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Originally Posted by fred
Well, it took a while for me to get all my thoughts together to write about Joe. Steve and Roo both got ahold of me the same day to tell me that Joe had passed. I simply can't believe that he is gone. I still to this day tell people about Joe rattling the windows in that third floor apartment in Hampton. I think Dan was out on the balcony with me when we noticed the window rattling in time to Joe's loud snoring.
I have so many good memories of Joe and nary a bad one. The same ones most of you have written are still alive in my head. I can also remember going over to his mom's house to have dinner with his family. That had to be one of the best memories I have of Joe. Seeing him with these great people that loved him so much and, best of all, enjoying all that wonderful food!
I remember sitting in the BBS room (didn't he have a cot in there to sleep on at one time?) and he was eating some taco bell in front of his computer. I (as the token mooch at the time) reached over real slow-like to try to grab a piece of his food and he started growling at me. Just that great portrayal of having a real gruff exterior when we all knew he was one of the kindest, gentlest people in the world is what made Joe so endearing. He was always willing to talk or help or joke and we all loved him for it.
Joe, I know everyone else will miss you and so will I. You were a great friend. Even though I hadn't spoken to you in many years, you had a great impact on my life and I thank you for it. Bless you, Joe.
- fred
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Dinner at Joe's mom's was always a treat. Goot Lawd talk about good food! She made us do the dishes after dinner once because when we were done we just got up from the table and went to play video games. She came back and yelled at us about our manners. From then on we always asked if we could do the dishes and she always told us no. A very large part of what made Joe special was his mom.
Dan