Joe Gopan?

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Joe Gopan?

Post by HankII » Fri Aug 27, 2021 5:33 am

Anybody know Joe's Whereabouts? Posts getting fewer & farther between. Clearly one the G's most valuable & knowledgeable members. ???
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Re: Joe Gopan?

Post by David Hughes » Sat Aug 28, 2021 2:48 am

Is there anyone up his way that can check on him?
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Re: Joe Gopan?

Post by slatgrille » Sat Aug 28, 2021 4:55 am

He lives in the Bangor/Brewer area if there's anyone up that way on here...

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Re: Joe Gopan?

Post by Mark Jesic » Sat Aug 28, 2021 12:02 pm

I hope he is OK, a much valued member of this site.

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Re: Joe Gopan?

Post by Wolfman » Sun Aug 29, 2021 4:39 am

Joe always reminded me of a Flight Instructor at the local airport I hung out at.
A group of locals would be sitting around the pilot lounge talking and Bob would ask a technical flying question.
We would discuss it and come up with what we thought was an answer, then ask Bob, " OK Bob. What's the answer ? ".
He would look at us and smile. " I'm not going to tell you. Get a book and look it up ."
Maybe he is just on a trip to get an R-Kitty.
Hope Joe is OK.
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Re: Joe Gopan?

Post by irakli » Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:05 am

Joe was often promising photos of factory blueprints and has a lots of surplus spare parts for his personal needs.Hope he is very well.
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Re: Joe Gopan?

Post by sjalbert » Wed Sep 01, 2021 5:52 am

Last I spoke with Joe, back in June, he was having health issues. Sending a prayer his way.
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Re: Joe Gopan?

Post by dinof » Wed Sep 01, 2021 11:35 am

Last post from him was August 11.
It was here:

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Re: Joe Gopan?

Post by Bill H. » Wed Sep 01, 2021 12:43 pm

Hey everyone, thank you for your concern for Joel. I just got off the phone with him and he's been dealing with some health issues but is otherwise doing well. He said thank you for the concerns.
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Re: Joe Gopan?

Post by HankII » Thu Sep 02, 2021 5:48 am

Grateful for the update Bill. Let's Hope for The Best.
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Re: Joe Gopan?

Post by Nigel » Thu Sep 02, 2021 7:26 am

I second that, hope you get better soon

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Re: Joe Gopan?

Post by Mark Jesic » Thu Sep 02, 2021 10:04 am

Thanks for letting us know Bill, tell him we all miss him.

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Re: Joe Gopan?

Post by M OMalley » Thu Sep 02, 2021 10:47 am

I've know Joel for over 30 years.. A real gentleman.. Wishing you the best Joel. Mark O

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Re: Joe Gopan?

Post by HankII » Mon Sep 27, 2021 5:50 am

Just saw Joe logged in & posted Saturday, 9/25. Welcome back!
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Re: Joe Gopan?

Post by Bill H. » Mon Sep 27, 2021 6:41 am

You guys are awesome!
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