Tiffany Ogilvie remembers Joey

I was lucky enough to have met Joey this year. Our neighbor, Blake, introduced my family to him.

I went back and forth trying to decide if I should write this. I didn't know Joey like most of you. I also do not have a lot of memories to share. Joey would come over with Blake sometimes and the rest of the boys. Of course, my husband and my 5 year old son were out either in my garage or on my driveway with everyone. I never wanted to be out with all the boys and cramp their style haha! I tried to stay inside and let them have their fun and their beers and talk and laugh at whatever it was they were laughing about. Every now and then, I would walk my daughter outside and we would come say hi, then make our way back in the house.

The reason why I decided to write this is because I just wanted to let Joey and his family know how much my little boy looked up to him. I remember getting ready to go to the gym and my son saying, "Mom, this is Joey P. like when you pee". I just laughed, we all did, and I said hi. He loved him, and I know he enjoyed the times when he was treated like one of the "big boys". I appreciate Joey, and all of the boys for always including my son, playing basketball with him, giving him high-five's, knuckles, and hugs.

About two weeks ago, my husband and I took the kids to lunch and my daughter got a balloon and my son didn't want one. When we were getting into our car, he said, "Mom, I should have gotten a balloon because then I could let it go into the sky so it can go all the way up to Joey P and my uncle Chris".
He will always be remembered in a young boy's heart.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends during this difficult time. It's clear to see that
Joey P was easily loved... Justice for Joey.

Tiffany Ogilvie