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Although I have never meet anyone from these forums I feel some here may be able to relate to my thoughts.
I lost my lifetime outdoor icon and mentor, "My dad". My father lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on Jan. 7th. 2009.
My father was the man that introduced me to the wilderness and nature at a very young age. He provided me with many life lessons learned in the woods or on the bays or salt marshes of Long Island NY. Dad was not much of a camper or hiker but more of what I would call a woodsman/bay rat.
My father was fortunate enough to retire at a very young age and spent 3-4 days a week in the woods or on the water fishing. It was his passion, what made him tick. He also spent many of those days with his family enjoying the outdoors and passing on his knowledge to his sons, and grandchildren.
I will never walk another trail with my father. I will never shoot another limit of ducks with my dad or spend another opening day. I will however see my father in a sunrise or in the tail slap and swirl of a striped bass. I will see my father as I watch the northern migration of geese. I have so many memories of time spent in the field learning from my dad.
Now my purpose is to carry his torch and his lagacy. To teach my children to appreciate the beautiful world we have been gifted.
"I LOVE YOU DAD" You will be missed.
I lost my lifetime outdoor icon and mentor, "My dad". My father lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on Jan. 7th. 2009.
My father was the man that introduced me to the wilderness and nature at a very young age. He provided me with many life lessons learned in the woods or on the bays or salt marshes of Long Island NY. Dad was not much of a camper or hiker but more of what I would call a woodsman/bay rat.
My father was fortunate enough to retire at a very young age and spent 3-4 days a week in the woods or on the water fishing. It was his passion, what made him tick. He also spent many of those days with his family enjoying the outdoors and passing on his knowledge to his sons, and grandchildren.
I will never walk another trail with my father. I will never shoot another limit of ducks with my dad or spend another opening day. I will however see my father in a sunrise or in the tail slap and swirl of a striped bass. I will see my father as I watch the northern migration of geese. I have so many memories of time spent in the field learning from my dad.
Now my purpose is to carry his torch and his lagacy. To teach my children to appreciate the beautiful world we have been gifted.
"I LOVE YOU DAD" You will be missed.
My prayers go out for you & yours in this time of need ! 
