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mike williams
November 28, 2021
I first met Joan Beck when I was attending the citizen police academy back in 1996. I was in the food and beverage business for 13 yrs and I wanted a career change to the criminal justice system. I did volunteer work with the Aurora PD before going into the academy. Joan took a special interest in me because she knew I wanted to start a career in the criminal justice field. So she made sure I understood everything and to ask her questions if I didn't. After I graduated from the citizen academy I went to college, graduated, with a degree, and for the last 26 years I have been doing criminal justice work, 8 of those years in law enforcement. Thanks Joan for helping and caring and getting me started. RIP
Kandi Valdez
January 20, 2012
Joan was such a sweet, caring person and was a pleasure to work with. I was shocked to hear of her passing. My deepest sympathies to your family. RIP dear, sweet friend your compaasion for others was remarkable. Kandi
Ernie Ortiz
January 18, 2012
Doug,
I was so sorry to hear about Joan's passing. I, along with most of the APD family received word of Joan's passing by email. As I was reading the normal day-to-day mail, I was emotionally overwhelmed after reading the sorrowful news.
Joan was many things to many people, but for me she was in part responsible for my start here at the PD, over 20 years ago. She was later a colleague, mentor and most importantly my friend.
It has been a year or so since my last contact with Joan, I will miss her not only because she is gone, but also because the world was a better place with her in it.
May God bless you and the boys my Brother!
For my friend Joan Beck "The Living"
Death for the living is a helpless feeling. Nor all the might, nor money, nor medical intervention will provide us, the living, with a safe place to hide from our ultimate destiny. We must always remember our life is right now. We must battle the pressure of the world, so not to become subservient to the insignificant. We must fight to know love and laughter, for our destiny is but a short distance away.
E.A.O. 01/18/12
Ron Sloan
January 18, 2012
To Doug and the family I extend my deepest sympathies. Joan was a wonderful individual and an exceptional cop. She will surely be missed.
George McGoff
January 17, 2012
I also worked with Joan in the Detective Bureau of the APD. Joan was a hard worker, able to work the most complex of cases. But her work at the academy, cheering on an old timer through the physical fitness testing, and the KOGA training is what touched me the most. The fact that Joan would gladly accept the challenge to help a fellow officer complete the task at hand, to me, became her trademark. With her personality and smile and infectious laugh, her loss leaves a hole in the world that will not soon heal. Goodbye my friend...you are and will continue to be missed dearly.
Jim Weber
January 17, 2012
I worked with Joan for several years in the Detective Bureau at the Aurora Police Department. She was a joy to be around and a very hard working Detective. I am very sad to learn that her family and friends have lost her. Joan had a personality that you could not help but like her by just meeting her. I was privileged to have known her and worked with her.
Jim Weber
Detective retired
Aurora P.D.
Shawn Moody
January 17, 2012
Joan was a fantastic woman and will be missed by all. She was an inspiration and a joy to all those that had the privilege of knowing her. She was not only a co-worker, but a mentor and a friend. The world was a far better place with her in it. RIP
Alden Langert
January 16, 2012
I'm sorry I missed her funeral. I will sincerely miss talking with Joan at work. She was an inspiration to her profession and those that were touched by her smile and spirit.
Tonja Hayes
January 15, 2012
What an amazing woman she was. She will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss.
Gary Hayes
January 15, 2012
Joan was a great co-worker and friend. She will be missed.
Jutta Gavito
January 15, 2012
Joan was a wonderful, energetic individual! I am very sorry for your loss. She will be missed.
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