From The Examiner
Independence, Missouri
Specialist Joel Bertoldie, 20, Independence, was
killed in the line of duty, on Friday, July 18, 2003, in
Fallujah, Iraq, near Baghdad.
Joel was born May 26,1983, to Scott and Debi
Bertoldie. A former Truman High School student, he
loved spending time with his friends and listening to
music. He joined the U.S Army as a 19K Tanker,
arriving at Fort Knox in April of 2001. In September
of 2002, he was assigned to the Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 4th Battalion, 64th Armor
Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
SPC Bertoldie deployed with his unit to Iraq in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He served
honorably as a soldier for his country and his
awards include the Purple Heart, Bronze Star,
National Defense Service Ribbon, Army Service
Ribbon, Basic Marksmanship Qualification Badge,
and the Good Conduct Medal.
Independence, Missouri
Specialist Joel Bertoldie, 20, Independence, was
killed in the line of duty, on Friday, July 18, 2003, in
Fallujah, Iraq, near Baghdad.
Joel was born May 26,1983, to Scott and Debi
Bertoldie. A former Truman High School student, he
loved spending time with his friends and listening to
music. He joined the U.S Army as a 19K Tanker,
arriving at Fort Knox in April of 2001. In September
of 2002, he was assigned to the Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 4th Battalion, 64th Armor
Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
SPC Bertoldie deployed with his unit to Iraq in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He served
honorably as a soldier for his country and his
awards include the Purple Heart, Bronze Star,
National Defense Service Ribbon, Army Service
Ribbon, Basic Marksmanship Qualification Badge,
and the Good Conduct Medal.
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His survivors include his son, Jesse Alexander-Bertoldie and special friend, Erin Alexander, both of
Independence; his parents, Scott and Debi Bertoldie, and his brother, Koda Bertoldie, all of the
home; his grandparents, Judy and Adrian Hampshire, Independence, Gary and Lori Bertoldie,
Richmond, Mo., Barbara Martin, Kansas City, and Richard and Linda Beebe, of Illinois; his
great-grandmother, Ernestine Bertoldie, Knoxville, Mo.; and many other loving relatives and friends.
Services, with full Military Honors, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church,
Independence. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 5 to 8:30 tonight
at Speaks Suburban Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Jesse M.
Alexander-Bertoldie Trust c/o First Federal Bank, 3500 S. Noland Road, Independence, Mo. 64055.
Online condolences may be left at www.speakschapel.com
Independence; his parents, Scott and Debi Bertoldie, and his brother, Koda Bertoldie, all of the
home; his grandparents, Judy and Adrian Hampshire, Independence, Gary and Lori Bertoldie,
Richmond, Mo., Barbara Martin, Kansas City, and Richard and Linda Beebe, of Illinois; his
great-grandmother, Ernestine Bertoldie, Knoxville, Mo.; and many other loving relatives and friends.
Services, with full Military Honors, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church,
Independence. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 5 to 8:30 tonight
at Speaks Suburban Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Jesse M.
Alexander-Bertoldie Trust c/o First Federal Bank, 3500 S. Noland Road, Independence, Mo. 64055.
Online condolences may be left at www.speakschapel.com
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| Spc. Joel L. Bertoldie May 26, 1983-July 18, 2003 |
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