Rest in peace brother until we meet again.

Joel was a terrific mentor and source of strength through my season. Incredibly calm, encouraging and optimistic, I know that he is in Heaven watching us now. I'll endeavor to make you proud Joel. I am blessed to have known you and I will see you again one day! God Bless Joel!

I had the honor of serving with him on two of the finest warships in the Navy. As an FC1 on the Cape St. George and again several years later on the Preble. We got to ride motorcycles a couple times together. I remember him telling a story about taking off on a ride from San Diego to clear his head and the next thing he new he was in Las Vegas. He always had words of wisdom for me almost every time we talked. I will miss you shipmate. Fair winds and following seas. Praying for your family and I know you have found peace.

It was an absolute pleasure having you as a neighbor and a co-worker. There’s so much I’m going to miss; the fist bumps in the p-ways, chatting at my desk, and weekend morning conversation/advice you would share on your porch. I’m a better JO because of you. We would joke with my 7 yr old son, asking if he had a secret clearance because, in your words “you’re about to hear some classified shit.” and laugh. Landyn brings it up all time. My wife and I talk about the day we both went into your house and you were SO proud to show us Krista and Elizabeth little hand molds in the glass case, how much your eyes lit up talking about them. You were so proud of them. We miss you Joel. Rest easy my friend!

We will truly miss our neighbor Joel. Our hearts feel for all the family.

May your soul continue to rest in perfect peace brother sleep tight.

Words cannot express how we all feel right now; however I will leave some good memories. One night on duty you asked me to come down to the HT shop to help you with a project where we went though all of MR2's cutting tips to machine out the primer in the round that would soon house the Chiefs coin in the mug you would make. Here is one for Mike Jones. Mike decided to prank Joel by I believe tin foiling his coffee mug so of course there had to be retaliation. Next night on duty I went to the commissary on base and bought jello. The next morning we served Mike his coffee mug encased in a jello mold on a silver platter with wiped cream around the bottom of it. Finally, Joel was my liberty buddy along with Kevin and John through my last deployment. I believe we damn near drank the entire South Pacific out of beer...well at least we gave it our best shot. Ill see you again my friend. I wish I had not been so distant these past couple of years. RIP Brother! Lisa I am so very sorry.

Joel was honestly one of the smartest, barvest, and most talented people I've ever met. He was one of my most cherished mentors and friends. There are so many things I want to say about this man, but don't have the time or space to. He is a legend and will be deeply missed. Rest easy, brother. I have the watch for you.

I served with Joel at TSC Great Lakes in 2013-2014. Joel was my Senior Enlisted Leader, my mentor, my pranking partner in crime, and most of all my friend. Fair winds, brother.

Rest In Peace. Thank you for your service

Joel, it was a great pleasure serving with you on Preble. I have fond memories of you, especially when you trained me through CPO season 2010 - that was a great year! I breaks my heart you are no longer with us, but knowing you are resting easy in heaven is a comfort. Fair winds and following seas Shipmate!

Fair winds and following seas Joel, it was an honor serving with you.

Rest in Peace my brother.

A great shipmate who always had a joke. Rest easy.

Joel you were one of the best and your presence will be dearly missed. To the family my deepest condolences.

You were a joy to serve with on the mighty P. Duty was always better when you were on watch with us. I remember you nicknamed me “trouble.” Thanks for the good times. Your memory will always be with me.

I served with Joel on USS Preble in 2011. I was with the air department. He was a genuine, welcoming man and fellow Chief. He made a lasting impression. I am blessed for having known Joel.

Fair winds and follows seas. Your shipmates have the watch.

I don’t even know what to say. Lisa, Krista and Elizabeth...Kendall and I are so heartbroken for you. Joel was a great man and we have so many memories of you all, we can’t seem to wrap our heads around this.

Godspeed shipmate. We're better for having know you and poorer for losing you.

Picking one memory is impossible when there are so many to choose from. For some reason walking like a bird and yelling “mine” is coming to mind. You were a bit crazy, always ready for some fun and had a ginormous heart (that you would attempt to hide behind a scowl but we all knew better). You are going to be missed by many Joel, myself included. I hope you are able to rest easy brother.

Joel we will miss you every single day you arent here. Though we may not have talked everyday, know that your guiding light, has always helped light the way.

Gone too soon, but not forgotten. Joel you have blessed my family with yours and all that you and they have done for us. We weren't just neighbors, we were family. Fly high in heaven and in peace. I will forever be grateful for your presence in our lives.

Joel, you were always seen with a smile on your face and could whip out a quick joke. I am greatly saddened to hear of your passing and I will see you in Valhalla on day. Rest easy brother.

Fair winds and Following Seas Brother. Matthew 5:4; Matthew 20:27

Fair Winds and Following Seas, My Brother. Your pain is over, rest your oats, we have the Watch.

Your family is your legacy. We honor your life with love, commitment to uphold the ideals of the USA you spent your life defending, and the knowledge that you brought light and joy to all whom you touched in life.

Your quick, easy, genuine smile was your trademark. Even at the end when nobody knew....you smiled. You leave behind an especially nice family, such lovely/good girls. Job well done my friend. Job well done

What I will remember about you was your quick easy smile. ALWAYS smiling, nobody saw thru it at the end when you knew and we didnt. Your legacy lives on, the other thing I'll remember is what an especially nice family you all are. The girls are such lovely good girls. Job well done. Sending much love to Lisa and the girls.

Matthew 5:4 Fair winds and following seas... our hero, family, friend.