• Tributes to Joel

    Tributes to Joel

    An Amazing Week of Tributes to Joel Last week was an intense week with several tributes to Joel converging in the same week. Tears of grief drowned out by tears of gratitude. Such tributes to Joel help in our grief; they give us reassurances that Joel’s light is shining and are a privilege and blessing.… Read more

  • Let Goodness Shine Updates

    Let Goodness Shine Updates

    What’s New with Let Goodness Shine Written by Don Byrne (AI Free) Greetings. I wanted to share some exciting news and long overdue updates regarding myself and Let Goodness Shine. In September 2025, I shifted careers leaving cybersecurity after roughly 20 years. Losing Joel put my “career” on a different trajectory. Quite frankly, I just… Read more

  • LGS House of Mercy Clothing Drive

    We are excited about this year’s Let Goodness Shine clothing drive, Warm Hearts & Homes, to benefit the House of Mercy in Manassas, VA. This drive is part our Good Work Project — an ongoing effort to support the Let Goodness Shine mission — to amplify Joel’s legacy and help those less fortunate. We chose… Read more

  • The 2025 Clifton Cup

    The 2025 Clifton Cup

    Join us for the 2025 Clifton Cup at Westfield’s Golf Club on September 29th 2025. Anyone and everyone is welcome. Portion of the proceeds go to benefit the Joel Byrne Let Goodness Shine Foundation and Clover Leaf Therapeutic Equine Center. Register here. Clifton Cup Schedule Please arrive at the course at least 45 minutes before the shotgun start at 8:00 AM. The address is 13940 Balmoral Greens Ave | Clifton, VA 20124 | (703) 631-3300. 7:00 am Registration and Practice Range Please Register on the front porch of the clubhouse. You will find the driving range and putting green behind the clubhouse. 8:30 AM… Read more

  • Young Life Trivia Night

    Young Life Trivia Night

    On Sunday April 6th at 5:00 – 7:30 PM, Young Life of Central Fairfax will be hosting their annual Trivia Night. This fun event, with plenty of good food, is an opportunity to hear about Young Life of Central Fairfax’s impact on our community’s youth and raise money to continue the mission. Joel was an… Read more

  • Testimony to Joel’s Faith

    Letter from Joel’s friend and teammate, Roberto. Dear Byrnes, I’m not sure how to start this. Trying to write this has been the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. From the depths of my heart, I’m sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine the level of pain you must be feeling right now. I… Read more