I have edited the original post to give a more detailed look at Joe's life.  I'll post it here as well:

 

Joe Reedy, 73, a dedicated individual and beloved moderator, passed away in Ubon Ratchathani, leaving behind a lasting impact on the lives he touched.  Among his many services, Joe served as an expert on visa issues for aseannow.com.   He joined the forum in 2008.  

Born in the United States, Joe dedicated ten years of his life to serving his country as a jet engine technician in the US Air Force from 1968 to 1978.  Joe's relocation to Thailand over 17 years ago, followed the devastating loss of his wife to cancer.  He eventually remarried and settled in Ubon Ratchathani.  

Embracing his passion for community service, Joe became a member of American Legion Post TH01 in Ubon. He actively participated in various roles, serving as a member-at-large and the Public Affairs Officer.

 

Through his involvement, Joe displayed a deep commitment to fellow veterans, ensuring their voices were heard and their needs were met.

He will be remembered as a resilient and honorable man who dedicated his life to serving others, both in his military career and in his commitment to going above and beyond the call of duty in helping the many people with questions and concerns about traveling, working or living in Thailand.  He has had a profound effect on the lives of many.

 

Joe is survived by two daughters from the US, his wife in Thailand and his adopted daughter, who graduated from University and is now married.   

3 hours ago, connda said:

AseanNow should archive all of his posts into one Immigration Questions And Answers by UbonJoe and index it for easy searching.  Filling his shoes is gonna be tough, so just let his past Immigration posts talk for him from beyond. 
I can't think of a more fitting tribute to him.

 

Even if implementing this suggestion were a feasible proposition, it does, unfortunately, beg the question IMHO as to how long ubonjoe's words of wisdom would remain current owing to goalpost-shifting on the part of the Immigration Bureau and individual offices. 

On 5/6/2023 at 7:50 AM, John Drake said:

Irreplaceable. 

Seconded.

Just now, Maybole said:

Seconded. 73 is not old, he had many years left to help all of us . We will all miss his encyclopaedic knowledge of the Thai Immigration labyrinth.

 

On 5/6/2023 at 1:42 PM, worgeordie said:

He helped so many people , me included , Thanks Joe  RIP.

Me included.

 

The most shocking news on AN for a long time, I had to read the headline three times.

 

Rest in peace 

Rest In Peace UbonJoe

So sorry to hear this

Like many here I was also helped by Joe

Rest in Peace Joe & Thank You for all you did

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RIP Joe, thank you for all!! Your contribution to this forum was incredible! You will be missed.

On 5/6/2023 at 1:31 PM, Rimmer said:

It is with deep regret that we have to announce the death of our very good friend and moderator Ubon Joe

This is so sad. 

 

Ubon Joe, always so helpful and prompt to reply. 

 

RIP mate and many thanks for your contribution over the many years ago ????

 

RIP Joe.

I found his advice/info to be spot-on some years ago when I was doing a visa application. He really knew his stuff.

So sad.

RIP

Rest in peace Joe, thank you for all the help you gave to me and others, it was more than simply 'visa advise' it was reassurance that there was someone (you) who had been down that road already and that you had our backs.

 

Cheers Ubon Joe - you will be missed.

RIP dear Joe, I asked for your help over many years and you were always there !:

sincere condolences to your family, you will not be forgotten. 

Damn, same age as me.  Why do we keep losing all the good ones?

He seemed like a selfless individual who's main aim was helping people.

I was one of the countless to benefit from his knowledge.  RIP, Joe.

So sorry to hear the bad news. Thank you so much for all your help. You were the BEST!! Rest in peace. My condolences to the family and friends!

I was helped on more than one occasion by you. Your mind of knowledge will live on through your many, many posts here and continue to help those who need it. Thank you for your service. You will be greatly missed, RIP Joe

 Thank you so much Ubon Joe for all the years helping all of us!

A true gentleman and inspiration. 

Bless you, sir.

RIP.

In my early days here whenever I had a question I would send Joe a personal message. He never failed to reply and his advice was always most informative. I never met him personally, but I imagine him as a very caring person. RIP my friend 

sorry to hear i looked forward to his advise on thai legalise, bit devestated. he was one of those blokes in my mind that i thought would always be there, condolences to family and friends.

 

RIP Ubon Joe, you were great help when we needed advice.. 

This guy is a legend. Helped me and so many others. Will be missed greatly. 

 

RIP, Ubon Joe.

RIP ,JR. 

You were a great help to numerous people including me. 

Thank you for your great service to the people .

You will be missed by many but never forgotten Rest In Peace .  

Very sad news. When I first came to Thailand and had a question he always would have the answer you’ll be missed very much by many people. RIP.   TIT

I read a lot of his inputs and he provided valuable advice to me in the past.  RIP Ubon Joe and thanks for your help in the past.

RIP Joe. I rarely left a visa threat till I saw your post on it.

I can only reiterate what others have said. Always reliable, accurate ans quick to answer any visa related problems. I great info from Joe on several occasions. 

 

RIP Joe. You'll be missed.

I once asked him why he did what he did for others, his repsonse was.....

 

"I guess it could be hobby. I consider it as doing a public service.

I just do the best I can to help people."

On 5/6/2023 at 1:42 PM, worgeordie said:

He helped so many people , me included , Thanks Joe  RIP.

 

regards Worgeordie 

we are never thankful enough, until a truly generous soul passes on. RIP, Joe.

So sad, He answered quite a  few questions of mine and put me straight (in my place maybe,) a good sew times. A gentleman.