Worst La Jolla report ever. 9.15.18 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

yaksailor · 09-20-2018, 12:31 PM

This is very tragic to hear about Dave and something no parent should have to experience. Those that fish from a kayak have a special bond with each other and the sea. My thoughts and prayers are with Dave's family and our kayaking community.

FoodGeekFish · 09-20-2018, 12:46 PM

In life, one may know a man by his words and deeds, his handshake and his smile. In passing, these measures disappear, and are not for consideration of those who did not know him in his days.

As such, we may only know him in the love and grief of friends and family, the good works he leaves behind, and the nature and spirit of those who mourn his passing. By these measures, never having had the privilege of meeting him, it is clear that Dave was an exceptional individual.

We grieve, not only for the loss and suffering of those that knew him, but also for the community, any time one of its members falls away. We are weakened by his absence and strengthened in our unity of grief, a final gift from a kind soul.

John, may your family's suffering be no more than is necessary to honor Dave, and may his memories and gifts remain as blessings in your lives.

alanw · 09-20-2018, 12:49 PM

I hope our community's heartfelt outpouring of condolences bring you some comfort. Sending prayers of peace to you and your family.

MITCHELL · 09-20-2018, 02:16 PM

Thanks for giving us a report.

09-20-2018, 12:49 PM	#3
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	I hope our community's heartfelt outpouring of condolences bring you some comfort. Sending prayers of peace to you and your family. __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

09-20-2018, 02:16 PM	#4
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,258	John so sad and sorry you lost your son... Thanks for giving us a report. __________________ Duke Mitchell Last edited by MITCHELL; 09-21-2018 at 02:04 PM.

09-20-2018, 12:31 PM	#1
yaksailor Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 66	This is very tragic to hear about Dave and something no parent should have to experience. Those that fish from a kayak have a special bond with each other and the sea. My thoughts and prayers are with Dave's family and our kayaking community.

09-20-2018, 12:46 PM	#2
FoodGeekFish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 306	In life, one may know a man by his words and deeds, his handshake and his smile. In passing, these measures disappear, and are not for consideration of those who did not know him in his days. As such, we may only know him in the love and grief of friends and family, the good works he leaves behind, and the nature and spirit of those who mourn his passing. By these measures, never having had the privilege of meeting him, it is clear that Dave was an exceptional individual. We grieve, not only for the loss and suffering of those that knew him, but also for the community, any time one of its members falls away. We are weakened by his absence and strengthened in our unity of grief, a final gift from a kind soul. John, may your family's suffering be no more than is necessary to honor Dave, and may his memories and gifts remain as blessings in your lives.