Joseph Frederick Awad

Although I never met Joseph Awad,I discovered a book of his poetry, "Shenandoah Long Ago" on a visit to my parents who lived in Weston Place, PA. I grew up there and attended Catholic School in Shenandoah.
The poetry book titled "Shenandoah Long Ago" ,caught my eye in an antique shop in Shenandoah, on a day I was visiting my parents. I now live in Massachusetts but have fond memories of my childhood in Shenandoah. I loved this collection of poems, it brought back memories: "Games", we played these almost any lovely summer night;"Days of the Silver Screen", we really loved the Saturday matinees, in my early teens,I would meet a boy there, he would buy a box of candy for me and try to hold my hand; "Going Back" , but you can't go home again. The poems about his Mother are deeply moving.
So thank you,
M in Ma

Dear Awad Family,
We are so sorry for the passing of your Father, words cannot express what our hearts are feeling. May your many memories serve to keep him close. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. May GOD Bless You ALL !!

Love from The Barden Family,
Gicky, Lee, Vanessa, Janie and Richard

Mr. Awad has left a remarkable legacy. He was a gifted and honorable man whom I respected and admired. This gentleman was a positive, professional and superb leader, and I learned much from him. Rest in eternal peace sir.

I was so lucky to have known Joe as a poet and friend! He was a delightful and talented man, his voice will be missed in the poetry community.

Doris and children: Our thoughts and prayers are especially with all of you at this sad time.

The Jenkins, Shandor, and Suite families

Dear Awad Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May your wonderful family memories bring you comfort during this time.

I am a colleague of Chris' at CMA in St. Louis. My thoughts and prayers are with you from afar. Chris has been a wonderful addition to our staff. I am sure his kindness and solid values are a reflection of his father's (and mother's) guiding hand. I am sorry for your loss, and I hope your family finds strength in your shared love and spiritual beliefs.

It is with a tremendous feeling of sadness to learn of Joe’s death. My first meeting with him was a job interview at Reynolds. He asked me why I wanted the job. My answer was short and by the time I had driven back to Southside VA he had called to ‘invite’ me to join Reynolds. Being the first Black American executive in the department and one of the few in the Company Joe was always there as friend, boss and mentor. Joe Awad was a good man.

I was sorry to hear of Mr Awad's passing. He was a gracious and wise man, a delightful, insightful poet. We'll miss one of the "good guys". My condolences to Jeannie and the rest of Mr Awad's family.

When they list the outstanding people who shaped the public relations professin in America, Joe Awad is at the top of the heap. He set high ethical standards. When I became president of the Public Relations Society of America in 1991, I looked to Joe as my role model. He was always willing to share his wisdom and provide pragmatic counsel. He was a carrying and gentle man who will be missed by all who knew him.

Chris,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Thomas and Martha DiLoreto

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Doug and Robin (Marrin)Baugh and Family

I offer my sympathy for your loss.