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Old 11-04-2016, 11:19 AM
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Incredibly sad to hear! Joe was incredibly helpful throughout our 5 year build. He was always happy to answer the phone and answer whatever questions were thrown his way. He conducted all of our EAA Tech Inspections and offered suggestions and advice on many occasions. I work and fly out of Aurora and would frequently stop buy Van's just to shoot the breeze with Joe. When I asked him to do our first flight, he was approached it with the utmost professionalism. Joe loved Van's, the experimental community, and being incredibly active outdoors.

Joe was a great friend and I am deeply saddened by his loss. He will truly be missed by those of us around Aurora and the entire RV community.

Joe on final approach after conducting the first flight in our -7 in May 2015.


Successful first flight.
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Old 11-04-2016, 11:32 AM
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I'm very sad to hear this. I just met Joe about a year ago, and was looking forward to getting to know him better. One of the nicest people I've met. Very genuine and approachable.

My condolences to his family.
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Old 11-04-2016, 11:46 AM
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In August 2010 my son and I took the mothership tour before starting our RV-7A build. Joe was our host. He made an immediate impression on me as a fantastic representative for the Van's company and homebuilding, and the demo flight .... well, I'll never forget it nor Joe.

Fair skies and tailwinds, Joe, you are deeply missed.
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Old 11-04-2016, 12:02 PM
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Rest in Peace Joe (Shadey)

Joe was a great ambassador for Van's Aircraft, but also was part of our nationwide formation community, serving as Wingman for awhile and then upgrading to Flight Lead at a Madera Clinic. I had the pleasure of evaluating him there, and as usual he surpassed expectations. Since then he has served the Northwest formation community superbly.

Joe was a great guy who will be missed by all of us.

Condolences to Trish, family, and the VAF community.
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Old 11-04-2016, 12:14 PM
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Default Very sad day...

Shadey will be dearly missed by thousands of folks. Joe gave his personal phone number to a lot of people in the RV community. We often called or sent texts to Joe during non-working hours when we had questions regarding RV's. Joe always helped.

Joe was very passionate about formation flying. It was always great to see Joe at the formation clinics or major formation events. Joe flew in the 49-ship formation over Arrowhead Stadium in KC and the 50-ship formation over the Phoenix Raceway. We not only lost a great friend, but also a member of our family.

Rest in peace my friend,

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Old 11-04-2016, 12:47 PM
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Any words of mine would feel shabby and inadequate.

I couldn't sleep last night, so I came up with this shabby and inadequate video, instead.

https://vimeo.com/190291214

If anyone would like to contribute better footage, or pictures for an expanded version, please feel free to email me at AdamB@vansaircraft.com
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Old 11-04-2016, 12:53 PM
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Joe will be missed but his influence will continue to fly for decades. Rest In Peace brother Joe. You are one of us.

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Old 11-04-2016, 01:05 PM
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Very sad news.

My condolences to Trish and Jamie.


Sorry too, to all his VAF friends.
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Old 11-04-2016, 01:21 PM
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Default Miss you buddy,,,

Blue Skys my friend, blue skys,,,

I'll miss you Joe.

You where not only the one who took me under your wing (literally & figuratively), you where also a beacon of inspiration to me.

Our friendship over the years has been deepened by the bond of flight we share. I'm forever in your debt. You'll forever be by my side buddy. Each time I pull up alongside another plane in a formation, there will be your calm happy voice of encouragement within me saying "wiggle your toes and do that pilot S$*#."

As much as one man can love another man in friendship, I'll miss you my friend.

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Old 11-04-2016, 01:40 PM
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Default RIP Joe

Joe gave me one of my very first RV rides and was always pleasure to catch up with every year. He will be missed by many
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