He was the best of the best

[Peter Creasey]

I've scoured this thread but can only inquire, "What's the deal? What happened?".

Thanks!

. . . . Pete

 

[lars makie]

I can't believe this.

 

[Ian Becker]

I'm in shock.

 

[Larry Stein]

This is awful news. This has turned out to be a shitty Labor Day weekend. I attended a memorial yesterday for a friend who died a week and a half ago while hiking in the Sierras.

My sincerest condolences to his friends (especially those on this forum) and family.

 

[Lou Kessler]

I was fortunate to know him as a friend. A true mensch.

 

[Rahsaan]

Wow.

Ouch.

Gut sick and stunned indeed.

 

[Peter Creasey]

Man, I'm now shell-shocked. Tragic! Huge loss!

Don't know what else to say!

. . . . Pete

 

[Don Rice]

 

[Ken Schramm]

Damn. Damn.

 

[Chris Coad]

 

[Peter Creasey]

Chris, He's probably a bit (a lot?) perturbed in that photo due to its being taken with a flash.

. . . . Pete

 

[Chris Coad]

originally posted by Peter Creasey:

Chris, He's probably a bit (a lot?) perturbed in that photo due to its being taken with a flash.

. . . . Pete

And rightly so, goddamnit!

 

[Michael Dashe]

Words can't express my sorrow and grief. To think I won't spend another evening laughing and enjoying his essential Joe-ness is unthinkable. I can't believe that we won't see another pithy 5-word Joe comment on this board.

He was simply the best friend a person could have, and I will miss him beyond belief.

A vineyard of Chenin is a great idea, Eric. Count me in.

 

[Tom Glasgow]

This is terrible, my condolences to friends and family.

 

[Suzanne Camhi]

too bad Joe can't se this outpouring of love and respect. very sad

 

[Steve Guattery]

Terribly sad news. My condolences to all who knew him.

 

[Mark Davis]

Tragic. So sorry to hear this. I've always had such great respect for his contributions. My condolences.

-mark

 

[Brad Kane]

I learned so much from him and enjoyed every minute of his company. A renaissance man in the truest sense. Just heartbroken.

 

[John Ritchie]

This is so devastating. I had infinite admiration for Joe.

 

[John McIlwain]

Met him only a few times, but he was smart, personable, and kind. Damn.