Anyone who knew Joe would know these things:1)  He aveodid the spotlight and believed that quality work was its own reward.2)  He would have preferred that any funds used to glorify his name or career be given to charity.3)  He would never have wanted a room named after him, especially if it implied, in anyway, that he was more deserving than any other artist who had not been honored in this way.  Ken Anderson, Bill Peet, Vance Gerry, Joe Rinaldi, Don Dagradi as well as the many others who went before him were his heroes, teachers and inspirations.  He would be horrified to think he had caused anyone to feel slighted.4)  To be involved in any kind of popularity contest would have broken his heart.5)  He considered himself a product of the education and training he received, ever and always a part of a team, never an independent talent nor a solo artist.6)  He would have wished to be remembered for his community service, good works for the betterment of those less fortunate, and his involvement with his church and spiritual outreach programs.  He would have wanted to inspire others to give of their hearts, not insight competition or debate.For a man who was deeply uncomfortable being singled out, this last year of recognition and tribute would have been beyond uncomfortable for him. It is too late to ask that the funds that were spent putting his name over the door be given to charity.  Instead of going through the complicated process of   having hallways and workrooms named after people he himself admired, maybe there should be a petition passed around requesting that his name be removed from Story Room 2.  That would be so much simpler and Joe would have approved, but that seems a bit harsh.At 45 Joe had spent well over half his life working in the animation industry.  Most of that time was spent working for Disney directly or at Companies producing movies in partnership with Disney.  Instead of seeing his name above the door and being reminded of all the things he accomplished in so short a time, perhaps it can instead be a tribute to the things he would have done in the future.  In that way we can all be reminded that life is indeed short, and should be lived lovingly, purposely and with commitment and integrity.  Let Story Room 2 remind us not of his accomplishments as an artist and story man, but of his contributions as a human being who left us too soon.Rather than being reminded of Joe’s death, or all the names that have not yet been honored, be inspired to live as though this is your last day on Earth, because it could be.Su Ranft