Papa Zulu...RIP... (2 Viewers)

[Currahee Chris]

A real class act, sorry to hear this. he will be missed is an understatement. Was always entertaining to listen to.

Sincerest condolences to his family, this sort of thing is never easy this time of year.

 

[mestell]

RIP Joe . . . . You were one of the greatest contributors to the forum and the best promoter of the Anglo-Zulu War history through toy soldiers that I have ever met. I will miss our telephone conversations, our emails, and your ever so popular monthly calendars (Joe always privately sent me a monthly ACW calendar using one of my shared forum ACW photos, whenever he publicly shared his Zulu calendars). But most of all I will miss your ever so popular contributions to the Zulu thread you started so many years ago. Your leaving us will certainly leave a void in all of our lives. Good bye my friend . . .
Mike

 

[thebritfarmer]

Such sad news, rest in peace my friend. Joe was the one that got me started collecting the Zulu range with his wonderful use of the figures in his dioramas. He would send me emails and always offer advice about the AZW. To say he was enthusiastic would be and understatement. We have lost such a great guy and he will be missed.

My condolences to his family.

 

[damian]

I am so sorry to hear this
Joe was a really great guy and a wonderful promoter of all things AZW
I will miss him

 

[jac28]

I add my condolences to Joe's family at his passing. Very sad news, indeed..

Jim

 

[thrawn]

What a great loss our community has sustained. Joe will be missed. I always did enjoy his contributions. My sincerest condolences to the family and his friends. Fair winds and following seas Joe.
Best,
Josh

 

[tdubel]

Very sad, I met Joe one time and it was memorable, he was very kind and informative, he will be missed!

Tom

 

[pugio]

R.I.P. Joe

 

[Go for Broke]

I'm very sorry to hear this. So very sorry.

 

[Wraith]

I'm saddened to hear this news. As many have said, Joe was a true gentleman and a real asset to the forum and the hobby. He will be sorely missed.
Simon

 

[PolarBear]

The Treefrog Treasures Toy Soldier Forum has lost its Heart & Soul.

Joe we will miss you but know you are in good company with the Men of the 24th whose memory you kept alive for us all

 

[GICOP]

Terrible news to read that the The Lt has passed away.

We had many email chats but I never had the honour to meet and talk to him face to face, I truly believe Joe was one of my best friends on the Forum

His knowledge of the Anglo Zulu War was unsurpassed

Marie and I send our condolences to his family

R.I.P. Joe

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

I have just read this news and it saddens me greatly. I will miss his postings and the thoughtful monthly calenders he always sent. He has been a great member of our community and will be missed.
Respectfully,
Ken Osen

 

[Sahara]

I have never met Joe before but I have always enjoyed his postings. He had such a vibrant outlook on our hobby. He will truly be missed.
R.I.P. Joe

 

[nshighlander]

A very sad day.I had the honor to meet Joe on one of my trips to Boston.Joe myself and fish had lunch and a great chat about TS.A true gentlemen.
RIP my friend.
Dave

 

[Andanna]

This is terrible news. He was a very generous and warm person. I will miss him dearly.

My thoughts are with his family, Andreas

 

[fishead19690]

Wow, I can,t believe this! The last I heard he was doing better and was going to be coming home??? I tried calling his house a few times thinking he would be home already and thought he was doing well and would be home any day.
Joe was a Great guy and I got to spend some time with him at the show in Dedham every year and we would also meet up from time to time at the hobby bunker or one of our houses and spend the day talking about the hobby and it was always a great time. I can,t believe he is gone, you couldn,t meet a nicer guy then Joe! He will be missed by many and I,m sure the Little capt his dog will miss the most. The forum and the shows will not be the same without him, I,ll miss our get togethers we use to have! R.I.P. Joe!
Sorry to the family.

 

[Fubar]

Very sorry to hear this. Joe will be missed by everyone. Not going to be the same on the forum without him.

 

[Ragnar]

Sad News indeed the Lt was great guy he will be missed!

 

[4th Hussar]

A really nice guy, which is a rarity today. RIP LT