September 15, 2024

On behalf of the current board and administration of the American School of Warsaw, please accept our sincere condolences on the news of the passing of a past student.  I send greetings from the school where many faculty and staff still have fond memories of the Hupfeld family and their two boys.  As a school, we often say “Once a Warrior, always and Warrior”.  The boys will always be ASW Warriors in our minds and hearts!  Sincerely, Jon P. Zurfluh, Director

September 13, 2024

Dear Jackie and Bjork, 
I am shocked and saddened. I have no words that can minimize your grief. Joey was always so kind and gentle. I will always remember how kind he was to my son Alex, taking him under his wing, snowboarding with him and just plain seeing him. Joey had a true gift in that way. My deepest condolences. Cindy Clifford

September 09, 2024

Dear Jackie and Bjork,
It is so hard to believe it, I am so sorry it is devastating to know about this.
I had such a wonderful childhood among Alexander and Johannes, I can’t have better memories of Warsaw playing with both of them all day long, the sleepovers, skateboarding… I had so much fun with them, they were pure happiness.
A very big hug to both of you and the rest of the family, sending lots of love in name of my parents also Dolores and José.
Shine forever together in the sky boys, we will never forget you.
Marcel Zamorano

September 09, 2024

Querida Jackie un abrazo con el alma, que Dios sea vuestra luz y fortaleza en tan doloroso momento. Nuestro más profundo pésame para vosotros y para toda la familia. 
Alejandra Lago Sánchez

September 08, 2024

Dear Jackie and Bjork:
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your son. There are no words of confort for the pain you both are experiencing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. We only have great memories of both beautiful children growing up, nice and kind to become such great young men.
There is in earth a great garden of people like your sons and God takes them because he needs the best of the garden to be in heaven to become angels. Their souls already fulfilled the best that can be.
Lo sienti mucho también por la abuelita y por todos los primos y la familia. Reciban mis condolencias. Lea Raquel Gales
 
 
 
 

September 08, 2024

I am sorry for your loss. I talked with Joey once when he asked me about a stray cat that I was feeding in the neighborhood and he was concerned that he hadn’t seen him for awhile as he was also feeding him. This was the first time that I met him and talked to him and I could tell then what and sweet, sensitive soul he was. May God Bless.
Cathy

September 07, 2024

Dearest Jackie and Bjork,  my heart is breaking alongside yours and I wish I could be there with you to hug you and help to hold you up in this  incredibly difficult time. Know that your sons are together for whatever small comfort that may bring. I love you and I am so so so sorry for your unimaginable loss. Your beautiful boys. I will always remember them in Warsaw days. They loved their mamma!! Sending lots of ❤️ 

September 07, 2024

Jackie and Bjork: We were children when Alexander, Johannes, and I were friends, but I was devastated to hear of Alexander’s passing, and now I’m speechless at Johannes’ passing. You’ll probably remember that I lost a younger brother when I was 6, so I know what loss can do to a family. Losing both your sons… nothing anyone says will ever make that feel better, I know that. I just want you to know that even though it’s been more than 20 years, I considered both Alexander and Johannes — and the two of you — friends, and that you are all loved as such.

September 07, 2024

Dear Jackie and Bjork, words can’t neither express nor give you any comfort in these days of sorrow and loss. You’re in our thoughts and hearts, as we remember those happy days gone by, in Warsaw, when all of our children played and went to school and we have All spent a wonderful time rogether. Both of you are such a wonderful people and our hearts are braking with you. We will pray for your strength and for Joey. May He rest in piece 🙏🏻 

September 06, 2024

  Dear family and friends, it came to my attention this morning of Joeys passing. It actually flooded my mind with thoughts and memories for a while as well as sadness, and I feel especially blessed to have known him.
  I still remember the first time meeting Joey at the local neighborhood bar (Sukis) and him asking if I wanted to play pool. From that point on a friendship began and getting to know him and his friends over the years when I lived in Portland, I was also lucky enough to meet his brother Alex as well. 
   Being a pilot and a bit older than him, he constantly would bring up conversations about aviation, where I could see a likeness in his eyes for it. I know he did get to fulfill a good amount of his dream of flying and his excitement to talk about it which I was always happy to hear. 
   I know through the fun times and the bad times, Joey would always have a kind smile and words, and I’m grateful to have known him in my life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, I know it’s not easy for him being gone so young. 
  Blue skies and smooth air my friend, I know God will be with you and your family always.
 
Geno

September 05, 2024

Dear Jackie and Bjork please accept our heartfelt condolences. Very shocked and saddened to hear about your son . May his soul rest in peace and may God give you the strength to bear this irreplaceable loss . We have such fond memories of all of you from Poland days . Sending prayers and hugs 
samina and sarwar iqbal 

September 05, 2024

Amigo Bjork, I am very sorry for the loss of your son Johannes. My family and I are praying for him and your family. 
Miguel Falcon

September 04, 2024

Dearest Jackie and Famiky, 
Sending love , thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this tough time .
Please accept our deppest condolences to you over the loss of your son. Sincerely,
Maria Elena and Bolek Figa

September 04, 2024

Jackie y familia muy triste por la pérdida de tu hijo. Lo siento muchísimo. Victoria de Charlotte 

September 04, 2024

Jackie and family o am so sorry to hear about your loss 
Victoria Hoche

September 04, 2024

Eternal memory. ✝️🙏💕
Olga Karel

September 04, 2024

Bjork and Jackie, I am so sorry and there are no words to be said. Knowing Joey over 20 years, he was as you said a sweet boy. He was a dear friend to Drew. I pray God is with you during this time. Love, Anne (Andrew) Drew’s mom

September 04, 2024

My name is Gabriel Stice.   I was one of Joey’s good friends in Portland, Oregon and still reside there.  To Joey and Alex’s parents, you raised two amazing men.   I along with many of their friends are grieving with you right now.  I was closer with Joey.   In 2014 I was struggling with my mental and physical health as a result of a lawsuit in my brother-in-law’s company I was helping run as well as the need to leave that company to help my parent’s family company recover from a significant embezzlement crime committed by their bookkeeper.   They couldn’t pay me much, barely keeping the company alfloat as we purued civil and criminal litigation.  So I took on a second job at Suki’s bar in downtown PSU district of Portland, OR.   I was a bouncer.   My first day on the job I met your son.   We quickly become good friends.   Joey was the type of friend I needed at that point in my life.   I had suffered heavy depression and anxiety from being overrworked, poor sleep, trauma, and poor health choices.  I was so self-concious about my weight gain and looks as a young man in his mid twenties.   Joey was one of the first friends I was able to confide in about that.   He made me feel loved, seen, sympathized with, empathized with, and cared for.  He showed me pictures of him having been much heavier in years previous.  He encouraged me about what I was struggling with.   He was always willing to talk with me through our trials and tribulations as young men.   We spoke about our faith in God.   I had left pastoral minsitry in the Conservative Baptist protestant Church at 22 and he had stopped practicing his faith in Catholocism.   We were both kindred hearts as men who cared deeply about our friends and family.  We spoke about how despite leaving the Church, Christ’s love never left us, and it was forever written on our hearts.   I’ve never shared that with anyone besides Joey.   You can imagine the struggle and shame we both dealt with no longer practicing our faith in God.  But love isn’t something you say you have.   It’s mostly how you are.   Joey was full of love.   I saw it in him.  I know you did as well.   I had some very personal trials come up in 2019 that caused me to drift away from our shared friend group and Joey and I lost touch for a while from then until I received news of your wonderful son Alexander’s passing.   I immediately reached out to our friends and to make sure Joey was safe from harming himself.   I contacted him and was able to love on your son while he grieved his brother.   As well as many of our friends.   I was still struggling with mental health and addiction but nothing could keep me from my brother Joey when he needed me.   I truly believe God used many of us to get Joey, Becka, and our friends through that grieving process.  Ironically, I needed Joey just as much as he needed me.  Funny how love works in its mysterious ways.   We were able to hug, cry, smile, laugh, and embrace each other again.  It meant so much to both of us and our friends.   Especially having all of us just gone through the pandemic apart from one another.  I want you to know that despite the tragic loss of both of your beloved sons, their love and memory still lives deeply in all of us friends who knew both of them.   You did a remarkable job raising your boys.   Don’t ever doubt that.   When I was a pastor I had the honor of doing grief chaplain work.   I know there are no words of any man or woman who can soothe the pain you feel right now.   Yet, I am reminded of our Lord’s words in The Book of Psalms Chapter 23.   Some say we’ve never met.   I say I know the both of you from the love your sons passed along to me.   I leave you with God’s word and my sincerest condolences for you and your loved ones.   Mahalo Hanai, from the Stice/Mapes/Aluli/Ho’opai/Jette familes of Hawaii, Oregon, California, Ohio, and New Zealand.  May God bless you and comfort the pain you feel now and in this coming season.      
A psalm of David.

1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.2     He makes me lie down in green pastures,he leads me beside quiet waters,3     he refreshes my soul.He guides me along the right paths    for his name’s sake.4 Even though I walk    through the darkest valley,[a]I will fear no evil,    for you are with me;your rod and your staff,    they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me    in the presence of my enemies.You anoint my head with oil;    my cup overflows.6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me    all the days of my life,and I will dwell in the house of the Lord    forever.
Gabriel Stice

September 03, 2024

Dear Bjork – I was terribly saddened to hear of the loss of your son.  I cannot imagine the pain you and your family are going through. I am sending you my deepest condolences and prayers that you and your wife will navigate through this time as best as is possible under the circumstances.
Graeme

September 03, 2024

Dios haga memoria de ti johanne, un fuerte abrazo a ti Jackie y Byor, el recuerdo hermoso de un corazón bondadoso permanecerá en mi corazón. 
Flor López Maradiaga