The following are tributes to Joe Stanley.

Posted By: Joe's Dad
 Kelly, you've hit right on something that I struggled with, particularly early on - that is, why couldn't I accept this side of Joe more than I did? Talking about heads down, it seems like I spent too much time trying to get him to look ahead. As I see it now, Joe had it figured out, that now is truly the place to be and it is so important to reach out for as many people as you can. That is how I am trying to live my life now, in the present, to honor him. And to Joe: Uva, Will, and I want to thank you for still being right here w/ us every moment and inspiring us w/ your light which still burns just as brightly as before. We love you.

Posted By: Kelly McDowell
 It is the ultimate paradox that the man who loves life the most gets the shortest one. The rest of us work too seriously...heads down, always trying to find the bright side and never considering that maybe everything is bright, that maybe there is no silver lining because everything is gold." -- Raquel Christie This made me think of how you lived sixteen sweet years the way they should have been lived. I love you forever

Posted By: OCHS Student Class Of 2010
 Joe, I never spoken to you but I always seen you in the halls. Always laughing, never frowning. I still remember in PHMS you came in your mom's classroom and you tripped over my backpack and we laughed! When I heard about the accident that's all I thought about, the moment we shared that day in my class. It's so hard to believe you are gone. It's sad to see you gone, but God wanted you closer for a reason! You were greatly admired! The day after your accident OCHS was just not the same. The hallways were quiet (for the 1st time ever lol) out of respect. People who never heard of you, heard about you and felt the pain in their hearts. We ALL love you and miss you. You're in heaven now, enjoy where you are at! You're in a better place! God picked you out of all his childern to be closer to him! Now you can watch over all your family & friends, the soccer team, your classmates, people who adore you! March 31, 2007 was a tragic day & will NEVER be forgotten! I miss you, we miss you. RIP Joe Stanley! <3

Posted By: Bonnie Fenwick
 Funny how things happen. I was cleaning out a folder and there you were. That crazy Pre-Cal class of ours. I just smile to think about all of you. I know you are smiling down on us. Give Val a hug.

Posted By: Joe's Mom
 Joe, it is such a difficult time for me right now. You are supposed to be graduating this week end and it's too horrible that you aren't. I want you here, but I remind myself that you are in a better place, and I will see you again.

Posted By: babigurlbabi_2009
 Look i really didnt know you but i hope to see you soon again one day!

Posted By: Uva Stanley
 The OCHS Soccer boys are wonderful!! You guys are doing so well. You are playing together and your spirit is tough and strong! You are making John and I smile on Earth and I know Joe is smiling in Heaven. Keep on going!!

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 It's been over a year since you've passed. I can't say that I've truly gotten over it though. You were such a good friend to so many people. You were always so quiet unless Logan was around,that's when you really opened up. But you always made me laugh. I hope that you're looking down on all your family, friends, and people whose lives you've touched, Because there has been so many. We'll all see you again, so it seems too cliche to say that I miss you as much as I do, but I guess I just did anyway lol. Love always, Me

Posted By: Joe's Mom
 Amber, it pleases me greatly that my hug reminded you of Joe. If I can represent him in any way, I am truely honored. Lunch sounds great sometime!!

Posted By: Amber Dove <3
 Hi Mrs.Stanley, It was so great to see you last night. And you're right, I'm doing alot better! Over the past year I had to put it in my head that Joe would want me to be happy and to stop mourning his death, and eventually that's what I did. And, this is going to sound really weird, but hugging you last night made me feel even more at ease with Joe and his family. It felt like I was kind of hugging him in a way. I would really like to keep in touch with you...I speak to Skylar all the time, but she is my best friend so...lol. Maybe one day when me and Skylar go out to lunch you would like to join. Thanks, Amber Dove