Big Joe.

[H2oDunc]

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We have just heard that the OK has been given and the cremation is now to be held on

SATURDAY 3rd of April at the Wat near the traffic lights at Bophut. Please let all know that may not have access to TV. The service will start at 12 in the afternoon. All are welcome. After the prayers etc there will be food served at the temple. As no beer is allowed we think the wake will be at the Chawang bungey jump but I will post tomorrow the definite location. Thanks to all. Dunc

[muppetsamui]

I have been asked to Post the Following ......

BIG JOE!

The wake will be held at the Bungy Jump, Chaweng. Sat 3rd April. (from 3pm) 600 people are expected so PLEASE your help is needed! Donations of food and drinks. The use of Tables & chairs. Ice boxes, Gazebo/shelter from Sun OR Rain. Could Anyone PLEASE donate your staff OR yourselves for a few hours to help with cooking BBQ & serving food & drinks! It would all be a massive help.

For info please call Simon; 0817 95226. Dean; 0857 887161. DaveHut; 0844 416414.

Also If anyone has any favorite pictures of Joe , can you send them to the following; Sorry E Mail removed. Please PM the poster. ADMIN .

To anyone that can help ... On behalf of Big Joe ... THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH !!!!

[Lite Beer]

I have given this its own Topic.

Questions and info. about Saturday only please.

[SamuiDude]

I will pitch in pro HD video production which will be online later for everyone to view.

[Lite Beer]

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[TropicalBerts]

Gents,

I know this is very short notice ( I thought it was going to be Monday) but if anyone could kindly arrange 2 wreaths I will transfer the money to your account or give it you whenever your in Pattaya, 1 from Tropical Bert's and 1 from The Royal British Legion Thailand, good ones please.

Many thanks

Bert

Edited April 2, 2010 by TropicalBerts

[SamuiDude]

If I got the latest right, SATURDAY,(tomorrow if you're reading this on Friday the 2nd) the 3rd of April, there's going to be a mission at the Temple at Bobhut starting at 12. Viking Big Joe - according to my best knowledge, will seek better future around 2-3PM when the flames will claim our fellow member.

It, again. someone has anything more...

Will be there and making "mini" documentary of Big Joe with YOUR help..

Cheers.

[gillandrichie]

I will pitch in pro HD video production which will be online later for everyone to view.

Hi there, how fo I get to view this video production. Joe was a good friend. Thanks

[SamuiDude]

I have done a "short 3 minute version" in lower quality - will be posted to a site later to be informed. Seems like TV don't accept video files...

I have a plan to make a longer version during the upcoming week... Have got problems currently with my connection so uploading is really painful.

I'll post here further instructions with the acceptance of TV admins...

I try to upload few more pictures...

[SamuiDude]

... one at the time.. ;(

[SamuiDude]

I have lived on Samui for about 10 years and I would say this was the most sober "farangs" in one place. Around 600.

[SamuiDude]

Ceremony lasted about an hour - from there it was about 200 meter walk to the crematorium. Joe was taken there by a van while people followed. I got this all in video.

Edited April 4, 2010 by SamuiDude

[SamuiDude]

Big Joe had a last laugh as his coffin was too wide to fit the burner. Hot day chased people to go and celebrate his life. Just the closest friends stayed and "carved" out some parts in order to fit the coffin in.

[SamuiDude]

There's few nice temples in the Bobhut lights temple area, where the ceremony took place

Big Joe's life was celebrated at Samui Bungy Jump.

R.I.P Big Joe

Edited April 4, 2010 by SamuiDude

[Boater]

thanks for the pics samuidude

could you not upload the video to Youtube and post that way?

RIP Big Joe

[SamuiDude]

thanks for the pics samuidude

could you not upload the video to Youtube and post that way?

RIP Big Joe

Facebook works - for those who have account... I'll keep people posted.

[SamuiDude]

Assuming that emotions are little less on the top now. SE issue with Big Joe story is out today and as I haven't received a phone call that I was waiting, I could be posting a video link to a video that made of Big Joe's funeral that everyone can see - should Admins kindly allow this this link. This is a link you can't possibly run in to by a random search so it is ONLY for Big Joe's friends, relatives and fans.

Should someone think it is not proper to post something like a funeral to utube, I think it is only a platform that everyone who knew Big Joe, can share as other sites might cause blocking or signing in or even not allowing to post this size of (166MB) file.

If someone thinks I deserve a slap for doing this - then it must be so. I feel that friends of Big Joe deserve to see this little "Big Joe in Memoriam" video. They hopefully can feel the pain I felt...

[SamuiDude]

Here's a link for the video:

It is in low quality as many islanders still have bad connections. Extended HD-version will be posted within a week if this one does not cause bad feelings or problems...

[Pompeynick]

a thoughtfull and fitting tribute.

i have so many happy memories of the big man

R.I.P my friend

[mattcodes]

Anyone seen on the ghost road the sign saying Big Joe burgers 100baht? Little cafe/restaurant place. Not sure entirely appropriate or what the intent is, unless the business is still going?.

[Boater]

Here's a link for the video:

It is in low quality as many islanders still have bad connections. Extended HD-version will be posted within a week if this one does not cause bad feelings or problems...

thank you for posting this, as i was not on the island and unable to attend, thank you

RIP Big Joe