Sadie, It has taken me a while to post a message to you and your family. I will always think of Joel as my neighbor ever ready to help and to talk about his growing up days in Ensley. Praying for your strength in the Lord and waiting for Christ to come and take us all home to live with Him where there will be no more crying, sorrow, pain, and death. Oh what a glorious day that will be. Remain faithful until then.

Sadie, I am sorry in your lost of Joel,But he was a person of love. I remember about the gas mask he tried to make me get one. We were cousin, I never saw anger with him, but he tried to tell me what to do in life, Yes he would get on your nerves. Joel I will be with you one day, and we will sit and talk about growing up together in Vance, Al. Much love Chris (O) Smith.

Clinton and I will always fondly remember our days in Birmingham last year. Friends are special and we will hold Joel in our hearts. We will continue to pray for Sadie

My beloved brother in christ(70 years plus),friend, and band member. I speak whole heartedly how you inspired me and many others on a different path in life. I will always love you(my brother) and remember that smiley(never frowning) face who always believed in helping others. Praying I will see that smile again with the father one day.

                                 Your friend,
                                    Bro. Lovell Anderson, Sr.