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Old 03-15-2008, 08:24 PM   #1
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We Mourn the Passing of a Friend and Fishing Giant!

Sadly, Captain Don Cameron of Captain Don’s Bait and Tackle Passed on this evening around 7:30 at Rhode Island Hospital.

Captain Don was friend and mentor to many who fished Southern Rhode Island waters. This jovial man loved to talk fishing and helped many of us learn the area when we first came to fish southern RI. He enjoyed so much, giving his expert advice and helping people find and catch fish. I truly believe he received more joy seeing others catch fish. He will be dearly missed by old friends, customers and especially family. My deepest sympathy goes out to his wife Bonnie and his children. Please keep this Jovial Giant in your thoughts and prayers.

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Old 03-15-2008, 08:27 PM   #2
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Thoughts and Prayers Captain Don, to you, your family, and all of those that will miss you.

You were a great inspiration to your fellow angler and your fellow man.

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Old 03-15-2008, 08:31 PM   #3
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heartbreaking news...RIP friend. deepest condolences to dons family and many, many friends he will be sorely missed by all. God bless you capt.

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Old 03-15-2008, 08:33 PM   #4
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I have never had the pleasure of meeting Capt. Don, but I have heard many of the wonderful things many of you here have said about him and I would like to offer my condolences to all of Capt. Don's friends and his family for their loss! Sure wish I had the chance to meet him....he sounded like a great guy!

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Old 03-15-2008, 08:35 PM   #5
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larry- he was the best!

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Old 03-15-2008, 08:39 PM   #6
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so sad. R.I.P.
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Old 03-15-2008, 08:47 PM   #7
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I to have never met him,but have heard many good things about him..Mant thoughts and prayers to his family..

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Old 03-15-2008, 08:58 PM   #8
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On behalf of myself and the Ct. Surfcasters our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Capt. Don.

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Old 03-15-2008, 09:01 PM   #9
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Old 03-15-2008, 09:19 PM   #10
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Always sad to here of one of the good guys passing. Not enough of them out there.
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Old 03-15-2008, 09:23 PM   #11
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God rest your soul, my good friend. Capt. Don was a God fearing man, and his walk in life showed this. He will truly be missed, may the good Lord watch over his family in this time of sorrow.
Very, very sad news.

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Old 03-15-2008, 09:25 PM   #12
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Sad news.
I have been to his shop once with BasicPatrick.
I'm pretty sure I met him that night.
Ironic,
That same night I met John Habs for the 1st time.
Thoughts & prayers to his family.
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Old 03-15-2008, 09:35 PM   #13
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Didn't know him, but heard nothing but the best things about him. My condolences to friends and family and all that did know him.
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Old 03-15-2008, 09:53 PM   #14
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Shame. Only heard good stories about him. Thoughts & Prayers to his family.


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Old 03-15-2008, 11:48 PM   #15
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The good Captain will be missed by many. We have lost a true gentleman who represented the sport with dignity.

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Old 03-16-2008, 12:27 AM   #16
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Old 03-16-2008, 12:41 AM   #17
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I spoke with him recently and he was hopeful about the new treatment but was not worried of it didn't work.He knew he was going to a good place but was (typically) concerned for someone else...that I get the Habs lures for the raffle for the support of the child he adopted when John passed.He said "I want to make sure you get this raffle going because I won't be able to be there Joe." Looks like we'll be honoring 2 great guys from our sport at the RISAA show now. Man this has been a tough 12 months. RIP good Captain.
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Old 03-16-2008, 01:46 AM   #18
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RIP

truely one of the best....god bless

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Old 03-16-2008, 02:03 AM   #19
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Sad news.
I have been to his shop once with BasicPatrick.
I'm pretty sure I met him that night.
Ironic,
That same night I met John Habs for the 1st time.
Thoughts & prayers to his family.
Ronnie is right...(did I just say that?) I have been in that shop with many from this board, many from Tri State, many from MSBA and each time was the same.

I read this post and now I feel sad.

Many many a night I came in the shop for a break from the cold and hot coffee or cup of venison game stew. Whether or not I was spending money I was always greeted with a smile and warm conversation.

Capt Don ran a shop thae way they are supposed to be run. A real loss of a good guy.

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Old 03-16-2008, 03:19 AM   #20
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Sad News..I would go in there in the day time an bs with him he was a very nice man.
He's gone to a better place I am sure.

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Old 03-16-2008, 04:20 AM   #21
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I knew Don well. A gentle man and a gentlemen in the truest sense of the words.

RIP Cap.

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Old 03-16-2008, 04:21 AM   #22
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My condolences to friends and family.
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Old 03-16-2008, 05:01 AM   #23
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i never had the honor to meet the Good Captain,
it'll be nice to fish with him in the "sweet by and by".
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"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain."

May God grant you His Peace in your passing.
May the Comfort of the Lord of Grace and Hope counsel
those who'll miss your kind and generous spirit in the days ahead.
May His Spirit continue to Bless and Guide your loved ones, friends, and neighbors during this time of loss.

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Old 03-16-2008, 05:26 AM   #24
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Old 03-16-2008, 05:43 AM   #25
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sad news Indeed

Rest In Peace DON

my condolences to the family and friends

may his wisdom and kindness always be remembered.
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Old 03-16-2008, 05:53 AM   #26
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Old 03-16-2008, 05:56 AM   #27
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if you had the opportunity to sit and talk with the Capt. you couldn't help but come away better for the chance.
RIP ol' Buddy
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Old 03-16-2008, 06:10 AM   #28
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Old 03-16-2008, 06:35 AM   #29
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This saddens me. A true gentleman, probably the nicest friendliest shop I ever stepped foot in. Both him and John were two of the best.

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Thoughts and prayers to Captian Don's family, rest in peace Capt.
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