06/25/2025
Well, the last JoeFest for Roma Collectibles is in the books, and it was one for the ages. JoeFest has always felt like a family reunion and this one was no exception. Lots of laughs, more than a few tears, and the stories and the Apple pie were flowing! And now for the huge list of thank yous!
To Ed and everyone behind the scenes at JoeFest Toy & Comic Show, thank you for another wonderful show. Being a promoter isn’t easy, but know Aaron loved Joefest and that he was proud of you! The Celebration of Life was beautiful, thank you, Ed (and Ben and Kenny).
Thank you to everyone at the UnOfficial RecRoom Hall of Fame! I was 100% at a loss for words and was not expecting Aaron’s induction! As I said, Aaron would have been honored to be included and the Golden Duke will forever be enshrined with my Joe collection!
To Ryan and the folks behind B-Aaron Ironblood, you guys knocked this out of the park, thank you! The figure, the card art, the file card, it’s all perfect. Memories from AR 2024 are bittersweet, but I love this figure so much and I know Aaron would, too. Love you guys!
It’s hard to put into words my gratitude to Skeletron and everyone who was a part of the Yeti. I know this figure was a collaborative effort and a labor of love! You all went above and beyond to try to raise Aaron’s spirits at the hardest time in our lives. And it helped! The phone and video calls, and of course the private reveal at AR, did a lot to make him feel better and for that I will forever be grateful. You came up with a badass figure, beautiful art, and a wonderful file card that are a fitting tribute to Aaron’s legacy. I can’t thank you all enough.
And to the people I literally could not have done this without, Kenny, Molly, and Ryan, I don't think I can ever put into words how thankful and grateful I am for you. Not only for helping before, during, and after the show, but for keeping me sane, and being there for me when I didn't know how I was going to go on. I love you all. We did it. Kenny, we carried the boat.
And finally, THANK YOU to everyone who hung out, dropped by the booth to chat, or said hello after hours in the lobby; you're our family and your words of love and kindness are so appreciated. Thank you for all the stories and memories! Joefest was an overwhelming tidal wave of love and support when it was needed the most. Last weekend was tough, but being surrounded by family and friends helped get us through!
Again, thank you. All my love,
Sara/ Mrs. Roma