We Mourn the Passing of a Friend and Fishing Giant!

[Raider Ronnie]

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.

[onsetangler]

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.

[BasicPatrick]

Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie

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.

Rest in Peace with our prayers to guide your way

[NIB]

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.

[piemma]

I knew Don well. A gentle man and a gentlemen in the truest sense of the words.

RIP Cap.

[ilovetwofish]

My condolences to friends and family.

[BassDawg]

i never had the honor to meet the Good Captain,
it'll be nice to fish with him in the "sweet by and by".
From Paul's Letter to the Church at Philippi 1:21,
"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.