R.I.P. John B 3/9/58 - 12/10/13

[JohnB]

Hello All,

My name is Alex B, son of John B. First and foremost, I’d like to apologize to the mods/forums if this does not seem like an appropriate post or if it is in the wrong place. By all means, please move/remove it according to your policies.

I am writing to you all today to inform you of my father's passing. At first I was reluctant to post this, but as time passed, it seemed more and more appropriate. Fishing was his lifelong passion and I’ve spent many of my days with him in freshwater lakes, rivers, on party boats, on the shores of Raritan Bay and all around the Atlantic Highlands.

This community and the fishing community in general brought him great joy, and he has always had positive experiences to share. I’m not sure how many or who out of you even knew him, but I wanted to respectfully offer all of you the opportunity to share and celebrate his life with my family.

If you are interested in the service details, please PM me (it is this Sunday) and I’d be happy to share. I apologize for the short notice. As you may imagine, it's been a bit busy around here.

My goal here is not to impose or pressure anyone. I am not a fan myself of memorials/funerals and would not take offense to people not attending. I am simply extending the offer out of respect to the community that had brought so much happiness and good times to my father.

I’d also love to hear any stories/experiences you may have had with him below. It means alot to us.

Sincerely,

Alex

[blkbear]

Very sorry for your loss but glad you got to spend time fishing with your Dad.

[tightlines]

Alex I never had the pleasure of meeting you or your Dad but your words and pictures are a clear indication of the type person your father was. As a parent, one of our greatest accomplishments is to teach our children love respect, responsibility, and commitment. Obviously your father taught you well... because that is the life he lived. May he rest in peace and may his memory be eternal ... tightlines

[njfisherman1975]

I did not meet your father...but he sounded like a great man...my condolences to you and your family.

[Sharkyispy]

Alex, always cherish the thoughts and memories of those great times with your dad. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

[reely]

Very sorry Thoughts and prayers

[tropics]

So sorry to hear of your Dads passing at such a young age.My condolences to you and your family.

[shrimpman steve]

Sorry for your loss.

[FASTEDDIE29]

Condolences and prayers to your family!

[SplitShot]

Those good memories will last forever and put a smile on your face .... always think of the good times!!