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Title: Best Friend
Post by: Pine on May 31, 2014, 02:53:00 PM
My best friend and hunting partner lost his battle with a heart valve infection this morning .
Him and I spent countless days hunting and fishing together for many years . We would do lunch with what he called " critter dejour " which would consist of a rabbit or squirrel that would get roasted on a small fire .    :campfire:  
He will be missed .
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Post by: Flying Dutchman on May 31, 2014, 03:31:00 PM
I am very sorry to hear that. Whishing you and the family all the strength. Life is hard sometimes, but cherish all the good moments you had together.
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Post by: Prairie Drifter on May 31, 2014, 03:37:00 PM
prayers sent
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Post by: PaPaFrank on May 31, 2014, 03:42:00 PM
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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Post by: varmint101 on May 31, 2014, 04:10:00 PM
So sorry to hear that.  Prayers to you all, God bless!
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Post by: ronp on May 31, 2014, 04:17:00 PM
Very sorry.  Prayers said for you and for your friend's family.
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on May 31, 2014, 04:33:00 PM
Sorry for your loss. prayers to friends and family.
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Post by: pdk25 on May 31, 2014, 05:25:00 PM
My condolences for your loss.
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Post by: Bud B. on May 31, 2014, 07:43:00 PM
I'd love to hear some stories you have when the time is right. Sounds like y'all had a blast.

I'm very sorry to hear of him losing his battle.
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Post by: frassettor on May 31, 2014, 07:45:00 PM
Prayers for your loss
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Post by: awbowman on May 31, 2014, 07:51:00 PM
Prayers sent
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Post by: Friend on May 31, 2014, 07:59:00 PM
The gift of friendship of which no sum can balance.

Lord, be with him?
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Post by: elkken on May 31, 2014, 08:40:00 PM
Sorry for your loss, may he live on in your memories of hunts past.     :pray:
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Post by: joe skipp on May 31, 2014, 08:43:00 PM
Sorry for your loss....   :campfire:
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Post by: Igor on May 31, 2014, 08:44:00 PM
Prayer from Minnesota...


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Glenn
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Post by: Onions on May 31, 2014, 08:47:00 PM
sorry for your loss...

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Post by: Knawbone on May 31, 2014, 08:47:00 PM
Close friends are rare and special. May the good Lord comfort you and those he loved. Prayers sent.
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Post by: nashoba on May 31, 2014, 08:51:00 PM
sorry for your loss
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Post by: jt85 on May 31, 2014, 08:56:00 PM
I am sorry for your loss,prayers sent to all friends and family
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Post by: Moots on May 31, 2014, 09:04:00 PM
I'm sorry for our loss.
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Post by: ron w on May 31, 2014, 09:08:00 PM
So sorry......
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Post by: Sam McMichael on May 31, 2014, 09:10:00 PM
Sorry for your loss. However, you will have fond memories of friendship and numerous adventures to last the remainder of your life. Prayers will be sent for friends and family.
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Post by: Homebru on May 31, 2014, 09:56:00 PM
Sorry for your loss. God bless.
homebru
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Post by: Mudd on May 31, 2014, 09:57:00 PM
I am very sorry for your loss.

Abba Father please wrap your loving arms around those that are hurting from this loss of a loved one.

Please grant them your peace.

I ask in You son's name.

God bless,Mudd
Title: Re: Best Friend
Post by: Pine on June 01, 2014, 09:56:00 AM
About 20 years ago my friend Mike and I were out hunting rabbits with muzzle loading shotguns and we were walking threw a frozen swamp when I said to him " if I remember rite there is a creek that runs threw here some place ". Which he responded a few seconds later " FOUND IT ! ". He was up to his shoulders in ice and water . He handed me his shotgun and then I laid on my stomach and pulled him out . We then hurried to a small high spot where I built a fire as quickly as I could and he striped down to his what ever and was turning like a vertical rotisserie . After a few minuets I started laughing . And he asked what was so funny ? I said " you are smoking " . He then started laughing too and said that the fire felt better than the ice water . After about an hour his cloth were dry enough that he put them back on and we hunted the rest of the day .
That is just one of the interesting days we had and by the way it was him that got me carrying a heat tab with me every time I was out in the woods . We were both glad that I had one that day because you can get a fire going very fast with one of those .
Thanks Trad Gang for your kind support .
God bless you all . Dale    :campfire:    :archer:
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Post by: Keefer on June 01, 2014, 12:41:00 PM
Very sorry to hear of your lost and prayers for you and his family...
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Post by: Pat B. on June 02, 2014, 06:45:00 PM
The treasure of a friendship is a wonderful thing. Remember him well..

Prayers for you and his family...
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Post by: LoneWolf73 on June 02, 2014, 06:50:00 PM
May your memories keep you strong, keep eating the "critter dejour"! Sounds like a great relationship you guys enjoyed over the years.
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Post by: Son of Rooster on June 02, 2014, 06:52:00 PM
very sorry, remember the good times.
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Post by: on June 02, 2014, 06:54:00 PM
Prayers up for his family and friends!

Bisch
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Post by: Keith Zimmerman on June 02, 2014, 07:09:00 PM
I am sorry.
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Post by: Gene R on June 02, 2014, 07:17:00 PM
So sorry for your loss a good hunting buddy is a true gift. I have made more close friends with traditional archery than any other hobby I I have had. I haven't lost any of them yet but we are getting older! My heart and prayers go out to you I am sure you feel like a part of you died too. God Bless!
Title: Re: Best Friend
Post by: Pine on June 02, 2014, 09:04:00 PM
Well he was the only hunting buddy that I have had for the past 20+ years , Our other one moved to Colorado and we lost touch with him .
I will still be hunting and I am sure that I will get reminded of him quite frequently when I am out in the woods . I will probably have to poke a stick in a fire once in a while for him .
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Post by: Matty on June 02, 2014, 09:27:00 PM
Bummer. Definately sorry to hear about your loss.  Memories keep him alive from with in..
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Post by: Lectrajack on June 03, 2014, 07:45:00 AM
I don't have any specific memories of Mike, only of playing with his kids in our backyard when he would come over to go hunting with you. I do recall Mike was always a happy guy.

I've been told that if you can make it through life with one true friend you are blessed. Mike was a true friend to you and you are better for having him in your life.

It is so sad that Mike had to leave us so soon, but we know he is at peace and no longer sick.  Cherish the times you had, for you were truly blessed to have such a good friend.
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Post by: Longbow58 on June 03, 2014, 08:03:00 AM
Sorry for your loss.
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Post by: Sixby on June 03, 2014, 01:11:00 PM
In times like this sorry just doesn't seem to be enough. However what else can be said? I too am sorry for your loss.

God bless you and comfort you and also comfort Mikes family and friends.

I pray that God supplys you with another great friend and new memories to add to those you now have with Mike.

God bless you, Steve
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Post by: Steve Jr on June 03, 2014, 07:24:00 PM
Sorry for your loss.
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Post by: Gerry on June 03, 2014, 07:46:00 PM
Prayers sent, friends like that are really to treasured.
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Post by: Tradcat on June 03, 2014, 08:02:00 PM
just sent up a prayer to our Lord on your behalf.
                     Phil 4:13
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Post by: mightyox on June 04, 2014, 02:24:00 PM
Im sorry for your loss.
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Post by: dragonheart on June 04, 2014, 03:16:00 PM
Sorry for the loss of your friend.  You will visit with him again, at a different campfire.  Prayers to you.
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Post by: shick on June 04, 2014, 04:09:00 PM
Graps, not a good feeling right now.  But he'll always be with you.
Shick
Title: Re: Best Friend
Post by: Pine on June 05, 2014, 05:54:00 PM
Had Mikes funeral today . Here is a pic that was on a table that kind of sums up his character . And a message for all of us on a cake .
 (http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/ae302/bruinbow/0605141011-00_zps9b3346dd.jpg) (http://s982.photobucket.com/user/bruinbow/media/0605141011-00_zps9b3346dd.jpg.html)
 (http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/ae302/bruinbow/0605141728-00_zps8635ffc2.jpg) (http://s982.photobucket.com/user/bruinbow/media/0605141728-00_zps8635ffc2.jpg.html)
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Post by: gregg dudley on June 05, 2014, 06:04:00 PM
Memories made in the field will endure and strengthen you.  Prayers sent for those left behind.
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Post by: vintage-bears on June 05, 2014, 07:39:00 PM
I know how you feel.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
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Post by: Fattony77 on June 07, 2014, 04:30:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Sixby:
In times like this sorry just doesn't seem to be enough. However what else can be said? I too am sorry for your loss.

God bless you and comfort you and also comfort Mikes family and friends.

I pray that God supplys you with another great friend and new memories to add to those you now have with Mike.

God bless you, Steve
I couldn't say it any better than this. God bless!   :campfire: