Big Cliff Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 My brother-in-law, AKA justherb on this board, passed away some time last night, I found him this evening when I went to take him his groceries, he had passed away quietly while watching the food chanel and drinking a beer, two things he liked to do when he wasn't fishing. He had been sick for a while now surviving a very risky open heart operation only a few years ago and never really getting back up to speed. He had been in and out of hospital a few times in the past few months and was on a lot of medication. We had been fishing buddies and best friends for more than 25 years, he was a lousy fisherman but that never stopped him from trying and we shared so many wonderful adventures. (Besides if he did start to out fish me, I would just tease him about me getting home to his sister; that would usually throw him off his game). We have one more fishing trip to take, it was something he made me promise to do and do it I will. I will not mourn his passing, he wouldn't have wanted that but I will miss him very much. There won't be any viewing or funeral, he had left very explicit instructions, just the fishing trip. Next fish you catch please say "this one is for you Herb!" he'd have gotten a kick out of that. Forever in my heart Herb. Big Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joefish Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 What a fitting tribute to a fine man....God bless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonaton Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Very sad to hear, hopefully you break a record for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 sorry you lost a close friend. what a nice tribute to your buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAH Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Cliff and Sue, our deepest sympathies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebS Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 So sorry for your loss. One more fishing trip sounds like the perfect way to end the story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhook Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Cliff and Sue , my thoughts and prayers are with you, I will make sure my next cast and beer are for Herb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 So sorry Cliff. As I welcome a new life into mine, you mourn the loss of one from yours. How ironic. justherb was blessed to have known you. May he rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 That's not good news at all Cliff. I know how close you were to Herb...I just hope that Sue is holding out through all of this. My really heartfelt condolences to Herb's family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanook Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Please accept our condolences, e-mail on its way. Jack and Jackie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 My respects, hope the last trip is a good one. God bless you and keep you. I'll dedicate my next fish to Herb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Sincerest condolences Cliff. I'm sure Herbs last fishing trip will be a good one. I'll dedicate one to him this weekend for sure. Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonny Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 my condolences,,,and concider it done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 My condolences.I will dedicate my first fish this weekend in the BOQ.MTP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 My deepest sympathies on your loss of a good friend and fishing companion. May he rests in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Sad news Cliff, and my condolances to everyone who loved him. That was indeed a very nice tribute to Herb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motv8tr Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Cliff my condolences to you and Sue, Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Best Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Our coldolences to your family Cliff,hope the next one is a trophy...TC and tight lines.......Chuck and Shelley..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Sad news to hear first thing this morning. Condolences to your family Cliff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Sorry to hear Cliff. My condolences. Thankfully it sounds like he had a peaceful passing. The next fish is for you Justherb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 In honor of your friend, I hope this fishing trip lands a PB. I offer my deepest sympathy to you and all who knew and loved him. My prayers are with you this day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 My condolences Big Cliff. Hope your last fishing trip with your brother inlaw is a memorable one..... Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 My condolences Cliff, sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Condolences there, BC. Tough loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_paul Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 My condolences Cliff, beautiful tribute and may your last fishing trip together be a wonderful one. Rest in Peace, Herb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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