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Peter Lajoie · 11-14-2009, 03:43 PM

Thoughts and prayers for him and his family. R.I.P. Flap

angler229 · 11-14-2009, 03:50 PM

R.I.P. Flap.

basshunter · 11-14-2009, 04:18 PM

what can I say, everyone has said it all, Steve was a great guy, a great angler and above all else, a great family man. he will be missed by all who ever came in contact with him and who are better anglers and people because of it. RIP Steve

Katie · 11-14-2009, 04:37 PM

This is unbelieveable. You will be missed Steve. RIP.

zimmy · 11-14-2009, 05:02 PM

Man, very sad... Deepest sympathy for everyone who is hurting.

Goose · 11-14-2009, 05:44 PM

Shocked to hear the sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. RIP

Thumper · 11-14-2009, 05:44 PM

RIP Steve, thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

capecodkid · 11-14-2009, 06:14 PM

RIP Flap

pbadad · 11-14-2009, 07:39 PM

Such a shocker. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. George, sorry for your loss.

missing link · 11-14-2009, 07:57 PM

Death is nothing at all.
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Everything remains as it was.
The old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no sorrow in your tone.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effort
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was.
There is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting, when we meet again.

BassDawg · 11-14-2009, 08:43 PM

i never met the man,

but thru these pages, his wise words,

and his volumes of information, humor, and enthusiasm
we have ALL lost a brother of the highest order

and he WILL BE sorely missed!!! thanks for EVERYTHING you gave, Flap, and for how you were such a vital part of this community. swift and magnificent passage, thoughts and prayers sent to yer gurls and wife! Peace, bro!

Backbeach Jake · 11-14-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missing link

Death is nothing at all.
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Everything remains as it was.
The old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no sorrow in your tone.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effort
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was.
There is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting, when we meet again.

I'd forgotten that , Link. Thanks for reminding me, it helps a lot.

Saltheart · 11-14-2009, 09:12 PM

Wow , what bad bews.

condolences to his family and friends.

Enjoy every day , you never know which will be your last.

missing link · 11-14-2009, 10:01 PM

BB Jake I'm tottally dismantled by this loss
I may b a FOOL but I'm grounded enough to realize Flap had so much passion and a quick sence of humor like I said B4 I didn't know him only in passing but I'm sure I'll catch up with Flap and all the others SOON
tight lines
ML

ecduzitgood · 11-14-2009, 10:28 PM

Thoughts and prayers and my condolence for his family and all thoose who were fortunate enough to consider him a close friend, he will surely be missed.

Rockport24 · 11-15-2009, 12:28 AM

wow thoughts and prayers with the family... I only met him in passing at events, but I could tell he was one of the good guys. this is really sad and S-B and the whole fishing community will never be the same as he was always willing to offer advice and insight.

beamie · 11-15-2009, 06:12 AM

RIP Steve.

What an empty feeling I have inside reading this, stunning.

MarshCappa · 11-15-2009, 08:07 AM

This is horrible news. I am so sorry. RIP Flap and T&P to his friends and family.

islander · 11-15-2009, 06:09 AM

Still can't believe it, He was one of the good ones, RIP Steve

BMEUPSCOTTY · 11-15-2009, 08:48 AM

wow... so sad.... RIP Steve

shadow · 11-15-2009, 09:36 AM

This is sad news, only meet him once but i always enjoyed his post wether they were about the history of our sport or his joking with others on the site he will be missed.

Bazza · 11-15-2009, 12:15 PM

Thoughts and prayers go out to Steve and his family. I learned alot from him.

Sweetwater · 11-15-2009, 12:23 PM

I was absolutely shocked when I got this news last night. I did not know Steve personally but those who did always spoke of him as a fine person and top fisherman. My sincere condolences to his family and his friends.

Diggin Jiggin · 11-15-2009, 12:56 PM

I was shocked when I saw this. I'd like to offer my condolences to his family and friends. Steve always offered an interesting perpective on things and I've always admired his passion.

Maloney · 11-15-2009, 01:03 PM

I have not known him on a personal basis, yet learned a great deal of practical information from his written work about the Cape and surfishing. Casually spoke to him at a MSBA event some time ago. He was a class person. Rest in Peace, Steve.

bloocrab · 11-15-2009, 01:19 PM

R.I.P.

Adam R · 11-15-2009, 01:23 PM

I'm very sad to hear this. Steve was a great guy and a wealth of knowledge. I will miss him. He's been very good to me over the years. My thoughts and prayers will be with Steve and his family.
I feel grateful that I knew him.

Crazy Alberto · 11-15-2009, 02:25 PM

This is definitely sad news!!!

I met Steve approximately seven years ago at a Massachusetts show and he sat in the front row of my seminar lecture. I don’t know why…but he sure knew a lot! He was a very knowledgeable gentleman and giving at heart. We shared a few laughs and exchanged many ideas! I’ve also read many of his articles and he had what it takes to be a steward of our sport.

He will be sorely missed and my deepest condolences go out to the family and dear friends.

Steve, I am thinking of you my friend and I am wishing you all the best wherever you are. God Bless!!!

“Crazy” Alberto
Nonstopfisher@optonline.net

joe the plumber · 11-15-2009, 06:54 PM

I never knew the man.I now know our world has lost one hell of a surf fisherman.My thoughts are with his family and friends.

SAUERKRAUT · 11-15-2009, 07:01 PM

I will miss you.

You have shown me many things and taught me much.

Goodbye for now.

Bonds, Alan