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?? HaPpY 100th JOE21 ??
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?? HaPpY 100th JOE21 ??


Nov 25, 2021, 8:10 AM

You did make it Sir, in our minds & hearts forever.

Thanks for the many wise, thoughtful & interesting posts that allowed us to see the fine man you are.

Salute & Go TIGERs!

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Nov 25, 2021, 8:13 AM

I hope to see some of you at Joe's memorial service tomorrow.

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Nov 25, 2021, 8:17 AM

Serious Question. Who was Joe21? I have seen several posts about his passing but not sure who he was/is.

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Nov 25, 2021, 8:35 AM

He was a WW II vet, a gentleman, a kind man, great husband and great father and he loved Clemson so much that it is legendary. One of the best!

If I can locate the article about him I will post it.

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Re: ?? HaPpY 100th JOE21 ?? - an article


Nov 25, 2021, 8:43 AM

https://www.tigernet.com/clemson-football/story/a-clemson-legend-yes-joe-sometimes-its-the-little-things-20059

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Nov 25, 2021, 10:30 AM [ in reply to Re: ?? HaPpY 100th JOE21 ?? ]

Thanks for sharing. I figured he was a great guy, and he indeed was. I wish I could have met him.

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And he was always on Tigernet. A 99 year old man


Nov 26, 2021, 4:41 PM

Who was very sharp and insightful on all manners of life. Just search for his name on here. He was a character. Great asset!

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Nov 26, 2021, 6:21 AM [ in reply to Re: ?? HaPpY 100th JOE21 ?? ]

Joe21 was also a Korean War vet. I was able to learn more about what happened in Korea through Joe's stories. My father served there and was never able to talk very much about it. Thank you, Joe. You will always be missed.

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"It is not part of a true culture to tame tigers any more than it is to make sheep ferocious."
--Henry David Thoreau


^^ Joe Cocke was forged from 2 Wars & being a Clemson Gentleman..


Nov 25, 2021, 8:36 AM [ in reply to Re: ?? HaPpY 100th JOE21 ?? ]

who, after being a Gator Grad, came to Clemson in mid 50’s with his true love and they found additional true love there, where the Blue Ridge yawns it’s greatness and where the Tigers roar..

and preceded to spread that Orange Love around the globe when traveling by giving out Clemson & Tiger PAW items, maybe 15K, and as such he was called “The Tiger PAW Man” or “ Mr Joe”.

Also, he served in WW2 & the Korean Conflict and wrote about those experiences on TigerNet.

Check out his zillion posts relating to Life, Goodness, Service, Caring, Loyalty, Etc.

Thanks for asking!

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Nov 25, 2021, 10:27 AM

Certainly a man worthy of all the praise. Thank you for sharing with me.

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Nov 25, 2021, 8:25 AM

Happy Birthday Joe. We miss you.

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Nov 25, 2021, 9:00 AM

He’s finally home dancing & celebrating the freedom of being without any evil. He’s cheering us on now!

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We keep getting better & better everyday, in every way!
“The only disability is a bad Attitude” Dabo Swinney!!
Let’s Go Tigers!


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Nov 25, 2021, 9:13 AM

Perfect day to give Thanks to Joe21 and all you other vets for your sacrifices for this country, and for representing the best University in the USA!

Go Tigers!

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Nov 25, 2021, 10:10 AM

Great poast, LBB, thanks for remembering Joe21 so well.

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Class of '87


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Nov 25, 2021, 10:31 AM

Happy Birthday Joe21 ! Thank you for gracing our board ! You are truly missed.

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Nov 25, 2021, 10:31 AM

Thanks LBB

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Nov 25, 2021, 10:39 AM

Yes. Taking a little time to thank God for sharing Mr. Joe with us! The world is a better place because of him.

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Nov 25, 2021, 10:59 AM

Congrats Joe on a life well lived and a race well run. RIP. Go Tigers

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Nov 25, 2021, 11:15 AM

Thankful that I got to read his stories of war, wisdom and wit. He made you feel like you knew him and in a way I did. A True Clemson and TigerNet legend.

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Nov 26, 2021, 6:28 AM

Amen to that!!

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Nov 25, 2021, 11:58 AM

Wish I’d met him. Felt like I had by reading his great posts. Happy birthday JOE21!
Thanks LBB for reminding us.

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?? HaPpY 100th JOE21 ??


Nov 25, 2021, 6:29 PM

Great post, LBB! Really going to miss JOE21's occasional posts. He gave us all a glimpse into the past. And what a true Southern Gentleman.

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Nov 26, 2021, 6:32 AM

That would be cool to see some pictures of Joe throughout his life from young to old.

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Nov 26, 2021, 10:17 AM

Happy Birthday Joe. We sure do miss you.

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Nov 26, 2021, 11:32 AM

I always looked forward to reading Joe21's post on Tnet. Always on the money with his comments and take on life. He will be missed on this board by many. As always, Go Tigers.

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Nov 26, 2021, 11:39 AM

Great Post Bill! Joe21 will truly be missed even though he is in a much better place. The world is a much sadder place when we loss special Heroes like Joe21.

I Salute Joe21 and his family. Will continue praying for them as they cope with his passing.

Happy Birthday Joe!

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Nov 26, 2021, 2:47 PM

Things that causes the shedding of tears, remembering Joe21 and his love for telling his stories here on T-Net is one of those things that can cause a down pour. RIP Joe21 in the Kingdom of Heaven forever!!!

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LBB! You are the "BEST"!!!!


Nov 26, 2021, 4:32 PM

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Re: ?? HaPpY 100th JOE21 ??


Nov 26, 2021, 4:45 PM

Happy Birthday Joe!!

Thanks LBB!

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Nov 26, 2021, 5:02 PM

Just returned from Joe’s memorial service. It was nice to see a good turnout of family and friends. RIP Joe??

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Nov 26, 2021, 7:16 PM

I was there, as well. It was a very nice service.

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