re: Sad news about my dad -fishfighter

He was a great poster with TONS of insight. He will absolutely be missed on this board FWIW.

And prayers sent for you all.

Godspeed Paul

THAT is a fricking obituary. Not the crap I read in the paper.

So sorry for your loss! Prayers to you and your family. I also pray that I am able to have half the impact on my children's life that he seems to have had on yours.

I am so sad to hear of this! God love you!

Just seeing this somehow, but man, Fish was a hell of a ball of life values and lessons. Like many others, I’ve been around this place for over a decade, and had many “anonymous” conversations with him, as he and I had never met. These started back in the hay day of the outdoor board with several OG members drinking, eating, and chatting amongst ourselves nightly. The bond was close, so much so that it led to real life friendships, most of which are still flourishing today. Many of us were kids and young adults with not much direction or real life experience, and your dad never once hesitated to give advice and positive words. Following some of his struggle in the last couple of years has been inspiring because he never quit what he set out to do, and my God that’s character that you can never take from a man. God bless you and RIP old friend.

Just reading this. Sounds like he was a great dad. I'm sure he was proud of you.

I am just catchup on the board after the holidays and am saddened by the news of your father’s passing. He was a fine man and never to busy to have a friendly chat or lend some advice if I need help with something. He will be missed by all on the board.

Since you’ve created an account, I hope you will check in from time to time. The board is really comprised of some friendly. And knowledgeable folks and can really be quite entertaining at times.

fishfighter and ejw in the first class of OB hall of fame

I have spent the last 3 days duck hunting and fishing with my daughter, who has loved it since she was a small girl, and just saw this thread. I have the same relationship with my daughter as you had with your father but oddly enough I had the same relationship with low and behold my mother who loved hunting and fishing and was my mentor. Your post brought a heavy heart and a tear to my eye.

I’m terribly sorry for your loss. I’ve always enjoyed his posts and his knowledge and we had some good chats on here for many years.

If the responses to this thread are indicative of his real life, as I’m sure they are, I’ll say this is a testament to your fathers good fortune while he lived his life on this earth. By reading your post it’s obvious your father was blessed with one of God’s greatest gifts and earthly blessings-that of a family complete.

Remember that not a day will go by that you won’t have him in your minds eye and it will always bring a smile to your face. It’s how you and your mother move forward.

God bless.