Joel D. Portuese

Dear Prtuese faimly I am very sorry for your loss Joel was a great man and also a great uncle to me I love him and miss him a lot but no matter what he is still in our hearts and he left us great memories

The Portuese family,
I'm so sorry for your loss, Joel was a nice guy, and he will be missed. If Chelsea ever needs someone to talk to, i'm here for her. Your in my prayers.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Children far and wide will remember your husband and father with such admiration, strength, patience and kindness. They will surely grow up with respect for a man that added so greatly to their childhood. Grown-ups alike will also remember a wonderful man that took the time to volunteer, to lead, teach and share with their children and to be the father, husband, friend and family member, that touched so many others. Thank you for...

Kate,

I knew Joel from the West Point Prep School Lacrosse Team, our time at the Academy and later in the Army at Fort Sill, OK. Joel always brought a smile to my face as a good friend and fine person. I will always remember him as a funny and caring person who was always there for friend.
I know that there aren't sufficient words to ease your pain and sorrow during this time. God bless you and your family.
Jeff

Dear Kate and Family
I had known Joel my whole life growing up in Hicksville and attending Bethpage together. We grew up around the corner from each other.
We both went through the application process to West Point together. I was recruted for soccer and Joel for Lacrosse. I didn't atend West Point after finding out late in our senior year that I failed the medical. I attended Rutgers instead. I remeber Joel as a plebe attending the first game Rutgers played at West Point! i remeber it...

Kate,
You and I have never met, but Joel and I were friends for several years. I met him at Fort Monroe on the soccer field. We later ran together during the Shamrock marathon in 2004. Joel was an example for all to follow and he will be dearly missed.

Dear Kate, I am one of the lucky people to have been friends with Joel. He was a wonderful person. I enjoyed each time he came home to Bethpage for a visit. My love and prayers are for you, your children and the Portuese family.
Joel, you were one of the great ones and I will miss you.

I was deeply saddened to hear the news about the death of LTC Portuese our Military Family Member. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. During this difficult time, I know you will draw upon your own strength and the strength of loved ones that hold you in their thoughts. Remember the world is filled with people who care about you and are thinking about you in this difficult time of sorrow.

Kate-
Tony and I are keeping you and the children in our thoughts and prayers. We are so incredibly sorry your loss. I know the pain must be great but I pray for the day when you all can think of Joel/Dad with nothing but smiles and happy memories. Those kids could not have asked for a better father....for that I know you are eternally grateful.