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I’m sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Thanks for having him as one of the many legends of the old Kiene’s shop, Bill, and giving some of us the chance to pick his brain. Just realizing that I’m not that far from the age Joe would have been when I first met him 35 years ago. Time is passing fast, and I hope mine will be 10% as memorable as Joe’s was.
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All of the famous Kiene's "Geezer Patrol" have passed on now.
Those old fly fishers of the Greatest Generation all had wonderful lives.
These great men treated most of us Baby Boomers like we were their nephews.
They shared their knowledge of fly fishing and the great out doors.
I think all us "youngsters" are better humans now for spending time with them.
Joe was the lasty of our "Uncles" who were all great "American Outdoorsmen".
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L to R : Henry Starr, Joe Patterson, Joe Shirshac, Me, Chuck Campana, George Martin, Walt Bennet.
Al Perryman officially named them the "Geezer Patrol".
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A nice guy .
His most remarkable trait in my opinion ? In dozens of conversations .... Joe never 'talked down' - either to me , or other people who bombarded him with questions . For someone who had seen and done it all , he answered everything with a pleasant openness . I can close my Eyes and still see the sparkle in his Eyes whenever we'd talk about Green Drakes .
D.~