With a very heavy heart

  • arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    October 29, 2011 at 12:31 pm #1291556

    This morning was a lot like any other. Woke up and put on the coffee then stoked up the fireplace. Scanned the bay for flights of ducks, and bailey and I looked for backyard deer (More Commonly referred to as OUR FRIENDS). While answering emails……….I run across………

    I received a message that my best friend from High School passed away yesterday. Though life tends to seperate people through distance and career choices; The memories we shared over the years leave me this morning with a very heavy heart. I don’t know details, and frankly it doesn’t really matter. My good friend has passed on.

    May the ducks forever cup heavy into your blocks. Who can forget the boxes of shells we burned through as teenagers trying to tip a bluebill. Lord knows we both risked our lives on far too many occassions running the ole “Thrif Warbler” across the big lakes chasing waterfowl. May those big Walleyes bite for you all night long now buddy. May your soul rest in a better place. I’m deeply saddened. Your life was far too short.

    My heart is heavy. May god be with your family in this difficult time. Our prayers are with them.

    Rest in Peace. Rest in Peace buddy!!

    Tom Sawvell
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    October 29, 2011 at 12:41 pm #1005061

    Here’s my prayers for the family and for you.

    I look in the obits every day and its just amazing at the frequency that I see an old classmate. The tough ones are those that time was shared with doing what we love.

    DrewH
    s/w WI.
    Posts: 1404
    October 29, 2011 at 12:57 pm #1005044

    I am sorry for your loss and the heavy feeling of grief. He had no better friend than you then and your wishes for him now makes you that same friend. May your heart lighten in time.

    a-and-t
    By Rochester,MN
    Posts: 708
    October 29, 2011 at 1:02 pm #1005066

    Sorry for your loss . He will be remembered is all those stories you have on your expeditions together. Seems unfair on how life throws curveballs. To me it reminds us that you never know day to day when your time is up so be prepared. Prayers to his family.

    walleyeben
    Albertville,MN
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    October 29, 2011 at 2:09 pm #1004732

    Sorry to hear my freind! My families prayers go to his!

    rod-man
    Pine City, MN.
    Posts: 1279
    October 29, 2011 at 2:47 pm #1005070

    Chris
    Sorry for the loss in your life
    Keep the memories alive
    Prayers sent

    mcrew
    zumbrota,mn
    Posts: 179
    October 29, 2011 at 6:56 pm #1005084

    sorry for your loss chris
    friends are made and lost every day but you will always remember your best friends

    mikehd
    Dousman, WI
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    October 29, 2011 at 8:51 pm #1005094

    Sounds like you have lots of great memories Chris. He’ll always be with you in those memories.

    Jack Naylor
    Apple Valley, MN
    Posts: 5668
    October 30, 2011 at 2:48 am #1005146

    Sorry to hear of his passing, prayers sent for you and his family.
    God Bless,
    Jack

    mbenson
    Minocqua, Wisconsin
    Posts: 3842
    October 31, 2011 at 3:41 pm #1005430

    God’s Speed to you and all involved in the passing of your friend… May he Rest In Peace…

    Mark

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    October 31, 2011 at 4:27 pm #1005451

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    God’s Speed to you and all involved in the passing of your friend… May he Rest In Peace…

    Mark

    Thank you Mark. Funeral proceedings are to be held this Friday in which I hope to find a way to create a fitting tribute to a fallen friend. Though I find myself struggling with the reality of the situation; My survivor mode has me churning for a positive influence in an otherwise tragic situation. Many of my old friends have been reunited, and that is a positive that I will rest my hat on for the time being. I remain consumed in the whole unfortunate event currently. I’m not deeply religous, but certainly look to a greater power to bestow some sense of understanding and peace for all of those hurting today.

    Maybe everyone even those lurkers just looking for a fishing tip can use this as a reminder to take a buddy fishing this season. Reconnect with that old fishing or hunting pal. Those simple times we spend together with family and friends in the outdoors may hold more importance than we first may think. Today as we face the cruel realities of Tragedy head on it is the simple times spent awaiting a flock of ducks or a vanishing bobber together that consume my every thought.

    Brian Hoffies
    Land of 10,000 taxes, potholes & the politically correct.
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    October 31, 2011 at 6:48 pm #1005504

    You lost a good friend at a very young age. Thats something that is hard to accept and to understand. Hopefully there were no family & children involved. Losing a father is worst then losing a friend. If there were children the best thing you can do for your friend is to mentor and help his children grow up. This is especially true if he had a son. Just think of all the questions he will have and all the “dad” time he will miss out on.

    There might be many physical miles between you and his family, but the gap can be closed by being the best friend he ever had, when he really needs you the most.

    May he rest in peace knowing he has a great friend like you.

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    October 31, 2011 at 7:13 pm #1005510

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    You lost a good friend at a very young age. Thats something that is hard to accept and to understand. Hopefully there were no family & children involved. Losing a father is worst then losing a friend. If there were children the best thing you can do for your friend is to mentor and help his children grow up. This is especially true if he had a son. Just think of all the questions he will have and all the “dad” time he will miss out on.

    There might be many physical miles between you and his family, but the gap can be closed by being the best friend he ever had, when he really needs you the most.

    May he rest in peace knowing he has a great friend like you.

    Your wisdom brings further clarity to the coming days when we’ll truly face the reality of the tragic situation. Words of comfort are greatly appreciated, and I thank you all. As I’ve said to his brother today; “Tragedy shal never be faced alone”. Rest assured your support is widespread. I’m wise enough to realize time spent wondering and questioning can only take away from time otherwise spent comforting for the those needing a sturdy shoulder to lean upon. I currently find myself struggling to broaden my shoulders to lend. I find myself fumbling around with my Deer hunting gear trying for even a moment to sidetrack myself by stepping away from the reality of today. It is shocking how today can be so much different that yesterday. One day can change your world as you know it. Too many of us know that, but are reminded of this again. I’m finishing a personal tribute to my buddies family on Friday, and have been consumed with attempting to relieve even the slightest pain for them. They were a second family for me growing up and he frankly was like my own brother back in my younger years. I hope by the grace of god I can gather the strength to deliver a message that will be felt by all in a form of this tribute for those who may need it the most.

    mbenson
    Minocqua, Wisconsin
    Posts: 3842
    November 8, 2011 at 2:45 pm #1007312

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    God’s Speed to you and all involved in the passing of your friend… May he Rest In Peace…

    Mark


    …in which I hope to find a way to create a fitting tribute to a fallen friend.

    Chris:

    I know it is too late, but when my wife’s father passed away back in .’94, we threw his favorite bait (a beetle spin) off the dock at the post funeral proceedings and actually caught some fish, we knew he was still looking down on us at that time!!!

    Mark

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