| Some very sad news 20:43 - Oct 13 with 31545 views | CustardCream |
Hello everyone, unfortunately my dad who regularly posted on these forums under the name JoeSoap passed away this morning surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. He spent many happy hours on the site and I'm sure many of you will have already been aware of his condition. |  | | |  |
| Some very sad news on 07:32 - Oct 14 with 7004 views | bgexile |
Very sad news.
RIP |  | | |
| Some very sad news on 08:01 - Oct 14 with 6979 views | textbackup |
sorry to hear that mate, even though I've seen multiple posts by him I didn't know he was going through that.
always sad when a fellow blue goes |  |
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| Some very sad news on 08:02 - Oct 14 with 6975 views | urbanblue |
So sorry to hear this. As so many others have said your Dad brightened up this board with his wit and cheerful stoicism in the face of adversity. He is an example to us all of how life should be lived. I often felt humble (In a good way!) after reading his posts.
Best wishes to you and all the family and friends. |  | | |
| Some very sad news on 08:03 - Oct 14 with 6982 views | NewcyBlue |
The world is a lesser place without JoeSoap.
Sitting on the steps to a house made of straw, chatting to him, he left some very wise words in my ear.
An inspirational and incredible man, it was an honour and pleasure to have met you JoeSoap.
My condolences to you and your family CustardCream. |  |
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| Some very sad news on 08:11 - Oct 14 with 6964 views | bluelagos |
To echo what others have said about your father's dark humour in difficult times. RIP. |  |
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| Some very sad news on 08:25 - Oct 14 with 6952 views | pimballwizard |
Such sad news.
I like others only met "Joe"once at EdwardStones' Gloucester BBQ a couple of years back with his daughter and partner. A lovely man indeed.
RIP Mr Soap |  | | |
| Some very sad news on 08:37 - Oct 14 with 6928 views | Plums |
Really sorry to hear this. RIP Joe. |  |
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| Some very sad news on 08:45 - Oct 14 with 6926 views | horsehollerer |
Oh no, I'm so sorry. This is incredibly sad.
Like most others, I only knew Joe from his posts. Yet these offered so much. A truly inspirational human being shone through every one.
Joe found a unique tone for his posts. His authenticity and honesty was sometimes haunting, always admirable, and even occasionally oddly comforting. He refused to play the victim, but equally he refused to be cast as Brave Faced Joe the SuperHero. Not once do I remember him pretending that he was okay with the terrible hand he had been dealt. Not once did he ever give the impression that he wasn't mad as hell about it.
And yet throughout his battle, he embodied greater reserves of strength, humility, grace and composure than most of us will ever have to draw upon. I'm sure I'm not the only one who would think, "This is exactly how to do it, but if I'm ever in the same position, I just don't know that I will be able to handle it as well as Joe."
And let's not forget his body of work. He was a top-notch poster and I'm pretty sure he knew a decent tune when he heard one, too. He will be greatly missed. Condolences to his family, friends and the hundreds of fellow TWTDers whose forum sessions he illuminated.
RIP Joe. [Post edited 14 Oct 2018 8:58]
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| Some very sad news on 09:06 - Oct 14 with 6894 views | imsureazzure |
That is sad, he had a wry sense of humour and will be very much missed. |  | | |
| Some very sad news on 09:06 - Oct 14 with 6887 views | jeera |
Very sorry to read about your dad.
Like many, I didn't know him, but always enjoyed his humour and take on things.
Condolences to you and yours. |  |
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| Some very sad news on 09:25 - Oct 14 with 6879 views | RedWhiteAndBLUE |
Sorry to hear that. Please accept my condolences. |  | | |
| Some very sad news on 10:55 - Oct 14 with 6816 views | Ryorry |
| Some very sad news on 20:56 - Oct 13 by Ftnfwest |
RIP indeed, went through the same during the summer |
Sorry to hear that Ftnfwest. |  |
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| Some very sad news on 10:59 - Oct 14 with 6810 views | factual_blue |
I am so sorry to hear that. He came across as a lovely bloke who could always see the funny side of his illness. I'm sure that helped many others on here.
My thoughts, and I'm sure those of the rest of us, are with you and the rest of Joe's family. |  |
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| Some very sad news on 11:35 - Oct 14 with 6767 views | footers |
Very sad news. Joe was one of the best eggs on here. His humour and humility in the face of his illness was an inspiration. My condolences to you, his family and friends.
RIP JoeSoap |  |
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| Some very sad news on 11:58 - Oct 14 with 6750 views | bournemouthblue |
| Some very sad news on 20:45 - Oct 13 by Reuser_is_God |
Bloody hell.
Condolences to you & the rest of your family.
RIP Joe Soap. |
Sad times, he was still posting until relatively recently?
Terrible News, sorry for your loss
As others have said, a very popular poster!
RIP [Post edited 14 Oct 2018 12:00]
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| Some very sad news on 12:05 - Oct 14 with 6738 views | DebsyAngel |
Terrible news. RIP to your Dad, and condolences and hugs to you and your family xx |  | | |
| Some very sad news on 12:12 - Oct 14 with 6738 views | HarryfromBath |
I am so very sorry and saddened to read this news. Mullet used the words "dignity and wit" to describe how your dad handled his condition and these are so very apt. The "happy hours" you describe were shared with him just as happily by so many of us, and I will miss him greatly. |  |
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| Some very sad news on 12:36 - Oct 14 with 6699 views | Sporall |
My thoughts and strength to you all. |  | | |
| Some very sad news on 13:07 - Oct 14 with 6678 views | BraveDave |
Really sorry to hear this. Am going through something similar and, although I never knew your dad, his posts were inspirational and his sense of humour a lesson to all of us. Sincere condolences to you and your family | | | |
| Some very sad news on 13:24 - Oct 14 with 6657 views | backwiththeboysagain |
Never really aware of your father posting here, however you and your family have my deepest sympathies for your loss. |  | | |
| Some very sad news on 13:52 - Oct 14 with 6623 views | Throbbe |
My condolences to you and your family. I can't add anything that hasn't already been said, your dad was a likeable poster and I'm sure was no different in real life. |  |
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| Some very sad news on 14:03 - Oct 14 with 6612 views | GunnsAirkick |
I remember his posts, he had a great sense of humour and was a genuinely nice guy. This is really sad news.
Deepest condolences to you and your family. X |  | | |
| Some very sad news on 14:07 - Oct 14 with 6607 views | Bluebell |
I am so sorry to hear that.
Joe was an incredible poster always upbeat about his illness and finding it amusing when he was unable to do something. I am sure he helped a lot of people going through the same illness. I loved reading his posts.
My sincere condolences go to you and his family.
RIP Joe. |  | | |
| Some very sad news on 15:31 - Oct 14 with 6556 views | xrayspecs |
Thoughts with you at this difficult time. Your dad will be missed on this forum, that is for sure.
Take care.
XRS | | | |
| Some very sad news on 15:48 - Oct 14 with 6547 views | ericclacton |
Joe Soap. I will always remember him, a truly lovely man. |  | | |
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