Boat Down in Astoria (Headliner)

[Jennie@ifish]

Yes, a boat down in Astoria--
Please read the story, by clicking here. (http://www.katu.com/stories/79221.html)

Out of respect for the family and to deter speculation on what could have been done differently, we are not going to discuss it until the real story is public.

We have closed many topics about it, today, trying to keep up with close friends and family requests. Please help us do
our job.

Thank you,
Jen

[Jennie@ifish]

We will be deleting all future posts regarding this accident until we hear more.

Thanks,
Jen

[Jennie@ifish]

They have released the names of the persons involved on the news as Richard Cooper and Harold Cooper.
On Ifish, Coop, and the father was Freetofish.

We at ifish ask that you realize what this must be like for the family by showing a huge amount of respect.

Please, let's not go into the "shoulda woulda couldas" of the situation. There will be enough nightmares in the family without our speculation.

Perhaps we can learn by mistakes, but let's not hurt a family by doing so.

Sincerely sad,
Jen

[Kinebra]

Count your many blessings and pray for those that have been lost!

Peace and God Bless! :flowered:

[Grantspastor]

So sad! Our prayers are with the families

[flapbreaker]

It's even more sad to find out that we lost one of our "own" from ifish.

[Silver Hilton]

That's a cautionary tale. My best wishes for the family.

[Pete]

My heart goes out to Coop. I can't imagine a worse disaster for him. My prayers go out for Freetofish and all his family and friends. As members of our Ifish family, I feel this tragedy deeply. I will have them in my thoughts as I launch my boat.

[postman]

A solemn reminder to all of us. I cannot imagine the loss.

[Seefood Man]

All of our prayers go out to them :depressed:

[GreatWhiteHunter]

~Lost at sea these sailors they couldn't find their way
Asked The Lord to help them ~ teach them how to pray
They bowed their heads in silence looked out to the sea
Hoped the Lord would guide them as safely as could be
Waves just crashing endlessly rocking to and fro
Fear just filled their hearts they knew not where to go
They saw the face of God lighting up the waves
Showing them the passage and how they could be saved
They knew that they would make it to reach horizons bright
God led them to still waters and calmly filled their life
Hearts were filled with love and bursting with such pride
Found their way to heaven and God was on their side.~

I lost an Uncle to the sea when I was younger, my prayers are with the family.

-GWH

[jokester]

My prayers go out to all involved also. RIP :angel:

-jokester

[StickFish]

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of those involved.

No one leaves you
When you live in their heart and mind
And no one dies
They just move to the other side
When we're gone
Watch the world simply carry on
We live on laughing and in no pain
We'll stay and be happy
With those who have loved us today

[snook]

Very sad loss, God bless

[SKP]

I am praying for the family. God be with them during this time.

Steve Preston

[hookumhi]

May GOD bless the family and us all in the family of ifish. It is a very sad day when we lose a brother!

[id. painter]

Very ,very sad. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family.
The CR bar, dangerous [petunias!].
id. p.

[Fisherfield]

I've drank many a beer with Coop in my early days. Fished with him a couple years ago. In fact learned about ifish through him.

I never met this father but was on his boat once. We are all praying for you and your family.

[DSRods]

Our prayers are with you.

[goose]

May God give you strength during your time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Don

[ChrisN]

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Cooper family.

I grew up doing many of the same activities as Coop(we shared many Little League coaches and Cub Scout leaders), and remember Mr.Harold Cooper very well.I've lost touch with Coop since graduating high school, but it's funny how memories of 20+ years ago become so vivid when tragedy strikes someone you know. It seems like just yesterday we were teammates playing ball, with our parents crowding the fences to see the games and root us on.

We hope that Coop recovers quickly,and is able to begin the healing process of this tragic day very soon.

The Nordling Family

[Stew]

Very sad indeed! :depressed: My heart felt condolences go out to the Cooper family :depressed:

[IDFishrite]

Sad to hear of the loss.God bless the family.I will think of this each time I'm near there. :flowered:

[Blue Tip Spinner]

my condolences to the Cooper family and i will say a prayer for them. :depressed:

[Jennie@ifish]

I have linked "Freetofish" on the last cast area, on the front page. May this be his online memorial from his fellow ifishers, here.

Thank you for all of your kind thoughts.

Jen

[justcastn]

Well I do really appreciate everybody keeping this thread the way it is.I know Coop is very thankfull for all your prayers...He not only is my boss but a very close friend to me and his father was a very special person to me also..And will never be forgotten in my heart...

It was a very traggic thing what happened and I'm sure he thank's everybody for not speculating what happened.Bouy 10 is and alway's will be a dangerous place and everybody should never take what we have for advantage.You never think something like this could hit so close to home till it does.It definitly opened a whole new light for me.


Please everybody be safe out there..Thing's can change at anytime.....

Thank's again for all your prayers...... Mike

[FisherJack]

RIP Freetofish. :angel: My thoughts and prayers are with you, Coop, and your family. May you find the strength to get through these very tough times.

Jack

[brshooter]

So sad. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

[Mofish]

May God be with the Cooper family in the time of need and help them with the hurt of the loss of there Father.

[FM2]

Our hearts are heavy with sorrowness, this is never easy. Also brings to light how our circumstances can change in an instant, don't forget to tell your family how much you love them everyday.

Blessings,
Keith

[Fast Water]

Dang. :depressed: :depressed: :depressed: :depressed: :depressed:

I was out with my Father today.

It is hard to imagine how fast these things occur.

:angel:

[Twig #1]

I'm sorry to hear about your loss, I'v never experienced something of that stature, but I'm sure it is a very painful experence. :angel1:

[StickFish]

Twig #1 and Twig #2 and I just went out to the truck and I've added a strip of black electrical tape over my iFish sticker - it will stay there for a week. I didn't know either of them, but this board is like family and we all share the loss - gods speed! :angel1:

[Pete]

Stick, that's a very nice gesture. I've added a black stripe to my stickers, too.

[Plum Crazy]

black stripe here too. Sorry for the families loss.
My prayers are with you.
PC

[justcastn]

I really appreciate your guy's thought's.

It has brought tear's to my eye's from all your support.

I will definitly tell Coop about how much support he has here from you all.....Thank you again soooo much this mean's alot... :angel:

Please be safe out there this weekend.... :angel1:

[TillamookChinook]

This is so sad. It's not supposed to happen like this.
Our prayers are with the families.

TC

[Jennie@ifish]

Black stripe added here, too.

What a great gesture. I hope not to repeat this tradition anytime soon, however. :depressed:

[catchnrelease]

Sorry for your loss. RIP :angel:

[24 on/ 48 off]

I took the liberty of using the ifish logo and making a modification in honor of one of our own.

I hope you don't mind, Jennie :smile:

http://www.allisonvondrell.com/ifish.jpg

--spud--:)

[Jennie@ifish]

That is very nice. Thank you!

[PapaHog]

I have added a black stripe to my ifish logo also.

I never knew them but pray for the family.

papa

[Jennie@ifish]

Feel free to view Freetofish's posts by clicking here. (http://www.ifish.net/forum/dosearch.php?Cat=&Forum=All_Forums&Name=4798&Searc hpage=0&Limit=25&&fromsearch=1&fromprof=1)

[USCGBoating]

Crossing the Bar
By Lord Alfred Tennyson

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;

For though from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar.

[Spindrifter]

This definitely struck home with me. As an aspiring salty captain myself, I have an extreme respect for big blue and all her power. Simply a tragic event. My heart goes out to the family.
I thought about the accident all weekend while in the area and it made me very sad. :depressed:

Peace

[Chromaflage]

I too offer my condolences and prayers for the Cooper family. Very sad, indeed. :pray:

CrF

[joemomma]

RIP Freetofish, Praying for the Cooper family :angel1:

Black stripe here!

[bandwcow]

My condolences and prayers go out to the Cooper family.

Back in 1971 my Father, Uncle(yes Dads brother), and an older genteman, family friend were lost on the bar. Tears still swell at the thought.

My heart reaches out to the Cooper family. :pray: :flowered:

[BigDaddie]

My prayers are to the Cooper family.

BIGDADDIE

[gsp0817]

My Prayers to the Cooper Family.

[Jennie@ifish]

This was last year's post. Not sure how it got brought up.
Still, nice to offer prayers as one never gets over something like this.

Jen

[Coop]

Thanks Jennie and everyone else its been tough year with out my DAD but I know he would appreciate all the Love from Ifish he loved this board. Thanks Coop