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Topic: Goodbye Pop  (Read 4429 times)

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Rock Hopper

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Sorry to hear about your father, Rob.

In Loving Memory of Mooch, Eelmaster, Shicken, and Cabeza De Martillo

I started kayak fishing to get away from most of you...


HamachiJohn

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Condolences Rob. Your tribute was touching. I was at my father in law's funeral last week and feel your loss.

Peace & blessings!

Down to 1 Hobie Revo...


Pacifico

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Sorry for your loss.  Very touching.
Rub-cifico


Roughster

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Sorry to hear this :(  Your post really hit home for a number of reasons.   Keep your chin up.


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My condolences Rob, and Molly, Cora and your family.  So sorry to hear of his passing.

Thanks for sharing the stories and great pics of your Dad, his character shines through. Glad that you guys got some recent time on the water together. 
Peace to you my friend.


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Alright Rob, when the father is gone a huge part of life comes to the forefront. All the wonderful times and lessons, along with the painful ones. When my Dad died the first thing I felt was that now I am operating without a net. I love the pics of your Dad Rob. When I look back at some of mine I still see the guy but I just cant seem to remember what his face looked like when I was younger. Without the shots I wouldn't remember the way he smiled or his mannerisms. In tribute to your Pop, you have nailed it Rob. Sweet , sweet memories and a passing that eventually has to happen. I can't wait to see you again. Until then, take care and know that as fathers go, you are one of the best of the best.
"I always entertain great hope" Robert Frost


Salty.

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Sorry for your loss Rob, but happy you had that fishing trip with your Pops last year. RIP......


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Sorry for your loss Rob, and thank you for the very touching post, cameron


Desertdiver

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Sorry to hear about your Dad passing away.  Thanks for the story and pics sharing some of your time with him.


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I'm touched by your tribute here, Rob.  Good on you, my Brother.  Your Dad is damn proud of you, and so are we here in this community.  I'm sorry for your loss, but I'm more moved by your words here - you are on the right path, Rob.  Your time with Cora is now the next step in the cycle of opportunity to share life and love, and whether you or any of us know it or not, we are creating the foundations of our own tributes to come.  Nothing but goodness right here.  Thank you for sharing.  See you next month.   :smt001
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My condolences to you and your family, thank you so much for sharing that with us.


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Alright Rob, when the father is gone a huge part of life comes to the forefront. All the wonderful times and lessons, along with the painful ones. When my Dad died the first thing I felt was that now I am operating without a net. I love the pics of your Dad Rob. When I look back at some of mine I still see the guy but I just cant seem to remember what his face looked like when I was younger. Without the shots I wouldn't remember the way he smiled or his mannerisms. In tribute to your Pop, you have nailed it Rob. Sweet , sweet memories and a passing that eventually has to happen. I can't wait to see you again. Until then, take care and know that as fathers go, you are one of the best of the best.

I think Craig has said it best.  +1


novofish

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Hey Rob, Thanks for touching tribute to the man that
showed you the ropes OTW early on.
i'm also missing my first fishing buddy.
My condolences to you and your family.
I hope you get out and honor him by landing a nice fish.
AOTY 2011 - 9th
AOTY 2012 - 16th
AOTY 2013 - 6th
FAOTY 2014 - 4th
AOTY 2015 - 5th
AOTY 2016 - 56th
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Tote

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That was an excellent account my friend.
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Deepest condolences from Becky and me.
If you want to stop by and talk you know where I am.
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NicksYak

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Sorry for your loss and grateful for your having shared this beautiful tribute to your dad. Ti abbraccio.