JeepcoMJ Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I'm not really sure what to say here, partly because I'm not completely sure what exactly happened.. A good friend of mine, and long time member, Joe Laporte (AKA beaterjeep) has lived his whole life with a disease known as Cystic Fibrosis. after many, many years of battling it, living well past what the doctors expected, his battle seems to have come to an end. From what I've been able to figure out, Joe went into the hospital at the beginning of this week with pneumonia, which is not uncommon for him. Apparently while there, he got transferred to the ICU, after his body rejected the antibiotics the doctors gave him. Joe has been a good friend to me, helping me out in any way he could despite the distance between where we live. whether it was advice, or simply searching the internet looking for something I needed, he was always there for me. He's been lurking on these forums for several years, up until the past couple when he started spending more time in and out of the hospital. I'm very sorry to have to bring this news to the club. he's a long standing member who has given his two cents wherever he could, whenever he could. R.I.P. Joe, you will be sorely missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpdriver1 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 It's hard to lose a friend. Even harder when it's before there time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 He had a good run. the doctors told him he wouldn't live past 17....he put up a fight for quite some time. almost 13 years, if I remember correctly. I'll let everyone know more as everything progresses...I'm talking to his mom right now about what happened, and what to do. I have his '88 comanche (baby) at my house awaiting some custom paint and a 4.0 transplant, along with some more (low) suspension mods. hopefully with her blessing, I'll be able to finish his project as he wanted it. -Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Very sorry to hear this Pat. I've done a few PMs in the past with him and he was a sharp knowledgeable guy who never complained. RIP mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 My condolences, hate to lose another Jeeper, God bless him and his family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Sorry to hear that, I'm sure he will be in all of our prayers :( Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 R.I.P. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCARENA Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Sad to hear. Prayers for him and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 CF is something terrible that most folks simply don't know about. Joe will be missed. Rest in peace good buddy. JeepCo - I know he would want you to finish his truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbear Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 He had a good run. the doctors told him he wouldn't live past 17....he put up a fight for quite some time. almost 13 years, if I remember correctly. I'll let everyone know more as everything progresses...I'm talking to his mom right now about what happened, and what to do. I have his '88 comanche (baby) at my house awaiting some custom paint and a 4.0 transplant, along with some more (low) suspension mods. hopefully with her blessing, I'll be able to finish his project as he wanted it. -Pat Damn. They don't make them like you anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I got this idea from another forum I am part of, it's a personal picture thread where obviously you post pics of yourself so that other people that are either new to the forum or haven't been to any meets can know who they are talking to. I decided to start this off as a kinda feeler thread and see how it goes. Since I'm here first, I'll start. For those who don't know, my name is Joe and here I am. Pic taken when I was up in Canada just a few days ago. EDIT: UPDATE. This is what happens when you find out your knee is toast, and you're hopped up on pain pills. Boredom. Gonna miss you Joe. No more suffering man. I'm sure all the Junked, beaten, and scrapped MJ's are up there to keep you happy. Glad I could spend a little time with ya while you were here. Jeep on buddy. Rob :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 That just sucks to hear . . . possible memorial thread added? Beaterjeep - you will be missed R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjim Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 RIP :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepdoggydogB Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 RIP :cry: X2 on a memorial thread even if it is just our MJ's build pages and updates about their life after we have gone home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 My condolences to your family Beaterjeep :( Jeep on up there . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 r.i.p beaterjeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfpdm Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Very sad to here indeed. Many of us go through life without knowing how good we have it. Never taking the time to be thankful for what we have or the friends we share. It takes a moment like this for us to realize, Joe was thankful for each day. Rest easy my friend, for your suffering is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Sorry for your loss and RIP Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 R.I.P. Joe, you will be missed. :( Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejndssn Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 To joe's family you are in our thoughts and prayers and joe you are trully missed God Bless You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakal Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 thank :yes: s for being part of the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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