Reedley, California
Joe Lusk's dream was to be an astronaut. His goal every day, however, was simply to please those around him. "He always put everyone else first," said his friend Dustin Powell. "It was his sole goal to make everyone else happy." Lusk, 25, of Reedley, Calif., an Army helicopter pilot based at Fort Bragg, died Jan. 21 in a training accident in Kuwait, about 10 days after he was deployed overseas. "A friend told me she thought he was so sweet, and when I thought about it, that's what he was, just so sweet," said Lusk's mother, Sue Lusk, an English teacher at the high school where her son graduated a straight-A student and football player. Lusk graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. His uncles are both in the military. One of them, Maj. Joseph Lusk of Massachusetts, escorted his nephew's body from Dover Air Force Base. "It gave me comfort to know I was doing it for my brother," Joseph Lusk said. "It really helped them to know that I was with Joe all along."
I was with Cpt in Kuwait when he was killed, I was in charge of cleaning up the crash, the day after, tough duty. I take a sip of Whiskey ever Memorial day for him, never forget
Joe Hale
May 26, 2025 | Chapmanville, WV | Coworker
Hello, We wanted to let your family and friends know that we are sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Joe Fenton Lusk II US Army Captain. 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,...
Charlie Gili
June 27, 2024
To the family and friends of Capt. Joe F. Lusk:
It has truly been my honor to sign Joe'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 Joe will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Peggy Childers
January 22, 2013 | Carson City, NV
January 21, 2012
To the family and friends of Capt. Joe F. Lusk:
Always remembering Joe. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
January 24, 2012 | Carson City, NV
To the family and friends of Capt. Joe F. Lusk:
Please accept my remembrance of Joe on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
January 21, 2011 | Carson City, NV
I know the mother of this brave fallen soldier. She is an amazing women and mother. Her strength is inspiring to all that know her. I am thankful for the love they shared and for the sacrafice Joe gave to his country. He is remembered on this 5 year heaven anniversary.
Rachel Preston
February 16, 2010 | Tracy, CA
To the family and friends of Capt. Joe F. Lusk:
Remembering Joe 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
Peggy Childers
January 21, 2010 | Carson City, NV
In Memory of Joe ~ (Debra Estep)
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...
February 06, 2009
Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the Lusk family.We shall FOREVER stand for our fallen HEROES.
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
January 21, 2009 | Grainte Falls, NC
