SGT Joseph Daniel Drum, age 31, beloved son, brother and friend, passed away December 8, 2012 in El Paso, TX. He was born December 7, 1981 in Washington, DC. Joe graduated from Parkland High School in 2000 and was 3rd in his class. He was pursuing a dual-major in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering at UTEP. He was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserves for over 11 years, serving 2 tours in Iraq and was Honorably Discharged. Survivors include his father Dr. Charles Richard Drum (SFC, Ret.) (Arminda), mother Beverly Horton Drum, sisters Abigail Rebekah Drum, Marianna Ruth Hendricks (Chris) and brother Petty Officer First Class Samuel Paul Drum, U.S. Navy (Lorybeth), 1 niece, 6 nephews, many relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held Friday December 14, 2012 at 7 pm at Northgate Christian Church (in the Hall behind the Church) 5430 Yvette, El Paso, Texas, 79924. Friends are invited to attend.
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Joe Drum Family,
Our deepest heartfelt condolences in the passing of your son Joe. My entire family knew him for a substantial amount of years, ever since he was in high school... we all came to accept and love Joe as part of our family. Now a part of us is gone, but his kindness, love and caring nature will always be with us. May the Lord comfort you in this trying days. Joe will always be missed, but remain in our hearts and memories.
God Bless
McDaniel Family
Walter McDaniel
December 17, 2012
Shalom Joseph,You will be missed and never replaced. You taught me an important lesson and that is to never take life or others for granted because this life we are living is so short. You were an amazing man the kind that a girl could only dream of. I wish I could turn back time and save you but I cant and so we will meet again in the future.I will never forget the first time I met you.
Shalom
Fabiola Louczyshyn
December 14, 2012
I had the honor of serving in the same unit with SGT DRUM. He was such a great person and NCO. You will forever my in our hearts and prayers. My sincere condolences to the DRUM family. You will always be with us...
Nicole Escalante
December 14, 2012
Sgt. Drum,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country while serving with the USAR-especially in Iraq. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Mike Casey
December 13, 2012
Beverly:
We send you all our love and prayers. May the Lord cover you and the kids and keep you all safe in his arms. Joseph was a good boy (man). God Bless you and yours.
Eddie & Punkin Quinn
December 13, 2012
Joe, it is unfortunate that you are gone. It would have been nice to catch up. I will never forget the days in high school, skateboarding, talking about philosophy, politics and causing mischief around PHS.
Steve Dilks
December 13, 2012
I had the honor of meeting Joseph at my daughter's KristalAnn's house on numerous occassions when he would go their for a barbeque. Nice guy and a great friend to her.
December 13, 2012
may God help the grieving and welcome Joseph with open arms
Tony Drum
December 13, 2012
You were more than a man Joseph. There will never be another like you! You will forever hold a spot in my heart. You're in a better place now, so watch over us as we endure the everyday tribulations left on this Earth! Gone, but not forgotten! Rest in peace my friend.
Marcus Wells
December 13, 2012
Sgt. Drum, you were an awesome and very smart person. I will always remember your unique humor and all the time we spent hanging out together in the 263rd QM CO. Only days prior to your loss I lost my blood brother, but you my friend were a Brother in Arms to me and losing you is just as painful. I want you to know that you and your family will be in my prayers. Thanks for the memories and all the laughs.
Isaac Villa
December 13, 2012
I am deeply saddened. My condolences to the Drum family. I had the great honor of having Joe as a friend since elementary school. He was a very caring and kind person and he will be greatly missed.
Nichole Gerber (Sarmiento)
December 12, 2012
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