danc Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Early today I was informed that a good fishing buddy and an icon in our local fishing community passed away this morning. Rob Danchuk owned and operated Sleeping Giant taxidermy and live bait here in Thunder Bay. When I could find the time, it was always fun to drop into Rob's shop and shoot the breeze and to check out the fish and animals hanging on the wall for customers. Ironically, I was gonna stop in and see Rob yesterday as I was in the neighbourhood. But I didn't. How I wish I would have now. I once took Rob to Lake Nipigon for some Brook Trout fishing. Within our first five minutes of fishing, Rob caught the biggest Speck of his life. It was about a six or seven lb. fish that he caught on a Rapala Countdown. Several months later I dropped into the shop and Rob had his trophy Speck nicely mounted on a peice of driftwood with a working clock on it to boot. I asked him what he did with the Rapala, because I usually cherish any lure that I've caught a fish of a lifetime on. "It's right there" he replied, pointing to the Rapala display in his shop. He had put it back in it's original box and back for sale. That was Robbie. He was one in a million and will be sadly missed. The thought that I will never ever be able to drop in and see Rob at the shop is.... Man I can't even find the words for this. Rest in peace my friend. Love ya... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Sounds like you lost a little part of your life there Dan. My condolences to you, his family and his friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishaholic Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 I'm sorry for your loss Dan. A sudden death is always sad and shocking. It always puts in perspective how silly it is to worry about the small stuff many of us get bogged down with.My condolences to all whom knew him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 I'm so sorry for you Dan. Not much more can be said, stay strong brother and pass on our condolences from the OFC family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxie Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Sorry for the loss Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 My he live on in your heart forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Sorry to hear that Dan, it's tough to lose a good friend. My best bud for 35 years died 18 months ago and it still hurts alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outllaw Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 i feel your loss. .a good point is you got to share the times with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guidofisherman Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 I know exactly what you talk about as I have been in his shop many times. I used to buy some jig flies for the Nipigon. He always has a story to tell. He will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattletrap2 Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Sorry for your loss Dan. My condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Sounds like another great man I didn't get to know and I am sorry for the loss to us all. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr blizzard Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Sorry to hear, sounds like the both of you had a true friendship and a love of the outdoors, my condolences. He will be a part of your inner strength always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Really sorry to hear this Dan Sounds like a great friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagle dad Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 http://www.beliefnet.com/Prayers/Protestant/Other/Fishermans-Prayer.aspx chk this link it helped a little for me when I lost my fishing/hunting buddy my condolences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radnine Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Chin up Dan, and cherish the many wonderful memories. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 My condolences bud, that's a tough one. However, you've always got those great memories to look back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 My condolences Dan. One of the toughest things we go through in this life, losing friends and family way too soon. Treasure the good times, the memories never go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted April 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Thanks everyone for the thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickme Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 my condolences Dan... It hard to lose a friend but the memories that you shared will definitely live on forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Always sad to lose a friend to the fish pond in the sky. Don't feel too bad he has all the time in the world to hunt for those trophies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icedude Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Very Sad News indeed Am truly sorry for your loss here Dan..hang onto those memories Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Sorry for your loss Dan. Was it his bait shop that you sent me to a few years back for crawlers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 A memorial service will be held for Rob Danchuk at the DaVinci Centre 340 S. Waterloo Street Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6H9 Canada on Thursday April 11th. starting at 1:30 pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Sorry for your loss Dan. Was it his bait shop that you sent me to a few years back for crawlers? No it wasn't Phil. I sent you to the closest shop considering your situation at the time. With less urgency I surely would have sent you to Rob's shop, even though you would have spent half a day there listening to Robbie talk your ear off. A memorial service will be held for Rob Danchuk at the DaVinci Centre340 S. Waterloo Street Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6H9 Canada on Thursday April 11th. starting at 1:30 pm. Thanks for that Roy. Sadly for me I'm away from home and won't be able to attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 No worries Dan. I got the info from Thomas AKA TJSA by email just before supper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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