First-light Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 He fell off a ladder at 91 years old. Top guy at camp and stayed out all day long opening day. I l,ove him as well as his family that live next to me. Poke enjoy hunting in heaven! on the left! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampy Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Prayers sent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landtracdeerhunter Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 I'm sure a lot of fond memories . He did what he loved doing; good for him right into his 90's. That's the way to live! Wishing his family prayers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Prayers sent ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First-light Posted May 17 Author Share Posted May 17 Wake is in Maryland. Waiting for details. One hell of a guy. 91 still getting it done running his backhoe. Nicest guy you ever would meet. There was a gun raffle in Canisteo a few weeks ago. He was going to be there but could not get a ride up. Boy I wish he made that. The whole family was there. He would hunt his property opening day through Wednesday. On his last day he would come over to my place and hunt my honey hole. Don't you know more than not he would shoot a buck on that day. Just got home from work. Going to jump on the tractor and mow my fields and think about him. oh one last story......he lost three fingers when he was a kid to a plater. Got stuck in the gears. He did fine without them. He actually joined the Navy but kicked him out when they found out he had only three fingers on one hand. RIP my friend! Thank you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northcountryman Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Thats the way to live life- to the fullest, till the bitter end. Bet he was a hell of a guy!! Prayers sent to his family and friends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneHunter Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Condolences 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdwaz Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Condolences and good thoughts to all his friends and family. The memories will live on……. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg54 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Prayers sent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airedale Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Tough to lose those old timers, I have learned a lot over the years from guys like that, very sad when they are gone. Al 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First-light Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 We all thought this was Poke watching over the hunting property yesterday! Only cloud in the sky with sun on it. RIP 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moho81 Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Condolences @First-light, 91 full years of life if we all could only be so lucky. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 (edited) My condolences for you and your friend's family. May he RIP. Cherish the good times. Edited May 20 by Enigma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First-light Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 Headed to Maryland tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First-light Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 Was at the wake today. A lot of very old hunters there but a few new young ones among the crowd. We have to keep this pastime going. Too many wonderful, great, funny stories shared about hunting camp today! Thank you all! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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