June 2nd 2007 / Grandma And Grandad (Grandma/Grandad) Joel we made an emotional visit to Glastonbury to scatter your ashes. There was a group of fourteen of us, they included your family and friends who loved you dearly and miss you more than words can say. It felt very emotional to be there, as it was a place you loved so much. We talked about you a lot with Becky, your soul mate and great friend. Its two years since you left us and it helps to talk about you, with family and friends. It's good to remember you, the way you were, the things you said, there's always lots of laughter and lots of tears. We'll never forget you, you'll always be our beloved Joel. Love you always. Grandma and Grandad x x
Remembering you / Alyson (Second cousin ! ) Hi Joel I have wanted to say a few words for a while now and when I read about the butterfly in the circle it seemed so right to do it now. I'm so glad you got to Glastonbury at last. They say that the spirit of those who have passed over is symbolised by the butterfly. There was a butterfly in the church at my Mum's funeral (in the month of November!) and I have believed it ever since then. I have no doubt that you were there with your family on Friday. It still makes me smile to think of the last time I saw you at your Uncle Mel's 40th party. We had a great conversation and I remember saying you can call up to Gwaelod anytime for a coffee. Your Mum and Dad were standing with us and your Dad said "Don't say that Al - because he will - he REALLY will !" and we all laughed. I wish you could have called by, you would have been very welcome. You are always in my prayers. Much love Alyson x
thinking of you / Ceri Stubbs (auntie) This is the first time i've written anything on here for you joel so its long overdue i know!!! Thought that today of all days would be the right time. Even though i'm not there today i am thinking of you and all the family. I'm listening to green day time of your life and remembering you in my own ways. I used to really enjoy the days when you came over to our house and used to chat about everything and nothing!!! and the day you met my sister who thought you were like a professor she was fascinated by you, but then who wasn't?! What i didn't enjoy so much was when you used to chase me with strange insects such as a praying mantis!!! But you know i'd give anything now just to be chased by you again with an insect in your hand even if it was a huge black spider!!! You are a special and unique person joel and are missed so much. We will come to glastonbury to see you soon i promise. I hope you are happy in your resting place there man. Take it easy Love you loads Ceri x x x x
The Inquest June 1st 2006 - South wales Echo / Family 'Bubbly young man's fear of not waking up'Jun 3 2006
Joel, 23, who liked his sleep is found dead in his bed
A bubbly, happy young man who said he feared he wouldn't wake up one day was found dead in his bed by his brother.
An inquest heard that Joel Russell James John Davies, 23, was enjoying his job and was excited about going to the Glastonbury music festival.
But on the morning of June 9 last year, his younger brother went into his bedroom at the family home in Bonvilston, in the Vale of Glamorgan, and discovered he had died.
Coroner Mary Hassell said she could not explain the cause of his death.
The call centre worker had been at home with younger brother Jack, who said Joel had been the happiest he'd ever seen him in his last few days.
Jack told Cardiff Coroner's Court: 'I was on the phone to my grandmother and she asked if I wanted to go around for a barbecue. She asked 'what about Joel?'
'I opened the door and saw him lying on his bed. I thought he was asleep. He was in the position he was always in. The television was still on.'
But when Jack felt his brother's foot, it was cold. He phoned an ambulance, but there was no sign of life.
The former student of St David's RC Sixth Form College, Penylan, Cardiff, suffered from asthma but was otherwise healthy. However, Joel's father Russell said his son would sleep for hours.
'I've known him to sleep 36 hours straight through,' he said. 'One day he said to me: 'Sometimes I've been worried I won't wake up."
Joel had started working as a call centre operator at BT in Cardiff seven months before he died.
Mr Davies said: 'Joel was having a great time. He absolutely loved his job and was having the time of his life.
'He was pleased because I work for BT and my dad worked for BT.'
He described his son as a 'unique character' and said: 'He enjoyed life and was fun. He was a real individual.'
Pathologist Dr Andrew Davison could not explain how Joel had died, but said there was a possibility of an electrical abnormality in his heart.
He said Joel had died of sudden adult death, of an unknown cause.
Coroner Mary Hassell recorded a verdict of death by natural causes.
She said: 'It's very disappointing not to understand why Joel died.'
yo/ Bradus (cousin) alrite joel, hows it goin? just thought id say hello an stuff. maybe you'll come visit me tonight in my sleep and say hello back :)... if you've got time that is. you know, ive never really paid much attention to that sayin ' you dont know what you've got until its gone' but since you've gone joel i now realise how true that saying is. im still missin u joel and i'll carry on missin u until i finally meet up with you again. love u joel xxxxxxxxxx
Not enough time / Jenni Dalton (very close friend )
Thought i'd pop by and leave my thoughts. Joel was great. The only down side about him was that i didn't have long enough 2 no him. We'd only met a couple of months before he died but those few months were great. He was so funny, quirky and unique. You could never meet another person like Joel.
I hope he is happy wherever he is now because i still think of him all the time and when June 9th comes i will be thinking of him and thinking of you, his family.
Lots of love x Jenn x
3 years ago tomorrow / John Richard Stubbs (uncle) its the last game of the football season for your uncle on sunday joel and i know football didn`t mean alot to you but my point is we are away to ipswich (as 3 years ago) i`m going up on saturday staying saurday night watching the game sunday then coming home. how much do i wish i could wake up tommorow morning and it could be 2004 again and these last 3 years were some sort of horrible nightmare and you were still with us i think about you evey day and still find it hard to come to terms with you not being here when you live your life you take things and people for granted and when they`re gone it leves a massive void in your familys life we all love and miss you evey day john ceri and william xxxx xxxx xxxx
In deepest sympathy / Annette Wappes (mom of angel Burdett ) My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My heart breaks for the loss of you terrific son. Annette
Easter Greeting / Marie Dean's Mum Hi Joel,
Your Mum was telling me how much you loved Easter. Hope you like these ones!
Wishing you a peaceful Easter Jane, Russ and boys Love Marie xxx
to Joel / Kate Carroll (distant relative ) hey Joel, you probably cant even remember me,but i was one of the many,and when i say many i mean loads of people who would cramm into Nanny Davis's on christmas eve.Last night was my grandads birthday and i had a long chat with your grandma,she was telling me loads about you and your brothers which was really nice. Its funny because i always thought you were older than you were because you'd always be in a in-depth conversation with the adults. Your grandma was telling me about your web site,i hope you didnt mind me having a browse,i can definately say you and my brother would of got on like a house on fire,you have the same similarities and love 4 sci-fi.kate x x
uncle mel / Mel Davies (uncle)
Hi Joel . Wow , it's been too long . What can I say about my crazy eldest nephew and godson! It was always a huge relief when I called at the house to find you there . We both shared a passion for ridiculously strong coffee and it was a kind of competition to see who could have the strongest . Sorry ; I was no match...I drew the limit at about 2 and a half heaped spoonfuls and you'd go on to 4 ...plus 4 sugars! Of course , this would stimulate a gentle discussion about life, the universe and everything and we would debate just about anything and everything from the cosmos to mushrooms. Those coffee mornings often made me late for appointments! but it was worth it and I wouldn't have missed them for the world. Talk soon matey.. and feel free to enter my dreams at anytime.Your uncle...mel xx Close
Hiya/ Danielle Rayner (Josh's girlfriend )
Hey man, I stole Josh's laptop to say hi. We're just sitting round thinking and talking about you. It's odd how I never really knew you, and can't really claim to be able to grieve for, or miss someone I only met for a day, but I feel the loss through all of your family that I've got to know and love over these past couple of years. They're how I've got to know you, because they've always got some mad story or anecdote about you. I've finally filled in some of the gaps I've always missed, now I have grandparents, more aunties and uncles and cousins and even a brother-in-law! The importance of family can't be overstated and you have such a wonderful family. How much better things would be if you were still around. You could come and hang out at the Drope house. Your loss has made us value what we've got, and let the trivial stuff slide. Close
Hi Joel / Nan Davies (Nan)
hi Joel i have just acquired a laptop I really wish you were here to show me how to use it , but I feel sure i will be guided by you.
After Christmas / Joshua Davies (Brother)
Hey Joel,
Just wanted to write a post-xmas message. You would have enjoyed this xmas, Dr Who was very good. In fact you might have even loved Touchwood, Cardiff's very own sci-fi series. We had a good time at new years, though you were missed. You would have loved the house I'm in. It's nan's old house down the Drope, its great living here with Danielle. We have a cheeky ginger cat that comes round called jinx. We miss you lots and lots Joel, and I think about you all the time. It makes me both happy and sad to think about you. Miss you lots and lots.
Let the four winds blow Three thousand miles over the ocean Three thousand light years from the land of the rising sun Love has opened my eyes Love has blown right through Wherever you are, you are here Three thousand miles over the ocean Three thousand light years from the land of surprising sun East is east and west is west The twain shall meet East is west and west is east Let it be complete Three thousand miles over the ocean Three thousand light years from the land of the morning star
Gone too Soon / Jane Davies
A candle is lit in my heart this night for everyone one of you...who have gone to soon and had to leave your families. All the love we feel for you from the families who love and miss you so much, left to mourn forever the lost lives. We who are still here, we dream of you, long for you and will do for the rest of our lives.
There is nothing we can do to bring you back but if we could give our lives to have you back, we would in a heart beat.
Longing for you, wishing this was a nightmare and we could wake up. For all our `lost' sons and daughters.
You can shed tears that he is gone, Or you can smile because he lived, You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back, Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see him Or you can be full of the love that you shared, You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember him and only that he is gone Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on, You can cry and close your mind be empty and turn your back, Or you can do what he would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.
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