What a wonderful tribute to a life too short.

Its only when we loose someone we love or know that we realise that life is too short to put things off.

Long may his memories live through his music and in your thoughts.

Even though I was never close to Joe, I know those who were and can say that I'm touched by his friend's actions over the past few weeks. He surrounded himself with wonderful people and will be missed dearly.

My last memories of Joe are screwing around singing and playing guitar at like 5:00 am at Travis' house. That was over a year ago. I often think about how much fun I had on my trip down there. I am happy that all my memories are great ones.

Scott,

Thank you for your posting a piece of Joe on your website. We all have shared some fun and mostly silly memories with Joe... Ahhh, the days of drama. He will be thought of, listened to and never forgotten. God Bless Joe.

Love,

Aundria

Scott, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of a friend, and I'm sure that this hits you hard. It's often easy for us to lose sight of how wonderful and precious life is when we get caught in the daily details of what we're doing, and it often takes a tragedy like this to remind us what a wonderful gift we have in being alive. I know that it wasn't until my father died that I began to appreciate the time I have here on Earth.

I pray that he did not suffer much, that his family and friends learn to deal with the grief, and that you will be able to take the remorse and loss you feel for your friend, and turn it into something positive and wonderful in your own life. I'm sure your friend would have wanted it that way anyway.

Take care of yourself.

Joe you will be missed so much, but never ever forgotten! Your music will be in all the hearts that you touched!

Thank you so much for this posting. I've been having a rough week -- missing Joe. To know he is still remembered and well thought of -- it is amazing how many people one can touch.

Everyone, Please drive safe.

Thank you again, Scott

Kay Pealstrom

i just saw this website even though its been over a month since his death. Joe we still think about you everyday. Your music means so much to me. we miss you so much. You were one of the only real people i have ever met in my entire life. You left a bigger impact on our lives than you will ever know. i love you , rest well my friend.

Joe has not left my heart and I know he never will. His music brings me to a place, still, that I just want to stay in forever. Somehow it makes me at peace and I know he is ok. His smile is missed so much and his sense of humor I can't wait to hear again. So many good memories, so many good friends, and now we all need to realize so little time, we all need to thank Joe for making us realize how important our friends our. We love you Joe, you live in all of us forever.

Gaandu don't know Joe, but, he know Joey and Joey is a good guy, so Joe must of been a good guy too. Too bad life too short.

Joe, I miss u dearly & you are always in my heart!

i miss you laughing, i miss you smiling. i miss you playing. i miss you singing. i miss you. rest well my freind

Hi Scott.I am sorry about your friend. I know the feeling. In high school we lose a lot of things, one being our friends. Alot of my friends were lost to car accidents. Back to Joe.

He looks like a happy guy. He seems like he was a nice guy to be around. The lively one. I think we all had friends like this, and it seems like they slip away. I think that God sees that they have touched people in such a dynamic way that God feels there is nothing left for them here and he takes them. they may not be the SUPER Christian, as we are all sinners, but I think God allows them to be who they are to provide laughter and a light heart for others.

Hope he is doing allright.

Straight and simple people tend to forget about those great times they had together.
They tend to wonder off away from their love ones and go about their own business.
They tend to think everything is going to be fine since we’re young and life is long.
They become thoughtful when holidays are near and plan to show their love ones how much they care.
When holidays are gone they are right back where they started in their own world going about their business as usually.
Every year that passes they wonder deeper into their black hole not thinking about the past but the future.

Until tragedy strikes!
This is when they think about the past.
This is when they start to remember about the good times.
This is when they start to show they care.
This is when they start to cry.
This is when they realize life isn’t long after all.

Joe’s life was cut off short, but his past life continues onwards.
While those that stay behind their life begins to crumble.
Don’t wait till it’s too late to show you care.
Don’t wait till it’s too late to give a hug.
Don’t wait till it’s too late to say I love you.
And don’t wait for that tragic moment to say I remember.
B.M

Joe was my "boyfriend" the for the first year I lived in Arizona. More importantly, he was my best friend. We grew apart and hadn't talked in a few years, but I have thought of him every day. I can still hear his voice. I have never experienced sadness like this. I feel so lucky to have had him in my life for the short time I did. He taught me so much. So many great memories. He was so honest, and caring, and funny. And so smart. Nobody has ever made me laugh as hard as Joe did. He will always be in my heart.

Joe things have changed sp much since you have been gone. Things are not the same with out you. I have realized that you were the glue that held our group together. I have beautiful little girl now I I wish you could meet her. She would absolutley adore you. I miss you joe, i find myself constinentley calling your cell phone to see if anyone has your number. Herb N life is not the same with out you. I miss you so much and cant wait to see you. which i know i will. i love you joe. love mo

scott, stumbled onto your site, searching for herb-n-life.. had no idea this was up.. this is great..

-shawn

Joe although i never met you in person i have met your music. It has inspired me to pursue a singin career more than i ever dreamed. I'm working on putting together a cd but it takes a lot of work, especially with school. I'm Mandy's brother Chad. Thank you for everything. SpLiNTe

I can't get any of the links to download the music to work. Just thought I would let you know. Nice page.

Joe's music is in our hearts...
our minds...
and our souls.

Till the day we meet again....

Thanks Joe!

Dickweed

I was driving down the road in Gilbert a couple of days ago and saw a car with a RIP wish on the back. The name was Joe Pealstrom, a name that I hadn't heard in a while. Joe was the first friend I had when I move to Arizona. He lived in one of the apartments below me and my family. We use to terrorize the Sonora Palms apartments on Arizona Ave and Guadalupe night and day. Unfortunately, I moved and we lost touch but when I say his name on the back of that car my heart sunk. Joe was always a cool guy, loved to have fun and was a laugh a minute. Eventhough I hadn't seen him in years I will miss him.

-Josh

I just got back from a weekend trip to San Diego with my fiance. I was silent when we drove through. All I could think about was how and why did it happen. Life's not fair. Why couldn't it be me, or someone else, Joe touched everyone's lives, why did it have to be him? I can't believe how time flies. It's been almost two years since I last heard Joe sing to his hearts content. I think about him very often and his music touches my heart daily. Joe was a true friend to everyone. He could always cheer me up and never failed to make me laugh. He is still missed very much and I can't wait to hear him sing, live, again...

I am totally bummed. I just found out last night about Joes death. Two years after! Joe and I were friends since 7th grade, dated for a year in high school, and then lost touch. Joe was the funniest guy i've ever known. He knew how to make me laugh.

very nice. I've been looking for something on him for the last 2 years.