Alicia Perez remembers Joey

Joey P was an amazing friend. Every time I had a problem, or complaint, or just needed someone to talk to, Joey was there for me.He would always tell me how I was beautiful, and young, and life is too short and I should just have fun.And, that's exactly what Joey did. I have way too many memories with him to even write down.

I moved to Escalon my 7th grade summer going into the 8th grade.Needless to say, the whole summer was ridiculously boring because I hadn't made friends yet. I went to Escalon's Annual Park Fete and I remember seeing Joey and thinking , "Who is that incredibly hot boy? I LOVE HIM." LOL.Remember, I was about 12 at the time.Well, the 8th grade school year started and I was the new girl in town so all the boys wanted to meet me.I was introduced to all of them but couldn't find Joey.After being introduced to all the boys, who are now all my best friends, I saw Joeys head peep out of the lunch line.I was in love.I said, "him right there," and pointed to Joey.We went out the first day of school. Honestly, probably even before we knew each others name, but that didn't matter.After that, he always would brag about how he was the first guy liked in town.

Well, 8th grade turned into high school and there we became even closer.We began to go to parties together, hang out, all the stuff high school kids do. Senior year a bunch of our friends decided to go camping up at Lake Don Pedro. That's where Joey asked me to our Senior prom. I remember it like it was yesterday. He said, " Alicia, we're such good friends and always have fun together I would love to go to prom with you at our last dance in high school." I was really honored that he asked me because he had been dating Laken for a few years.But he told me that they had talked about it and they had gone to pretty much all the other dances together so he wanted to go with one of his girl friends.We had an awesome time together.Took amazing pictures, which he even called us "Hottest Couple Senior Prom '05."

Joey was such a Ladies Man. Every girl that met him loved him.Even better, every girl that laid eyes on him loved him. This sometimes became a problem with the girls and I, being some of his closest girlfriends.There was always jealousy, I would always have to tell him , "Joey , don't talk to her!" LOL and just to make my day he would say how our friendship was more important then that.

Joey was so HONORED AND PROUD to be a Pinasco. He loved it, he would wear his shirt or hat around all the time. That's when Cassidy and I came up with his nickname (which may be a little inappropriate to some) PENIS. LOL.It rhymed with Pinasco, so we just changed his name to JOEY PENIS.haha.He loved it though it became his name to me it was no longer Joey.I would yell it every time I would see him.I miss that.I miss him so much.

Just last Thanksgiving Joey, Cassidy, and I decided to take a road trip, just the 3 of us, to Pismo beach where a few of our friends were camping. We had such great talks the whole way there. He was such a good guy, a great friend, had great advice, and knew the right things to say. The whole way there he said "Alicia, we're going to cuddle." To get him to finally shut up about it I said "ok, joey." So we get to Pismo had a few too many drinks to start out with and Joey decided to go to the tent and call it a night.5 hours later when I decided I was done, I go into the tent.I get in my spot and what do you know, Joey wakes up just to put his arm around me and cuddle.He was just one of those guys that I was completely comfortable with. I could look absolutely horrible and he would still say i was gorgeous.I could lay next to him and not have to worry about him trying to pull any moves on me because our friendship was way above and beyond and more important then that.Not to mention, his family taught him a great deal of respect.I will never forget that Pismo trip with Joey.

Those are some of the best memories that I have with Joey. I just want to say to the Pinasco's that I am so very sorry for what has happened.You lost a son, a brother, cousin, nephew, and I lost My Boy, one of my best friends.God must have other plans for Joey and we just have to remember that he is in heaven looking down on us.On behalf of myself, and all of his best friends we are here for your family ANY and EVERY time that you need us. I really look up to your family seeing how strong and how much faith you have to get through this. I've always looked up to your family. Thoughts and prayers are with you always and forever. And, we will get justice for Joey. LOVE you always and forever,friends forever<3 ALICIA