Get Well Soon Joe! Fought for his life in NYC Subway!

[djnos7]

Re: Get Well Soon Joe! Fought for his life in NYC Subway!

All i can say is WOW!!! i just read this and i am blown away by this story... Joel I envy you for your Heroism, you are a true example of what a Hero really is, as we all should follow by your example of what it means to be a Great Ameican! I am proud to be a Member in the same community and Forums as you, i wish you and your family all the best, and hope your recovery quickly. Good luck to you, and hope to meet you one day, i would like to buy you a few beers and sahke your hand! Let me know when your in CHI-TOWN! -Mike, djnos7@yahoo.com

[sctizzle]

Re: Get Well Soon Joe! Fought for his life in NYC Subway!

I contacted the Braves who are looking into something for Joe.

Scott

Way to go, Joe! That was quite an amazing display of courage!

Also, thanks to the Mods for giving Joe the Farnsworth jersey. It was a fantastic gesture in honor of Joe.

Following David's mention of an autograph, has anyone tried to contact Farnsworth or the team in hopes that they might do something for him, also?

Wishing you a speedy recovery, Joe.

Kind Regards from the Aloha State,

Ron.

Rsamiano@aol.com

[b.heagy]

Re: Get Well Soon Joe! Fought for his life in NYC Subway!

Speedy recovery Joe. You deserve a medal.

[Mark17]

Re: Get Well Soon Joe! Fought for his life in NYC Subway!

Joe, I envy you. For the rest of your life, every night before you go to sleep, you can remind yourself that you saved peoples' lives. When the chips were down, you came through, without a weapon to defend yourself and without time to prepare.

You should be very, very proud. What a great thing you did!

-Mark

[island_style]

Re: Get Well Soon Joe! Fought for his life in NYC Subway!

I contacted the Braves who are looking into something for Joe.

Scott

Thanks, Scott.

I realize that the team is not obligated to do anything (which magnifies the Mod's kind gesture), but it sure would be nice!

Kind Regards,

Ron.

Rsamiano@aol.com

[gameused]

Re: Get Well Soon Joe! Fought for his life in NYC Subway!

Joe,

You da Man!!! My prayers are with you for a speedy recovery.

Anybody here have contacts with the Yankees front office? I would like to see for Joe throw out the first pitch at Yankee stadium on opening day, what do you guys think? Let's make it happen!

Thanks,
Bobby

[sox83cubs84]

Re: Get Well Soon Joe! Fought for his life in NYC Subway!

Joe,

You da Man!!! My prayers are with you for a speedy recovery.

Anybody here have contacts with the Yankees front office? I would like to see for Joe throw out the first pitch at Yankee stadium on opening day, what do you guys think? Let's make it happen!

Thanks,
Bobby

+1

If not opening day, at least for an early-season game.

Dave Miedema

[JoeL]

Re: Get Well Soon Joe! Fought for his life in NYC Subway!

Hey everybody,
figured I'd give you another update. All of my stitches & staples are out. Wounds are healing nicely. I'm able to shave 99% of my head now. I can't shave over a few of the scars yet, so it looks like I have a few caterpillars on my dome. Just glad I could get the majority of the hair off of my head. Chiapets would mock my hair after about 10 days of growth on there! Just looked stupid!

I was able to get back to the gym today. Only able to do some lower body lifting since my left hand isn't 100% yet and I was able to do a light 30 minute walk on the treadmill. Felt good to do ANYTHING physical. Can't wait until I'm back to 100%.

Heading back to work tomorrow. Ready to go. My boss has been amazing during this time as have my co-workers.

Big thanks to the Philadelphia Flyers. The Flyers heard about my story and honored me at Thursday's game against the Islanders. Had a jersey made up for me, got to meet Bob "Hound" Kelly and received a standing ovation from 19,000 people and two benches full of players and staff. That was amazing. Was able to visit both locker rooms. Have a few buddies on the Islanders and while I had their attention in the room, I was able to let them know what a great job they did against Pittsburgh and to be proud of themselves regardless of what the mainstream media may say. After that, they took us in the Flyers room and it was a big thrill for my son Joey. What a great bunch of guys on both sides.

Heading to Albuquerque, NM this Thursday courtesy of the Dean of Mean, Keith Jardine. Mr. Jardine read in an article that he's my favorite fighter and gave me a call a few days after I got out home. I thought he was just calling to lift my spirits. He did that and then told me that along with the promoter of the event, they were flying my wife and I out to NM for his fight and taking care of everything, hotel, etc. I was just blown away. I am anxiously awaiting this Thursday...it can't come fast enough.

Like I've said a million times, it's having friends like you guys on this board, a supportive family and people in the community and beyond that go the extra mile for myself & my family that are really helping up cope at this time. I cannot tell you guys how much your posts have meant to me. I thank each and every one of you.


You guys who are calling these teams for me, man, what can I say? I appreciate that so much. I better start playing long-toss with my sons because if I end up throwing a first pitch and bounce it, I'm just crawling under the mound. My wife told me she e-mailed the Rays since that's where Farnsworth is this year. She hasn't heard back yet. Contacting the Braves is awesome since they're my favorite team and contacting the Yankees is awesome because that's my wife's and my little guy's favorite team. I think I'm on the Phillies radar but I'm not sure. My oldest would freak out with that. You guys are freaking amazing. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Talk to you guys soon,
Joe
dajt2003@aol.com

[shoremen44]

Re: Get Well Soon Joe! Fought for his life in NYC Subway!

No Joe... Thank you

[camarokids]

Re: Get Well Soon Joe! Fought for his life in NYC Subway!

Still an amazing story to read!

Great to hear your just about back to normal & enjoying life again.

Did you get any autographs from the hockey guys, or any sticks?

Have fun in New Mexico!!!

[gingi79]

Re: Get Well Soon Joe! Fought for his life in NYC Subway!

Joe,

Great to hear so many teams are reaching out to you as it never gets old reading your story. Having 19,000 people cheer for you must have been surreal! Glad you are feeling better and once again, thanks for all you did.

Matt

[Canseco44]

Re: Get Well Soon Joe! Fought for his life in NYC Subway!

Wow, I don't know how I missed this! Joe you are unbelievable. You can say you just did what anybody would have in that situation, but that's just not true. You are a true hero and should be treated as one. Amazing story and glad to hear you are gonna be ok. Your children really have a great dad!

Todd

[josports]

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Joe,

We here at JO Sports want to wish you a great and speedy recovery. This is an amazing and very courageous thing to do. We are glad to hear everything is going great with you and your family. You are a true example of exactly what a HERO is.

God Bless

-JO Sports Co. LLC

[JoeL]

Re: Get Well Soon Joe! Fought for his life in NYC Subway!

Hi everyone!
so after having the absolute greatest time in New Mexico, upon arriving at home, I had a gem of a jersey waiting here for me. Greg and everyone else in getting that Kyle Farnsworth Braves jersey for me....THANK YOU!!!!!!!! It's absolutely incredible. I loved checking it out and adding it to GU Farnsworth Tigers jerseys I have. You guys are truly awesome and it's an HONOR to be a part of this community.

Thanks again to everyone involved!

Joe
dajt2003@aol.com

[Dach0sen0ne]

Re: Get Well Soon Joe! Fought for his life in NYC Subway!

Joe will be on the July 7th episode of NY Ink on TLC. 10 PM EST.