Joey Cornell with NRAT?

Re: Joey Cornell with NRAT/IRAT?

no . I worked with him in Pa. helped get him set up in sub climbing. Good guy , never did me wrong . Had grand illusions . i wanted to make his funeral but it was at the end of a snow storm . My friend went , I bought a bunch of shots in his honor , and we toasted to him . Too young . Keep it real , tomorrow could be your day . RIP Joe !
 
Re: Joey Cornell with NRAT/IRAT?

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Noah Kowalock was a climber with great spirit. He was doing estimates and was involved in a fatal car accident. Two losses in the same week...a void.

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Noah got done doing a takedown and was exhausted. The humidty and temps were high. Exhausting work. He found this bit of shade and a head prop and went to sleep instantly.
 

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Re: Joey Cornell with NRAT/IRAT?

I remember Noah as well, not by name but by face. Always quick with a hello and smile! Sad loss.
 
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Hmmm.... what say say about JC as I called him. Most folks had a love hate relationship with him. No matter what kind of relationship with a type A guy like Joey, it's sad to hear when someone passes at such an early age.

I spent almost two years working with Joey and the NRAT/IRAT group and I must say, there was never a dull moment right up to the night I left with my good friend Noah Qualeck, from NOLA.

Since I worked closely with Joey, one of my fondest memories
was when he would drive.It was always mach 5 with his hair on fire, radio blasting, a wad of gum in his mouth, playing with his lap top, swerving back in forth to stay in his lane, drumming on the steering wheel and singing at the top of his lungs to some metal thrashing music....Ummmm.... All I could think of after traveling all those miles with him was, how did we ever survive?

Memories, Heck ! which day. I have plenty of stories from my two year stent and many pictures, some which best be left out of this forum...lol

Although I left the team under a strained situation between Joey and I, I would still do it all over again.

Rest in Peace buddy, I'll miss the alligator stench in the back of your cab...Oh ! another story..lol

Greg
 
I had dinner at Joey’s parent’s house on Wednesday February 16, hard to believe it was a month since we lost him.

It was good, as always, to spend time with his parents. We had a nice home-cooked meal and then sat around talking, as I knew we would.

They were kind enough to show me some pictures of Joey. I still can’t get over him with long hair, and a tiger! Apparently one of his friends actually had a Bengal tiger who just adored Joey. There were pictures of the two of them rolling around together. Why wasn’t I surprised to see a picture of Joey and one of the largest, carnivorous, lethal creatures on the planet…?

I also spoke to his parents more about the fund for the girls. It is kind of trust fund, that I do not pretend to understand, but his Dad is overseeing it. My limited understanding of it is that money will be made available to all three girls when and if they go to college. Anyone interested in giving a little to help out, please make checks payable to his father and send to the address below:

William Cornell
1072 Bordeaux Ln
Pennsburg, PA 18073

I would also like to share something with you all that I also shared with his parents. As many of you know, Joey just wanted to make a difference; he wanted to help other people. About a year ago, Joey was actually hired by my company and he and I were going to work together on safety and training. He was so excited about the chance to affect the lives of almost 30,000 people.

To honor Joey, what he stood for and what he wanted to do, I showed some of the pictures that I have of him in a presentation set to the Evanescence song, October. It was the day after what would have been his 41st birthday. I was doing a safety talk and I prefaced the presentation by saying that although Joey didn’t die at work, all that is left for his friends and family, those of us who lived him, are pictures and memories. I told the group that they need to remember that fact, remembering Joey if it helps, so when they are faced with a decision to do something unsafe, they will make the right decision. The decision will hopefully bring them home to their families. Only about ½ of the room was able to stay dry eyed, no, I was not one of them.

Thanks brother for caring, for dreaming, for trying to make a difference in the lives of so many people. You made a difference to many, many people and will continue to do so as long as I am alive.

Tim
 
I didn't even notice this til today. Thanks a lot, Tim.
After my first 3 weeks in Louisiana with NRAT, there was a delay with the Corps and we all went home for a week or so. On my way back here to Springfield my truck broke down and I had to sleep in some parking lot til someone could service it the next day. At the end of the next day and $400. later I was on my way. When I rejoined the group I relayed the story to Joey and he said "WHAT?"... Dude he tore me out bad. "Why didn't you call me? I HAVE to know about that stuff. You are one of us now and my guys don't sleep in their vehicles. Is that clear?" He was livid but I knew it was because he cared. I miss him and this has made me think about my relationships a lot. I'm SO fortunate to be a small part of such a great family. Yes I mean you guys.
 
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