re: Edit: they just found him.. He didn't make it.

Damn, I'm sorry for your loss. Will keep your family in my prayers.

Prayers for your family, MSG.

When you feel up to it, tell us some things about him.

Prayers are with you MSG. Prayer is the only thing that will help one through something like this. Say many.

This board knows this already, but life is so extremely fragile. Hug those loved ones a little tighter when you see them over the holidays.

Tears me up to hear stories like this. Will keep you and your family in prayer.

Very sad. You guys stay safe out there.

Everyone I've talked today, said he would just call them out the blue to say he loved them. I've lost quite a few people over the years.. But none have hurt this bad. He always called and said " I love you bird". That's what they called me when I was little because of my bird chest. He was the only one who still called me that. Since he and my sister divorced about 12 years ago .. I don't think he really found his way. The only solid thing in his life were his immediate family and my niece, his daughter. I remember when I was young and I wanted a coolio cd and my mom wouldn't buy it for me. He bought it for me and slid it to me on the down low. Lol. It's those little things I remember. I remember fishing a pond with him and he hooked a big arse water moccasin with a buzz bait.. I wasn't looking and he reeled it up next to me, threw down the rod, and ran off laughing. He was a big ol teddy bear who loved everyone. I miss him so bad. I'm trying to not let it ruin my kids Christmas , but it's going to be tough. I still have a big arse playground from Santa I need to put together that I don't feel like touching. Hopefully some sleep tonight will heal some pain. Thanks again everybody for the prayers.

Sorry buddy. We lost a good dude. Let me know if you need anything.

Thanks man.

thats why i never hunt by myself. the shite can hit the fan and being by yourself only makes things worse