We lost one of the old school guys

[Orca Winfrey]

That's horrible. Condolences to all who's cared about him. I used to be an avid road cyclist but quit after it got too dangerous with the advent of cellphones. Mountain biking is much safer these days. Very sad.

[Holy Mackerel]

How tragic, RIP, deepest sympathies to Val, and family...

[baerclaws]

My fishing pals and I, who have been referred to as “Old Salts”, have known Rod and Val for nearly 15 years. In all those years we’ve never known a nicer person, on and off the water, his passing is a huge loss.
Our deepest sympathies to Val and Rod’s family and friends.
Ed

[dmrides]

Rod was the first kayaker I met on the water many moons ago. Such a genuine guy. We shared many stories of cycling, teaching and fishing. RIP

[ctfphoto]

OMG, I fish with him all the time, Rod was a super cool and knowledgeable dude.

I am in shock.

What a horrible accident.

My condolences to his wife.

[Mahigeer]

May he rest in light as the expression in Turkish would say.

Sorry to hear about the loss.

[katchfish]

Sad loss of a classy and cool dude.

My condolences to Val and his family.

[Johnp]

Originally Posted by baerclaws

My fishing pals and I, who have been referred to as “Old Salts”, have known Rod and Val for nearly 15 years. In all those years we’ve never known a nicer person, on and off the water, his passing is a huge loss.
Our deepest sympathies to Val and Rod’s family and friends.
Ed

Well said Ed, I am one of the "Old Salts" you speak of. You first introduced me to Rod and Val at the launch years ago and we had many conversations with them through the years. So very saddened by this. My heart and my deepest condolences go out to you Val.

[lamb]

That is really sad.
Condolences to Val and family