them and know what is going on, please watch over them and keep them safe. Help them to make the right choices. Help us all. We love you Joe and miss you every day. But we know that you are in a better place and that you are our special angel. We love you so much.

paula richards

June 19, 2008

HEY JOE. HAPPY BELATED FATHERS DAY. IT WAS TO HARD TO WRITE ON SUNDAY FOR ME SO I AM WRITING TO YOU NOW TO LET YOU KNOW EVERYONE IS DOING OK. YOU SHOULD BE PROUD OF ALL YOUR GRANDCHILDREN. LOVE PAULA

Rachel Nine

June 15, 2008

Happy Father's Day Joe! I know that you are watching over us. We miss you and know that you are at peace. We love you! Please continue to keep us safe.

George Warren

April 20, 2008

To my best friend Evan it has been 1 year ago today that your dad had left this earth to be with your mom in heaven. My prayers are with you to remember you dad was a great man and had lived a long and happy life and his son was the biggest part of his life. This day may be a hard one for your family but I know that Joe is here in spirt and knows you all miss him. I am there for you anytime any place and may your heart be at ease knowing that friends family are there for you today. May God bless you Evan and Joe you are missed by everyone here.

Hayley Nine

April 7, 2008

Heyy Grandpa,
Wow has this past year been such an emotional roller coaster. Its almost unimaginable that its almost a year to the day that you left Gods green earth. But now you are with God up in the Heavens with Grandpa Skip looking down on each and everyone of us helping us getting through our day to day struggles that we face. You have helped me so much you don't even know and sometimes it sucks because I still have many questions to ask you but unfortunately your not here to answer them but in a way you help me to find the answers that I am looking for. Grandpa I miss you soo much, we miss you soo much and April 20th will probably be one of the hardest days of my life and my family but I will be there for them and we will help each other get through this rough time. Grandpa I love you so much and I promise you that I wont let you down anymore then I have because I have learned from my mistakes just like you taught me to do and I have the strength and the courage to move on just like you have the strength and the courage to finally let go that morning of April 20th 2007. I love you so much and God Bless!!!

PAULA RICHARDS

March 28, 2008

HI JOE. ITS ME PAULA . IT IS COMING UP ON YOUR 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF YOUR PASSING AND I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW I HAVE STILL FOND MEMORIES OF YOU IN MY HEART. I KNOW THE KIDS MISS YOU ALOT BUT THEY ARE DOING ALRIGHT. JOE WITH YOU AND MY FATHER WATCHING OVER ALL OF US I KNOW WE WILL ALL BE OK. PLEASE KEEP THE FAMILY WARM AND SAFE. WE MISS YOU DEARLY...LOVE PAULA

Evan Nine

March 26, 2008

Hi Dad:

Well it has been almost one year since you have left all of us. It has been a very tough time handling the fact that I can not talk to you anymore for advice on certain things like our new house that we are building that you were supposed to be a part of living with us. The other evening, I was driving home from a wedding that I was the DJ at and you came to my mind and I started telling George about your final hours before you passed and it really made me sad to talk about that but to know you did not leave us alone and Rachel was there with you meant the world to me. Dad, I want you to know that I am doing my best to make it and with your spiritual guidance there, I know I will succeed in life and my family will succeed as well. Please keep looking over us as our house is being built and PLEASE HELP ME SELL the house we currently live in now. Love you dad and miss you much..........

Rachel Nine

March 25, 2008

Hi Joe, it's Rachel. It is coming up on the one year anniversary of your death. This date also marks Gavin's 5th birthday. I know that you are going to be there in spirit with us as we celebrate his birthday. Gavin still has your magnifying glass. When we ask him about it, he tells us "it's Grandpa Joe's". You are deeply missed. We know that you are watching over all of us. Please continue to watch over us and help guide us in the right direction. We love you very much. Love, Rachel

Darryn Nine

March 25, 2008

hi g-pa its darryn.. i love you and miss you but i know your watching over all of us.. take care of us and god bless...

Willie Morris

March 24, 2008

All good soldiers go to heaven
Rest In Peace

Evan Nine

July 27, 2007

Hi Dad:

Just wanted to let you know that last week on July 20th, 2007 your house was officially sold and the new owner closed on it. I had to sign alot of papers but finally the house is now gone. It went to a very nice lady who I am sure will take good care of it. It was a very emotional day for me because the signing took place on the 3 month anniversary of your death exactly to the day as well. I know you were looking down upon me as I did the transaction and made sure things went very smooth just the way you would of wanted it to go.

I miss you extremely very much and miss all of those phone calls that you used to make to me even if it was just to say hello. Please say hi to mom for me as I know you are with her now and I am sure that she looks just as beautiful as she was the day you first met her. Thank you for looking down upon myself, Rachel, Darryn, Dylan, Hayley and Gavin. It means alot that you protect us each and every day.

Rest In Peace as I know you are doing right now. You have no more pain or discomfort and I know that you are truly at peace with yourself. I miss you alot and keep things in order up there the way you alwasy did down here.

Love you dad and miss you

Your son, Evan

Rachel Nine

June 17, 2007

Happy Father's Day Joe! I hope that you are enjoying your father's day in heaven. We all send our love to you.

PAULA RICHARDS

June 16, 2007

HI JOE. TOMORROW IS FATHERS AND I WANTED TO WISH YOU A HAPPY FATHERS DAY. PUT ASIDE ALL OF OUR DIFFERENCES, YOU REALLY DID RAISE A PRETTY GREAT SON. WE HAVENT ALWAYS SEEN EYE TO EYE, BUT I DO KNOW THAT YOUR SON LOVES YOU VERY MUCH AND IS VERY PROUD OF YOU. WE ALL MISS YOU DEEPLY. AGAIN HAPPY FATHERS DAY. WE ARE ALL GOING TO LET A BALLON UP TO HEAVEN FOR MY DAD TOMORROW, I WILL SEND ONE UP FOR YOU TOO. SO LOOK FOR IT. LOVE PAULA

Evan Nine

May 29, 2007

Hi Dad:

Just want to let you know that we payed tribute to you yesterday May 28th for Memorial Day as we visited your grave site and put American Flags all around it.

Gavin, Rachel and Hayley went along and helped out. Gavin put one of the flags in the ground for you and it was really hard trying to explain that you are not around anymore, but are now up in heaven with mom. As we were driving down to the cemetary yesterday, we listened to your interview that you did with Steve one year ago and you sounded absolutley marvelous. Gavin even said, "THATS GRANDPA JOE" It was good to hear your voice talking about your military career that you had for over 40 years in The United States Army.

I wish you could be here today to celebrate your 87th birthday in just a few short days but unfortunatly the angels needed someone to straighten things out up in heaven and they could not have called a better person than Col. Joseph Nine.

So in closing, I miss you alot, keep law and order up in heaven, and keep looking down upon all of us..... I love you alot and you will always be in my thoughts for the rest of my life.

Your Son:

Evan

Rachel Nine

May 28, 2007

Happy Memorial Day Joe! Today Evan, myself, Hayley and Gavin went down to the cementary to put flags there for you. Gavin put them in the ground, he kept asking where you were and he wanted to see you. Evan and I explained as best as we could to a four year old that you were in heaven and that you are watching down on him. Today is a day of honor and we honor you Joe for all that you have done for this country as well as your family. On the way down to the cementary the interview that you did last year played again on the radio...Gavin knew it was you....he said "thats Grandpa Joe"....You were an amazing man to whom we all miss...I know that Evan misses you a lot....We all know that you are in a better place and that you are not in any pain and that you are with Beatrice again..but we still miss you.....We love you very much......Love....Rachel

Paula Richards

May 16, 2007

Hi Joe. I wanted to let you know that Evan gave you a great send off. One that I am sure you truly deserved. Darryn and Dylan helped the military to carry your casket and Hayley received your flag. That meant alo9t to all of them. I know you will be deeply missed by them as well as Evan. I know you were his Best Friend. We will all miss you. Be assured will will all let Gavin know what a wonderful Grandfather that he only had a short period of time to get to know. I am sure that he will remember you as we will all never forget you. Say hello to MY DADDY SKIP and my Sister-inlaw Mary OKAY. LOVE YOU ..PAULA

Rebecca and Richard

May 13, 2007

Evan,

What a beautiful tribute you did to honor your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Rachel Nine

May 6, 2007

Joe, You are a true hero...You have inspired so many....You passed the your values on to your son....you raised a great man who is a great father and husband...your have passed your knowledge of things onto your grandchildren...you have inspired them to really reach their full potential....Evan and I will make sure that Gavin knows all about his Grandpa Joe and what he stood for...all your values and what a great man you were and the hero that you are....Gavin has your magnifying glass and knows that it was "Grandpa Joes", he even knows what it does....I was proud to call you my father in law...Even in death you are still an inspiration to us...we all are stiving to do our best...because you would expect nothing less but giving it our all...We will not mourn your death but celebrate your life....You were an awesome man...We know that you are now in peace and in no pain...we know that you are watching down on us from a much better place...you have been reunited with your wife...say hello to my mom and grandparents for me...it puts our minds at ease to know that you are watching over all of us....I love ya Joe....

PAULA RICHARDS

May 3, 2007

HI JOE. ITS ME YOU EX DAUGHTER IN LAW PAULA. I KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW. WHEN YOU GET THERE SAY HI TO MY DADDY AND MY SISTER IN LAW MARY. YOU WERE A GREAT MAN AND I KNOW MY CHILDREN AND EVAN ARE GOING TO MISS YOU ALOT. I PUT THE KIDS PICTURE IN WITH YOU SO PLEASE WATCH OVER THEM. WE LOVE YOU AND EMBRASS THE AMAZING GRACE. SAY HELLO TO BEATRICE AND STELLA TOO. LOVE PAULA

Evan Nine

May 3, 2007

Hello Everyone:

Thank you for your heartfelt words that you have left. I have created a web page in memory of my father. You can go to www.josephnine.com

There you will see a special montage of pictures that I have created for you to see what exactly went on at his service this past Sunday.

Again, thank you for all of the love everyone has given our family in this tough time.

Hope, Rich and Reimond

May 2, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He is in a better place now along with his wife and my dad skip.We love you!

Peter & Ellen Bruno

May 1, 2007

Evan and Family,

We share in your loss as we know how close you were to him. What is important to remember is the contribution your Dad made to this earth. He certainly made a difference and we are sure when he met our maker, he was greeted with a salute and the words that included "a job well done kind and loyal servant". We should all rejoice his life and his memory as he now prays for all of us.

Tracy Landsberg

April 30, 2007

Evan--

I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Joe will definitely be missed. They were all truly an amazing generation. Please know that although we are far apart, I am here for you.

Love always,

Tracy

Mark Matthews

April 30, 2007

Evan, your dad was always one you could talk to as we were growing up. He was always interested in what we were doing and what we were saying. He will surely be missed and our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

George Warren

April 29, 2007

Evan I know your dad will be forever missed.What a great man he was and it shows as his son has followed in his footsteps.He has acomplished so much in his life time. My best friend I will always be there for you and I know that God is with him and looking down knowing what a great man and time on this earth that he had.Our prayers are with you and your family.

Janet and Ray Brady

April 29, 2007

Evan and Family,

We are so very sorry for your loss.
Joe was a wonderful man, both in business and personally. We know he is in a better place with your mother.

With love,

Crystal & Fidel & Donna Rocha

April 28, 2007

We are keeping you and Rachel and the kids in our prayers. Have peace in knowing that your Dad has been reunited with your Mom and is no longer in any pain. We send our love.

Elaine Coley-Bayne

April 28, 2007

Evan and Family,
It has been years since I saw your dad, but thru knowing you for so many years, Evan, I know what a great man he was due to the fact that he raised a great son. You and I recently chatted about this just a short time ago comparing our fathers. Know that mine and Bill's (dad) thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Gary Watts

April 28, 2007

Evan I was sadden to her of your dads passing but I know hes in a better place. He has taught you well and I know you will pass that down to your kids.I can only hope my grandson will will learn as he gets older the values your dad had. If you need me you how to get hold of Janet or I. God Bless you and your family.

Jeffrey Landsberg and Family

April 27, 2007

We are all very sorry to hear about your father's passing. He was a special man and a hero. I have many nice memories of Uncle Joe and will remeber him fondly.

The Bolf Family

April 27, 2007

We are so sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of him.You are all in our hearts and thoughts always.

Tasha Smith

April 27, 2007

Evan,
My family was very happy to meet your Dad all those years ago at your first party you had. We are sad to see him go but know he is with your mother in heaven. Know that we keep your family in our hearts. Love The Smiths from GA

Marni Hess

April 27, 2007

Dear Evan and family,

So sorry to hear about your dad.

Love,
Marni Hess and family

charles and diane merritt

April 27, 2007

Evan and family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all. I know how close you were to your father,grandfather and he was a great man. I got to spend some time with him years ago and he was truely a great person. He will be greatly missed. Joe make sure you tell my father hello we all miss him deeply.
God Bless you all and we love you.

Hayley Nine

April 27, 2007

Lt. Colonal Joseph Nine better known to me as Grandpa will always be my true hero. Everything I want in life is because of him and his passing will make me work even harder to show him that i am and always will be and american hero. I hope to someday be as well accomplished as him and if not i know that I will become pretty darn close. Grandpa I love you so much and it pains me to not be able to see you anymore or talk to you for advice about the Army but I know you are looking down on us and our brothers and sisters in arms. Grandpa you truly are my hero!!

Darryn Nine

April 27, 2007

Hey Grandpa we will miss you alot but i know not to mourn because you are in a better place and you are here with us indirectly. i will see you again one day. god bless you.

Your Grandson,
Darryn J. Nine

Sallie Fisher-Donnelly

April 27, 2007

Evan,
My heart goes out to you because I know that you were very close with you Dad. Always keep him in your heart. He will help you through the difficult times as my brother did for me.

Even though I did not know your father that well, he was a very caring and polite man who lived a full and wonderful life.

Love you,
Sallie

Gwendolyn Warren

April 27, 2007

May God give your family peace and love at this time...Know you're being thought of, especially in prayer.

Steve Crowley

April 27, 2007

Joseph Nine is a true American War Hero who climbed from Private to Colonel in the Army. We hear about heroes, but you probably haven't met too many of them. I am proud to have known Joe Nine and to count him among my friends. We shall certainly miss him, but as the Lord himself has promised us: WE SHALL SEE HIM AGAIN.
We'll all miss you, Joe, and will always carry your memory in our hearts and minds.
My family and I Salute You!!!

Frannie Hopkins

April 27, 2007

What a Dad you had for 86 years, Evan. May his memories always guide your own greatness in each of you as you carry the Nine generation forward. God bless & comfort all of you now and always.

Greg Cooper

April 27, 2007

Evan,

May God bless you and your entire family with healing and pleasant memories.

Our Love,

Greg and Mozella Cooper

Evan Nine

April 27, 2007

Dad:

I want you to know that you will always be my hero, my mentor, and most of all my idol. You have taught me lots of things in the past 47 years and I thank you for that. Please tell mom I said hello as you are now at peace with yourself and resting more comfortably than before. I will carry on all of the family values that you have taught me and I will see you this Sunday for one final goodbye to you at your service. God Bless You and I miss you dearly.

Your son
Evan

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