This memory came up on Google photos. 7 years ago today.
I spent a few trips in his boat, what a nice guy. He even took me out before his surgery, air tank and all. It was difficult to watch him struggle to walk to his truck. But he went fishing anyway.
I am grateful he got to spend some time with his new lungs and live a little more without struggling. He told me he even took up biking.
Rest in peace Bob, you are missed, not just by me, but a lot of people.