To Joe's Family. I was so sorry to learn today of Joe's passing. Joe and I were law school classmates at OU, and I saw him frequently in the Beacon Bldg where we were both practicing. Joe had a terrific sense of humor, sometimes a little on the dry side, but funny nevertheless. I remember helping Joe relax after studying for the bar exam (he was living in a downtown hotel at the time to avoid distraction). A friend and I would pick Joe up and force him to come have a few (perhaps more than a few on occasion) beers at a bar on 15th St. This approach seemed to work since Joe got his license and the rest is history. The world is a sadder place for his passing. Now who will I have to join in a bag pipes duet, like the one we performed at my wedding ceremony in Tulsa about 27 years ago.
My condolences to all who knew Joe. He was a wonderful guy and he will be missed.
Mike Hackett
Santa Barbara, CA