One thing I've thought about a lot when people like Joe pass away is that it's somewhat sad that they never are able to receive all the appreciation people give after they are gone.

In a parallel culture timeline it is easy to imagine the announcement of someone soon to die (when possible of course), and all these kind words of appreciation from strangers being passed on to the one dying. On the other hand, I guess that the time is better spent with close family, but regardless, I hope that he somewhat understood his importance to so many people all over the world.