Joel A. Dahl Obituary

Another year has passed, but not a day goes by I don't think of you! Thank you for your service.

Joel was my student in middle school. I´ll never forget his sense of humor. I still have an index card he wrote and remember him warmly when I look at it.

So much time has passed .. but you are not forgotten! May you continue to rest in peace

Thinking of you today & always! May you continue to rest in peace & watch over your family and loved ones!

Thank you so much Joel! It has been many years since you last visited, Thank you!

May you continue to rest in peace Joel an watch over your family & everyone who loves you!

I met Joel when I was in high school we became good friends instantly, he was one of the sweetest. He genuinely had a good heart, I remember hanging out with him and he would talk about how much he loved his siblings. He came to my house to say goodbye before he left for basic and I gave him a big hug I wasn’t expecting that would be the last but it’s been 16 years since he passed and I still think of him. He had the biggest heart and was so special. My heart goes out to his family, son and his wife. Sending love

Not a day goes by that I don't think about you brother... I wish I could have one last talk with you I miss u so much.... Love your little sister angel

Remembering you not only today but always ..

To everyone especially Angel,
I am happy to see that you all still love and care for him, that you still think about him and share your thoughts and prayers on here :)

Alia

Not only today but always, remembering you on this special day.. Thank You for your service!!

Just thinking about you..

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you my brother.....miss u love u .....

I miss you .. may you continue to rest in peace ..

I offen think about, may you continue to rest in peace, Joel..

Another year has gone .. But not a day Goes by that I don't think about you or pray for you!!

I often light a candle for you.. Your always in my thoughts an prayers!! May you continue to rest in peace until we meet again...

Blessed to be his sister!

Our family will be forever grateful for your military service to this country and your willingness to make the difference.

hey brother not a day goes by that I don't think of you. you are sorely missed and was greatly loved andstill extremly missed God bless you and your family as this seems to never get easier for any of us.
s

I love my big brother.He is a hero to me.Signed by Patti Gray

I love my big brother.He is a hero to me.From his little sis Patti gray.

thank you joel for serving our country and fighting for everyone especially for your family!! i'm sure you would have been a great father .. i'm sure ur son will hear so many wonderfull stories of how great of a person you were he's probably already heard of how huge of a hero you are too!! May god bless ur family i'm sure ur watching over them as well!! rest in peace joel until we meet again...

Hey brother u r not forgotten. I love and miss u alot. I hope heaven is treating u well. God bless ur family and friends. tom gwinn

My brother, I miss u there's not a day that u don't cross my mind.I still can't believe this happened.You were my brother and my friend.I wish i could have been there with you.I love u man! You'll always be in my memories and heart.

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

Alia not a day go by that I don't think of him and the sorry and troubles you have endured over the last four years. The picture they have here does not give him justice because they should have one of his smile because it could light up a room. I was fortunate to have been in his unit and he was trully a friend and I until I die will miss him. God bless you and your precious child let him know his dad is a hero and he will never be forgotten. Tom Gwinn

TO EVERYONE WHO SENT CONDOLENCES:
Thank you! I did not know about this page and, wow, did it stir up some emotions!!! Kaiden is almost four now which means Joel has been gone for nearly four years and the pain, although minor now, still sits in my heart. I just want to thank each and everyone of you that took the time to sign the book. Thank you all for your support, concern, as well as your heartfelt condolences to Kaiden, me, and the rest of his family. I also want to share my condolences with all of you that lost your loved ones and remind you to stay strong and that with time, it does get easier... Thank you,
Alia

Men like you are the reason I serve today. Thank you, Brother! Rest in peace and take shelter in His arms.

ay brother i miss you so bad me n sister are here talkin bout chu now and i just wanna break down bad u gave me so much in this world i love you and miss you so much you are always in my heart cant wait to be with you again

Still missimg you Baby
boy.

To the family and friends of Sgt. Joel A. Dahl:
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

I Miss My Brother So Much I Am Lost ...

Joel,
Thinking and praying for you on the 2nd 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.

To the family of Sgt. Joel A. Dahl:
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

We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families at this time. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you.
Please contact us! 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

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Dahl!

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 –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Joel,
Thinking and praying for you on the 1st 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.

I am so sorry for your loss but hope God grants you comfort and peace as you go on without this wonderful young man. How fortunate you were to be blessed with his love for the short time you had him.

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

I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. I recently lost my husband who was serving in Iraq as well. He was killed June 3, 2007. My husband was also stationed out of Ft. Lewis, WA. I understand everything that you all are going through right now. I will keep all of you in my prayers. Stay strong. :)

Wife of SGT James Christopher Akin, KIA-6/3/07.

To My Cousin Joel,
You will be missed by the family so much, We Love You with all our Hearts and you will not be forgotten we will keep Kayden safe and we will let him know how his Father is a Hero to Many and now will be the Angel to watch over all of us. You keep the Heavens safe with all OUR Other Brothers and Sisters (MILITARY) that we all have lost, You will be in my Heart and in my Mind.

Petty Officer and you Cousin,
SK2 Armijo, Shawn
Belen NM
Now in The East Coast.

Alia, I am so sorry for your loss. I watched you grow up, with that beautiful smile and those eyes full of life. As I see the pain that your heart now carries, I remember you with laughter and always with a smile and I remember what a wonderful woman you have grown up into. I know that Joel saw what a wonderful wife and mother you'd be and that is why he chose you from all the girls. I know that it seems like the world has just collasped around you, and maybe it has, but soon, your heart will heal and you will see that you too have given birth to a hero. May God help you through this pain and help you become the mother you have always wanted to be. May you find peace in knowing that your husband helped maintain a country that your son will grow up in. As we studied the World Wars when you were in my class, you were extremely involved in knowing more, always wanting to knowing more, Keeping your Time for Kids and newspaper articles to date, now you have used your knowledge to move forward and understand what Joel did was the ultimate sacrifice and his actions will be forever be remembered as our country stands strong, for it was men like Joel who have honestly kept us safe from terror and free. You are in my heart and prayers. Love, Ms. Wolfe

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 HIS LITTLE ONE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

My heartfelt sympathy to the Dahl 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 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~

Joel Anthony Dahl! Well I will miss you and all the crazy things you did! I know your in heaven right now looking down on all of us and knowing that you did the right thing! Thank you so much for fighting for our freedom! I can't wait to see you again!

To Aliah and Kayden may god be with you both!! Our prayers are with you!

O Joel, you always knew how to get everyone's attention...Even in death. We are sure going to miss you buddy. Love you!

To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
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

Sgt. Dahl, I did not know you but I just wanted to say God bless you & Rest In Peace, Hero!

Thank You Sgt. Joel A. Dahl. For giving your all for my freedom.God Bless your family.

Times like this there isn't a whole lot someone could say... But what I can say is the short time I knew Joel, he was a great guy and so proud of his wife! My husband met him through WLC at Ft. Lewis just in March of this year. I met him at the graduation and he was telling us about how excited he was to be having a baby, and how he missed his wife. We are sorry for your loss and my husband sends his respects to a good young man!

Sgt. Joel A. Dahl
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

dear friends and family of sgt dahl he was more than a soldier he was a friend he would do anything for anyone he was rough on the outside but gentle as a kitten on the inside his laugh and smile would make your day a better one,he will be sorely missed i love u brother save me a spot in heaven and we will meet again,god bless your family and im sorry your soon didnt get to see your loving smile,thanks for being my friend brothers of BCO

I am so sorry for your loss and other tragedies you have experienced. Your son needs you now and will keep you grounded while you begin to heal. Your story has caused many of my friends to realize how fortunate they are. You are all in my prayers.

My sincere sympathy.

Deepest Regards,

Our fallen hero, Joel, will never be forgotten and I thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice to our country.

My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to his family in this great time of sorrow and need.

And, to Baby Kaiden Anthony,

May you grow up knowing what a very special man your father was. Many Americans across this great country of ours are grateful to him for the great sacrifice he made.

He will never be forgotten.

from a mother-in-law of one serving in Baghdad and a Soldiers' Angel.

To Joel's Family,
Please know as much as you miss him, he's in a warless place. AND he will always be with you and will be watching over you all and protecting you. To his wife, Alia, I am so sory for your loss. I hope you fill his son with stories and pictures of his Daddy, and tell him Daddy was a HERO! God bless you all!! I am a very proud Soldiers' Angel.

Thank you all for your prayers. Joel was a very special person. He will be missed so very much. I am his mother in my heart.

We can't imagine what you have been going through since being notified of the death of your young Warrior. The Military and families all over the USA and world are grieving with you and praying for you. What a very brave individual you have in your family that would give up a life for their homeland and its people so they can remain free. Your Freedom Fighter has served the Country above and beyond the call of duty, let no one ever tell you different. With the mission now completed your Warrior has been redeployed to Heaven to sit on the right hand of the Supreme Commander and Chief. The Father above has Joel in his arms and will give him peace as well as eventually easing your pain and suffering. God speed to you and SGT Joel A. Dahl, our HERO. We are so proud of them that are willing to sacrifice for this great Nation, THANK YOU.

Army Retired

To the family of Sgt. Dahl,
The pain is inexplicable. It is felt by all. Your loved one was a treasure, even to the many of us who never knew him. His nobility, his courage and his service are gifts, and we cherish what he gave us. He will always remind us what we, the living, should strive to be. We will not forget, we will not let you out of out of our prayers. You are in the company of many who can help you through what we know feels impossible. But it is possible, because along with everything else, they who have fought and died have left us with a piece of their strength.
God Bless,
from the brother of Sgt. Sherwood Baker,
KIA Baghdad, Iraq 4.26.04

To the family of Joel, my grief for the loss of your son is felt. I know what it's like to loose your child in war as my son was killed in action too. It feels that your heart has been ripped from you and you don't understand why this happened to your child. I've felt all you will feel in the coming days and weeks and though I’m not close in relation to area, but I am very close by email. I offer any support to you and your family that I can. It's with the Grace of God that I've gotten through each day and with His healing love and comfort that I've been able to once again sleep at night and not cry each day. Believe me I do know how hard it is. May God continue to heal you and your family and contact me when and if you are ever ready, even if it's to vent or cry. In memory of my son SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq with the 2-505th PIR 82nd Airborne Div

God bless the family and friends of Joel.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Joel for being such a brave hero.

(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)

To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
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

Father we entrust our brother Joel to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Joel in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.

As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.

Rest in peace among the angels.

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and now they are protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

Sgt. Joel Dahl and Family:

Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.

To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.

We are deeply saddened at the loss of this brave young soldier, a hero. May God comfort and embrace you as only He can. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
In loving memory of our nephew
Lance Cpl James R. Davenport KIA 11/22/06 Anbar Province

My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of Sgt. Joel A. Dahl, with a Multitude of Thanks for your Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

The price Joel and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten. May he Rest Safely now, in God's Care and know that he is a True American Hero, that Will Never Be Forgotten. I Pray that God's Comforting Peace and Grace, be with the Dahl 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 sorrows."
~ Isaiah 53:4 ~

May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times spent with Joel and quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.