Someone has described Joe as a "Great Honored Owl" guessing everyone knows what a Great Honored Owl is. Being his student, I feel like a little hummingbird who respects the Great Honored Owl guessing everyone knows what the legends say about hummingbirds. Joe loves to share his knowledge, and he has a lot of knowledge. It is not just what he teaches but the way he teaches that change his students. He teaches with concern for his students and for our natural environment. He turned my flame of interest into a passion. It is not just the teaching but also who he is that moved many of us. He values people for who they are. He has so much to offer and he offers so much that is impossible for anyone who knows him to ever forget him. He is more of a spiritual leader than just a biology professor. He touches people's soul. He is not just everyone; He is real in his heart....