Today our walk was dedicated in honor of:
Army SPC Joey M. Lenz, Age 32 of Conroe, TX.
Died Feb. 1, 2022
He wasn’t ready to die. This was preventable with accountability under investigation. Joey was the most recent Line of Duty death in Montgomery County, TX.
Nothing I’ve experienced in my life prepared me for the day I received the news of Joey’s death.
Depression, anxiety, stress, and some medications cause an enlarged heart.. He was bullied and targeted by a toxic commander for over a year.
Joey was prescribed 9 medications in January 2022. February 1, he died.
Joey was born November 16, 1989, in Baytown, Texas. He enlisted in Sep. 2017.
After reenlisting in Oct. 2020 he had a change of career paths and was preparing to leave the Army in the next month to live in Conroe and explore civilian options as a Generator Mechanic.
He was an enthusiastic, caring, and kind young man known for his deep passion of all animals especially cats and dogs. He always had a cat living with him in civilian life. While a soldier in the Army he was pursuing opportunities to volunteer at the local animal shelter. Joey was looking forward to having a pet when he came back home.
Joey had a new hobby using the “Insta-pot” to make macaroni and cheese in his barracks and exploring other easy to make recipes. He proudly shared his recipes with his mom through texts. His favorite music group was Blink 182. He went to every concert that came to Houston since he was twelve years old. He even had the Blink 182 tattoo embedded on his chest.
His humor was contagious, and he never met a stranger. He was known as the life of any gathering or “Lights Out Lenz.” His friends referred to him as the King of One-Liners and Giver of Nicknames.
He loved his family with his entire being and was devoted to his mom. He will always be her Mama’s Boy.
We had a great 10.97 mile walk today. We walked by the National Guard Armory and then headed up towards town to the War Memorial park where we met up with Dale and Jay. We then headed west and we walked the Habitat Trail. One of the newest trails here in Cumberland County. We then headed back up to the War Memorial Park and then headed back towards the house. I want to thank Dale and Jay for walking with us today and I want to thank all who honked, waved, and saluted in helping us honor this great hero today. We had 219 honks today. It was amazing. Thank You.
Army SPC Joey M. Lenz will not be forgotten !
A beautiful life gone too soon. 🙏🏻🙏🏻