Automan2164 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 This month we honor a member who has recently passed on. This one is for Joe. :cheers: ---SPECIAL TRIBUTE - BEATERJEEP ---COMANCHE OF THE MONTH - OCTOBER 2011--- Lets start with the first post in a thread of his creation, the "Who am I talking to?" Thread: 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. Here Joe show's his true dedication to the club... Haha. Even though he should have been getting ready to go to the hospital, he had to get that one last CC fix before he left: http://comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopi ... =3&t=21242 Today's the day I go in, oh joy! I still have to pack all my clothes, snacks, etc. for my stay, but guess what I'm doing instead? That's right, I'm sitting on CC posting away. As of writing this, it is T minus 4 hours before my ride is here, and I'm nowhere near ready :nuts: . And finally, let's look at some of Joe's labors of love. :D Baby: '88 Comanche 2.5L AX5 2WD Joe's favorite truck. He had many plans with it, which were ever changing. Overall, the grand scheme was to lower it, and make it a sleek street truck. Of the Jeep's he sold or thought about selling, this was the mainstay. The one that could never be sold. It was an extension of his personality, and had a character and story all of its own. From the jump it took at 45 mph, to the dent in the cab from a deer sideswiping, it was his pride and joy. viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4501 MJ15: '86 Comanche 2.8L AX5 4x4 D30/35 This was the truck he got from another member, who bought mine, and sold him this one. He actually drove, picked up a load of parts from my place by Chicago, and took them to Ohio where he bought the truck, and took it back to Northern WI. This was the only time I actually met Joe. viewtopic.php?f=7&t=5687 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Joe, your going to be missed. A longtime Comanche Club member, and Jeeper. I'm sorry to say we couldn't have hung out more. Always there to help, lend advice, or a funny response to the group, it was never a dull moment. Even when life was getting you down, you weren't afraid to talk about what was going on with your condition, or explain to someone what living with Cystic Fibrosis was all about. You fought the good fight, well surpassing what the doctors told you would be your life. You made the best of it, but you were unfortunately taken away too soon. I invite all of you to place Joe's photoshop of Baby into your signatures for the month of October in honor of him. This month is to you Joe. Wish you were still here. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exxon Valdez Jeep Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 :( :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Joe's truck is the inspiration that started me on wanting a clean long box for street use. Those long lines lowered onto the ground just enough to set it apart fits the bill for a future truck. Thanks, Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Great way to honor him :thumbsup: . You will be missed Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjim Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 RIP Joe :( Good way to honor the man and his Jeep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 There will always be an empty seat in the corner here at the Comanche Club just to remind us your always here 1 way or another ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I only had the chance to meet Joe once as well. His passing saddened me as he truly was a great guy. I had no idea he was having troubles again this last time around. He is missed. Glad to see the tribute MJOTM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Great thing you did here Rob to honor such a great member :cheers: Good by Joe you will be missed :( Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 You are gone way too soon Joe. We'll miss you here mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 It's really cool to see all the signatures with Joe's Jeep. Makes me smile a bit every time I see it. Rob :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Sure would like to see Joe's low rider finished up just as in the rendering. It would be a very cool MJ. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glundblad Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Wow, I had no idea any of this was going on. He was just a kid. You're a class act Rob. Nice choice for COTM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Unfortunately I never got to meet Joe. But we did converse on line quite a bit. He put up one heck of a fight against CF and with his truck. Great selection this month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Great memorial for a Jeeper till the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockMJ Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I'm really sorry to hear about this. I did not know Joe and I never had the pleasure of chatting with him on here but everything ive seen shows he was a true Jeeper, and an all around great guy. We may have lost a member, but weve gained a guardian trail guide. RIP man RockMJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepdoggydogB Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Wow, I never met Joe, but I cannot think of a better tribute to someone that loved the Jeep like he did after reading his build. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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