JAL Memorial Thank You (Long) - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Andy · 09-13-2015, 08:14 PM

What a great day and even better turnout. I met you Paul at one of the first MLPA meetings in Santa Ana. I have so much gratitude for how much work you put in during that time. How soon we forget how close we were to losing LJ. So glad I got to be a part of this event, let alone win with a new personal best. Still buzzing off the stoke!

tunaseeker · 09-13-2015, 08:25 PM

It was an awesome tribute! Well done All! I know the best thing I heard yesterday is that Paul still gets to fish with his son in La Jolla! That is very special and brought a tear to my eye! Tight lines with JAL!

swinginFish · 09-14-2015, 10:50 AM

Paul,

First, a big thanks to you and your family, followed by bravos to Andy, Sammons and all who stepped up to realize this tribute.

That sponsors came to you - rather than the other way around - speaks reams about our community. While at times seeming "fractured," it was absolutely wonderful to see/feel/experience our coming together for such a good cause.

The weather proved impeccable, and large fish willing (including, yes, our own celebrity hammerhead - one to never miss a good photo op). Everything combined to make it a truly special day.

As hoped/wanted, I got to meet up with old friends - most with less hair (or greying beards), but all with smiles and good old-fashioned man hugs.

It was a good day Paul. A wonderful remembrance, and absolutely fine thing for all-involved.

Avery

Lit-up1 · 09-14-2015, 12:10 PM

Thanks for a great time and the event shows what this community can do when asked to step up-

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09-14-2015, 10:50 AM	#3
swinginFish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 173	... what it's all about ... Paul, First, a big thanks to you and your family, followed by bravos to Andy, Sammons and all who stepped up to realize this tribute. That sponsors came to you - rather than the other way around - speaks reams about our community. While at times seeming "fractured," it was absolutely wonderful to see/feel/experience our coming together for such a good cause. The weather proved impeccable, and large fish willing (including, yes, our own celebrity hammerhead - one to never miss a good photo op). Everything combined to make it a truly special day. As hoped/wanted, I got to meet up with old friends - most with less hair (or greying beards), but all with smiles and good old-fashioned man hugs. It was a good day Paul. A wonderful remembrance, and absolutely fine thing for all-involved. Avery

09-14-2015, 12:10 PM	#4
Lit-up1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Point Loma Posts: 385	PAL Thanks for a great time and the event shows what this community can do when asked to step up-..... __________________

09-13-2015, 08:14 PM	#1
Andy Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 51	What a great day and even better turnout. I met you Paul at one of the first MLPA meetings in Santa Ana. I have so much gratitude for how much work you put in during that time. How soon we forget how close we were to losing LJ. So glad I got to be a part of this event, let alone win with a new personal best. Still buzzing off the stoke!

09-13-2015, 08:25 PM	#2
tunaseeker TB Metal Art Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 653	It was an awesome tribute! Well done All! I know the best thing I heard yesterday is that Paul still gets to fish with his son in La Jolla! That is very special and brought a tear to my eye! Tight lines with JAL!