His Biggest Bass
Today I write through tears in my eyes and an ache in my heart as I try deal with the sudden passing of my friend, my fishing buddy, my brother. Yesterday without warning my brother suddenly stopped breathing. I received a call that he was was rushed to the hospital with respiratory problems and though I rushed to get to the hospital, he was gone before I could get there.
Most people who knew my brother knew he was a gentle giant. Though at times he could be brusque and sometimes a blowhard, he was the kind of man that was generous and caring. He would go out of his way to help you if he could but he could also be a bear if you crossed him. He loved the outdoors and especially fishing with his sons and myself.
Lorren was only 60 years old and in my opinion was called home by god way too soon. I will miss him terribly and I will think of him with every cast I make in the future.
I love you Lorren. May the lakes and ponds in heaven be filled with big fish.
The Amateur Angler 
I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you can be strong in the days ahead and remember all the great times spent on the water.
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Thank you Ashley
It will be hard to enjoy fishing with out him as he was a big part of what made fishing fun for me. I’ll miss him with every cast I make, but I know he’ll still be there with me.
Larry
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I will miss my dad he was a good man I will miss my hunt and fishing partner
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you and me both john.
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we will make memories for him together with every cast we make
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I’m looking forward to that.
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“There is certainly something in angling that tends to produce a serenity of the mind”. ~Washington Irving. I hope this is true for you in this troubling time. My condolences man.
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Thank you Jason for the comment. I know it is a fact of life, but one never seems ready.
Larry
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Great picture of the two of you. Cherish all the memories you made and continue the tradition with John and A. J. Much love. xoxoxo D.
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That’s the plan. To keep him memory alive through fishing.
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Gunkle will always be there in spirit, watching over us and laughing heartily. He will always be there for every adventure, every fish big or small, every day with no fish. If we hold him close in our hearts he never truly leaves and eventually we will all be together again, exchanging stories and jokes around a campfire. I will miss him always. Have fun fishing with Grandpa, Gunkle. I love you.
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Nice comment. Truer words were never spoken.
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i cant wait go fishing with my unkle larry for more memories of fishing
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