JOSEPH O'DONNELL

Joe became a precious friend when I was researching my father´s role as a B-17 ball turret gunner and POW in WWII. Joe provided valuable information and guidance to me as well as to countless others. He spearheaded the effort to keep the memory of Stalag Luft IV alive in his books and the memorials at the camp. I think of him and refer to his messages and writings often. I had the honor of meeting him and his lovely wife, Dot, and treasure the memory. His sacrifice for our freedom and his...

To Joe's family, please accept my belated condolences, having just learned of his death. He is gone, but not forgotten.

I am so thankful for having known Joe. He was a WWII POW roommate with my late Uncle in Stalag Luft IV.

I truly wish that I could be there to pay my last respects to my treasured friend. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Joe was a very special person who touched so many lives near and far. He was a true Patriot and a remarkable ambassador for the thousands of POWs, particularly those who endured extreme hardships in the infamous 86-day march out of Stalag Luft IV. The world was a better place with him in it and he will never be forgotten! We were very fortunate to have...

Sorry to hear about Uncle Joe. He was a good part of my growing up in Riverside.

I am so sorry to read about Joe. My Mom was friends with Dot for many years and we went to visit Dot & Joe several years ago. He was such a sweet and loving man ~ a pleasure to meet! Please know that we are thinking of you at this sad time. May God comfort you. With deepest sympathy, Betty Okerson & Cathi Murphy

Sincerest sympathy,a long innings which we all are thankful for,a Great O'Donnell worthy of the name. O'Donnell Abu. RIP (My Mother Margaret(Cissie RIP)O'Donnell is a First Cousin