Author Topic: Lost My Best Friend Today (Read 2375 times)

icesled · « **on:** Feb 20, 2007, 12:28 PM »

Today is a sad day for me. My fishing partner of 21 years lost his battle with cancer and passed away today in the hospital. He was not able to fish for about the last year do to his cancer and all the treatment. I fished with Bucket that is his nickmane on local creeks and rivers and the frozen lakes and ponds of North East Pa. Fished on the beaches of New Jersey , Cape Cod, Marthies Vinyard and so many other place. I will carry these memories with me forever.

BJ · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 12:33 PM »

Sorry you lost your buddy. But you still have your memories. Hang in there.

Preacher_man · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 12:45 PM »

Hang in there, buddy! Just don't forget all those good times with your buddy! Nobody can take that away from you! Go out and catch one for Bucket!!

stumper · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 12:51 PM »

Sorry for your loss,My thoughts and prayers will be with you and his family.

shortpole · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 12:59 PM »

I feel your pain, icesled. 1/30/03 I lost my best friend and fishing partner, my brother Rocky, to a snowmobile accident. There's not a day goes by that I don't think of him and the times we could be having today. I had his two boys, 8 and 11, out on the ice last Sunday and they are making him proud. Keep Bucket in your heart and you won't be alone. God bless.

Paul

fshnfool · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 01:07 PM »

Sorry for you loss man....my sympathies to his family and friends too.

R.I.P. Bucket

panfishpounder · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 01:08 PM »

Sorry for your loss, ICESLED. You and his family will be in my prayers.

nepa old man · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 01:11 PM »

My condolences, your memories will last a lifetime.

RLWagner · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 01:12 PM »

Sorry for the loss of a dear friend and great fisherman. I'm sure he was a wonderful gent given your attention to his passing. Keep the chin up, and remember to call out his name everytime you leave one of his favorite lakes.

1TIGGER · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 01:13 PM »

Keep your head up with Bucket in your heart and mind each time you go .... I'm sure that's what he would have wanted you to do .
His family and friends will be in our prayers !

Buck1985 · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 01:20 PM »

I agree, go and fish in his memory. I had a friend kill himself and it hurt a lot of people around here. The following day a bunch of us skipped school and took off work and went coyote hunting because he was really into hound hunting. My prayers are with you and Bucket's family

jr_the_dj · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 01:22 PM »

Sorry for your loss, My thoughts and prays are with you and his family.

ladyfish · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 01:40 PM »

It's always sad to loose a friend. He will always be in your thoughts, even if you are not totally aware of it. You may even have feelings that he is right
there with you as you fish. You may even use a lure or a jig without knowing why and have good results. He may unknowingly be fishing with you, not in person but in spirit. Remember all the memories the two of you had together.

flaggs · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 03:53 PM »

While you are mourning the loss of your friend Bucket, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil.
Keep the faith Pal. Look around us in this world today and know, he is in a much better place. He will ALWAYS be with you on the ice and be drawing 'the big one' to your tilt! Here's to Bucket! May he rest in peace. My personal condolences to you and his family.

Flaggs!

johnnyrottendadto4 · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 04:44 PM »

sorry for your loss, losing someone that you have so many bonds with must be very difficult. Keep your chin up, he would want you to.
John

wyogator · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 04:55 PM »

Sorry for your loss man. My prayers are with you. Short pole; my brother is my best friend. I couldn't imagine going through something like that. My prayers are with you too.

Richard C · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 05:11 PM »

So sorry to hear of your loss. My family will pray for you and your friends families.

pirkaus · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 05:55 PM »

Sorry to hear that
Give my condolances to his family
I'll catch a fish for him next time out
Pirk

SizeMatters · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 05:57 PM »

Sorry about your loss. My fishing buddy is fighting prostate cancer. Remember the good days--Bucket wouldn't have it otherwise.

Doggz1 · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 06:11 PM »

I am sorry for your loss..my thoughts and prayers are with you and his family...its hard losing a close friend. Stay strong and remember those times you had bro.....lots of friends here to talk to..again, sorry for your loss

fishmaster2004z · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 06:16 PM »

sorry for your loss

jdjyoung · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 06:36 PM »

Sorry to hear of your loss from WNY. Keep your chin up, always keep his memories with you, and keep doing the things that you enjoyed doing with him to keep his spirit happy.

Jd

salmotrutta · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 07:08 PM »

I can relate to your loss.Just keep on fishing and always remember,never forget.Because sometimes people do.Best of luck.

bud · « **Reply #23 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 07:14 PM »

never easy loosing a loved one.......ever. and special friends are always hard to come by. He will always be with you in fishing and life! enjoy the memories of all those special times!

small_minnow · « **Reply #24 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 07:36 PM »

Keep the faith,I went through it several years ago, so I know exactly how you feel. God bless you and Bucket.

s.m.

azz7772 · « **Reply #25 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 07:41 PM »

my condolences

Fat Boy · « **Reply #26 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 08:25 PM »

Sorry to hear about your loss. I'm sure that Bucket would be happy to see you keep fishing, so when you go it will bring back good memories. Fish in honor of him.

-ADKIceman · « **Reply #27 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 08:44 PM »

Sorry to hear of your loss buddy

WntrMrngWood · « **Reply #28 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 08:48 PM »

Sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sure you'll smile the next time you get a flag or pull anything through the hole. tight lines..

tb

fozsey · « **Reply #29 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 10:16 PM »

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and Bucket....Sorry for your loss.

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