Saturday, April 29, 2023
I never told him but Joe was one of my idols growing up. As a young kid I couldn’t wait for those Baileyville Sportsman club meetings because I knew Joe would be there in uniform representing the Game Commission. And he did it with class and humility because that’s who he was….a humble class act and a real gentleman. I was fortunate to be able to follow in Joe’s footsteps, partly because of him. During my career as a Deputy for Joe then as a Conservation Officer myself, many times, when faced with a difficult decision, I would think to myself, what would Joe do? The answer was always laced with a sense of fairness, and a genuine plan to leave the violator feeling like he was treated with respect and dignity. My deepest condolences to his family. Rest in peace Joe.
