I Lost My Brother Today

[Deleted User]

Since I feel a kinship here I want to share my loss and pain tonight. I have lost my older brother Gary Hanson today. He crash landed his small plane in northern Nevada today and he died instantly. His Hillsboro friend Machael Johnson also died instanly in this tradgic crash. I am so devastated and shocked I am having a hard time looking at these words. Gary is my older brother and I love him. We have never been far apart my whole life. Many of us have lost a parent or two by now - I lost my mother to cancer a few years ago and still miss her very much - but when you lose a close loved one way too early in life the devastation is beyond what I can descirbe right now. He is survived by wife Susan and his 2 daughters, my neices Krista and Megan. Please pray for him and Michael and our families tonight. ...

They flew out of Hillsboro earlier today with 3 other small planes going to a small plane rally event at a Nevada airport. It was apparently erratic winds that caused a nose dive into the front end of the runway during landing. You almost it made Gary. And you died doing what you loved to do. I love you. ... He had been giving me flying lessons, and I was going to go on from there to take certified lessons and get my pilots license. I don't think I will put my family through that now. And I have no wind in my sails right now and for some time. ...

Please, go call your brother and sister right now and have a nice talk - and appreciate them. Gary and I talked and did things together often, and I am thankful for that. Right now I can't remember what we talked about the other day - I am in shock. Thanks for listening and sharing. - Steve ...

Note to Ryan (Ramstrong): If you have left for the coast already tonight I hope somebody can alert you that I won't be meeting you at the Hammond dock in the morning. Talk with you later.

[Stz ll]

RT, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Yes I have been there and done that. It always difficult to loose someone you love.

Best Wishes

STZ II

[Ramstrong]

So sorry to hear of your loss Steve. I lost my mother when I was 5 but have not had to deal with a loss such as this as an adult. I send you and your family my condolances.
-Ryan

[whitewaterbill]

Steve,

Very sorry for your loss, I know from hearing you talk about him when we fished that he was a big part of your life. Hang in there big guy and take his memory on a fishing trip soon!!
My heart goes out to you.

Bill

[bronc]

RT i want to express my sypthy on losing your brother i,m sorry to hear that , my prayers are with you an his family .

[Smily]

So very sorry to hear about your lost, Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. There is never a good time for these things to happen in life. It is always very difficult to express sympathy at a time like this also.

[Jeffhead]

My Friend,
I am deeply saddened by the loss of your Brother. You will be in my prayers and thoughts. Hang tough my Brother, you have lots of support here and from the people at Bob's board.
My famlies condolances go out to you, Jeff

[dogfishboy]

RT,
I too am very sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

[finclipped]

RT, you have my deepest condolances to you and your family. Your loss is shared through this internet family. Take care.

[Deleted User]

Steve, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time of grief. You are kind of like a big brother to me and I just want you to know that if there is anything at all I can do for you all you have to do is call or email me. I share your grief with you
Your pal,
Stew

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[SureSet]

Deepest regrets for your loss RT. I can't imagine the loss of one of my brothers, I'm sure it's crushing. Our hearts and prayers are with you.

Steve (SureSet)

[Fishin Magician]

Steve~ I am very saddened to hear about your loss today. I cannot imagine how you must feel right now. I can for sure tell you this.....You have some pretty awesome friends and if you need anything just ask. Deepest Condolences.... images/icons/frown.gif

[Rippenlips]

RT, sorry about your brother. I was excited to get to meet you. If you need anything let us know.
Jon T

[Pete]

Steve,
My heart goes out to you. There is no deeper pain than the unanticipated loss of a loved one who seemed to have so much life left to live. Find comfort in your family and friends.

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[Hookset]

Steve,

Trying to write some comforting words right now is very difficult. I'm sorry to read about your brother's tragic accident. My heart goes out to you, your family and your brothers family.

Keep your head up, the pain will pass and your memories will live on. We are here for you.

Gregg

[Jennie@ifish]

Steve,
(loss of words)
Jen

[larry]

Rt, you have my deepest condolances. You and your family are in my prayers. I will take your advice and share my feelings with my siblings they are very important to me too. Take care, Larry.

[brshooter]

Steve,
My heart and prayers go out to your family. I lost my oldest brother when he was only 33 to a motercycle accident. It is always hard to lose someone, especially when they are taken so early in life.

[fishinfool]

R.T.
Even though I am new here pretty much I still feel bad and offer you my condolences. Keep the good memories and keep smiling. sorry to hear about your loss... Tim

[Amerman]

Our thoughts are with you Steve. I'm Sorry.

[boater]

RT, i`m very sorry to hear about your brother, stay strong and remember the good times you shared with him.

[FM2]

RT, I am sorry to hear about your brother and my family would like to extend our sympathy to you and your brothers family.

Rejoice in this, He is in God's kingdom and our physical lives are only temporary. I know this is difficult because I have been in your shoes but the strength of the Lord can help focus on the positives your brother left for you, your family, and his wife and children. He will never be replaced and hearts will have a place for him but please remeber that death nor matter how painful is a celebration of a new life.

Our family and church will pray for you, your family and his wife and children. We will also pray for the family of Michael too.

Hang in there RT, many people love you and will support you through this time.

God Bless you all !

[DanS]

RT,
My sympathies are with you and your family tonight. It always bums me out when a pilot is killed doing what they love. Spend some time with your family now, and talk about your memories of your brother, it will help all of you get through your grief.

Dan

[Drachir]

RT
Am very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. When someone is lost so early in life it really tests your faith, and will to go on. I am confindent that you will get through this in time. My most sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to Steve.

[First Bite]

Steve, my good friend. I'm so sorry about your loss. Please call or e-mail if you need anything my friend.
Mark

[Thumper]

My new (old) friend:

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

[Fuzzybutt & Angel]

May you know
the peace and comfort
This heartfelt thought imparts-
The ones we love
are never gone,
They live within our hearts

Our Sincere Condolences
Roger and Lynn

[Steelheader69]

Steve, I don't really know what to say. Yes, I've been in your shoes. It's hard when someone dies before their time. If you need anything, let me know. I'm here for you.

Jerry

[Gizmo Man]

Steve: Sorry to hear about your loss. Loosing someone at any age impacts your life. Your advise to make contact with your family is sound and timely. Let me know if you need to talk...

Walt

[Trick]

I sincerly regret the tragic loss of your brother. I'll certainly carry you and your family in my thoughts. Be strong for the family and hold tight to all those cherished memories. Again, I'm very sorry.

Sincerly, Todd (tshickam)

[sinker]

RT,
Sorry to hear of your loss. I have no idea what you must be going through. One day it will be inevitable that I too will go through it. To this point I have been blessed.
Sorry to hear it. Take it easy man.......

[Salmonator]

Steve, I lost my dad when I was 21 and he was 43. He also died doing what he loved, working on his driver at the country club range. People should pay attention to your suggestion that we stay in contact with our close ones. I wasn't as close as I should have been with dad and although it's been over 12 years ago it will always bug me. So sorry to hear of your loss... Joe and family

[HOGTIDE]

Steve,

My wife, daughters and myself send our deepest sympathies for your loss of a brother. Our prayers go up for you and especially for his family.

Your Friend,

John

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[Firedog]

Steve, So sorry to hear of your loss my condolences and sympathy to you and your
family and your brothers family as well. It is never easy and you have a wealth of
friends here who are here if you need them. Take it easy and were here for you.
Marty

[bait boy]

Steve,

Sorry to hear about such a sad thing. I cant even come up with words to express how this feels. Keep your chin up and remember the good times.....

Rick

[Deepslayer]

I am very sorry for you and your family. I lost my mother 8 years ago in aterrible car crash, and I still feel the pain of that. I will pray for all of you.

[Deleted User]

My family and I just got home after spending all evening with my 2 brother's families and Dad at his house. We have begun our healing together. Life goes on, and it will go on happy for us. Reading all these nice comments and encouragements from all of you great people is a blessing that both helps at this time and will never be forgotten. My wife, daughter, and son have read these posts with me and are very heartfelt appreciative too. This has become a special place in which we can share more than just fishing - and be there for each other. Thanks so much from my family and I. - Steve

[SteelieSteve]

Steve
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Steve

[superfly]

Steve,
I am so sorry Man. that is terrible. I was lucky enough to just spend a few days with my whole family at Cannon beach for the 4th of July. Life is so precious, it can just be taken away at any moment. You don't realize that until it happens.
hang in there man. images/icons/frown.gif images/icons/frown.gif
Peace Superfly

[willierower]

The Hanson Family.
Im sorry for your loss. I offer my deepest condolences.
Keep Gary in your heart, he is in a better place now.

[ampersat]

my thoughts are with you. it will never stop hurting but it will get easier.

[Tackle Time Bait and Charters]

Steve,
My heart goes out for you and all the lives your brother touched. I have two brothers myself and can't imagine the pain you must feel. We can only offer our deepest condolences and prayers.

[Jim]

Steve,
Dang I hate this kind of stuff! Thanks for sharing, I hope in sharing you are a little bit healed. If I can help in anyway...let me know I will be there.

Hugs to your wife, kids and whole family. Prayers will be sent by the Bain Clan.


Jim

[FishinMission]

Steve....Jan and I would like you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We're all here for you. Hang in there.

[Mr. Fisherman]

Steve,

I know what you are going through. I have lost both parents and my older brother.

Perhaps it would help to consider that now Gary has his wings.

Teach those nieces how to fish and take them out to out fish you often.

Time heals all wounds. It is a painful process but one that makes us stronger. I know that it is difficult not to dwell on the negative aspects of a tragic loss like this, but try to keep your eyes on the horizon and to the future.

If ya would like to chat just email me. I'm here for ya buddy,

Your family and friends are in my prayers and thoughts,

Ray

[local_hooker]

hang in there man. I cannot even begin to imagine your pain. My brother is my bestfriend and to loose him would be horrific.

Take care

Sean

[ol tuna skipper]

Steve,

[RichH]

Steve,

Words never seem to come in times like these. Just know that those of us here are here for you and that you and your family are in our prayers

Rich

[ol tuna skipper]

RT,

My condolances. One can now only reflect on a loved ones life and remember how and what they meant to you. Find that one thing that Gary meant to you and carry it with you the rest of your life. Carry his tourch, his memory, his love of life. Don't ask Why it happened, just accept that God has his plans which are seldom understood at the time of tragedy. My Father passed before my eye's 27 years ago when I was but a boy. I know through God he has saved me many times over, even though he is not physically at my side.

Make sure you are there for his wife and Children, for they need you now more than ever, as a sarrogate father to show them the way to happiness and joy, forgiveness and friendship.

Find Peace in your own way.

Paul W.

[Richter]

RT,

I've been out of town the last few days so I thought I would check out Ifish this morning.I saw the title of the post and thought it was going to be some of your typical humor. I was floored when I opened it. I am saddened to hear about the tragic loss of your brother. But thank you for having the courage to share. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hang in there buddy.

Rich

[Captain and Marie]

Steve,

I just turned on my computer this morning and heard of your loss. Captain Dennis and I
would like to send our condolenses to you and your family. As you probably know I flew to Alaska in May to see my very sick Mother, I was able to get to her IN TIME.
Before it was too late. I'm so glad I did too. Its been a few years seeing her and now I feel sooo much better that I went back to see her. Some times we put off the important things in life , like seeing family, always thinking that we'll see them someday. Don't wait. Do it now. If you can.

We are truly sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Sincerely,
Dennis & Marie Will
Tillamook Bait Company

[Hummingbird]

Steve,
Although I have never met you, I have read your posts and think you are a Super Swell Person. I look forward to meeting you someday.
I am very sorry to hear of the tradgedy your brother and friend went through. It is never easy to lose somebody. I lost 2 brother-in-laws 2 days apart a little over 3 years ago. I miss them both and very much. I'm sure you are felling lost and empty right now. Think of all the good you shared and on the quaility of life you 2 shared together. My prayers are with you and your family God Bless you and your Family.
Tight Lines , Tom H. images/icons/frown.gif

[fishchaser]

RT I am saddened by your loss. I have 6 sisters and brother and I don't know what I would do if I ever lost any of them. I lost my father 9 years ago and my mother last year. They are my only strenght in life. My heart goes out to you and your family today. Only one thing to remeber at this time, your brother will always be with you. Don't ever let his memory die, only then will he be gone forever. Time heals all wounds but a death in the family lasts forever. images/icons/frown.gif images/icons/frown.gif

[CP Inlet Isle]

I am sorry.Tears, prayer, and time.

[Snagly]

Steve, I'm certain you'll draw strength from knowing how close your brother and you were, and that he died doing what he loved. I'm going to make this short -- I have one sibling, a brother, and I'm going to call him now as we don't speak as often as we should.

My heartfelt condolensces to Gary's and your families, and you.

Brad West

[OR Coast Range]

Accept my condolences as well.

And when you think of him, remember the good times you had together.

[Bait O' Eggs]

Steve,
Sorry about your brother. I hope you can find peace in the healing process.

Roy

[Fish4Fun]

Steve,

Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. I know how it feels to lose someone that is close. I lost my Dad in 1994, he was my best fishing and hunting partner.

The Fish-4-Fun gang wish you and the family the best.

[Navigator]

Steve:

I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. God bless,

Jim

[rags]

Steve,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. May God's peace be with you.

[Nanook]

God bless you and your family Steve. I am
at a loss for words. We lost my baby brother
in an accident a few years ago.

Rick and Family
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[Sandybar]

Steve,

Sorry to here about your loss, My heart goes out to you.

Sandybar

[Crusin]

Sorry to hear of your loss RT, after I read it I went and called my brother, first time we have talked in close to 10 years.

[Hoosier Daddy]

Hang in there Steve.

[Jennie@ifish]

Thought you might enjoy these good memories:Steve flying his brothers plane (http://www.ifish.net/RT/RT.html), and other assorted pics of a trip to B.C.
Jen

[Big Willie]

Steve...buddy...very, very sorry. If you need anything, and I mean anything, please don't hesitate to call.
Your friend, Gary

[Master Baiter]

Steve,

My sincere condolences to you and your family! Losing a close loved one is the hardest thing in life, I know your pain, I have been through the worst one imaginable! He will always live on in your memories.

Keep Your Head Up!

Thomas Pate

[Beer Waggin]

Steve,
It's such a small word. The company I work for leases the building that Gary has his shop in here in Hillsboro. He coated one of my anchors for me last summer and I always thought I should take him fishing to return the favor. I know we'll miss him here. Our thoughts and prayers will go out to his family.

[Tilla]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to your whole family.

[Phish_on]

Steve,
So sorry to hear about your bro. My wife lost her little brother when he was only 20, as I've probably mentioned anytime the gun/idiot control topic comes up.

Take care of yourself ... as time goes on, the hole will still be there but the edges get less jagged.

I talked to my brother last night, planning some Deschutes and Buoy 10 time!

[Finn-icky]

With all that has been said thus far, it's only prayerful support that I can offer. I do know what you are going through, as I too have suffered a similar loss. Cherrish his memory, and be thankful for your time you spent with him. My best--

[Deleted User]

I am so gratful of all of these kind thoughts here! They do help. Seeing how many others have lost close loved ones too, I hope this thread is also comforting to those of you as well. Thanks so very much from my family and I. ... My younger brother and I are driving to Elko Nevada tomorrow morning to go bring Gary's ashes home by Wednesday. We are recovering and starting to become ourselves again. Take care, and thanks so much. - RT

[kingofbacklash]

RT,
My prayers will have you, Gary, Micheal and your family's in them during this time.
I've thought long and hard on what to say as I usually don't say anything. I'm always at a loss for words at times like this. But I've enjoyed your many posts so it seems I know you somewhat. I've taken your advice and called my little Bro.
Because I'm a true believer in God and the Spirit World, I know that the time of our death is when Heavenly Father can truly meet us face to face. There we can live in the absolute realm of his love and truth. Which truly is a much nicer place than here. When we lose a loved one how great the pain... overwhelming. Yet this is a time when we can come to understand the true heart of God.Our Heavenly Father wants us to grow spiritually during our life on earth. During this temporary time here, we can form true love relationships with a few close people, usually family. Hopefully, we invite God to be part of our lives.
Steve you will miss your Bro, this is a testament of true love, and at this moment Gary and Heavenly Father are truly missing you. Hang in there, we will all be there someday
God Bless you and your family,

fearsnofish

[Sand Shrimp]

Sorry to here about your loss. I've been there to and I know how it feels.My prayers are with you and your family.

[salmonquest]

RT,
I don't even know what to say. I'm sure that your brother is in a better place. Best wishes for you and your family.
Tom

[Pilar]

Steve, how eloquent you are. When you say that he was doing the thing he loved to do, you said it all. You are not alone, on this board you are among friends. Your brother will live forever in your heart and in your happy memories. Condolences to you, Steve and all in the Hansen family. Peace be with you and yours.

John

[dawhunt]

I'm really sorry to here this RT.Hang in there.
Bob

[CAGEY]

RT. Iam so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. I lost my father when his plane crashed. Our prayers are with you and your loved ones. May god be with you.
The Gudeman family.(cagey)

[hawgcatcher]

RT
I have been off line and just read your post. I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers go out to you and his family. Nothing anyone can say will make it easier, but reading all the posts from all your friends will help you to be strong. God bless him and keep him.

[Bobber Down]

RT, I'm sorry to hear about your brother. He will be missed. The one thing that can't be taken away, is all the memories that you have shared. My condolences to the Hansen family.

[BUGLEMAN]

I am sorry for your loss Steve yet encouraged by the love displayed here.

You are sad now but, some day your heart will be encouraged by the tap tap at the tip of your rod and the racing of your drag. Your brother would want it that way. Take care and look forward to meeting you.

Kevin B.

[Chris Sessions]

Steve,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. I have known you for many years but didn't get a chance to meet Gary.
Sue, Lisa and I send our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Chris

[THE REEL HEY_YALL]

Steve, I said what I wanted to say in my email to you, bud. I'll leave you with this:

Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.

[Pirate]

RT
My best wishes go out to you and your family. I read the article about your brother from the Oregonian....you have a lot to be proud of.

[Wog]

Steve,
Me and my family send you are deepest condolances.
Paul

[Sliderite]

Steve,

After reading this site for so long and never replying to you I feel sad that I am doing it under these conditions. I too read it in the paper and feel saddened by the accident. His passing can best be thought of as something he loved to do. He flew from state to state for the same reason we fish....He was exhilerated by the rush for which was his hobby and thrill. It was his life from what I understand.
He also had a doctorate...wow!! He led one heck of a life and he never held back!
I am saddened by your loss and know you will come back to us and your family in renewed hope.