Mikesb--Facing life-threatening illness is so tough and you have my respect for what you are going through. I lost my mother-in-law to cancer 4 months after my Steve and I were married. However, I was so glad she was able to attend our wedding and see her only son (only child) happily married.
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Time to roll some credits here: My deepest respect to the following for their dedication to this forum:
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Guitarvibes for his ready hand in educating us with interviews and insights into Joe and his collaborations. You are a shining brother in this forum. Thank you. ;-)
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Michelle, Tracie, Anibur, Skippygirl and Satriella---For your sisterhood, inspiration, humor, common sense and deep insight into Joe's life and what it means to the world. ;-)
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Blue_Moon--What can I say about a "spot the luni" kind of guy? Your beautiful photography--The Golden Gate bridge and the breath-taking sunset.......your unique and touching guitar playing. A guy who has the ability to give himself permission to shun alcohol (you have my permission and your liver's permission) and it is possible in this present existence........who has great pictures and memories of Joe to share with us..........and for your outspoken way of stirring things up even when I feel like kicking your arse!! ;-)
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Cube---You have my respect even when I feel hurt by what I perceive as a verbal slap in the face! It could be my misunderstanding.
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Roo---For your dedication to the forum above and beyond my wildest dreams.
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Commodore Drake, fatape, cosmic_ape, ZachK, GuitarMatt77897, Castle 49, Master Yoda, Banana Man, Ibanez god, js1200js1000, burly, SuperSwingDog, ........You guys are great teachers of life and what this forum is all about.
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DoTheStu--Your special journalism and information updates and funny April fools leading us on goof. Your insight, foresight and hindsight!.
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Slanshroom---Uncle Roy, Thanks for you compassion, brotherhood and musical knowledge. Your uncleship to Al McKenna lifts my heart out of gloom.
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Mikesb---For your just being Mike....you are in my thoughts.
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Ibanezplyr--A Bay Area brother....this forum is incomplete without you.
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Pip Satrini---Your guitar playing and sharing is inspirational. Thank you.
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Scubadaz----Your sharing of Steve Vai info is priceless....as an important part of Joe's life.....Steve is a guy to watch and learn more about........great riches in genius, generousity and showing us how it is done!
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Igneousiceman----For your down-to-earth insights, comments and music appreciation that stands the test of time.
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Wolfe2---For just being yourself and very unique.
Thank you Webmaster Jon and Joe for making this forum possible. AND JOE Thank you for telling your life story in lovely instrumentals!
GG2