Joey wasn't here for a long time, but he was definitely here for a good time. While I could easily end this remembrance with just that, it wouldn't embody all the complexities that created such an amazing soul. Joey was pure light, love and mischief from birth, and had an indescribable abilty to charm and dazzle all those who were lucky enough to know him. That inate charm served him well throughout his short (and spirited) life, giving him the unique opportunity to never meet a stranger- no matter the city, beach or bar that he frequented. It served him well in his passions, always finding a home with friends in various towns, on many strangers couches and the most isolate beaches from coast to coast. Some may have described Joey as a free spirit, but in truth, he was a man of such deep connection that it led him through a lifelong journey in constant search of more for both him and others. He had a tether to people that spanned across his friends of many ages, genders and socioeconomic status. People in this world that would seemingly have no relationship at all, were (and are) constantly connected through just him. Joey was the last to leave a party and the first to welcome you to it. While this made most people think of him as strictly a good time, it soon became apparent that his heart was simply just too big and too compassionate for any type of traditional lifestyle. Long heartfelt talks, the biggest hugs and infinite laughs were constantly at his trail and the countless lives he shared them with would be too many to document. Second behind being a friend, fishing, boating, and general merriment were his passions and in all honesty, his life's work. So many people have called him brother, but I am amongst an elite two that can say it with truth. I find myself wanting just one more. One more hug, one more talk and maybe just one more wild night. But I think we can all agree, there is no amount of time that would ever be enough to fill the hole in our hearts and impact on our souls he has left us with. What I do know though, is that his legacy will live on through all those that call him son, brother and friend. Hearts as big as his, never die, they simply begin beating through those he leaves behind. Joey is cherished by hundreds (maybe thousands) of friends and his close family. Pamela (Yeary) and Steven Dangler (mother and father), and Ashley and Remington (sister and beloved nephew) along with Theresa Dangler Wilcox (aunt), Amanda, Natasha and Jasmine (cousins), Paul and Mary Lou Dangler (adoring grandparents) and many, many others that will miss him desperately. While I can honestly say that its true that "no one gets out of this life alive," it is also true that no one got more out of this life than Joey. We are comforted in knowing that his nana and papa (Yeary) along with his great grandfather were there in heaven waiting to show him around on his sailboat and to continue chasing sunsets and sandbars.