I've just been passed some bad news on a fellow Angler & Shop Owner

[BigFish]

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?

[1dozenraw]

Originally Posted by BigFish

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.

[MAC]

My condolences to Capt. Don and Johns family.

[Chris in Mass]

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.

[BigFish]

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!

[JFigliuolo]

John was a great guy. Always helpful and very honest. It's a sad day indeed.

[Raven]

life is so unpredictable......even though we are living longer lives
some leave us way before their time.... Rip fellow fisherman.

[cheferson]

Though i only met him once about 4 years ago late night at a breachway. Ill never forget the lesson on slinging eels he gave me. great guy! My condolences to his family and friends