The funeral was last Friday. It was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. I'd do it again in an instant but I wouldn't wish that sort of pain on anyone. His mother and sister looked ok considering the circumstances but his widow looked like a shell of a human being. I really feel awful for Mel. They were highschool sweethearts, and they really did complete each other. Still it was pretty amazing. 1,500 people came out and the funeral procession was over 3 miles long. Joe was posthumously promoted to Corporal. And I found out that after he received his second purple heart he didn't have to go back, but he felt he had a job to do and wanted to see it through. I'm not a big fan of this war but you got to admire that level of commitment.
On a brighter note I've heard that the first season of Gargoyles is coming to DVD on December 7th. Greg Weisman, who created the show, apparently made the announcement at this year's Gathering of the Gargoyles convention. Also it will feature commentary with Weisman and David Keith (aka Goliath). Sweeetttt. *wipes fanboy drool*
On a brighter note I've heard that the first season of Gargoyles is coming to DVD on December 7th. Greg Weisman, who created the show, apparently made the announcement at this year's Gathering of the Gargoyles convention. Also it will feature commentary with Weisman and David Keith (aka Goliath). Sweeetttt. *wipes fanboy drool*
I'm really sorry. My condolenses go out to you and your family.