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Glad I had the opportunity to fish the PUOSU this year and meet him.
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my deepest sympathies to you and Mike's family. I have run into you guys on the dock on several occasions and always was left with the feeling that you guys had a very special friendship that does not come along very often. R.I.P. Mike. Doc |
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Still having a hard time wrapping my mind around this pointless act of violence over what....money?
Everyone who knew him more than 10 minutes had a problem with him at some point, but the guy never backed down and handled it like a man every time. You've got to respect that! Now I'm looking at some of the pics of him and the trips he put together and more importantly the PEOPLE he put together. He got the fact it wasn't just the fish in the boat, but the good times to be had on the water. These are some big shoes to fill from such a little guy....and I don't think I'll ever know anyone quite like him again. Once again, Rest in Peace Lab. You were as you'd say..."Tha Cat's Azz". |
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Very sad news... Rip mike
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wow many years and many battles with a few great fishing trips sprinkled in
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Heard the news last nite from Jerry OMT while picking up bucktails.As many of us are preparing for the upcoming fluke season and counting down the days to start fishing and enjoying our time on the water with friends and family.These are the best times of our lives.I am sure LAB was doing the same.my condolenses to his family and friends.PJ.
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Man it pains me to say goodbye Mikey. Always had a blast fishing when you were on board.
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I was good last nite until I turned around in line and saw somebody walk in with a fishing pole. it was so hard, i lost it. But I was glad I was able to see Mike and say a prayer for him. May he rest in peace. I know he will be on everybody's mind for a long time.
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Working to much, (away from "home") has me out of touch. I read through the many pages of this thread waiting, then hoping I would get to the post that would turn this into an LAB hoax. Shocked and saddened are understatements..... I met him face to face only once, when I was working 2nd skip with Jimmy Elliot on a Suzie Girl Tuna trip. He got off the Skipper and was unrecognizably walking toward me. Knowing his sense of humor from lurking on this site back then, and having a similar sense of humor, I waited until he was close and said... "Hey...aren't you Broken Bobber"? Needless to say he set me straight,... and we both had a great laugh. My thoughts and Prayers are with the Wells Family, to all on and off this site whose lives he touched, and to you Tom, You'll fish NOT without him.
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it's been a while since I posted due to work and family
my prayers go out to lab's family, and our waters and fishing community lost a great one, I know every cast our nj fishing community take he will be watching god bless his family |
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You will always be missed yet well remembered:( |
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me too steve,just can't believe it.
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I didn't know the man personally, only knew of him and met him once on the 2012 PUOSU Ocean Explorer trip. Needless to say, I see why everyone who did know him have all said how much he'll be missed, he was a very enthusiastic guy who loved what he did. I'm very sorry to hear of the tragedy and will pray for his family to get through these tough times.
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Very sad news, RIP Mike :(
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A tru Fishermen R.I.P Lab
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WOW! I am still numb after hearing the news. Quick story on how I met Mike. I was new to the board and asked for some info on getting a crab tote. He IM'ed me and gave me his address and told me to take what I needed as there were a few at his house. I could not believe the guy never met me didn't know me from a whole in the wall and opened up his own fishing gear to me. Once I got there he happened to be home, and we shot the shit for quite a bit. I tried to offer him some cash for the 2 totes he was giving me but refused to take anything!! I insisted he took one of my company hoodies and that he did. What a great warm hearted guy, never mind his fishing skillz!! As time had gone on He became a Devils season ticket holder, as I have been one for many years. We would always run into each other during the games, as it actually became a ritual. When we were in the playoffs last year and needed a goal in an overtime game in the first round we hooked up, and he gave me some crazy azz hand shake and said now we will score and goal! And that we did. So it became something we would meet up to do whaen we needed one. Them he moved his seats into my section this year, so we would see each other at all of the games. I will truly miss him, and would like to offer my condolences and prayers to Mick and the rest of Mike's family! RIP Mike my lil buddy!
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