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I Miss you Buddy
Hey buddy. It’s been two years now. Still so hard to believe. I’m trying to do the best I can, but every day is a fight between determination and grief. I feel more empowered than ever before to “Do Good” for the sake of humanity. For your sisters. For your mom. For your friends. For… Read more
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Joel’s Glass Recycling Business
There have been a couple of amazing tributes to Joel specific to his glass recycling business so I thought I’d provide a little context for those curious. It started a few years ago as a result of us learning the curbside recycling program we’ve been using for years doesn’t actually recycled the glass. If you… Read more
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Putting Your Donations to Work
Announcing the first contributions from the Joel Byrne Let Goodness Shine Fund. Read more
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The Joel Byrne Let Goodness Shine Mission
During these months I’ve read a bunch. Lots of scripture. Several books on things like near death experiences, grief, prayer, metaphysics, and so on. Actually met with one of the authors for coffee. A couple of months ago I read “Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief” by David Kessler. Kessler, an international grief expert,… Read more
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When a Thank You Becomes an Inspiration
Hello everyone! My name is Julia Byrne, Joel’s older sister. Although it has been a tough eight months, there has been lots of good given to the community. I know that many of you have taken time out of your day and money out of your pockets to help people in honor of my brother.… Read more
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Friday Night Lights
I’ve been struggling quite a bit as of late. School starting. The football team taking the field. I knew it would be tough. Didn’t think it would be this tough. Last week I attended the Ram Rally and volunteered in the Booster tent to help with Spirit Wear sales. I didn’t give much thought to… Read more
Let Goodness Shine
Dedicated to Joel's Light