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re: Sam Barbera passed away today
Posted on 1/6/21 at 11:10 pm to Capt ST
Posted on 1/6/21 at 11:10 pm to Capt ST
Back in mid-90's when I first started in outdoor radio, both Sam and Steve were very giving of their time and always were willing to be guests during the show. Sam would even come in and co-host from 5a-8a on Sunday at least once a month when show was on WYNK in BR.
Learned a great deal from both of them and time spent fishing with them was always an adventure and learning experience. He did love his popping corks ST!!
RIP to both
Learned a great deal from both of them and time spent fishing with them was always an adventure and learning experience. He did love his popping corks ST!!
RIP to both
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Posted on 1/7/21 at 6:22 am to BooDreaux
Did ST Mardi Gras with Sam for many years. What a trip, the epitome of the kind of guy you’d want to get drunk and cut up with. And as I’ve said before, Steve Shook was one of the best fisherman I ever shared a boat with. Sounds like 2020 just filed for an extension, and the suck is going to continue.
Posted on 1/7/21 at 8:16 am to NorthEnd
Shook passed just before Christmas.
Posted on 1/7/21 at 10:09 am to Icansee4miles
Posted on 1/7/21 at 10:38 am to KemoSabe65
How did he die?
Posted on 1/7/21 at 10:56 am to LSUlefty
I work at the same National Guard Post as Sam in Carville. He died from a self inflicted gunshot wound yesterday here. It was very sad and shocking. Everyone who saw him yesterday said he was in a good mood and it seemed like a normal day.
Posted on 1/7/21 at 10:58 am to Notnac
SOB. Same as Tony Fontenot.
Posted on 1/7/21 at 11:01 am to Notnac
Wow, hate to hear that, just wonder what was going on to make someone feel that was the best option
Godspeed to him and well wishes to his family
Godspeed to him and well wishes to his family
Posted on 1/7/21 at 12:12 pm to Tigerpaw123
Sad news. Met him several times and was always a pleasant time.
Posted on 1/7/21 at 12:39 pm to ihometiger
Posted on 1/7/21 at 1:02 pm to CHEDBALLZ
Great guy and friend who would do anything for you; he loved to take take kids fishing, teach them how to fish, and he loved Louisiana. A Captain at heart, he would still try and run the trolling motor even when we was banished to the back of the boat 
He will be missed.
He will be missed.Posted on 1/7/21 at 1:34 pm to ihometiger
you know when you first posted this I thought "no way this is some kind of horrible joke"...
I really don't have the words...
God Bless him and his family...
I really don't have the words...
God Bless him and his family...
Posted on 1/7/21 at 1:54 pm to CHEDBALLZ
Ched -- Thanks for posting the video. Touching. Sad to see the news
Posted on 1/7/21 at 2:41 pm to Notnac
wise old man once told me, depression is the untimely demise of more men than all other ills combined... It may not be the final cause, but it's damn near always the root cause.
Posted on 1/7/21 at 3:30 pm to farad
Alcohol will get to do some phucked up shite. 
Posted on 1/7/21 at 3:32 pm to CHEDBALLZ
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CHEDBALLZ
thanks for posting. Me and Capt ST are actually in that vid.
Posted on 1/7/21 at 4:22 pm to Motorboat
I don't know him personally, but by his persona on TV and videos i have seen, I would have never guessed that he would take his own life. RIP.
Posted on 1/7/21 at 4:31 pm to Motorboat
Sad when I heard about this yesterday. Sam was so full of life and quite the character. Prayers for his family. You never know what goes through ones mind
Posted on 1/7/21 at 4:53 pm to doublecutter
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don't know him personally, but by his persona on TV and videos i have seen, I would have never guessed that he would take his own life.
Same with Tony Fontenot. He was so fun to watch on TV.
Posted on 1/7/21 at 4:56 pm to ihometiger
I’ve known Sam for a number of years and this is really sad news.
God speed my friend.
God speed my friend.
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