Heather and Joey relaxing together during Christmas 2023.

Heather Killebrew @hjk

Heather and Joey together beside a decorated Christmas tree in 2018.

Joey Montes @jrm

Dawne and Joey together in 2016, seated closely together and smiling for a photograph.

Joey Montes @jrm

LIFE editorial branding image featuring a red thread connecting the subject through a contemporary gallery, representing people, ideas, places and stories remaining connected.

Joey Montes @jrm

Portrait in a black leather jacket representing resilience during the continuing journey after a stroke.

Joey Montes @jrm

Portrait in a vintage Coca-Cola shirt reflecting continued recovery and adaptation after a stroke.

Joey Montes @jrm

Close portrait in a black knit sweater during a long period of stroke recovery.

Joey Montes @jrm

Close-up portrait of Joey wearing a black turtleneck against a dark background, looking directly into the camera with his hands clasped in front of him.

Joey Montes @jrm

Medical illustration explaining TLIF L4-L5 spinal fusion with a sagittal lumbar spine view, posterior fusion construct with pedicle screws, rods, interbody cage and bone graft, and an axial view showing the transforaminal approach and nearby L4 and L5 nerve roots.

Joey Montes @jrm

Dawne and Joey dressed for a formal evening, standing close together beneath warm crystal chandeliers. Dawne wears an elegant beaded evening dress while Joey wears a black suit and tie.