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Old 03-26-2007, 06:48 PM   #1
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My condolences to his family and friends.

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Old 03-26-2007, 06:51 PM   #2
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John was a good man and a good friend. He was my first customer when I started selling plugs. We talked on the phone about plugs a week ago. I'm just stunned.
My thoughts and prayers go out to John's family and friends.

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Old 03-26-2007, 06:56 PM   #3
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My condolences to all who knew him! What a shame! Can someone tell those of us who didn't know John who he was and what shop he was with? Also tell us about him?

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Old 03-26-2007, 11:32 PM   #4
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My condolences to all who knew him! What a shame! Can someone tell those of us who didn't know John who he was and what shop he was with? Also tell us about him?
He was Don's partner at Capt. Don's Bait and Tackle in Charlestown, RI. In his 50s and healthy and active. No sign of this coming as far as I know. Was with him about a week ago, helped him carry a heavy wall section for a little shed out beside the shop. He was always helpful, easy with a smile... unfortunately I never fished with him. He saw me practicing my casting with a conventional last year at the back end of Quonnie. He was very encouraging. The captain has had a tough year, with his wife being sick and now John's passing. Don's OK too. Well... that's that. Fine man.... good fisherman. Amen.
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Old 03-27-2007, 04:29 AM   #5
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My condolences to Capt. Don and Johns family.
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Old 03-27-2007, 05:11 AM   #6
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This is just awful. John was a great guy and he and Don made a great team. My condolences to John's family and all who knew him.
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Old 03-27-2007, 06:35 AM   #7
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Thanks for the info 1dozenraw! Sounds like I missed a good one. Again my condolences to all who knew him.......sounds as if he was too young to go!

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Old 03-27-2007, 06:45 AM   #8
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John was a great guy. Always helpful and very honest. It's a sad day indeed.

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Old 03-27-2007, 06:57 AM   #9
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life is so unpredictable......even though we are living longer lives
some leave us way before their time.... Rip fellow fisherman.
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Old 03-26-2007, 06:57 PM   #10
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I feel like I lost a relative. Very nice man- a real gentleman. May his memory be a blessing to his family.
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Old 03-26-2007, 07:17 PM   #11
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He Just called me Saturday afternoon, RIP Buddy. He will be Missed.

Over the Last Several Years HAB'S NEEDLEFISH Have Caught More "Confirmed" 30, 40, 50, and even 60 pound Striped Bass than any other Wooden Needlefish on the Market today. 2 Over 50lbs. and 1 Over 60lbs. in 2005 alone........... "HOOK UP WITH HAB'S" Your Best Bet For BIG BASS.....
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Old 03-26-2007, 07:28 PM   #12
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I never met the guy but my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and all who knew him.
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Old 03-26-2007, 07:33 PM   #13
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My condolences to John's family. I always enjoyed dropping in at the shop even if I wasn't buying anything. John always had a smile and made you feel welcomed. He'll be missed!
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