Joel Campora - Wildlife Officer - Arkansas

Wildlife Officer Joel Campora, age 32, died in the line of duty on May 31, 2013, in the Fourche LaFave River near Y City, Arkansas.

Joel was a member of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. 

Joel and Sheriff Cody Carpenter, of the Scott County Sheriff's Office, were assisting victims of an overnight flash flood along the Fourche LaFave River. The residents of the house had called 911 asking for help.

Joel and Cody both exited the boat they were in and entered the home to assist two female victims who were trapped inside. The flood crushed the house and in the confusion Joel and Cody were swept away and drowned. 

Gabriel, who stands in the presence
of God, pray for Joel

Joel had wanted to be a Wildlife Officer since he was in the fourth grade.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is in mourning over the death of Joel. They describe him as a hero.

Friends describe Joel as a man of faith and a great young man. He loved his family more than anything in this world and he loved doing his job.

Joel is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his wife, Rebecca Campora and his children.

Thank you for your service to the public, Joel.

Pray for those who die while coming to the aid of others. They are the true heroes. Amen.

Pray that Joel is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.