A fisherman friend died today

fishoman · 11-06-2001, 02:59 PM

A good friend of mine, Buce Taylor died today. Bruce lost His battle with cancer. I know that Bruce lurked, and purused ifish, but I don't know if Bruce ever posted anything. The world will miss Him even if hardly any of the people knew Him. Bruce loved to fish, laugh, tell jokes, and send funny stuff by E Mail. When Bruce retired because of health resons,there had never been as many people turn out for a retirement party at this company before.
So fish, love, laugh tell, jokes, send funny stuff by E Mail, and you will be missed when you die.
Love You Bruce.
Jerry

OneLastCast · 11-06-2001, 03:36 PM

My condolences Fishoman.
Not much to say but when you think of him he would probably want you to remember that funny stuff and still laugh.

Sincerely
OneLastCast

FM2 · 11-06-2001, 04:05 PM

I'm sorry to hear of your good fishing friend passing on.

He is in a better place and his suffering is over. Celebrate the memories he left you and others. Physcial life is temporary, memories last eternally.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Bruce.

Jennie@ifish · 11-06-2001, 06:27 PM

I'm so sorry.
Losing a fishing friend....I don't know... Losing a fishing friend is somehow very different, very difficult to explain or relate to if you haven't lost one.
Something about spending hours on the water with someone is very spiritual.
Jen

Hookset · 11-06-2001, 07:24 PM

Jerry,

Sorry to hear about your friend and fishing partner passing away. Judging by your comments, I'm sure Bruce will truly be missed by many people.

My sincerest condolences,

Gregg

Drachir · 11-07-2001, 03:44 PM

I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. I also lost a close friend and fishin' buddy, about 3 1/2 years ago. It is a terrible thing when we lose close friends way before their time. My deepest sympathy to you and his family! :depressed:

fishchaser · 11-07-2001, 09:30 PM

I'm sooo sorry to hear of your loss. Drahcir talked about his friend dying 3 1/2 years ago, well that guy was my fishing partner. Being a woman, I felt that him and I had a great relationship. I wasn't his wife or a lover, WE WERE JUST GOOD FRIENDS. He was the one who I could talk to any time of day or night. He would enjoy life so much. He lost his battle with Diebeties at the age of 45.

To this day I still miss him. Everytime I catch a fish I look to the sky and say THANKS JEFF. He really taught me everything I know about fishing. I know he is looking down on us and having a wonderful time right along with us.

When I'm alone I think about him and talk to him. (Thank goodness he hasn't answered me.)
They say that time heals all wounds. They don't say how much time. Think of him often and don't let his memory die too. You will fish with him again. Maybe not in this world but just think he is checking out all those new fishing holes we haven't been able to fish yet. Good luck in dealing with breaking in a new fishing partner. :depressed: