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09-23-2007, 10:30 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: in a structure with a roof
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WOW
I cant believe this ! so sad . John was a good friend to many .
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09-24-2007, 07:11 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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i am also stunned
at first i thought it was bad joke
or that a habs plug broke off and had..drifted away
may the good lord find a great spot for john to rest
as he is now in good hands.
This is a sad moment in the Fishing community
far and wide.
My Condolences from the Sutherland family.
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09-24-2007, 07:14 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cumberland, RI
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My condolances to John's family.
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Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement -- Keith Benning
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09-23-2007, 09:41 AM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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Thoughts and prayers to his friends and family. RIP.
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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09-23-2007, 03:39 PM
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The Black Dog - Emma
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Central Jersey (Hightstown)
Posts: 439
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I am in shock  God bless we will miss you John. |
Ride the spiral to the end...............
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09-23-2007, 04:24 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cumberland,RI
Posts: 8,555
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So young! My condolences to his family.
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Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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09-23-2007, 04:51 PM
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Finally
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: FL
Posts: 7,181
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I can't believe this. R.I.P. John.
His family will be in my Thoughts and Prayers.
We lost a Truly NICE guy here..Very sad.
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09-23-2007, 04:59 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 9
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Many of you know me as ripopper on this board. I haven't been here in a long time. But I felt it necessary to come and share my most sincere condolenses with you all. Many people here were very close to Habs. He was a wonderful person who although seemed rough and tough on the outside was kind hearted and easy to talk to. I had many conversations with John and did think of him as a friend and it is a great loss. God bless his wife, son and many friends in this time of loss.
Tight Lines for eternity John
Sincerely,
Armand, Iris and the Tetreault children
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09-23-2007, 05:24 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: RockVegas
Posts: 3,228
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Truely a sad day in the fishing world. My condolences to Habs' family.
I will toss one of his needlefish next time out.
Goodbye John. You'll surely be missed. |
The future ain't what it used to be. --Yogi Berra
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09-23-2007, 05:33 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Long Beach Island NJ
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Very sad news. I am glad I got to meet him at Asbury and e-mail back and forth a few times always took the time to help me out.
Rest in Peace John and Godspeed to his family
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09-23-2007, 08:16 AM
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All up in the Interweb!
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: In the dog house.
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I don't even know what to say right now. John will be sorely missed.
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"Out there in the surf is where it's at, that's where the line gets drawn in the sand between those who talk fishing and those who live it."
- a wise man. 
One good fish, a sharpie does not make...
Certified rock hopping billy goat.
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09-23-2007, 08:16 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Cranberry Coast Gateway 2 Cape Cod
Posts: 4,143
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sad news, a talented and very nice guy, always a pleasure to talk to.
Our thoughts and prayers for his family.
The Links
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" Happy as a clam at high tide "
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09-23-2007, 08:20 AM
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Great White Scup Hunter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: In the Corner...
Posts: 2,251
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Sad news..... gonna miss him on BI....
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09-23-2007, 08:22 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,464
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A real character indeed. My thoughts to his family. RIP.
-spence
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09-23-2007, 08:25 AM
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lobster = striper bait
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Popes Island Performing Arts Center
Posts: 5,871
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RIP John. |
Ski Quicks Hole
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09-23-2007, 08:33 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Norwich Ct
Posts: 276
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Just got word coming in from fishing.Too young I know many will miss him,but even on this sad occaision I have to relate a verry funny story about Hab's.
We have an annual striper tournament out on Block Island, and john came out with us for a couple years [won it one year] as you may have guessed he allways came out bearing plugs for all and would not take a dime from anyone.
Well the fishing was slow this paticular year and we were down at south west point for first light.We went to the point,Habs went towards #^&#^&#^&#^&ens.
After catching no fish we were standing around talking and observed Hab's coming towards us dragging a fish in the 35#to 40# class.As he drew closer you could tell by the strain on his face the fished weighed.Untill he got close enough and we could see daylight thru the fishes eyeballs!Man did it stink.You all know what he did,He found this rotting fish on the beach and had us fooled.We laughed our asses off!What a great sense of humor.Rest in Peace,John.
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09-23-2007, 08:36 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: SOCO
Posts: 1,995
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unbelievably sad news
Rest in peace, John
Condolences to family and friends |
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09-23-2007, 09:39 AM
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Scuttlebutt
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Westport,MA
Posts: 2,433
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I'm truely speechless right now.. RIP John |
Wasajigifying -[ was - a - jig-i-fy-ing] - the concept of not knowing what the hell your saying.
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09-23-2007, 10:01 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Plainfield, CT
Posts: 428
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Very sad...John was a great guy. Rest in peace.
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09-23-2007, 10:04 AM
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D'oh
Join Date: May 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 3,296
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oh man.
what a shock.
RIP John. There will never be another!
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i bent my wookie
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09-23-2007, 10:08 AM
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#1 Plug Building Supply
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Point Pleasant, NJ
Posts: 220
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My condolences go out to his wife, son and the rest of the family!!!
Very sad news.......
RIP!
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09-23-2007, 10:12 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Wakefield, RI
Posts: 315
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Sad news indeed.
Go in peace, Habs.
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"When you stare into the abyss....wink. It'll confuse the hell out of it."
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09-23-2007, 10:21 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: North Stonington, CT
Posts: 90
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Never had the pleasure of meeting Habs. Its amazing how much an online forum can tell you about a person, and make you feel like you do know them. Great guy.
Thoughts and prayers for family and friends.
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09-23-2007, 10:21 AM
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slow eddie
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 1,494
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just plain hard to believe. a good man.
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put them back alive. i do have grandkids.
as your hair gets whiter, your gear gets lighter. 
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09-23-2007, 10:30 AM
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woody
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Port St Lucie Fla.
Posts: 1,062
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they are no words to describe,way to young.
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You can go anywhere you want if you look serious and carry a
Clipboard.
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09-23-2007, 10:55 AM
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My brother is bald
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 4,516
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What a great guy. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to his family and RIP
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seals + plovers = 
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09-23-2007, 11:11 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Not close enough to the water!
Posts: 403
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I met and fished with John 5-6 years back. A real gentleman surf fisher and a lot of fun to be around. My condolences to his family.
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09-23-2007, 11:23 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 399
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john and I talked often , me bugging him for plugs...he always had time to deliver my small orders ..Im am shocked...sad. rip john
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09-23-2007, 11:26 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Sunderland, VT, Island Heights, NJ, & Montauk, NY
Posts: 18
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Sad news. Made a personal commitment to begin using his plugs this year and purchased quite a few. Always heard he was a wonderful man. Sorry I never met him. His legend will live on.
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09-23-2007, 11:29 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 7,649
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I am stunned to hear this. My deepest and most sincere sympathies to his family. IMO he really added something significant to this sport. I will miss him.
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