Tribute to "Fisherman57"

[troutdog]

I have been thinking about what I wanted to say in this post since last Monday, knowing full well nothing I could possibly write could do the justice it deserves...for the first time in quite some time I am really at a loss for words so bear with me on this one.

I just want to say thank you to Irvine Lake for hosting this special occasion and giving Team57 members and fellow Fnners a place to gather. The memorial plaques, trophies, donation to the Fisherman57 foundation and pledge to make this an annual event was a very nice gesture. Thank you to all of our sponors and to those that contributed to the raffle, I saw many people walk away with smiles on their faces and that would have made Dana very happy. Lastly I want to thank all of you who came out to pay tribute to Dana, to those that could not attend I know you were there in spirit....our friendships will keep Dana's legacy alive forever.

With that said I am going to let these pictures and a song by Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole do the rest of the talking....

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1bFr2SWP1I


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Dana...you will never be forgotten my friend,


TD

[Granny Fish]

Great pictures! My sentiments exactly, or as TM65 would say...Ditto.

[BRING IT]

Awesome tribute T-DOG, Your one hell of a good friend, Dana would proud of you & all the others who are keeping TEAM 57 alive. Staystrong Scott/team BRING IT:Guns:

[Rooster]

:Thumbs Up:Great pics there TD.. Appreciate you taking the time. Props :Dancing Banana:

[Hitts0n]

Team Broke It !! Man when will we see u again my brotha !? Great pics !! I love the license plate pic the most !!

[saintarv]

Very cool TD!

[Marley]

What a nice tribute. Good on ya, TD.

[pineapple express]

howzit Aaron
awesome tribute brah... mahaloz fo sharing.
whenever JR and I hear that song by IZ, we just look
at each other with good thoughts of Dana.
hope to fish with you soon.
take care
pe

[Prowler_Tuber]

Looked great Aaron!!

[Santa Fe Eric]

Thanks Troutdog,
You are the embodiment of Team 57! Thank you for all that you do and for keeping the legacy alive. Thanks also for giving me the honor of MC'ing the raffle. You are a good man! I know Dana is pleased!
Eric

[CASTAWAY]

Very cool TD!

ditto!!!!!!

[NachoFish]

Great pictures Aaron! Enjoyed from start to finish.

[Hometown]

Great pics aaron makes me proud to be a member of team 57

[Wingnut]

Nice post Aaron, thanks for being there and for your continued support for Team 57. :Cool:

[troutdog]

Thank you for all the kind words.....the TEAM57 spirit will live on!


TD

[crappiemike]

good work troutdog!!!!!!!!




cm

[PONTOON]

Aaron, that was a wonderful tribute to "Fisherman 57" your thoughts and pictures summed up the entire day for most all of us. I won't make a trip to the Vine without stopping by the plaque and visiting the tree planted in Dana's honor. He would have been proud to see the Team 57 Family together again.
You are a true Team 57 Member Aaron.......:Thumbs Up: