My heart is heavy from the lose of my brother Joe. He looked at the world through a different lens.He fought in the Vietnam war, and signed up for an extension. He drove my parents crazy because he always wore a white t shirt in all his pictures, while everyone wore army green. They thought he would get shot because of his white T shirt. My mom and dad sent weekly snacks to him for his fellow soldiers, they figured he would be protected because of the care packages that he shared with his fellow squad and keep him safe because all of the treats. I guess it worked. He did photography in Vietnam, and took pictures of the Bob Hope show..He was filled with love, strength, and loyalty to his family. So many memories. First date with Linda, we double dated. I knew she was the one, but his magic number was thirty. We spent many hours together, and had made beautiful memories together. When his boys were born, his heart was filled with joy and happiness. He was excited to move to North Carolina, and buy a house to be with his son Michael and Andie, and his precious granddaughters. They lit up his world. I will treasure our memories together, and I pray the good memories sustain all of you, and your heartbreak is replaced by the wonderful times you spent together. The great memories of his two boys with him, Joe jr, and his youngest son Michael. You remain in our thoughts and prayers
