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Oh no, I am shocked and very sad to read this news. I am sorry that this horrible disease took your dad from your family.

Please know that your precious mom and you and your sister are in my prayers. What a blessing he was for the time he was here to so many. He will be missed.

Hugs and Prayers,
Lexi

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Dear Danielle,

My sincere condolence. Your father is a perfect gentleman and has devoted his energy in helping so many people here. He is for sure an angel who will continue to help many of us who need his direction.

Ann

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Danielle, Christine & family,
I am so very sorry to read about the passing on of Joe. He gave so much to so many. This site means so much to me and I just felt that Joe was looking over all of the members on this site. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kris.....

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Christine, Danielle, Deborah
And all of my Her2 sisters

I have no words, only tears. But also smiles - I can so envision Joe sticking out his tongue and mooning you!

Joe was so relentless in his advocacy - he was like a tsunami that nothing and nobody could stand against.

And always, always....so alive!!!

I feel like I know you, Danielle and Deborah having heard all his tales at San Antonio. And I'm smiling still at his stories of how he wooed Christine!

Wishing all of us, but especially you, love and comfort.

Joe is I'm sure taking up the cause with a higher power now.

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I was so shocked and sorry to read this news. Please know that you and your family are in my heart. And as many have said, tears are being shed.

What a legacy your Dad has left. I've only been on the board for a year and I remember him personally responding to one of my questions.

Rest in peace, Joe. I know you will continue to watch out for us.

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Danielle,

I am so sorry to hear about your father. As you know, he has touched countless lives on this website. His work will always be valued and deeply appreciated.

Asking God to wrap your family is peace and comfort at this time.

Tonya

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I was truly hoping that I had somehow read this wrong. I haven't checked in to our site for a while and this is my first day back. I just can't believe it. I am so sorry for your family, your dad was one in a million. He will be sorely missed. Hugs to you and your family.

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Like most of you, I'm stunned. And crying. Joe was The Man. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I haven't been able to visit the site as much as I'd like to, due to computer problems, and just yesterday I was thinking about a PM Joe sent to me awhile back about my avatar pic. He liked it and it reminded him of a pond in Jersey that he used to go to. From time to time I would make little joke postings on the site about Joe and I getting together for a few beers and a couple ribeyes off the grill, and I always hoped that one day we would. Even though most of us never met him, you could just feel that heart of gold shining through in every post he made. He was truly an amazing man and will be missed.

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Danielle,

I'm sorry to hear this news. Your dad sounded very upbeat when I spoke with him in June even though he wasn't well.

Please tell your mom that my thoughts are with her and your family. I'm glad I stayed with you and her in Chicago, but was disappointed that your dad was not well enough to attend ASCO. I enjoyed meeting your parents for lunch a few years ago in New Jersey.

Your father did a tremendous amount of work for our cause. He will be missed. Besides Dr. Slamon, he's the other HER2 guy.

Joan

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Another crack in my heavy heart in hearing this news. Joe was a giant among men and Christine a saint for sharing him with all of us. He and his meaningful work will be sorely missed.

Sending my love and prayers to Christine and all of the family.

Darlene

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I'm so shocked and sad to hear this news. My memory of Joe is how very proud of his "girls" he was. Such love and pride of his 3 special ones. He has given so much and accomplished so much for each of us through his hard work and committment. It does seem so very unfair for this disease to take him. Love and prayers to you Christine and to the girls. Joe will be so very missed. ma

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Standing with my her2 sisters and brothers, I, too, say THANK YOU to Joe and you his family for sharing yourselves the way you have. Joe and Christine gave of themselves so unselfishly and always with graciousness and love for others. God speaks of "not letting your left hand know what you are doing" (Matthew 6:3) reminding us that doing good deeds does not have to be announced....your Father in Heaven knows what you are doing. That was their style........it doesn't surprise me at all that Joe wouldn't want to "burden" (he would see it as a burden) others with His illness.....his way is to do for others and not want attention drawn to himself. That always came through loud and clear when reading his posts.

God's Peace and comfort to you Danielle and your precious family! May memories of the good man your father was be what brings you smiles.

Love and blessings,

Mary Jo

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Dear Danielle, Christine & family (that includes our Her2 family) - I'm shocked and saddened at this news - like so many others, I had no idea Joe was battling his own beast - he was an amazing person - he touched so many lives and will be truly missed, may he rest in peace. :-(

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My heart goes out to Joe's family.

I have been blessed by Joe's life, as he and Christine provided a family here on Her2 support.

The quality of life is always talked about for cancer patients and I just want to say Joe has given me something no chemo could give me.

My life is better and will always be better, because of Joe.

I will fight on.

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Wow.........reminds me of Sheila's profile signature line. You never know one's battles. Huge condolences to everyone who knew him well and loved him dearly. I suspect that's a large number.

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Danielle,
Mom called me this morning. I'm heartsick for the four of you. I wish I could be there to help.
Your Dad was so proud of your patience and love in caring for him. My love and prayers to you. I'll call on Saturday.
Frank Flanagan

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I too am completely shocked!! I am so thankful for this board and what your parents have done for all of us. Your father sounded like an amazing person and I am so lucky to have met him on here. My thoughs and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Sending you big hugs!

Sarah

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Christine, Danielle and Deborah,

Even when I knew Joe was not doing too well, this news comes as a hard shock to me. Joe was definetly our leader not just for the Her2 group, he was a real motivator to work on the Latinas con Cancer de Seno group in which we are still working hard. Both you Christine and Joe have marked my life for ever, you made me see beyond breast cancer, you both show me a world of companionship, love and understanding with and for other 'sisters' with breast cancer. I am sad, very sad, but I am sure he will be watching over us. God bless you girls and I send you a hug with all my love from this part of the world.

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I can not believe this - I'm totally in shock. At 3 am I was still on the computer writing an e-mail to a friend in Southern California. I was just now going to step into the shower when I glanced the title of this thread. Needless to say, my shower was postponed.

Joe has lived an amazing life giving selflessly even when he's waging his own battle against (lung) cancer. Life is indeed so, so 'not fair'...

My deepest condolence to the family (our family) of Joe. What an amazing person! What an amazing life!

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The Druther family would like in liue of flowers to send donations:
http://her2support.org/about-us/contact-donate. Also service and funeral will be next Tuesday and Wednesday. Danielle will be posting further information.