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

[fishonmike]

RIP ... Prayers for the family

[Fish Head]

RIP Mike. Simply put....a true legend and very sad. Thoughts and prayers to the Wells family and friends.

[CaptTB]

Wow, did not see this myself yesterday and this morning one of the crew came in and asked if I knew a guy named Mike Wells....told me what happened from the article he read.

Did not know him well but the few times i spoke with him he was a very nice guy. Last time I spoke to him in person was a couple of years ago at one of the SSFFF dinners. He and I sat outside for 15 minutes shooting the shnit. Funny funny guy. My condolences to family and friends.

[CAPT RALPH]

Rip MIKE. My prayers go out to his family. Show them how its done up there man catch a big one.

[captbogan]

Mike was the one who got me started with NJFishing. He insisted that I got on board. I was a reluctant, non-computer guy who barely knew how to work the key board. Thankfully, he did not give up on me --basically taking me step-by step through the process until I got it.

He always had an air of confidence about him, had a great sense of humor and wouldn't let you off the hook if he thought you were out of line.

I can't believe he's gone. He truly will be missed.

[CaptBob]

The Fisherman's Prayer
by Thomas Keats


When far from land on the stormy sea
There are times when my boat seems frail to me
Where the rising wind and the monstrous waves
Have sent many souls to their watery graves

When the fog shuts down and blacks out the shore
And the heavy seas on the rocks do roar
Where the hidden shoal and the tricky tide
Could mean my doom without a guide

In times like this our hearts sometime fail
And we fear we'll be lost in the stormy gale
Our thoughts go back to our friends on shore
And loved ones whom we'll probably see no more

But then at last there is a light
Shining through the gloom like a beacon bright
It is our faith in Our Lord we see
Who rules the raging of the sea

Our thoughts go back to the story true
Of Our Lord who protects His disciples crew
Who were fishermen just like me
And we follow their tradition of the sea

So now all fishermen be of good cheer
And always remember Your Lord is near
The word of a hymn which can give courage to thee
Are "Jesus Saviour, Pilot Me".

Fair Seas Mike, your spirit has touched many!

[broken bobber]

ONCE AGAIN GUYS AND GALS.....

Just spoke to Mikes son Mick... He just finished reading all the comments here and said he had NO IDEA how many lives and hearts his dad touched

he asked me to sign on and let EVERYONE HERE KNOW How GRATEFUL he and the Family are for all the kind words AND THE SHOW OF SUPPORT.....

SO FROM THE WELLS FAMILY TO ALL....... THANK YOU VERY MUCH....

[Whalewatcher]

I'm a member here because of Michael TELLING me to check out this website several years ago in Michael's way. He even got me into one of Gerry's Christmas poems one year. So I remember all that history Gerry has spoken of.

Like all of you, I can't believe this has happened. When God created Michael, he must have said one is enough. This one is too special to duplicate.

He could make you feel better on a bad day and even better on a good day; and for all the good things he did for other people, he was the type to do it and not brag about it.

I've never known anyone who was the over the top "ball buster" you all call him and at the same time have the kindest heart all wrapped into one.

It has been a privilege to be his friend and have his friendship.

We all benefited from knowing Michael; but he would say you guys added an enormous amount of happiness to his life.

[RBC67]

RIP Mike, calm seas and tight lines in heaven

[Quanman]

Just logged on and saw this. Shocked beyond belief.

R I P Mike

My condolences to his family and friends.