Joey had a smile that could light up a room. Tall, athletic, and full of life, he was the kind of person who seemed to have it all figured out. He was in the prime of his life, dedicating himself to fitness and pursuing his goals with unwavering energy. But more than anything, Joey was a devoted family man. He was a loving son to his parents, a caring brother to his sister Nichole, and the fun-loving uncle to his two nephews, who adored him. To his family, Joey was their rock—a source of strength and laughter, with a bright future ahead of him.

No one who knew him would have guessed the silent battle he was fighting. He never spoke of his pain and never asked for help. In his final days, the only words he could muster were that he felt completely and utterly hopeless. In that moment, a tragedy was born, and with it, a mission. From the depths of this unimaginable loss, his sister Nichole found the resolve to ensure that no one else would ever have to feel that kind of hopelessness again. Joey’s story is a heartbreaking reminder that mental health struggles often hide behind the strongest smiles, but it is also the reason we exist.

Joey Brewer