Sad day for NJF... RIP LAB......

[MVP]

Gerry

Great post as you hit the nail on the head. Have yet to sleep since hearing the news. Has me question my faith when good people are taken from us before their time.

[Zack Attack]

Deepest sympathies to Mike's family and friends. What a shocking loss to all.

[fishingmortgageman]

I am still stunned. My deepest sympathy to his family and so many friends.

[Capt. Lou]

I peersonally did not know Mike as well as most on site, however we did speak briefly a couple of times . He purchased some old model Harnells & Lami's from me, loved that full parabolic flex !
My heart felt condolences to family & friends .

Capt. Lou

[Fish Tank]

On behalf of the FISH TANK crew, I would like to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of LAB. Even though we did not have the pleasure of knowing him personally, his loss is felt across the entire fishing community.

~Capt. Kevin

[Canyonfish]

My deepest condolences to Mike Well's family and friends.

I did not know Mike very well ... but a number of years ago I had my Dad and my 3 young triplet sons out on the Gambler for a Fluke trip. One of my sons got very seasick and it was also very hot out.

Mike got some ice in a bag ... cleared a spot on the shady side of the boat .... grabbed a cold ginger ale and some preetzels and really helped him get through it ....

Super nice of him .. and no one asked ... he just offered ...... his actions speak loudly about his character......

He will be sorely missed ..... by all that knew him well .. or ever had the pleasure to make his aquaintance .....

RIP Mike.......

[Baccala]

My condolences to family and friends. Mike was such an icon to the fishing industry. His devilish laugh was one of a kind and will be truly missed around the docks as well as out on the water. My hart goes out to the TNT team as it was always a fun time fishing next to them and hearing the bow monkey scream, LOL. If anyone knew LAB, I can only say Stelli said it best, as he was like a father to so many of us and i know he will be watching and laughing from above. One day when your off by yourself on the water, listen and I'm sure we will all hear him laughing from above.....RIP, LAB you were loved by all and will never be forgotten as you have left your mark in everyone's hart!

[Jimmy in Point Beach]

My deepest sympathies to all who loved LAB. One of the fondest times for me was when Mike remembered my and my son Stephen's name one day in 7-11 on Broadway AND talked to me like we were old friends, I barely knew him. I felt a real part of the njfishing community from that day on! I would run into Mike there occasionally very early on my way to work some mornings and my day was always better. I have a lump in my throat over his passing. what a guy!

RIP L.A.B.