Very bad news.

On Jun 10, 8:49*pm, Giles wrote:
I just spoke with Joel Axelrad's girlfriend, Margaret. *She informed
me that Joel is currently dying of cancer in a hospital in Altoona,
Pennsylvania. *According to Margaret, Joel is very far gone, heavily
sedated, and completely unresponsive.

Joel needs no introduction to any of the long-time regulars here. *He
has fished with many of us. *He has broken bread with us, he has drunk
martinis with us, he has visited with us and graciously accepted us at
his home.

Losing friends is a hard business.

Wolfgang

Just talked to Wolfy. Joel had gone down to Penns to hang with
DavePA. Didn't feel well and Dave took him to the hospital. He's
been there ever since. Doesn't look like he's going to make it out.
That's all we know.
Tight lines, Joel. Tonight, I drank a martini in your honor. I've
asked you before, and I ask again, how can you drink that ****?
Frank Reid

On Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:49:44 -0700 (PDT), Giles
wrote:

I just spoke with Joel Axelrad's girlfriend, Margaret. She informed
me that Joel is currently dying of cancer in a hospital in Altoona,
Pennsylvania. According to Margaret, Joel is very far gone, heavily
sedated, and completely unresponsive.

Joel needs no introduction to any of the long-time regulars here. He
has fished with many of us. He has broken bread with us, he has drunk
martinis with us, he has visited with us and graciously accepted us at
his home.

Losing friends is a hard business.

Wolfgang
Ach. Not good.

Kicking myself in the butt for not taking advantage of the times I
could have made a short trip down to the Driftless and fished with
Joel. A good and gentle man. I remember how much he liked the stretch
on the Wisconsin above town. Said it was the best smallmouth fishing
he'd ever had.

Not good. Not good at all.

Let him know Jacci and I have him in our thoughts, Wolfgang.

Geo.

On 2011-06-10 21:52:02 -0400, Frank Reid � 2010 said:



Very upsetting news indeed. Relay our best to his family.
Frank Reid

Yes, indeed, bad news. I shared a martini or two with Joel at Penns.
He is a fine gentleman who seemed out of place with the roff
hooligans/reprobates. His hosting of the clave raffle at Penns was
nothing short of hilarious. DFD - when I said Dumb F&%$# Democrat, he
smiled and said, "Close!" Although I haven't seen him in years, we did
speak recently about new hips. He will be missed.

Dave

On Jun 10, 9:49*pm, Giles wrote:
I just spoke with Joel Axelrad's girlfriend, Margaret. *She informed
me that Joel is currently dying of cancer in a hospital in Altoona,
Pennsylvania. *According to Margaret, Joel is very far gone, heavily
sedated, and completely unresponsive.

Joel needs no introduction to any of the long-time regulars here. *He
has fished with many of us. *He has broken bread with us, he has drunk
martinis with us, he has visited with us and graciously accepted us at
his home.

Losing friends is a hard business.

Wolfgang

terrible news wolf.... man-oh-man.

please extend my best to his wife and all..........

man-oh-man

Wolf; any updates?

On Jun 13, 5:03*am, riverman wrote:
Wolf; any updates?

Joel had a DNR order. He stopped breathing this morning and has
expired.

On Jun 13, 12:07*pm, DavePA wrote:
On Jun 13, 5:03*am, riverman wrote:

Wolf; any updates?

Joel had a DNR order. *He stopped breathing this morning and has
expired.

Tight lines Joel.
Frank Reid

Good bye Joel.

Dave

On 6/13/2011 1:07 PM, DavePA wrote:
On Jun 13, 5:03 am, wrote:
Wolf; any updates?

Joel had a DNR order. He stopped breathing this morning and has
expired.


RIP, Joel. You will be remembered fondly by many.
Tom

Dave - Are there funeral or other arrangements? addresses for cards,
flowers, etc.?

jeff

On 6/13/2011 1:07 PM, DavePA wrote:
On Jun 13, 5:03 am, wrote:
Wolf; any updates?

Joel had a DNR order. He stopped breathing this morning and has
expired.