Wow........and we never think it could be us!!! Arkie, my hat's off to you. We hear of people dying many ways, but it always bothers me most when I hear of a fisherman dying on the water.
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Wow........and we never think it could be us!!! Arkie, my hat's off to you. We hear of people dying many ways, but it always bothers me most when I hear of a fisherman dying on the water.
The Golden Rule rules, my friend. I would hope that someone would do the same for me had it been me that bought the farm yesterday. He had a nice, clean, mid-sized flat bottom with all the goodies and I'm just sure that if left there overnight, the whole rig (or at least the components and the tackle box, etc) would come up missing.Quote:
Originally Posted by luvpt
I don't think there's a soul here that would not have done the same thing. I acted because I felt empathetic towards the family, to have a member die on a Corps lake--or any lake--what a terrible loss!
I spent 40 years in Federal service, until 30 September 2008 and I reckon it's something that will flow through my veins until the day I check out. :)
aj
...brings me to grips with my mortality. To comfort a family in that small way is the least I could do for a fisherman/brother I never met.Quote:
Originally Posted by luvjign
I will not forget yesterday, ever. I rechecked my PFD just this afternoon...and my kill switch...just to make sure they were up to snuff.
aj
...just treating folks like they're human beings in need. "Compassion" is a big word and without the Lord's compassion for each of us, none of us would be where we are today. We wouldn't even be able to draw our next breath or hear our next heartbeat. Compassion...we need to reflect His compassion in all that we do.Quote:
Originally Posted by luvpt
Preserving Mr. Weston's boat for his family is the least a man could do, in view of the circumstances. <><
aj
I believe that we are placed in certain circumstances for good reason. My prayer each day is to be used in His special way.Quote:
Originally Posted by slabbandit
aj
AK, Forever I have been a believer in the adage, "Right is right, wrong is wrong". You did the right thing and I am sure the family appreciates your efforts. You did something most wouldn't even think about when it wasn't even your concern. Hats off to you, and God bless the family during this time.
Tater Salad, :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Crappie Reaper
We just all need to be safer with our rigs when we are fishing. I get a little lack-lustre about it sometimes, I admit. But incidents like this put things back into reality--real quick.
Thanks for posting.
aj
"Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in allthe ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as you can." John Wesley
A J,
You are a Class Act, Thank You!
Regards,
Daniel Reed
Daniel!Quote:
Originally Posted by Daniel
What else could a guy do? In about 18 years, I'll look a lot like how he looked when he was alive on his last day. I reckon I can identify with him, savvy? Kindred fishermen with the same home lake and all...
It's just so sad that his family will never hear his stories again...because he was lax on his safety. It's just too bad because his babies and grandbabies lose by not having the benefit of his presence in their lives...to teach them about the thang we call "fishin'."
aj
"Do all the good you can, by all the means you caan, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as you can." John Wesley