Aug 12 1984 to Oct 6 2000 17 years a typo! Joe was in the navy on the Uss America, fority/ minesweeper We lived in Greece 2 1/2 years with our daughter Lechelle! My step daughter Amanda, Joes daughter. Married 16 yrs 2 months. We traveled alot and lived in so many places. Joe was able to see one grandbaby in a picture but all together there is 3 grandbabies all girls. Joe and I Where talking on a regular basis before he passed and were great friends and talked for hours when we called. RIP Joe.