Lost Fishing Buddy

[Hooked on fishin]

I lost my fishing Buddy, 52 and dead of a heart attack Thursday. Maybe you have a fishing buddy like him. He was the kind that was always 15 minutes early to help load the boat. The guy that went with you 50 times a year and knew your every move. We would get to the boat ramp. I would have my job to do and he would have his, same everytime. We took our wives Salmon fishing for the first time last year out of Chinook Landing. He was the kind of guy that his pole hit the water, "fish on" and passed to this wife. Then take two trys to get the fish in the boat-50 pounder, her first fish. How proud, as well as my wifes 32. We would head back, get to the boat ramp, its a mess with all the week end warriors. He'd pull the boat up steer into the dock, hit reverse with perfection and I'd step off like we had hundreds of times before. While getting the truck, he would back away to stay out of the mess. Once the trailer was in the water, my buddy would guide the 20 trophy right between all the boats, hit the trailer perfect. 3 cranks and we were gone. Our motto, last in first on. My fishing buddy, would also help clean the boat, put gear away, couldn't filet worth a crap but was always there to vacuum pak. I miss my Buddy, I can't think of fishing for 50 pounders without him. What I have decided to do and hope you will join me. Each time Ileave the dock now, I will honk my boat horn twice. Its my tribute to all the fishing buddy we have now, all the ones will miss and for the ones we haven't met.
In memory of Cecil Bourne

[Tryin2Fish]

Sorry to hear of your loss, it sounds like you have had one heck of a friend, some of us don't get that lucky in life to find such a person.

Best wishes to you and the family.

Jim

[Trick]

Tom, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I've worked indirectly with Cecil for years. He worked with the safety/loss group at the corporate office for Fred Meyer. I've met him several times while he was out and about inspecting our stores for compliance on safety issues. Very nice guy, I just can't believe in all the times I talked with him the subject of fishing never came up. I wish I could've shot wind with him talking fish.

I found out this morning while attending a class at the corporate office. Cecil was well known with the company and there were many long faces when the announcement was made.

I will whistle twice (my puddle-jumper doesn't have a horn) the next time I head out. Take care of yourself and your family. Cherish the memories.


I'll dedicate my next fish to Cecil.

[Deleted User]

My condolences for your loss Tom, and for Cecil's family. He will be missed a lot. It would be great if all fishing partners were as considerate as him. It's very tough to lose someone close to you before their time should come,; but time does help with all things. ...

At only 52, this is another reminder to get your cholesterol and BP checked guys. If you have a hard time eating a healthy diet, like me, you have a couple options that really help prevent early heart ailments. The better one is improving your cholesterol ratio by getting a lot of omega-3 oils in your diet by eating lots of fish &/or Flax Seed oil from health food stores. The other alternative is the newer cholesterol reducing meds; if needed. Take care.

Steve

[whitewaterbill]

Tom....What a great loss for all.

I also will honk twice at Chinook from now untill ......

Sorry for you and all of the family and friends.

Bill

[Tacklebuster]

TT,
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I have a fishing buddy that is about identical to what you guys did. I couldn't imagine fishing without him. I will be out in the morning and will give 2 blasts while leaving the dock. If we get the chance to net one tomorrow, it will be dedicated to Tom and his fishing buddy Cecil. Calm winds and smooth waters.........

[wobble-wacker]

TT

All that knew this fisher/friend have lost him, however, those who were fortunate enough to have known him will always have him. Replacing him will probably never happen. You're still blessed forever with those incredible memories that only very good friends can provide. Most folks don't have that.

I'll signal my regards at Chinook....

Good friends and heavy nets for all of us...

[Firedog]

TT, Sorry to hear about yours and his families loss. My condolences. I have a partner just like that and we work together the same way. Best wishes and my thoughts will be with you on the water.

[Smily]

Trophy Tom,
So sorry for your loss. It sounds like you had a freindship of a life time. Cherish the memories you have. May Gods peace be with you at this time.

[sinker]

Sorry to hear of your loss, it may not help much but consider yourself lucky to have spent all those years fishing together.

Many of us dream of finding partners half that good. Sounds like you were both blessed to find each other.

[FM2]

TT, I am sorry to hear you have lost such a dear close friend. His passing away is also a celebration of life, cherish his memories as he lives within you and all the one's he has touched.

Our family will pray for the Bourne family and you as well.

God Bless,
Keith

[Jennie@ifish]

I'm so sorry.
I know that someday I will lose a very good fishing friend that I haven't seen in too many months.
Due to this post, I'm going to get in touch with him and sit out on Social Security Beach with him and eat those yummy sandwiches of his!
Thanks for sharing, and I'm very sorry for your loss.
Jen

[Krome Brite]

So sorry to hear of your loss. My dad lost one of his fishing buddies a few years ago, too. Very unfortunate. images/icons/frown.gif

[Jennie@ifish]

Sometimes Ifish is very difficult for me to do.
Sometimes I just want to throw my hands up and quit.
Sometimes I get very hurt by things people say.
But once in a while I get a letter that shows that I touched someones life in a good way. It doesn't happen real often, but when it occurs, it undoes days and months of any frustration that I built up.
It is those little special times that I know that what I do has it's worth.
I received this letter in the mail. I know that when one of your fishing buddies dies, and we all take the time to give you our heartfelt condolences, that you too will appreciate the kindness and fellowship this board has offered you and I.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR> Dear Jennie, thank you so much for the reply to lost fishing buddy. The post
and replies were read at the funeral. Not a dry eye in the place. Your
comments about getting in touch with an old friend helped people believe that
his death was already helping other people become closer. What a wonderful
gift and his Wife asked me to thank you.
Tight lines------and bent poles
Tom <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>