solopaddler Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 (edited) Many of my fellow board members here were aware of the ongoing situation with the health of my close friend Kareem. A lot of you guys have continued to show support through pm's and emails and for that I thank you. Unfortunately Kareem passed away yesterday. He fought bravely right to the end, and as he's always been, he was a great inspiration to me. In this world there were 3 people who I could count on for anything, no questions asked. My dad, my uncle, and Kareem. He was a true friend and I'm going to miss him a whole lot. Kareem loved walleye fishing and was an absolute master of the sport. Over the last 18 years we spent literally hundreds of hours fishing together including a whole slew of fly in trips. The quality of these pic's are not great as I don't have a scanner, but here's a few moments from better times: I love you buddy, you won't be forgotten. Edited January 5, 2008 by solopaddler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof3 Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 sorry for your loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Very sorry for your loss Mike, I remember your original post when Kareem 1st became ill. Your bud's gone now, but you'll have the memories of your friendship forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 He will be with you in your heart every time you wet a line just like my daughter is with me... Oh my...How she loved to go fishing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbag Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Sorry for the loss of your very dear friend. It is obvious how much he means to you. Alot of people go a lifetime without having a friendship like you have described and for that you have the memories. My condolences Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecxstriper Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 My heart goes out to you and Kareem's family . A friend like that is invaluable and don't come along more than once or twice in a life time , if you are lucky . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuchikubo Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 My very deep condolences to you Mike, your family and Kareem's family. I'm sure he felt the same way about you too. Keep the memories alive my friend, Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Sorry to hear about the loss of your dear friend, Mike, that's a hole that won't go away. Friendships like that are rare, and you can remember that you and Kareem made the best of this one. Best to you, and to Kareem's family, and deepest condolences. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Ah jeez Mike, as soon as I saw the name I knew you'd be passing on bad news... My condolenses... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistyriver1 Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 My condolences Mike. Sorry for your loss. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Hey Mike, so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. It looks like you guys made a lot of great memories together... times in life you will never forget. Again, my condolences. ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonny Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 man...the loss of a freind is always tough,but...i truely believe there is a better place waiting for us all...take care and remember not the loss but what was gained from knowing him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBCregal Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 sorry about your loss my condolences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Mike, I've been dreading this post for a while now. Our condolences to you and all that knew him. You've been a great friend to him, not only in past years, but especially after the bad news earlier last year. Just being with him and talking with him during that time I'm sure meant the world to him. Our thoughts are with you my friend...take care. Cliff & Carole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Im sorry to hear about your and his families loss. Sounds like he was a good guy to have around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 I am sorry to hear about your loss Mike. The memories will be with you always. Condolences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookslav Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Dam... Sorry to hear of your loss. hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanook Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Sorry for your loss of your friend Mike, My condoleces to you and of course, Kareems family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Sorry to here about your friend. You have my condolences... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Sorry for your loss Mike. You were truely blessed to have such a good friend, my deepest condolences to you and his family and friends. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 So sorry for your loss Mike.I remember your last post of you and Kareem enjoying your last fishing trip together.It made my eyes water that day and today as we all knew it was a matter of time when you would announce the sad news . Take care and thanks for the memorable pics of you and your great friend. MTP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 My condolences, you can never replace a fishing buddy like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted January 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Thank you all, you really are a great bunch! A spur of the moment decision was made to fish today so I'm just headed out the door. This one's dedicated to Kareem, still can't believe he's gone.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss, he sounded like a wonderful man and a true friend. The world needs more people like him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFR Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 My condolences Mike on the passing of your good friend. Your memories will keep him always in your heart john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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