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Andrew Taylor
February 3, 2025
Missouri brother, everyday.
Give Kaleigh a huge hug for me. Andrew
Rob Swearingen
April 22, 2023
Joe
A few of us gathered at your gravesite today to honor and remember you. Myself, Pete Cohen, Mat Drake and Bobby Green met and shared some laughs and memories of the good ol days. It´s always good to see some of the old crew. What great times we all had back then!
Rob Swearingen
April 23, 2022
Some of the members of your old uniform patrol shift got together at your gravesite to remember and honor you today on the 15th anniversary of your death. Sara brought Blake by to meet them. Many stories were told about you and there were lots of laughs about all the things you could find to get into. #neverforgotten
Ron O'Brien
April 17, 2021
Joe’s name is still spoken often and his memory continues to impact the lives of others. He is not forgotten and is still near to our hearts.
Taylor Reilly
May 27, 2020
It's may 27th, 2020 It's my first time writing in about 9-10 years. My deep pain for you still lingers everyday. My precious daughter YOUR FIRST granddaughter Briar, you would adore be over the moon in love with her. I often pray for your guidance with my life, because it's been an rough uphill battle for me especially. In 2 years I lost my sister, my greatest grandmother and my Father. I still cry weekly about you and think of you often wondering if my life would be completely different than it is now. I'll never forget you daddy, youre always in my ❤ My tattoo for you is taking from my 1st Xmas card since you were on duty my 1st Xmas ever, it read: But I wish with everything I could be there with you today, I had searched and searched for something you had left behind and I finally found it. Please watch over my brothers, mom and Briar. I'll talk to you soon daddy come see me In a dream again, I often wonder what my life be like if you were still here, watching Kaleigh, you, Nana all go with in a 2 yr spand, I not only lost y'all but, at the tender age of 10 watched my whole family crumble to pieces. Please let me know again you're here with me, you don't know how desperately I seek to feel your presence.
I love you sooooo much, Taylor Reilly ❤❤
Taylor
May 27, 2020
Today is may 27th, 2020. Exactly a week past my 23rd birthday. Its been a looooong time since Ive written on here. 1st it kills me daily that you couldnt meet Briar your 1st granddaughter who you would adore. I wonder if your proud of me or not. I pray to you for guidance in life, bc after that dream on fathers a day I knew you were with me. I never got to do donuts with dads or father/ daughter dances, Blake either didnt even get a chance to know you. I feel you everyday, I hope you lead me, and guide me. Dont ever leave me side bc a bond between a child and parent can never be broken, even in death. I just want you to know its been 13 years since youve passed I think about you everyday, to be honest I cry about you, kaleigh, watching my family rip apart in front of my eyes at 9 years old. I have a tattoo for you that says but I wish with everything in me I could there for you today I took it from a card you wrote when you had to work a Xmas shift my 1st Xmas. & that stays with my dad. Love you. Send me something again please a dream, something. I love you forever and always
your daughter Taylor
Katie Dickson
March 7, 2017
Joe it's so hard to read all of this it's been such a long time I can't believe this is still up. I read the comments that your mom posted over the years and I know she now Is up there with you...I think of you and my beautiful niece often. I have a very very strong sister we were talking on the phone just a few days ago about everything and It made think of this page. Some of the things she told me makes my heart smile you will never be forgotten. Love all of you up there more than anyone will ever know
Ron O'Brien
April 24, 2015
Many of us from your old LCSO uniform patrol shift got together the other day to honor and remember you. We all miss you and think of you often.
September 11, 2010
Did you see Brandi? I wanted to be there with her because I know that you would have been there for her. It seems that none of us write much anymore but that nevers means that we don't love you or miss you or think of you. i guess it is just that all of us have finally acknowledged that no matter what we do, you are gone. that we will never seen you again in this life. you are still grieved for. oh my darling son, i miss you so.
Mom.
February 20, 2010
happy birthday, joe. you would be 35. taylor says that's very old :-). i give blake little kisses on his ear and ask him who does that. and he always answers my daddy joe. i want to think of this as a happy day because it is when you came into my life. but i miss you, son. kathleen misses you so, she has been upset all week thinking of you. i saw cleve today. there is not a day when we do not think of you. mom.
November 5, 2009
i know i have not written in a long time -- but not a day goes by that i do not think of you and cray and wish so much that you were here.
mom
Jennifer Reilly
July 31, 2009
Hey Bro,
I just wanted to fill you in. Tomorrow I graduate from UNF. After 6 years I am finally a graduate. Everyone will be there but I am going to miss the one person who I wanted the most. YOU..... I love you and miss you every day.
July 29, 2009
I THOUGHT OF YOU ON THE 4TH AND WENT BY TO SEE YOU. I AM SORRY MY FRIEND THAT I HAVEN'T WRITTEN IN A WHILE. I MISS YOUR FRIENDSHIP VERY MUCH BUT MOST OF ALL YOUR BRUTAL HONESTY. I SURE DO WISH YOU WERE STILL WITH US AND WORKING IN ZONE 5. I NEEDED YOUR HELP. I FOUND MYSELF IN A MESS THAT COST ME MY JOB AFTER 8 1/2 YRS AND I'M LOST JOE . I FIND COMFORT IN GOING BY TO SEE YOU AND TALKING TO YOU. I MISS YOUR FRIENDSHIP. LOVE SP
July 6, 2009
i thought about you all day on the Fourth. you and your fireworks. good memories of you - the kind you want to fold up in your heart and never let go of. I love you, son.
mom
May 19, 2009
thursday 5/21 is taylor's 12th birthday. i think of all those months of pain for you and know that the one thing that kept you going was taylor. because of how much you loved her. she misses you so much.
on saturday, blake was talking to kathleen and i. neither of us understood but we kept guessing -- and guessing wrong. he would roll his eyes, smile, say "um" and then try again. he is beginning to have cognitive thought - the ability to reason something out. what a wonder he is.
how i wish that you were here to see your beautiful oldest daughter and your precious boy.
if there is a life beyond this one, please keep watch over sarah and taylor and blake. they will always need you.
give kaleigh many many kisses and cindy many hugs.
love you. thinking of you and missing you always.
mom
Jennifer Reilly
April 24, 2009
Brother,
I am sorry for the late entry but I know you know I had you on my mind as we candle burned under the picture we hang of you and Kay Kay on you 2 year marking. I love you Joe and can't believe how much time has passed. Please know I am always thinking of you every min of the day and love you with all of my heart.
Your little sister,
Jennifer
April 23, 2009
well buddy it's been two years and theres not a day goes buy that you are not thought of or mentioned by me... I miss you my friend.
Clete
mom
April 22, 2009
once when you were small, you asked me if i would die someday. and when i said yes, you grabbed me tightly and said i don't want you to die mama; i will miss you all my life.
little did either of us know it would be you who went first.
and i will miss you all the rest of my life.
April 22, 2009
It's been two years my friend. I miss you greatly.
Pete
linda
April 13, 2009
last friday blake spent the night. he "read" the teddy bear book lots of times. Whenever the bear dressed up in the pirate hat and sword, he would look at me and growl "aarrgghh".
what a bright little boy he is -- so full of energy and sweetness and orneriness just like you.
i miss you so. next wednesday it will be 2 years that you are gone. i find myself growing edgier by the day and iwant to live those days over as if i could stop what happened.
oh, JOE, how can you be gone and the world keep turning?
mom
linda
March 14, 2009
last weekend blake put a raisin up his nose. two year olds do things like that all the time.
kathleen is one of the wicked step sisters in cinderella this weekend.
taylor went skating last night.
all these things remind me how much we wish you were here so we could tell you -- you would laugh at blake and be proud of your little sister and acknowledge taylor's athletic ability.
so many things to share with you; we can only do it with our hearts right now.
we miss you always.
we think of you every day.
we love you.
mom
Alyssa Holt
February 23, 2009
Uncle Joe,
I wanted to tell you how much I missed you, and how much we all miss you. Taylor and I are still extremely close, and she has been the best friend a girl could ever want. Blake is the spitting image of Taylor and Kaleigh when they were babies, and he is so cute! I wonder what my life would be like if you were here, but I know that one day I will see you again. I love you so much! Give Kaleigh a hug for me!
Jason Longfellow
February 21, 2009
Joe,
Happy 34th birthday! I've been in town for about a month and went by to see you a few weeks ago. I placed my bracelet that I've worn the past few years in your rememberance on you site. I have another one packed up with my house goods. I'm being relocated to Andrews AFB, MD so I'm home on leave. Just thought I'd wish you a happy B-day (Old man)...haha
February 20, 2009
happy birthday, joe. if there is a life beyond this one, know that we are thinking of you. i am remembering the tiny child you were on this day 34 years ago. the gentle, kind child you grew into, the slightly outrageous adolescent, the rebellious in your face teenager, and the wonderful man, husband, and father you became. you made that journey because you knew what was right and you did it. i am so proud that you are my son. i hope i remembered to tell you that enough when you were here.
kathleen and i think of you every day and wish SO MUCH that we could see you again and hug you.
mom
Stink Reilly
February 20, 2009
hey dad it is me taylor and i am 11 and kathleen got a new rabbit her name is alska and my cat byrd who we only had for a 2 months died and so i am getting a new one and i dont know what to name my new cat him/her so if you have any thoughts plaese send them down......I am playing with Kyler blake who sould have been named connor!!!!!!!!!!!!Mom is applying for a new job today and i stopped by to say happy 34th birthday hey your almost in you mid-life crisis..HAPPY 34TH BIRTHDAY
linda
December 28, 2008
my dear son, another holiday has come and gone without you. sarah bought some MM for you: RD and I had a drink in your memory. I miss every day.
mom
Judy Williams
December 10, 2008
Joe,Joe oh how YOU are missed. I really don't know of anyone who doesn't miss you. I will always miss you. Your smile is so missed,even, your little tricks that is your trademark. I could go on & on but YOU know what I mean. Give that darling little girl A big hug and kiss from All of us.
Holly Teems
December 1, 2008
Joe-
Someone asked me the other day how Dave became such a good Deputy, and I told them you taught him everything he knows, because I remember years ago him telling me that when both of you were in five together.
Taylor came by our new house the other day and said hello. I was not home but Dave said she was doing wonderful, and we know you are looking down on all of us. Please take care of Dave out there for me and watch over him.
November 30, 2008
remember the last thanksgiving you were here? you were so funny when you said you could eat all you wanted because you did not have to go to work (and put your vest on). you had such a big smile on your face because you could enjoy all of cindy's good cooking.
mom and kathleen
November 7, 2008
i saw allison the other day at publix. she told kathleen and me a funny story about you when she was doing a ride along. kathleen said those were the stories she wanted to remember about you. how crazy you would be or how obnoxious. the three of us shared tears over missing you and how we wish you were here.
there are no words big enough for the loss of you.
mom
October 22, 2008
are you gently sleeping,
here inside my dream?
and isn't faith believing
all power can't be seen?
as my heart holds you,
just one beat away,
i cherish all you gave me,
everyday.
because you are mine
forever, love
watching me
from up above.
and i believe
that angels breathe
and that love will evolve
and never leave.
fly me up to where you are,
beyond that distant star.
i wish upon tonight
to see you smile;
if only for a while,
to know you're there.
a breath away's not far
to where you are.
missing you -- mom and kathleen
In his daddy's memory
October 14, 2008
October 14, 2008
In daddy's arms again
October 14, 2008
October 14, 2008
October 14, 2008
Daddy's little man
October 14, 2008
Sarah Reilly
October 14, 2008
I miss you so much. Last week was very hard, dealing with the grief over the loss of our daughter 3 years ago. I know she's in your arms, but it doesn't lessen my pain Celebrating our son's 2nd b-day, without you there, hurt so much, a son who will never grow up with you. He kisses your picture and smiles, and tells you he loves you. I don't think anyone will know what a great husband and father you were...and I pray that our daughter, Taylor, marries a man, just like you. I love you forever........
Your wife-eternally
October 8, 2008
Yesterday was Blake's 2nd birthday. I hope that you can see how beautiful and wonderful your son is. I was imagining your pride and love in him and Kaleigh's delight and frustration of being a big sister. Give Kaleigh the biggest hug for me and Kathleen and tell Cindy how much we miss her. I love you my beautiful son. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of all of you and wish, love, yearn to have the three of you here.
MOM
Jennifer Reilly
October 3, 2008
I LOVE YOU and MISS YOU. your sister
RD Bryant
October 2, 2008
Hey Its D and I am drinking a beer wishing you was here i love you brother.
Pete
September 10, 2008
Joe,
You LGGF, I miss you. Good things are happening to me and you ain't here to share them with. However, I know you probably knew about 'em before me. Truth be known, you're probably behind it! Kiss the baby for me.
Andrew
August 31, 2008
Joe- I was just talking about you today at work...as with every day, you cross my mind. I know you are doing much, much better than we are down here. You know that I love you and think of you daily. I hope you know the impact you had on so many lives for the, all be it way too short, time you were here. Rachel says hello and gives you a big kiss and hug.
I love you my brother,
Andrew
Tim Ruth
August 29, 2008
Joe,
My dad died on Wednesday. Before he passed, I asked him to say hello to you when he got to heaven. I think you guys will get along well. I still miss you my friend and think of you often.
August 29, 2008
once again a holiday is here and mommy and taylor and blake are at the beach. Kathleen went too. is your spirit there? are your footprints in the sand with theirs, laughing when they laugh, giving them invisible kisses and sharing their happiness? I won't know until I see you again. I love you my beloved boy.
Mom
August 21, 2008
i feel your loss more every day. i wish that you were here to see how beautiful your children are. kathleen misses you so and writes about you often. i wonder about that last night, those last few moments. and i think how i would trade my life for yours instead of enduring life without you. i love you, my precious son.
mom
jennifer Reilly
July 28, 2008
Hey Joe, I miss you so much. Life is getting crazier and crazier everyday and I feel like I have no one to direct me in a good direction. I love you big brother. Watch over your family and keep them safe.
Judy
July 27, 2008
Will here comes another Birthday. I will miss you kidding me about being OLD. I know Thurs isn't your reg night to work. BUT, I'll look for you. If possible you'll be there. I feel like you will have your say.
HeHeHe.
Judy
July 18, 2008
Joe, I wish I could see and talk to ya again. Son, I miss you.
July 8, 2008
july 4th has passed. we talked about you and your crazy fireworks. i know you saw the sparklers we lit for you. every time i see blake, i see you and kaleigh; holding him is like holding kaleigh and hugging you. there is not an hour or a day that goes by that i do not think of you, my dear son.
kiss kaleigh for me and give cindy the biggest hug.
i love you all so.
mom
Andrew
June 17, 2008
Joe - just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that, as always, I am thinking of you and miss you daily.
Love you brother, Andrew
June 15, 2008
my dear son, how i miss you. kathleen and i went by today. we miss you so much. i wonder if you can look down on us and what you would think of blake and taylor and sarah? we need you so much. no one will ever replace you, Joe.
mom
Taylor Reilly
June 15, 2008
Taylor:Happy Fathers day.I miss you and may 27 i graduated from Canopy Oaks and im goin to middle school!Luv ur stink Blake:Happy fathers day daddy im sayin hi!Luv ur little fatty patty
Jennifer Reilly
May 30, 2008
Hey there Joe,
I wanted to drop in a say that I love you and miss you.
May 29, 2008
Taylor turned 11 last week and graduated the fifth grade this week! Mom is going to have to teach me how to drive because you are not here. Remember how you told me not to let mom teach me because she gets kind of crazy? I miss you so much, Joe. More than I can ever say. I love you, my big brother.
Your sister, Kathleen
May 24, 2008
wednesday was taylor's 11th birthday. we drove her home that day and i watched her sleeping in the back seat. she looked so much like you that i thought for a moment it was you.
blake has your little dimple and your sweet eyes.
i miss you my beautiful boy. i am so proud of you. you were the best father and the best husband.
i love you always.
mom
May 3, 2008
blake is here this weekend. he asks for your picture with gestures and kisses you many times.
you will always be his father as sarah promises. there is no one better than you.
kathleen cries for you many nights and wishes you were here-- as i do.
taylor talks of you and i can tell how much she misses everything about you.
we love you so and miss you my beautiful boy.
your mother
Jennifer Reilly
April 29, 2008
I miss you and wish I could talk to you now more then ever because I could use your brotherly advise.
Pete
April 27, 2008
I'm late, I know..I went t see you on the 22nd. My year has been horrible my friend, I wish you were still here with me. Everyday as I cross the living room to the kitchen I pass your picture and see that stupid grin of yours It reminds me to be me and keep going.
I cant put into words how much I really miss you. Kiss the baby for me.
Jennifer Reilly
April 24, 2008
Hey Joe,
It has been a year and still I can't believe your gone. I miss you so much and your family as well. I want you to know that you always on my mind and miss talking to you. Please keep watching over us and see you soon.
Jason Longfellow, TSgt, UASF
April 23, 2008
Joe,
Yesterday was a whole year. It's felt odd not being able to pick up the phone and talk to you about old times. The bible says in heaven a day is like 1,000 years on earth. So really your day hasn't even begun yet. I just want to say I love and miss you everyday. You're always in my thoughts my brother.
April 23, 2008
i feel that you are looking down on all of us always -- you and Kaleigh and Cindy.
know that your faith and love in Sarah was the right choice -- the best choice.
she and taylor have faced each day without you with courage and strength.
and dear little blake is you and kaleigh put together.
watch over all of us who love you and continue to miss you so much till we see you again.
your mother
Clete
April 23, 2008
Hello Joe just want you to know you are always on my mind and you will always be remembered. I miss you buddy
Judy Williams
April 23, 2008
Will, Joe it has been a whole year. Words just can't express the lost I have felt all year. I still wait to know if your with us(at the store) on the night of your rotation. I can tell if you are. I just know.
I have never been able to express myself like I really want to, but you have always understood what I was trying to say. Watch over us and guide us.
We ALL miss you.
Mary Brown
April 23, 2008
Joe, it's hard to believe it has already been a year. The past 24 hours have been the hardest of my life. I still haven't adjusted to you being gone. But in your own way, I know you're still with us. I miss you so much. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you.
April 22, 2008
there are so many things i've messed up this past year. i wish you were still here so i could talk to you in person. hoping you hear me just isn't the same.
i hope you know that you were my father figure and i wish i could have known you as my brother too.
i hope you hear taylor and sarah too.
and mama.
i miss you so much
kathleen
Joe LeSerra
April 22, 2008
Hey Joe, I can't believe that it has been 1 year since you passed away. I remember you calling me and talking to me for a few seconds, just minutes before you passed away. You will not be forgotten brother, you were a great friend and great Deputy. Give your little princess a kiss and hug for all of us down here.
NAN GRAY
April 22, 2008
I can not believe it has been one year since you left this life. Sarah is a very strong person Joe and I wish that I had her strength that she has shown your two children Blake and Taylor. We are still waiting to go to China. The wait time has increased from 12 months to some where closer to 27 months. Hopefully we will go sometime between May and October of next year. Sarah is such a great mother to your children. I hope that I will be able to be as good as she is and has been this last year. You picked a great mate in Sarah. Watch over them and keep them safe. Your mother Linda and Kathleen have been a great help to Sarah. Kathleen has a beautiful voice and your mother is so very kind and funny. Take care Joe and I love you very much.
April 22, 2008
i spent most of yesterday and this morning concentrating on what a wonderful day you had -- this last day of your life.
being with sarah and the family. reminding everyone how much you loved them.
kathleen and i work at facing each day with the same courage that you faced life in those last 18 months.
we remember that if you could do it, we can do it.
we miss you every moment, every day.
love you.
mom and kathleen
Jennifer Reilly
March 24, 2008
Hey there Joey,
Well so much has happend in the past several months some for the best and some for the worst (but I guess that is life). I will start off by bidding you a belated birthday. I called Sarah and the family on that day just to let them know I miss them and I am here for them. The good thing for you now is, you may be getting a year older but you are not going to wrinkle at all. hahah. Next, I will have to say something I think you know already know, Pete and I are getting married. I love him so much and he is a great man. I miss you! It has gotten a little easier to talk about you when people ask about my family and your name is mentioned but then (just like everyone else) I have my days. Especially when "when I get where I am going" comes on the radio. I feel that it is the way you talk to me. I always hear it when my days are down or bad. I love you Joey and MISS you more then words themselves. Talk to you soon.
March 24, 2008
Hey Joe...
There's not a day goes by, whether work or off duty, that I don't think of you and wonder what you are doing...playing with Kaleigh with out a doubt.
Remember how I down loaded all my forms from your thumb drive? Well all my form still have "Deputy J. Reilly #352" at the bottom. I change it everytime I complete a report and will always continue to do so as I won't change the setting...it is a small reminder to me that you are always 10-12.
Love you brother and miss you daily
Andrew
March 23, 2008
blake was over last night. the bigger he gets, the more he reminds me of you.
taylor was here this week and some of the wise things she said reminded me of the sweet, compassionate child you always were.
kathleen and i went through another box and found the invitation to your wedding to Sarah, a paper you wrote when you were 16 about being a uniformed officer. kathleen asked me if this was always your dream.
we found 2 invitations to your high school graduation still untouched and we are giving those to taylor and blake.
i don't feel that you will call me any longer but i feel your presence all around me.
i miss you more than words could ever say.
mom
Jason Longfellow
February 21, 2008
Joe,
Happy Birthday my brother!! I know I'm a day late(computer problems). I want you to know that you are missed deeply and thought of everyday. We all love you!
February 21, 2008
Big Joe
we know that you watch over us and that you keep us safe from harm you walk with us, and talk with us, and we thank you dearly for that. so let us take this time and return the favor. Happy birthday my brother.
Bo Blanton and Family
shelly navarro
February 20, 2008
happy birthday, joe.
Dave Teems
February 20, 2008
Hey Joe,
Happy birthday. I miss you brother. Not a day goes by I don't think about you. I hope one never comes. I am in FTO school this week so I can teach the "fng's" all the things you taught me. Sarah sent me pictures of your son and I see so much of him in you. He will know what a great man and deputy sheriff his daddy was. I miss you Joe. Hug Kaleigh for me.
Love ya bro,
Dave
February 20, 2008
i have dreaded this day and stayed awake many nights thinking of you -- though i never stop thinking of you.
but now that it is here, i feel peaceful. i am remembering the day that you were born. did i ever tell you that i had to get up very early and take a taki to the hospital on a dark and rainy morning in Seattle? the taxi driver didn't have change for a $20 so he said i didn't have to pay. i never anticipated having such a beautiful boy with your blue eyes and blond hair. blake reminds me so much of you, so sturdy with little hands, sweet eyes and your long eyelashes. i remember the first time i heard you laugh; a deep down belly laugh while you lay on the couch; the nights i stayed up with you in that cold house and you cried endlessly. i told people that you were crying because you were an induced labor child and you were protesting that you had not been ready to come out.
you were always a joy to me.
i miss you each and every day. i think of you. i talk to you. i love you so.
mom.
February 16, 2008
wednesday will be your birthday.
i have some wise words from a friend that helped me:
"It seems to be a given that the level of pain one feels in loss has to match the depth of love you shared. So when the pain is the greatest, I remind myself that it wouldn't hurt so much if we hadn't loved each other so well. And that said, I wouldn't want to have loved less just to make it hurt less now. Just think of how many people never get the chance to love so fully and so well.
So, for me, on dates that have meaning, I say welcome the pain and remember it's the love that makes it so hard."
i love you. mom
Sarah Reilly
February 15, 2008
Today would have been our 11th annivesary. I think of you every day and always will. No matter where my life leads to, always know that YOU were my one and only, we are soul mates. I hope you realized how proud I was of you, for the career you choose, the father you were, the husband and friend you were. You were truly one of a kind and I was lucky enough to be your wife and mother to your 3 beautiful children. You gave me so much love and strength to last me a life time. I always knew and you as well that nothing could ever tear us apart, and we proved it, I love you so much Joe and I hope that your proud of me. On rough days of missing you, Kaleigh and Mom, I look at your picture and I can hear you whispher "Sarah, you can do it", and the strength you had becomes mine. Kiss and hug Kaleigh for me and tell her that Mommy loves her so very much......Thank you Joe for giving me the best years of my life.
We love you Daddy
Taylor and Blake
January 28, 2008
it has been over 9 months that you have been gone. it doesn't get any easier from day to day.
i know that you are watching over us all.
you and kaleigh and cindy are in my thoughts always.
i love you, my son.
mom
Tim Ruth
January 19, 2008
Joe,
Saw this the other day and it just seemed to fit you so well I though I would put it here for you:
Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow.
Don't walk behind me, I may not lead.
Just walk beside me and be my friend forever.
Andrew
January 2, 2008
Joe and Kaleigh - I thought of you both today, as I do everyday. Stopped by and visited with ya'll for awhile at Memory Gardens,...thanks for the talk.
Know that I love you both and miss you daily. I thank you for watching over me and our brothers and sisters...
Love you and talk to you soon
Andrew
Kasi Walsh-Green
December 31, 2007
I know the holidays are hard for Sarah and the kids right now, but you would be happy to know how strong they are and how they are supporting each other. Blake is getting so big and is such a sweet boy. Give Kaleigh a New Year's hug for me. Take care Joe...
Kristina
December 29, 2007
Hey bro!
I was thinking about you Christmas night as I was driving to my mom's house. I heard a song that reminded me of you, and I had to pull over; the tears just wouldn't stop falling. I miss you more than I can begin to express, and God knows I would have loved for you to have been around to listen to me fumble over my words on ch.1 or tell me how stupid I sounded the night I accidentally screamed "BLEH!" all over 1 while dispatching Brandon to a call. I can only imagine some of the things you would say to me. All in all, I know it would be for my benefit. I think if you were still around, I'd likely listen to your advice over any other Deputy's. Maybe one day I'll be dispatching you on the Streets of Glory. Until then, my friend...
December 27, 2007
my dear son, how much i wish you were here. did you hear us talking about you, kaleigh and cindy on christmas day? did you see the little tree from your brothers and sisters at LCSO with their names and badge numbers? how can it be that all we have of you three is memories? people have told me that i am fortunate that i have so many good memories of you all -- but that is not enough for me.
to see you and hug you, to hold kaleigh in my arms, to laugh with cindy again is what i want.
memories will never be enough.
mom
Andrew
December 23, 2007
Joe, I wanted to wish you and Kaleigh a merry Christmas...Know that I, as well as many others will be thinking of you both. Give that beautiful angel a hug for me.
I love you both and miss you daily. I seek comfort in knowing that you both are watching over us all.
I will talk to you soon....tonight in my prayers.
Love you brother,
Andrew
Tim Ruth
December 23, 2007
Joe,
Veru few days go by I don't think of you. I miss you alot. You were always a good friend. I was talking about you to some of my staff and for the first time in a while, I was laughing...thinking of all the good things. Take care of your baby and remember I will always remember you my brother.
December 17, 2007
your son can say "hot, night-night, no, bye and hi (or hey?)". every time he sees your pictures, he points and says "dada". i want him to always know that you are his father.
though you may not be here in person, I promise you that Blake will know you.
every night i make sure my cell phone is charged and on in case you might call me again. i still can't break the habit of feeling that you will call.
how i long to hear your voice again and hug you and tell you how much i love you and how proud i am of you.
mom.
December 13, 2007
i love you my dear son. i miss you in so many simple ways.
mom.
November 19, 2007
the holidays are starting and you are not here.
i try to avoid why you are not here because the thought is so overwhelming.
i think of you all the time. and know that if there is an afterlife you are happy with kaleigh and cindy.
and waiting for us in a place where time has no meaning and death is only a passage through a tunnel to eternal life.
i love you so. i miss you so.
mom
Jason Longfellow, TSgt, USAF
October 24, 2007
Joe,
I rode my 4 wheeler to the top of a mountain the other day. As I stood there looking over the vast Alaskan land and the other mountain ranges I thought of you and how much you are missed. Then I thought how lucky you are because the beauty of the place you are at is MUCH more than what I was looking at. We miss/love you and Kaleigh! Give each other a hug from us.
Joe LeSerra
October 23, 2007
Hey Joe, just wanted to stop by and say how much everyone misses you bro. I know that your watching over us all on your old rotation A/B. Rest in peace bro and know that you will never be forgotten.
Joe
Andrew
October 22, 2007
Just wanted to say hi Joe - we miss you dearly and think of you daily....memories of the very good times and many laughs we shared. I know you and Kaleigh are holding one another...in the comfort of Heaven. Give that beautiful girl a hug for me. Talk to you again soon brother.
Love you and miss you,
Andrew
Kristina Miller
October 22, 2007
Today is 6 mos...Six long, painful months since you left us. I miss you more than words can say. Stacey and I talked about you tonight for a bit. As I realized what today was, it was very heard for me to carry on for the last half of my shift, but I know you wouldn't want me to let anything effect my helping your friends and collegues, and that's what kept me going. On the way home I was listening to Tim McGraw's "If You're Reading This" and I cried; that song reminds me so much of you and what I know you would say if you could tell us all how you were. I know Heaven is a wonderful place, and I can't wait to be there with you and your precious baby girl one day. I love you, bro!
October 17, 2007
kathleen said she had a dream about you the other night. we were all together and no one seemed surprised that you were there. kaleigh too. and cindy. our whole family together.
i think that was her look into the future when we are all together again on the other side.
there is nothing i can say that even comes close to how much i miss you and love you, my precious son.
mom
October 16, 2007
Big Joe
you are truely missed my brother, you and your entire family are and will forever be in our thoughts abd prayers. watch over us and keep us all safe from from harm.
Officer Blanton #374
Kristina Miller
October 15, 2007
I worked Channel 3 for the first time Friday night on what would have been your shift. For some reason, I just kept waiting for you to call out a t90 or a s/53, and then I realized you weren't there to do so. I know if you would have been there you would have dimed me out on everything (be it on the MDC or on the radio), but I know you would have done it for my benefit. Give the little princess a kiss for me. I miss you so much.
Kasi Walsh-Green
October 9, 2007
Joe, Joe, Joe....the situation still doesn't feel real. I think of you and your family all of the time. You would be so proud of how strong Sarah has been for Taylor and Blake. I know today is going to be tough for her and your little girl that has turned into a young lady. Continue to hold Kaleigh tight and send down angel kisses.
Carla
October 9, 2007
I wish you were here today, to hold Sarah, Taylor and your little baby boy, Blake. WE MISS YOU SO MUCH.
Carla
Sarah
October 9, 2007
Our beautiful little boy just celebrated his first b-day. While I was holding him onSunday to let him pretend he was blowing out his candle, I wished for both of us, and my wish was that you could see him, and see how much he has grown. You would be so proud of him. Today I sit here and mourn the loss of Kaleigh on this 2 year anniversary, alone. I know that you are with and your telling her how much I have missed her.and telling her about the brother, she always wanted. I would do anything to have you back, along with Kaleigh, so we could be the happy family we once were, all 5 of us. I love you so much Joe, and today while your holding our daughter, tell her again how much I love her.
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