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Joe Murphy Memorial Fund wristband update

Leann — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 22:17:40 +0000

Hi guys!

Lots of emails and questions are coming my way about “HOW do I get my very own beautiful, wonderful, awesome wristband?

And this is exactly what I am here to tell you wonderful people.

Here is the deal:

1. I have shipped off 100 bands to Mike today, so he will have [...]

Bone Marrow Registry

Evo Terra — Fri, 18 May 2007 21:30:31 +0000

Because I’m an idiot and shoved a bunch of things into an “action” folder, I’ve almost missed telling you about this:

From May 7 to May 21 you can sign up to be on the national bone marrow registry for free (usually it is about $50-75 unless you sign up at a marrow drive). [...]

Cool Folks that helped make Joe so Cool

Evo Terra — Sun, 13 May 2007 16:23:10 +0000

Here’s a shot from Joe’s services that Mike and I went to attend a month ago. This email had been sitting in an “action” folder of mine for a while, and I’m sorry for the delay.

From the left and going around the table, you’ll see: Mike A., Valeri Y., Dale C., [...]

Joe’s Wiki page needs your help

Evo Terra — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 12:58:21 +0000

Mike Lopez sent me more information on Joe’s Wikipedia page. Seems that, like all pages, his page is in danger of being removed unless we can get some sources cited:

Thanks for your kind words, but in all fariness I just created a page with one or two paragraphs. The rest of the content [...]

Joe’s page on Wikipedia

Evo Terra — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 15:16:09 +0000

Hats off to Miguel (Mike) Lopez for once again stepping up to the plate. No only is he single-handedly responsible for getting FPM massive attention on Digg, but he’s also taken the time to learn the intricacies of Wikipedia so that he could post Joe’s profile.

Well done, Mike. You continue to rock.

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Thank you from the Murphy Family

Evo Terra — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 03:41:53 +0000

Evo’s note – The John Harris, Joe’s cousin from California (recall that show when they came to visit?) sent me this note and asked me to publish here for all of your to see. Those of you who posted the tribute show are welcome to take it and spread it wide. Joe came from [...]

Joe’s interment info

Evo Terra — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 15:28:34 +0000

The final arrangements have been made Joe’s services back in his home town of Peoria, IL. Mike and I are flying out for it and, if applicable, will say some very nice things not only about Joe but about this amazing community of which he was a part.

His father has asked that I [...]

Joe Murphy Memorial Fund

Leann — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 04:25:54 +0000

There is a new bumper available for the taking, directing folks to Joe Murphy Memorial Fund website.

Please feel free to take it and put in your feeds.

All I ask is to please credit the fabulous George Hrab for the music. His website is http://geologicrecords.net

Beatnik Turtle tribute song to Joe Murphy

Evo Terra — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:11:05 +0000

You heard it on the last WI show and now you can get it for your very own.

The great guys behind Beatnick Turtle have released Mason Rocket (Spy Extraodinaire) to the masses today, April 2nd as the pick for The Song of the Day. Get it while it’s hot.

And to the boys [...]

Joe and the Cap’n

Evo Terra — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 02:19:11 +0000

Cheyenne Wright just became my personal hero of the moment. He does game art, podcast listener, cool guy all around. And this image he whipped up shows what we all hope Joe is up to at this moment.

I miss him already.

And this thing won’t break the post properly. Oh well.

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Joe Murphy — In Loving Memory

Brian Brown — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 01:10:56 +0000

We are sad to announce that our beloved friend and colleague Joe Murphy left us today to his on going battle with leiomyosarcoma carcinoma. We loved him very much and will be greatly missed in our lives. We bid farewell to a dear and sweet man.

Joe Murphy Memorial Fund

Brian Brown — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:06:29 +0000

Tell everyone you know.

Joe Murphy Memorial Fund

Thank you to Leann’s mini-geek army for helping her put this together: P.G. Holyfield Chris Miller Donna Mugavero

Changes to the “Joe Fund”

Evo Terra — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:05:00 +0000

A quick note to the wonderful folks who have put links to the “Joe fund” on various websites. First, thanks very much for doing this. We cannot thank you enough.

Second, and most important, I need you to change that link immediately. As you may know, Leann has set up a different fund, with [...]

Joe Update – Penn & Teller

Brian Brown — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 04:36:34 +0000

During the Sunday visit, Mike got a call from Leann regarding getting Penn and Teller to make a visit. She was able to get Teller Joe’s cell phone number and Mike got word that Teller gave Joe a call. They talked for several minutes. Joe had a spark of excitement for the first time [...]

Joe Murphy

Brian Brown — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 18:24:59 +0000

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 [...]

The post-surgery Kuato update

Joe Murphy — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 16:43:29 +0000

Sorry, I should have posted an update a while ago.

For those who haven’t heard, Kuato has officially kicked my ass. The doctors couldn’t remove the tumor, as there was not one, but six of them, and they were all in love with some major organs of mine. They took enough to verify that [...]

Joe update #7

Evo Terra — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 19:15:56 +0000

It’s noon here on Tuesday, and Joe has finally been moved (or is in the process of moving) into his own room. He’s out of ICU and we’re looking at a late-this-week total release for him.

And a note for all you intrepid well-wishers out there: please don’t break out your Sherlock Holmes outfit [...]

Joe update #6

Evo Terra — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 02:26:56 +0000

I got a chance to see Joe briefly on Sunday. And by “I”, I’m of course referring to me, Sheila, NJ, Mike, Lorrie, Kris of cheesecake fame and James, yet another random extended family member of Mike’s who was staying at his house.

He was still in ICU with the hopes of moving to [...]

Joe update #5

Evo Terra — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 15:09:15 +0000

8:01 AM MST

Joe’s dad, Bob, called me this morning. Joe came out of surgery around midnight and is currently recovering in ICU. Since they didn’t take anything more than a big chunk of Kuato out of him, he’ll probably only spend a few days in the hospital. Bob says the doctors should have [...]

Joe update #4

Evo Terra — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 05:20:15 +0000

10:15 PM MST

Final update for tonight. Mike called me an hour ago, and I’ve been pondering what to write. So here goes.

The prognosis is pretty shitty. The operation is over and the doctors have decided that Joe’s cancer is inoperable. Hey — now you have an “i” word to hate.

It’s spread [...]

Joe update #3

Evo Terra — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 01:34:09 +0000

6:30 PM MST

More updates from TusconTucson. Seems that the prep is taking quite a while. This isn’t just some simple knock-out-let’s-go situation. He’s got a few parsecs of lines, drips and hoses inside of him now and is about to get an epidural. Guess those things take time.

The surgeon just spoke [...]

Joe update #2

Evo Terra — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 01:05:46 +0000

6:03 PM MST

Oh, how I love the marvels of modern medicine. We can wipe out smallpox, but we can’t figure out what the big hand and the little hand mean.

Joe has not been taken in for his procedure yet. He’s prepped. He’s ready. And 1.5 hours ago, Mike had been informed that [...]

Joe update #1

Evo Terra — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 23:20:08 +0000

4:20. How appropriate for the time they start sticking tubes inside of him with all kinds of happy juice. It’s serendipity, I tell you.

Looks like we’re about to start. Cut straight, ya bastards!

Good wishes and positive thoughts required

Evo Terra — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:44:58 +0000

Gang,

This afternoon AZ time, Joe goes under the knife. Time to get that little bastard out of there and to see what sort of a mess he’s made of things. Mike is headed down to Tucson and has promised to feed me information via cell phone as he receives it. I’ll in turn [...]

A brief Kuato update.

Joe Murphy — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 14:41:01 +0000

Did the laxative on Wed. Went easier than I thought it would after what people told me.

Did the scope on Thursday. Don’t remember a thing. Gooood drugs.

Mass didn’t seem to penetrate the colon, but does invade the duodenum. I guess that’s where the stomach meets the small intestine. Screw it, if you’ve [...]

Another Kuato update

Joe Murphy — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:47:27 +0000

Just to give everybody a idea of what’s up.

I talked to the surgeon this past week, and we decided on a colonoscopy, and based on those results, determine whether to start with surgery, or do chemo first to shrink the mass. I’ll have the colonoscopy on the 21st (these docs are lightning fast, [...]

Don’t nobody bring me no bad news

Joe Murphy — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 01:41:24 +0000

Because I’ve had more than enough this week.

Turns out that Kuato is malignant. So I have one big ass cancer inside me.

Next step, get it out. Then they’ll do more tests on it.

I don’t know when the surgery is, not sure if it’ll be here in Tucson, or in Phoenix. Don’t [...]

Kuato update

Joe Murphy — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 03:18:10 +0000

Just to keep everyone up to date. I was hoping to find out the results of the biopsy last week. I called the doctor’s office today, and I was told they were still working on it, and the doctor wouldn’t be in until Wednesday. So, at best, I’ll find out something Wednesday or Thursday.

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Got some bad news this weekend.

Joe Murphy — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 21:03:26 +0000

Ok, where to begin?

About a week or so ago, I could feel a hard lump on the left side of my belly. This past Saturday, I felt a second lump, so I went to the emergency room. I had a CT scan of my abdomen. Turns out I have a tumor. A big [...]