Trying to find the words to sum up the life of a man such as Joel Powers is not an easy task.  Those that knew Joel knew that he had a personality the size of life and a goofy smile that could pull you from the darkest and saddest place.  He had a heart for others and was not afraid to show it.  Joel had his flaws like the rest of us, but he always had an awareness of them and tried his best to resolve them which is much more than most of us our willing to do.  Joel was always the life of the party weather that party was a small family get together or a crowd of people.  He was not afraid to stand out or stick up for the ones he cared about.  I have known Joel since the 4th grade.  Our friendship started like any other friendship at that age, we were enemies.  One day we were fighting over a pencil and I let go.  His downward pull and the pencil continued until the pencil was in my leg.  Somehow, this meant we should become friends and that is exactly what happened.  We had many adventures and laughs along the way.  Nine years ago he was my best man giving a speech.  Now I’m writing in his memory….  Joel was more than a friend he was the brother I never had.  My hope is that others and I can honor Joel by supporting his family emotionally and financially in this most difficult time. 

Joel Albert Powers

Aug. 10, 1983 – Nov. 26, 2013

thrue it all my friend,thrue the painkillers we obstructed our bodies thrue,n drowned our sorrowes we were always good at heart,n in doubt i will always keep your memories alive my friend like frank sinatra says regrets we had a few,yes but witch each step of our course we did it our way,and no otherway "right Joel",smiles your way,and today althou im no mutch a drinker,ill downone in your memories my lil bro,love carlos n yessenia,a tear drop down my face...luv u.