I saw Joe at the Commack High School South golf outing on August 20th, three weeks before September 11th. I had seen Joe just three times since we graduated in 1978. Once at the 10-year reunion in 1988, again at the 20-year reunion in 1998, and last at the golf outing. Each time, we spent time talking, laughing and catching up. One thing you have to give Joe -- success did not change him. He was the same loud, wise-cracking, good-natured guy he always was. He comes from a great family. God, please bless Joe and his family.