BadJoe has passed

[Jubal Harshaw]

It is with great sadness and regret that I post: Joseph Phillips OD, aka “BadJoe,” passed away today, November 1, 2012, after a long illness. Joe wanted to hang on until November 7, 2012, but lost his struggle just a few days too early.

Joe was a patriot, a lover of liberty, and an independent-minded gentleman. He leaves behind family, friends, and a loving wife. He will be missed.

RIP BadJoe.

[amom]

Oh my. Painfully sad news. Prayers up.

[dalereed]

refresh for those friends of Bad Joe that might have missed this thread!

[amom]

BTTT

[Shethink13]

In the heat of the election I somehow missed this sad news. My heart is broken! Joe was a good friend and a great guy.
RIP my friend!

[dalereed]

BTTT for anyone else that might have missed the sad news!

[Shethink13]

Willa and BadJoe in the front. This was taken in 2000.

[GOPJ]

Prayers for his family and loved ones... always sad to lose a freeper... Thanks for sharing.

[Auntie Mame]

Thank you all for your kind condolences and remembrances. Joe suffered not at all, just a gentle physical (but not mental) decline, gradually becoming more tired over time, until finally he just tiptoed out of the room and into the arms of his maker.

[Shethink13]

Joe suffered not at all, just a gentle physical (but not mental) decline, gradually becoming more tired over time, until finally he just tiptoed out of the room and into the arms of his maker.

How beautiful and comforting! Thank you for that.

[Impy]

RIP

[RightOnline]

Thanks for letting us know. Joe was one of the greats around here for years.

Please pass on our sincerest and deepest condolences to his family.

[Mr. Jeeves]

Thanks for the link to the memorial wall - I didn’t know about it before. A lot of familiar screen names there.

[Jubal Harshaw]

Many thanks to all the people who replied to the news on this thread.

Here’s a bit more news: there’s going to be a party, celebrating Joe’s life. The details are:

HOST: Willa Phillips 714-964-2373

WHEN: Saturday, January 5 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

WHERE: Joe & Willa’s home (in the garage, of course)8711 Knights Circle Huntington Beach, CA 92646

Please RSVP to this website:

http://new.evite.com/#view_invite:eid=037CAAQZXGL24EIWGEPCI2X5ENRDPQ

[al baby]

Prayers up

[MinuteGal]

I sure wish I could make the party, but Florida is a bit of a stretch!

I'm sure it'll be a wonderful event....lift a glass in toast to good "Bad Joe" for me, please.

Leni

[AuntB]

I’m so sorry to hear about BAdJoe..he was one of the good guys!!!

[basil]

So sorry to hear this.

Prayers for the repose of his soul.

[SCalGal]

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[antisocial]

RIP BadJoe prayers up.

[GOPJ]

Thanks for letting us know - I’m sorry to hear this - many prayers for family and loved one...