Lance Cpl Joseph E. Rodewald
October 13th, 2010
Born: October 19, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon
Died: October 13, 2024 in Helmand, Afghanistan
Lance Cpl. Joseph E. Rodewald of Albany, Oregon is a 2007 graduate of South Albany High School. He enlisted in the United States Marines that same year. He leaves his mother, Jacque Brotherton, his father and stepmother, John and Barbara Rodewald, three brothers, John II, Josh and Josiah, and his domestic partner, Kandi Hargett. He died at age 21 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
Marines
3rd Battalion
5th Marine Regiment
1st Marine Division
I Marine Expeditionary Force
Camp Pendleton, California
Burial is at Springfield Memorial Gardens in Springfield, Oregon
To be updated…
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Joe, you are such an eternal Hero now but I’d rather you just came back home and be good old Joe. We miss your smile. I know there’s a special place up there in Heaven for you but still wish you were here with us…we all miss you SO much. Thank you for giving it everything you had Joe. We would never expect anything less of you. Prayers and love to your family.
I am so sorry to hear of this young man’s death. I want to thank him for his service and his parents for rasing such a fine young man! I’m sorry for you’re loss and I will pray that God will bring you peace and comfort to you during this difficult time.
we love you joe. Your death hit us hard. You are always going to be a part of this family. and you will never be forgotten. you will always be Rachels uncle Rodie. you are our Hero Joe. Please watch over us.
you are a true hero!i didnt know you but i know your mother from many years back she is so proud of her son and as an american i thank you i wish i could have met you R.I.P. marine god bless you and your family!
Joe is an awesome person, and I know that I can speak for everyone when I say that we will miss him forever!
-You will never be forgotten buddy. I am glad that I have so many good memories with you, and I only wish we had more time to make more. You will always be in my dreams. I am so proud you were able to do what you were so passionate about, you were truely a hero as many people have said before. Every time the sun shines on this rainy little town of ours, we will know that it’s you watching over us and giving us a little bit of your smile.
I miss you and love you Joe!