Joe has been moved into hospice care and he will not be with us for much longer. That’s about as straightfoward as I can make a very painful and fucked up situation.
Joe has appreciated all the love and generosity that everyone has given him during all of this.
If you want to help please donate. This will help to pay off Joe expenses and help Joe’s family with their expenses while they are with Joe.
Now that’s a downer…
I can only hope that Joe can move on in peace knowing the difference he’s made in each of us. I’ve listened since the end of Live Fire, so I was used to hearing his voice weekly. It saddens me that will no longer be true.
I never knew you personally Joe but through listening for what seems years of your voice through Slice of Sci-Fi and Wingin’ it. From the small part of your life that I do know you’re a fighter and will keep fighting until you take your last breath. Let that last breath be years from now and if sooner let it be the best breath of life you take before you leave this earth. We all have different beliefs in what comes after life, but one things for certain is that we all pull, pray, and hope for the best for you Joe. We may not all know you personally, but we do all love you. Godspeed brother.
You’ve always been a bright spot on the shows. The responses here and elsewhere show you’ve touched many lives for the better. No matter when the time comes, you’ll leave us poorer without you. You’ll be remembered and glasses shall be raised in your memory.
Damn, I can’t believe how fast people we love can be taken from us. Although I only know Joe through this and other podcasts, I am feeling genuine sadness and when he passes I will feel much loss. It is amazing how the Dracovista people have become like family to me.
I’ve been following Joe’s progress closely, hoping in vain for a miracle. He brought so many smiles and laughs to SO many people. He and all of you have consumed my thoughts all day. I hope he’s feeling no pain, and that you all find the comfort that you need in each other. We’ll be here for you when you feel ready to come back.
Personally, I’m of the belief that there’s further adventures beyond this one, so have one hell of a great journey, Randy Innuendo. Wherever you go, I hope there’s lots of porn there.
A man who is remembered
Lives on far past his days.
And You’ve ensured longevity
In oh, so many ways.
You hang in there, Joe.
We all love you.
It is amazing to see all the love being poured out by your listeners and the Far Point family. You and your family, and everyone in the Winging It crew are in my prayers. May your memory be eternal!
We love you Joe.
Mike, Evo, et al – Take whatever time you all need. We’ll be here when you get back.
Don’t worry about the show, Mike. You all don’t owe us a thing.
Be safe and be loved.
Let us know if there’s anything we can do.
Joe-bie wan, by being struck down now, you’ve become stronger than we ever dreamed possible. Enough stealing from Star Wars. Joe if a miracle doesn’t happen, you’ve become immortal. You will live on in everyones hearts. I regret not contacting you. We live in the same freakin town. You’ll be in my prayers.
What is the measure of a man? Karin said it all, his friends. I have listened to your work for only a month or so before Joe was diagnosed. In that time I have laughed,cryed, been shocked and amazed, and was stuck mute hearing about Joe’s illness. I wanted to thank everyone at FPM for keeping us informed about his condition even though it must be a painful window to open. Please take the time that you need to deal with the situation we all understand and will be patient. If Joe must leave us then may his final days be peaceful and painless for we all can see that he is surrounded by love and support.
Thanks for the news. I am sitting here crying my eyes out for someone I’ve never met and never will, because by listening to Wingin’ It and hearing Joe every week, I feel like I’ve come to know him at least a little. There are no words for this. Joe will be missed by so many people all over the world and I can’t think of a better testament for such a fantastic guy. I’m thinking of him and will continue to, no matter what happens. I’ll lift a Barenjager for you, Joe.
There is nothing i can do,
to make him come back
There are no words I can say,
that can replace the words you long to hear
There are no answer’s I can give,
that will satisfy your questions
There is not another soul I can introduce you to that will ever replace his
And, there is no love I can offer that will ever replace the love you shared
I can not promise your broken heart will ever be complete
I will not say it could have been worse
I will not deny it was a tragedy
I will not lie and tell you he will come back
He never really left
I do promise he hears you when you speak
I will say he loves you no matter the distance
I will not deny he is in a better place
And, I will not lie; he is waiting to greet you someday
He is every you step you take
He is in everything you do
He is the air you breathe
He is every beat of your heart
” He is like the wind. You can not see him…but you will always feel him”
I Do Believe
by Jennifer Janiszewski
Mike, Evo, summer
Joe will be greatly missed i am saddened by this .Summer stay strong God bless you all.
Marko
On my first visit to Draco Vista Studios, I was welcomed at the door by Joe Murphy, who’s welcome was immediate and unquestioning. I soon realized that the entire crew there that day (Mike, Evo, Summer, Joe, Jack, Sheila and Lorri) all accepted me in their circle without question. Where I found that this is not uncommon in the Podcasting community in general, this feeling of belonging has never been equaled in my experience.
Joe has been there for much of my return visits. And while I never had quality one-on-one time with Joe, his contribution to the conversation and general mood never ceased to amaze me, with his intelligence, good humor, and positive attitude mixing with a wide breadth of genre knowledge.
Joe will be missed; of that there is no doubt. My heart aches, so I’ll do what I can. Please join me in donating to Joe and his family.
We love you Joe.
I haven’t been listening to you guys for more than a couple of months (still trying to catch up on some of the old shows), but this situation affects us all.
My thoughts (and what money I can spare) is with Joe and the rest of you…