Sorry. Hope he has a good afterlife...
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sorry to hear-

I stilll remember my dad coing to pick me up from freshman year of college to go trout fishing in the Catskills.... fishing was ridiculous, and we both learned a lot about each other on that trip. I learned my dad could drink more beer than I gave him credit for-

I still look up at the brightest star in the sky each night and say hi to him

Timma,I'm sorry for you're loss...
There are no words that I can express for him passing, I'm sorry.

I do not have any crazy stories of my Dad,but one sticks out.
I was in fourth grade,And I was always getting called to the office (mostly for fighting) well I was in class and as always my name is broadcasted over the loud speaker calling me to the office.
Well I proceeded to the office and along the way it's high five's from the hall monitor's asking what did you do this time.....
Well I get there and my Dad is there waiting for me,I'm think O Boy I'm done for!
Well he called me there to take me out of school to see the Red Sox,he brought me to Fenway to see Yaz Carl Yazscremsky hit 1000 hits!
I'll never forget it!

And the kid I was going to beat at recess got lucky that day as well.


Funny story Hooked again!

And,on a side note nice to see you posting again Sir Fish poo poo!
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my condolences man, sad day for sure

There is nothing anyone can say to make you feel better at this time. I can only say that it gets easier with time. Like most father/son relationships we had our ups and downs, but many more ups. He worked hard his whole life for his family. As time passes the best memories grow stronger and the tough times fade, tears turn to smiles and stories of time spent together.

Sorry for your loss ... thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

very sad time for you Tim
i'm so sorry... for what your going thru...
in time memories that are deep in your memory
will surface and warm your heart.....but for now
hang in there...

I remember my dad taking me fishing one time when I was about 5 or 6 on a giant lake in upstate ny. We rented a little aluminum boat with a 6 HP and he let me run the boat. He was standing up facing forward taking a wiz in a coffee can while we were idling along when I saw a large swirl. I went to let off the throttle and turned it the wrong way. He fell over backwards and poured the coffee can all over his chest. Boy was he pissed....

Sorry for your loss timmah

Sorry to hear... Keep those memories close, they'll carry you further than you can imagine.
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To Fathers; having, admiring, listening and learning, loving, being comforted, making proud no matter what you do, sharing and missing. Love you Dad.

Sorry for your loss, just remember the good times.
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My condolences
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I'm really sorry to hear it Timmy.

I am sorry for your loss. I can understand what your feeling. God be with you and your family at this time of sorrow.

Stories? My dad used to tell me plenty of stories about his time in the Navy during the Second WW. I never tired of listening to my dad.

Timmah, sorry for your loss.

Dad's loss....
 

Timmah,

My father, long gone, was always perplexed by my accumulation of fishing gear: he never fished, but worked hard all of his life providing for the family....a very kind soul. "Why do you need all this?" he'd ask, pointing at the roof of my truck; "You can only use one rod at a time."

He never fished a day in his life. Wonderful memories, I was very fortunate.

Sorry, Timmah, death is most often a very bitter pill.

Best wishes,

apito

Sorry for your Loss Tim

Sorry for your loss.
RIP

Sorry for your loss Tim

Deepest condolences, t & p for your family

Thoughts and Prayers with you and your family .

Sorry for your loss.

Timmah, my deepest sympathies during this most difficult time. Hopefully you both enjoyed each other during your time together.

Not a "funny" dad story, but one that I hope...provides some type of comfort.
I've been fortunate enough to "circle-back". Here's my synopsis of me and my dad. Having fished with my father since very young, mainly targeting bottom-fish for table-fare... awaiting my chance to chase fish on my own, I finally got my license and changed gears. I started hunting for large...This didn't coincide with dad's plans so our paths <fishing-wise> started heading in different directions. Instead of targeting scup, tautog, etc...I was giving him left-over mackerel and hearing how he didn't like the fact that they had holes in them :fishin:. Sadly enough, as he aged...his desire lessened, our schedules conflicted and his time got filled with other things which made fishing non-existent for him. Selfishly, I continued on with my own desires and never pursued our fishing partnership. Our relationship did rebound somewhat AFTER my rebellious years :yak5: (you know, when you think puking is fun), but it did not fully recover. I've since gotten married and started my own family. I can now honestly say, our fully-recovered relationship is awesome. He semi-retired a few years ago and I somehow convinced him to try fishing again. Dad now starts most mornings plugging for large...and then targeting bottom dwellers afterwards. At 74, he doesn't hesitate walking from Narragansett Ave, all the way out to the point...hanging a bass or blue over his shoulder and white-bucketting some scup and/or Tautog for the mile+ walk back. He follows tide-stages catching his own bait and can easily fish 4-5 days a week. He still maintains a part-time job as a grounds-keeper/maintenance man, continues to be the "Mr. Fix-It", for whom-ever needs it and together, we made over 90 gallons of wine this year...he is most indeed, my ultimate role model. I can only pray to be 1/2 the man that he is. I am very thankful for what I have and try to make the most of our time together. I can also honestly say, this past year has been by far, the LEAST amount of time spent targeting Large for me. Having had purchased a boat mid-season, I've surrendered my own desires to ful-fill his. The day before we head out, I smile as I ask him.........."what do you want to fish for tomorrow dad?" Whatever he wants, we do. Milo & Goose can attest to that, as I rarely fished with either of them this year...:( ...we only shared reports afterwards :rotf2:
This thread of yours, especially with the request that you made...will hopefully spark some past father-son relationships. Time here on earth is short...the older you get, the more you're reminded of that. Enjoy it and BE THANKFUL. I do believe in the after-life...proud to be a God-fearing Christian and pray that I can somehow secure a spot inside the pearly gates. I am confident that God-willing, whomever enters first...will be awaiting the other with a bucket of bait, a couple of rods and a carafe of wine.

Timmah, try to find solace in the fact that God does exist and is forever forgiving. Your father's soul is in Great Hands. I know it's easier said when you're not going through it...but stay strong, you're dad is catching your bait as you read this...
Gilly ~

Apologies, but I'm posting this pic to pay tribute to dad's everywhere. <<Shhhhhh....he'd kill me if he knew I posted his pic on the interblab>> >XX;>

Sorry to hear about your Dad, Tim. T+P for you and your family for strength
and peace. His essence will remain with you.

While I didn't spend a lot of time with my Dad because of his work, I knew
he loved me, and showed it in many ways. The best compliments I ever heard about my Dad was when people would say , "If you become 1/2 the man your Dad is, you'll be a success." He lived a life of integrity and I have always been grateful for having him as my Dad.
X 2 on Clammer and his children. Being a real father to your children is the most
important thing a man can do.

Very sorry to hear about your dad
 

I know as many other here do, how hard that is. My prayers go out to you and your family.

Sorry for your loss Tim. That's tough. Remember the good times and keep his spirit alive.
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Sorry for your loss Tim. Thoughts and prayers sent for you and your family.

I am so sorry for your loss.

You have my deepest condolences.

So very sorry for your loss!

Sorry to hear about your Dad's loss, i lost my uncle a day before yesterday but now the only thing that i have is memories.

Tim, I am very sorry to hear of the passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Thoughts and prayers your way Timmah, sorry for your loss.

dad died today
 

Can't say I really knew my dad. Most of my early years he was an officer in the U.S. Submarine service. When my turn came to be on sub's I once met someone who knew my father years ago. It seems that he an a chief named Ormel Carr while the sub was in Mexico for a week-end. bought a donkey and tried to bring it back aboard the sub to take home to me. I think a few bars had come into play that night!