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starr
January 1, 2025
Here we are, entering another new year and still missing you like crazy.
love you still my friend.
Steve Rhoads
November 19, 2024
Thinking about you today buddy. RIP Jo Mama.
Starr Richmond
May 29, 2017
Thank you my friend. Miss you always
Starr Richmond
April 22, 2017
Happy late birthday my friend. You sure are missing out on this getting older thing. Love you and still miss you. As summer gets closer I think of you more often. All the great times at camp and I'm glad I got to spend so many of them with you.
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Steven
May 30, 2016
Just stopping by to say we haven't, and never will, forget you! We had some great times together and it's still hard to believe you're gone!
starr r
May 24, 2015
Love you & miss you every day.
I often think of the amazing life & family you would have at this point in your life.
I'm so thankful I got to know you & will also love you.
Charlie Gili
November 11, 2014
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Garmback Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan 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 Joseph M. Garmback US Army Sergeant. 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 strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Peggy Childers
July 8, 2013
To the family and friends of Spc. Joseph M. Garmback:
It has truly been my honor to sign Joseph's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Joseph will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
starr
May 28, 2013
all this weekend as friends and family were having cookouts because they get this 3 day weekend all i could think of was it's because of you we get to have this fun relaxing time. but i know you are sitting back relaxing and watching us from above. i love you and miss you everyday. you will always be in my heart
Bridget Roda
May 27, 2013
Joey was the first person I thought of on this Memorial Day. I lived on Flower, and have great memories of snowball fights with him and Billy, and his infectious smile. I remember seeing his picture on the news and thinking, it can't be him. Thank you so much for your service, Joey. You will never be forgotten. To the rest of the Garmback's, God bless all of you and know Joey touched more people's lives than you can ever know. A true hero never dies.
February 18, 2013
Always remembered. We shall forever be in debt for his service & sacrifice for our Country.
starr
August 2, 2012
i think of you often joey and i miss you always.
Peggy Childers
August 1, 2012
July 8, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Joseph M. Garmback:
Always remembering Joseph. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
July 8, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Joseph M. Garmback:
Please accept my remembrance of Joseph on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
July 8, 2011
Thinking of you and our family. You are missed. Aunt Rindy
Christiane
November 25, 2010
I miss you
Peggy Childers
July 9, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Joseph M. Garmback:
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
July 8, 2010
The Ohio flags of honor prove that you will never be forgotten. You are still missed by a ton of people. I love you. Aunt Rindy
Kathy Carlson (1-26 mom)
May 29, 2010
Remembering our heroes today and always.
Jeremy Earles
December 23, 2009
Joey, its still hard to believe your gone! I had the fine pleasure of being your roomate in Germany for awhile. During that time we became good friends. I will NEVER forget you...God Bless You and your family
R.I.P. my friend
August 5, 2009
I can't sleep tonight because all I could think about was you. Over the years we had our differences but always made up. I miss our late night talks, you were so easy to talk to whenever I had a problem or needed advice. I still keep your picture in my wallet and never let it out of my sight. Another sits in my living room. As I walk past it each day I think about how thankful I am to have known you, and to have had you serve our country. I went to camp this year for the 4th. It sure wasn't the same without you, I honestly will probably never go back. I miss you my friend.
Christiane
July 12, 2009
I miss you every day
Peggy Childers
July 9, 2009
To the family of Spc. Joseph M. Garmback:
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
July 8, 2009
You are not forgotten Garmback, I think of you everyday. Rest in peace brother.
starr richmond
June 27, 2009
still loving you & missing you everyday my camping buddy.
Amy Haas
July 8, 2008
May God ease your pain as you remember your loved one, Spc. Joseph M. Garmback today. I feel that I am in a position to sympathize more than others, because my son is currently serving in Iraq as a Marine. I pray daily for the fallen and still serving service members. And I will pray for you.
Marinda Guinn
July 8, 2008
Joe Bean, I enjoyed my time with our family and I got to visit your gravesite. It was a blessing to know that you have not, and will not ever, be forgotten by so may people. You touched so may lives while you were with us. I miss you and love you. Aunt Rindy (Marinda)
In Memory of Joseph Martin ~ (Debra Estep)
Debra Estep
July 8, 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. 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 –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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Valerie Rhoads
July 1, 2008
Hi JoeMama. Everytime I walk down your road at Wildwood, I think of You. Of all the people and friends I've lost in this war, over all these years, You were the one I missed the most. You go back to my childhood. And as a Military wife, I understood the great risks you took. Your sacrafice will Always be appreciated, and your memory will always be very close to my thoughts.
Love Valerie
Alice Tomasek
June 30, 2008
I only meet Joey once. My sister is friends with his sisters. And when I found out, even though we meet once I was devastated. You will always be missed and always loved by your family and friends. Until we meet again!!
susan luszczynski(garmback)
April 9, 2008
Dear Joey, Happy Birthday. Love, Susan,Luke,Gabby,Jackie and Shane. We think of you everyday! We love you and miss you. Love,Susan
Arlene Csuri(Garmback)
April 9, 2008
Happy Birthday Joey! We love and miss you!
Arlene Csuri(Garmback)
February 22, 2008
Joey not a day goes by that I don't think of you or I am reminded of you something that you have said or something that your neices and nephew have said about you. To them you will always be Uncle Jo Jo. We all love and miss you everyday.
susan luszczynski(Garmback)
December 14, 2007
Joey, Its almost Christmas and it gets really hard because thats the last time we saw you. We all miss you very much and wish you were here with us. You are thought about each and every day. Love, Susan
Erica Curtis
September 13, 2007
Joe, I have visited your resting place many of times, I have left a picture, a cross and other things. It has been years but it still seems unreal. Thank you for serving and protecting us. You will be in my heart forever.
Christiane Blass
August 13, 2007
i miss you so much and cant believe that you are not coming back to me. I love you and miss you every day
starr
August 9, 2007
i think about you everyday joey, but today for some reason i thought about you more. I miss you so much. love you!!
August 8, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain, so I will not pretend that I 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)
Carol Pavlik
July 16, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Spc Joseph Garmback. I pray that our Lord and Savior took him from the flames of war to eternal peace, and that He will renew the strength of those who love him, daily. I'm so sorry for your loss.
June 15, 2007
DEAR GARMBACK'S
WERE THINKING OF YOU AND ALL OF 3600 FAMILIES. HEAVEN HAS MANY ANGELS.WE'RE SORRY FOR YOUR PAIN !
JIM AND PATTI
John
May 1, 2007
Joey was one of my best friends throughout grade school. I wish i wouldve kept in touch.
You were a good friend and will never be forgotten.
Laura Weimer
April 10, 2007
Happy Birthday Joey!
Brunswick Hills Twp - Chapter #7 Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc
October 17, 2006
Spc Joseph M. Garmback will never be forgotten. Want the family to know his memory lives on for his sacrifice defending his country for our freedom.
marlyon garmback [mom]
September 14, 2006
I want to thank everybody for remembering joey and signing his guest book. I read this and so does his sister's, and it greatly honor' him and to know that everybody cares. we still sit and cry but it gives so much relif with the hurt and pain, that joey will always be remembered and loved.
Garnet Jenkins
July 8, 2006
Remembering this Young Hero on the anniversary of the day he gave his Life for our country.
Joseph M. Garmback will never be forgotten.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero in Vietnam. KIA 1967
Revelations 21:4
PATTI ASTORINO
June 21, 2006
DEAR GARMBACK FAMILY.
TWO DAYS AGO ANOTHER BRAVE SOLDIER MARK WAS ESCORTED PAST OUR STREET IT MADE ME THINK OF YOUR PAIN . WE WILL REMEMBER OUR HOMETOWN HERO JOEY AND PRAY FOR HIS FAMILY .THINKING OF YOU JIM AND PATTI ASTORINO
Laura Spiss-Weimer
March 29, 2006
Your picture is in my living room and everyday I pass by it and just think of the many laughs we had. You are missed by so many. I have a daughter now and it saddens me to know she will never meet you. You would be Uncle Joey to her. I think back to our last phone conversation, Shaun was in the desert already and you were headed there, I treasure that last conversation and all the letters you sent. I still have a hard time believing you are gone and still see you in my dreams. In them we are searching for one another, usually at an airprt but we keep missing each other and getting lost and I always wake up before we meet. You will forever be in my heart Joey.
JOe and Marlyon, I pray for your family everyday. I think of you and hope you all are doing well and I pray for strength for you all.
Kaila Garmback
March 7, 2006
You were not only my cousin you were my HERO!
Starr Richmond (Turnbull)
October 24, 2005
My thoughts and prayers still continue for the Garmback family everyday. I pray God gives them the strength to get up everyday and the thoughts of knowing how many people think their son/brother/nephew/uncle/grandson was a wonderful man. We are all very proud of him and always will be. Joey will forever be in our hearts. I will love him and miss him everyday of my life.
God Bless Joey and the Garmback family.
J. DOUGHERTY
September 10, 2005
JOE JR.
YOU WERE A PART OF MY CHILDHOOD. THERE AREN'T TOO MANY MEMORIES THAT DIDN'T INCLUED YOU. I THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF MY LIFE.....
DeShawn Roberts
August 4, 2005
God Bless the Gamback family. No words I can type can ever take away the great loss you have suffered. I have both friends and family in Iraq. We pray for them each day. The Bible says no greater gift can a man give than to lay down his life for his friends. Joe although I did not know him I will always call a friend. When I walk down the street or even sit on my porch I will remember that I have the freedoms to do what Joseph cannot. Joseph served his country and fought for us. Let us pray for the families of the fallen and for those who are still so far from home. Thanks Joseph for being a hero and a friend.
S
July 14, 2005
Wow! It has been a year already. It just seems like it was yesterday. Not enough words can express how much I miss you. I miss our talks and our crazy times. Not a day goes by where I don't think about you. Nor does a day go by when I don't just sit down and cry. We had been friends for so long. You were like my big brother. I looked up to you and admired you, and I thank you for everything that you did. Some day we will see each other again...till then I love you and I miss you.
susan garmback(luszczynski)
July 8, 2005
My brother Joey, Its been 1 year today since you've been gone. It still seems like yesterday. Not a day goes by that I dont think of you and cry wishing you were here with us. Everyone says your home now, but its not the happy homecoming we wanted. I wish I could turn back time and wish I could see you again. I miss you and love you.
CINDI TREHER (LINVILLE)
July 3, 2005
Joey was my brothers best friend. He was so proud of him. I know he thinks about him everyday. God bless you Joey and your family. You will be in our hearts for ever. Your name will live on in my brothers son. We know you are looking down on us and watching over us all.
Laura Weimer
May 27, 2005
My deepest sympathy to the Garmback family. I have known you all for many years. Joey and i grew up together and I had the honor of watching him grow from a kid to a wonderful young man. Joey is a hero who fought bravely for our country. He will always be remembered and missed. Joey is part of who I am today and I will always cherish him.
Julian Mayer
April 29, 2005
Brenda,
We knew each other about 40 years ago in Cleveland during the summer of 1965 or 1966. I decided to look you up on google and sadly found your son's obituary. I was both happy to find you and saddened to learn of the loss of your son. I too, am a veteran from the Vietnam era and I feel your pain. If you would like to, you may contact me by email at [email protected].
Again my sincerest sympathy to you and your family.
Regards,
jud malcolm
April 14, 2005
dear family:
these words of sympathy cannot replace your joseph. as he took his place on the tip of the spear he chose to defend his family and his country because he loved us. have no doubt he loved you and he loved his country. his sacrifice will never be forgotten. when the history of this time is written those who gave the full measure of devotion will be among the names of the greatest our country has known. you have no idea how many americans respect and honor joseph's life. know this - you are loved, and joseph's sacrifice for us will never be forgotten. jud malcolm - vietnam 70-71.
Margaret Welker
April 14, 2005
Thank you. I am grateful. God bless your family left behind to suffer your loss.
Debra Busby
April 14, 2005
You paid the ultimate sacrifice for your country and I thank you. God bless you.
jennifer petrusky
April 14, 2005
I don't know your family.The only thing that I do know is that Spc Joseph M Garmback was a brave person.I thank him for fighting for our freedom.There never any words to express how gratefull we are.He will allways be a hero to me and my family.
Lisa R.
April 13, 2005
We cannot thank you enough for all you did. Our prayers go to your family and friends and to those still serving our counrty. God be with you all!
Scott Allen
April 13, 2005
I am a proud American. My sypathies go to the family and friends of this brave soldier. He did his duty and his life was sacrificed for those of us at home, willing and unwilling or unable to participate. God Bless his memory and I pray God Almighty rewards him in the grandest of ways.
Lisa schultz
April 13, 2005
My heart and prayers go out to all.
When we are not afraid of dying to the intense of reality, we become Divine artists. God Bless
~ The Bloxsoms
March 2, 2005
God bless you and your family. Thank you for your sacrifice.
LINDA TRACY
February 23, 2005
THANK-YOU & MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
haley garmback
July 30, 2004
I will miss joey.he was a nice cousin.I will think of joey.
haley garmback
July 30, 2004
joey is my cousin. pete is my papa
haley garmbck
July 30, 2004
joey is my cousin. pete is my papa
Brenda (maiden name) Gaddie
July 27, 2004
I recognized the name Joe Garmback from my teenage years. I realized that I knew both Joe Sr and his Uncle Frank (Pete).I cannot imagine losing one of my children. I am so sorry to hear that you have lost a son to the war in Iraq. My sincere sympathy and prayers go out to you Joe and your extended family.
PAT SOLICH
July 19, 2004
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Garmback family. I do not personally know you, but remember you from St.Ignatius church as I have been a member there for 25 years. My oldest son is also 24 and attended St. Ignatius School so I am sure he knew Joey along the way. Nobody could ever know the grief you are feeling, but please know we are praying for you. You should be very proud that your son died in the most honorably way possible - fighting for our country and what he believed in. May God Bless and keep Joey is his loving arms.
Patricia Solich
Joan Papciak
July 18, 2004
I didn't know Joe or his family but I want you to know what a brave person he was. I pray for all the service people and their families every day, and I will especially pray for Joe and his family.
May he rest in peace. God Bless
Darlene Meriwether
July 17, 2004
Marlyon & Joe,
I did not know Joe Jr. But I'm glad there are young Americans like Joe who served our country. You must be so proud of him.
Jamie
July 16, 2004
I'm so sorry about your loss. No words can express or describe how much your son/brother has done for this country.I know we all are grateful! may he rest in peace!
Jamie
pam fox
July 15, 2004
To the Family and Friends of Sergeant Joseph M. Garmback: I didn,t know your love one but as a American I am very grateful to him. He is an American Hero. God Bless you all. Your loss is Heavens gain. Sincerely, From one proud American
M. KOVALSKY
July 15, 2004
THANKYOU JOE FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.
MAY YOU REST IN GOD'S LOVING ARMS.
Cecil & Patricia Hess
July 15, 2004
We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the Chain will link again.
Linn Culotta
July 15, 2004
Joe & Marylon
I remember Joe how proud you were when Joe Jr went to the service. I think that's one of the few times you had a smile on your face at work.
Our prayers go out to you and you family. We're very proud to say we know your family.
Deepest Sympathy
Linn Culotta & Family
X-Employee Lincoln Mvg & Stg.
Salina Capretta
July 15, 2004
I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the Garmback family. Joe was a good guy. A brave and courageous soldier who gave his life to serve our country. He was a real American Hero and will be missed.
linda tracy
July 14, 2004
GOD BLESS YOU FOR WANTING TO FIGHT FOR OUR COUNTRY. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THIS YOUNG MAN. IT MAKES ME PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN BECAUSE OF BRAVE YOUNG MEN LIKE MR. GARMBACK JR. REST IN PEACE.
Rutt Family
July 14, 2004
God bless U.S. Army Sergeant Joseph M. Garmback Jr. and his family. It was an honor to have known Joey and we owe him and his family a debt of gratitude for the ultimate sacrifice in defending our freedom. His loss will never be forgotten, his courage will always be admired and his love of his family will be missed.
Sister Helen Ann Brown, CSJ
July 14, 2004
You have a special remembrance in my prayers. Please treasure the memories he has given to you. God bless you and God Bless America.
LINDA DALIC
July 14, 2004
America thanks you for being the caring and courageous soldier that you were.
We are so proud of all of you!
Phil Lombardo
July 14, 2004
Joe and Marlyon,
Cathy and I are at a loss for words. We will always proudly remember being able to watch Little Joe grow up and become the courageous young man that he was!
Phil and Cathy
Frank Tomasek
July 14, 2004
Our deepest sympathies on you loss!
The Tomasek family (Beverly)
Shaun Green
July 14, 2004
We love you and we will miss you always Joey, your cousin Shaun.Rest in peace.
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