Supporting the Family of Joe Lochridge

Update:

Since Joe’s passing, Katie, their children, and Joe’s parents and brother have been navigating this difficult time of profound loss. The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of support, thoughtful messages, and generous contributions they have received. As they continue to grieve, they would like everyone to know that a memorial service is being planned for mid-fall, with the specific date, time, and location to be announced at a later date.

Please feel free to continue sharing the GoFundMe page as we work toward reaching the fundraising goal to help support Katie and the children as they face significant decisions in the months ahead. The family is sincerely appreciative of the ongoing support, both through donations and the many kind words shared.

It is with a heavy heart that I am reaching out to request donations in support of the family of Joe Lochridge—a veteran, retired Attack Pilot, former police officer, and most recently, a dedicated government employee supporting the Apache program in Huntsville, Alabama. Joe is a devoted husband to Katie, a loving father to their two beautiful children, a cherished son, a highly respected Army Aviator, a Maintenance Test Pilot, a mentor, a leader, and a dear friend to many of us.

His passing is an incredible loss, and now it is our turn to stand by his family, just as Joe and Katie have consistently supported so many of us in our own times of need. Throughout their lives, both Joe and Katie have served their communities across the country—Joe through his work in law enforcement and military service, and Katie as a trainer, teacher, and coach. They have touched countless lives, and in this difficult time, we have the opportunity to give back and support them in theirs.