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The Day...

8/6/2014

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The date is here.  

The day Joe died.

The moment you wake up and feel like a train hit you from out of no-where.

The time you cry for no reason (well no reason at that moment other than the underlying sadness and longing that is there).

I can remember events of this day crystal clear.

But this year - I haven't been hit by a train yet ... I haven't cried (close - but not yet :))

I miss him everyday - I think of him everyday.

I wonder what he's doing and thinking.

There will always be a part of me missing - a part of all of us.  It's hard losing a best friend, but it's also hard to not live.

So today - I not only want to share an amazing photo from Joe's youth...

I also want to thank all of you for helping me live.  My family - my friends - strangers...Thank you!

And one last note for all who are trying to find their way without someone...Embrace the good days - know it's ok to smile - allow yourself to have sh*%y days - allow yourself to live.  There is no right or wrong way.  There is only your way.  I think I'm finding mine.
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Word has it his wrestling name in this picture was "Net Man"...
Cheers to a really amazing person!
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-Rach 
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Ellen Stefaniak
8/6/2014 04:00:59 am

Rachel -

You are absolutely amazing and LIVE you certainly have! Pay it forward you have done and i am certain that Joe is smiling because of what he "believe"d and lived everyday and you continue to carry on with and through others!

I did cry today remembering Joe's anniversary. But my heart is full knowing what he taught all of us - to Believe! Joe made a lasting imprint on me for who he was and what he stood for.

Thank you Team Vogel for making a difference for so many.

Blessings and hugs to you Rachel.

Ellen


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Julie
8/6/2014 04:07:27 am

Thinking of you and thanking you today.
Your strength is contagious.
I love you

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Tara
8/6/2014 05:29:03 am

You're strength amazes me...thank you for sharing your life with us!! Love you!

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Joni
8/6/2014 05:45:01 am

With a tear and a smile I thank you, Rachel, for your inspiration to live a good life; And to you, Joe, for believing in all of us to take care of eachother. :)

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Sue McManus
8/6/2014 07:03:44 am

Rachel, yes this is a day that those of is that had the awesome privilege of know Joe will never, ever forget! He is missed!

This day, August 6, 2014 is A day that I rejoice for you my friend have began to heal and embrace LIFE again! This I know is what Joe would want for you!

I look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks we will raise toast in honor of Joe!

Love ya girl!

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Jeff
8/6/2014 10:20:50 am

Rachel--

I'm "Sam Houston" in this photo and remember this day well. Joe and Casey (aka Macho Man) and I watched a WWF Pay-Per-View event and did wrestling moves on each other and ate pizza. It's a very happy memory for me and one I always cherish when I think of Joe. He was a wonderful person and friend, and I am thankful for his presence in my life and the impact he has had on many lives

May God bless you and keep you strong.

Sincerely,
Jeff Blahnik

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    Joe Vogel began his battle with cancer in 2006. He became a leader in his community and a hero among his friends and family. He made it his personal mission to help in the fight against cancer. His wife Rachel is carrying out his dream to help families dealing with cancer and to find a cure for this disease.

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