Sad news, the passing of a RI Angling Leader - Andy Lemar

[steve]

I have known Andy for 35 years. He was one of my earliest and most knowlegdable mentors. He taught me, as a young kid, the ways of striper fishing the surf and all of it's nuances. He was kind and generous enough to show me his favorite striper haunts around Gansett in a time when telling spots was sacreligious, way more secretive than it is now. Andy even took the time later to take me fishing. I had one of the best nights in the surf with him, EVER, in the mid 80's on BI. The two of us had 8 stripers, 4 each, all over 40 pounds a piece. I will miss Andy and only wish I had thanked him for all his kindness, generosity, and above all, his friendship. But I think he knew what I thought of him every time we met. RIP old friend, you were the finest kind and will be sorely missed.

[Crafty Angler]

Originally Posted by steve

...I will miss Andy and only wish I had thanked him for all his kindness, generosity, and above all, his friendship...

Steve, you already have.

I've had mentors too and it's made me think about paying it forward lately - your openess has made me rethink a lot of things, Andy is proud of ya without a doubt for following his example.

Unfortunately, I only knew of him by reputation, never had the pleasure .

The tributes say a lot about the man, but they were also said often while he was still among us.

Rest easy, Andy.

[JohnR]

Steve - what Chuck said. Andy knows.