"Hey man, what's bitin?"

[SpurHunter]

<div><font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="3">I could count on hearing those words from Treyreligiously every time he would pass my desk, knowing if I had time I would pull up the forum and show him a smiling CFF member with a load of crappie, (his favorite) or a giant catfish, that I, or someone else I call a friend had caught in the last week. He will ask no more. The young man of29 years, fit as a fiddle, and full of energy, passed away unexpectedlyyesterday. </font></div><div><font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="3" /></div><div><font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="3">It was way too soon for more than one reason, as I had been telling him for over a year thatI would take him out and show him what I have learned about fishing from so many generous people. </font></div><div><font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="3" /></div><div><font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="3"><div><font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="3"><div><font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="3"><div><font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="3">I regret we never made it happen, not for lack of trying, we had made several plans that were interrupted for different reasons, and always one of us would say, "well go another time". </font></div><div><font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="3"><div><font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="3">We were not best friends, or even good friends really, but wemay have been, had we set a boat together a time or two. I fear the first time I face his wife of just over a year, who I have worked with for more than 10, she will remember thatI never took him fishing. I will try and do better and take the folks who have been asking. </font></div><div><font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="3"><div><font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="3">Fishing is more than just a pastime, a hobby, a sport..... "Give a man a fish, you willfeed him for a day, teach a man to fish and feed him for life" </font></div><div><font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="3"><div><font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="3">Dont let this happen to you, take a newbie fishing, you just might make a friend for life. </font></div><div><font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="3"><div><font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="3">R.I.P. Trey Jones. emoAngel </font></div><div><font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="3"><div><font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="3">Peace, Spurhunter. </font></div></font></div></font></div></font></div></font></div></font></div></font></div></font></div></font></div>

 

[Buoy-Master]

So sorry for the loss Erik. Makes us think dosent it?

What happened? Thats way too young!
Prayers for his freinds and family.

 

[Lone Oak]

Sorry to hear of his passing. Only the Lord knows why. Will Pray for his family.

 

[Bprice]

That is really sad, I'll pray for the family.

 

[AThornton]

Man Eric, thats terrible! Dont let it nag at you though, hindsight is always 20-20.

Hate to hear the news and I will pray for his friends and family

 

[bbdown]

Sorry to hear that Spur but thank you for sharing.

 

[IFish]

Hey gentleman, Spur I am really sorry for the loss of your friend.

 

[polo-dog]

You are right Spur, spending quality time with people, especially family and friends is so much more important than jobs and bank accounts. I'm sorry that you never got to fish with Trey.

 

[fluke]

WOW ! Sorry for the loss.

 

[Fishin Fool]

Sad without a doubt. What did he die of at age 29?

 

[dragfish]

Sorry to hear that. Many of us have never met, but we all share a common bond. I believe that fishing is some of the best physical and especially mental therapy that the world has to offer. So yeah, any of you that knows someone with either problem-get em' on the water. Even if they can't fish, the peace and solitude is therapy. Where else can you see a Bald Eagle catch a fish? emoSorry

 

[foodsaver]

wow. Sorry to hear about your coworker. It puts the important things in perspective for sure. I will be praying for the family.

 

[puddle jumper]

Life just gets busy buddy,
I did the same thing with my Dad and we never made the trip, I will regret that untill I see him again...
My heart and prayers go with him and the family..way to early..
Puddle

 

[Fat Albert]

<font face="comic sans ms,sand" color="#ff0066" size="3">spur, thanks for sharing this and don't let it eat at ya......will pray for family....FA</font>

 

[SpurHunter]

Wow, I am in shock again, I understand they were expecting their first child. emoBawl
I have not heard the exact cause, but it is suspected it was an undiagnosed heart condition.
Thanks for the replies guys. It means alot.

 

[SpurHunter]

Here is a pic of the young man from last March at Buds watching a friend of ours perform. I still cant believe how quick life can turn on a dime.

 

[minner]

prayers sent up buddy

 

[G-MAN]

I've lost three work relationship friends over the past couple of years. All between the ages of 38 and 45. All so very young and full of energy and life. None of their deaths were expected. Time and prayers heals broken heartsl. Go to the funeral or visitation- it means alot to the family to see the lifes their loved one touched.
Prayers sent for family and friends.