Name: Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Address: Columbus, OH

I  am  very  sorry,my  love  to  you all .    i  served with Hondo  on  the line  at  NAS  Boca  Chica. When  i  first  got  down  there  he  took  me  under  his  wing  and  helped me become a line  rat  (we  were all  proud  of that  name) We  were  the  last  people  the pilots saw  before  take off. We  became  good  friends. The  only  thing  he  would  not  tell us  where His  new  wife  Marilyn  and  he  were  staying.  (  he  new better.lol  lol  I  got  out  of the  navy , years went  by, Then  all of a sudden  I get a phone call  guess  who ?? man  was  i  glad to hear  that  voice.  I  was lucky  enough  to  see  two  air  shows  with him.To  me  me  it  was like a  brother hood  Dam  i will miss  him.The  Grim  Reapers  were lucky  to  have  a Man like  him  he taught  us  well..when i  talked  to joel  when  he  was  home  I  told  him I  will never  say  goodbye.....   peace  to  you all

So very sorry to hear of Joel's passing.   Joel gave Scott his first job at Sims Electric in 1970 and even picked him up for work every day.  After Scott went in the military, Joel called him in 1990 and asked him to bring in an aircraft to the air show at Rickenbacker.  It was so obvious what a great time that Joel had during the show.   Such fond memories.  Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Our families grew up together when we were young. We spent a lot of time with the family. I remember "Joel" telling my Dad I was driving without a license, but he never did anything. We have many great memories together. R.I.P. Joel you will be missed.<3 My condolences and love to the entire family, I am sorry for your loss! Love always, Sherris Helsel

We are saddened to hear of Joel's passing.  Our deepest sympathy to his family.

Will always remember the fun we had on the NY/DC South High trip.  Joel got locked out of his room and had to spend the night in a room with three of us girls.  We graciously gave him the chair to sleep in!  He was always the perfect gentleman.  Sincere condolences to his family.

Joel Anthony Griggs Sr., was my friend. He was A 1957 Graduate of South High School and A U.S. Navy Veteran. Joel served with VF-692, N.A.S. Columbus Naval Air Reserve and VF-101, N.A.S. Boca Chica, FL. He served aboard three aircraft carriers as an Aircraft Supervisor and Naval Air Crewman (Wings) during his military service.  Joel was the Manager and Lighting Consultant at Sims Electric Co., a President of Central Ohio Electrical Contractors Assn. and the President of Eastmoor/South Civic & Recreation Center.  He also proudly served as an Auxiliary Sergeant with the Columbus Police Department and as the Reserve Commander with the Madison Township Police Department.  He worked as Federal Police Officer with the U.S. Department of Defense and a Security Specialist for the State of Ohio at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base. Joel was a Life Member, former National Trustee and was the longtime Commanding Officer of the Columbus, OhioHell DiversSquadron of the Association Naval Aviation.  He was also a Senior Chief with the Ohio Naval Militia at Camp Perry near Port Clinton, Ohio.  For many years Joel was considered as aCenter of Influenceby the local Naval Recruiting Command, Columbus, Ohio. He will be in my thought for the rest of my life. Rest in peace my good friend.

Joel "Demon Dog" Griggs was a great friend for 30+ years. Best Man at my wife Jan's and my wedding in 1989. Naval Aviation lost an avid fan and supporter. Deepest condolences to his family. We will miss you. Carl & Jan Altevogt

Was always there when you needed him. The best auxiliary police officer Columbus PD ever had. May he rest in peace.

so sorry for your loss, The "Commander" was well respected and admired. It was his insistence that I became involved with so many air shows
He will be missed - Mark Hoppes  121 ARW Retired

The South High School Alumni Association and its Board of Directors want to express our sympathy and send condolences at the death of your loved one. Our group of South High School graduates is diminished by his passing.

so sorry to hear of your loss....janie , tracy and dave..and the whole ihop gang

Wising all of Joel's family my sympathy and prayers. He loved aviation and was a great honor to serve with him. His passion for life,family and carer were a great influence on my life.

Cindi and I send our sincere condolences to Joel's family and many friends who knew the "Demon Dog" so well. It has been an honor to have been one of Joel's many ANA "Helldiver" wingmen. He has been a real inspiration to all of us in Naval Aviation and his grand legacy will live on.

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Joel Anthony Griggs

15 juillet 1939 – 17 mars 2015

Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens

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