Old Orchard Beach, Maine
BERWICK - It is with great sadness to announce the Line of Duty Death of Captain Joel Barnes, 32, of Shapleigh. Capt. Joel Barnes succumbed to injuries Friday March 1, 2019, while fighting a fire in Berwick, Maine. Captain Joel Barnes was born in Portland, Nov. 17, 1986, the son of Michael Barnes...
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I ddnt know Joel but my granddaughter saw him at Shapleigh Memorial School. She said he was so nice to the kids. I hope all family,friends and coworkers can share his memories and find peace.
Trish LaRose
March 12, 2019 | North Berwick, ME
I am very sorry for your families loss. Joel came on medical calls for my mom and was very polite and patient with her especially when she asked him to take off his boots. Berwick firefighters have an angel to watch over them on every call now, like they did every time he went on a call.
Bev Johnson
March 12, 2019 | Berwick, ME
Condolences to the Barnes family. May God grant you peace during your time of grief. Rm. 15:33
PF
March 12, 2019
I wanted to send my love, hugs and sincere condolences to all of you at Berwick fire from your neighbor here in York and to the Barnes family. I'm a big supporter of First Responders, I'm not a first Responder but I'm quite a bit like Joel was.
❤ First Responder Deaths are some of the worst, I never met Joel but feel like I lost a friend. I would of done the exact same thing Joel did
Becky Knox
March 11, 2019 | York, ME
I just want to thank Joel for his dedication & service as a firefighter. No one can do more than Joel has done. May his family and friends rejoice in their memories of Captain Joel Barnes. Rest In Peace my friend.
Linda Hendrix
March 11, 2019 | New Franklin, MO
To Barnes Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Charles Dubois
March 11, 2019 | North Berwick, ME
to Barnes Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Heaven has gained a special angel. i never met him but i heard stories from friends of mine that live in Berwick what a wonderful young man he was.
Kandice Dubois
March 10, 2019 | North Berwick, ME
Joel is flying with the angels. So sorry for your loss, but know that his life had meaning beyond what we can comprehend. Blessings.
Mother of a son
March 10, 2019 | Portland, ME
No greater sacrifice than to give your life protecting one of your brothers. Rest in Peace and Thank you for your dedication and service to multiple departments.
Former Firefighter
March 10, 2019 | ME