Lost a friend

[5th Tuition]

Found out today that a fishing buddy of mine lost his fight with cancer. He's been fighting this for quite a while. He underwent chemo. and it kept his tumor in check. After chemo., the tumor grew again and he passed in his own home with family by his side.
We all had fun fishing with him. Russell was the kind of guy that would join in with our good natured kidding. If he was on your boat and you didn't put fish in the boat in ten to fifteen minutes; you could count on him to question the location you were set up on. We kept telling him, wait until the sun hits the tree line (just before sunset). As the fishing improved, he would say, "you might just know what you're doing". He loved catching hardhead and rock on Belvedere with us in the evening.
The last time I was at his house, we talked fishing and golf for quite a time. I didn't know he was a "scratch" golfer, but his garage was full of golf equipment.
He will be missed by many; what more can you say. Rest In Peace my friend.
5th (Marty)

[Blakesdad]

Sorry for your loss Marty.

[mlag]

Good friends are hard to find. Their memories should truly be cherished. Sorry to hear about your loss Marty.......................Mark

[Rivercat09]

Marty,

Sorry to hear about your loss. I'm sure you'll cherish the memories always.

Don

[PhilK999]

Sorry to hear of your loss.

[reeltor]

Just lost a very good friend to a heart attack. He was in his forties
You just never know when you've seen someone for the last time. Sorry to hear about your loss.

[crabby and son]

Sorry to hear of your friend passing. Sounds like he put up a good fight but in the end it is not up to us. I'm sure you were a memorable part of his life as he was to yours. Enjoy those memories as you grieve your loss. With cancer, he is in a better place...........Gary

[garlien]

Glad you got to spend some time with him before he passed...Sorry to hear about the loss....

Have to echo what Paul said...You just never know when any of us could be gone...Enjoy the times with those closest to ya and wish good times on those that arent...

Hopefully he will be with ya (in spirit) on those beautiful nights out on Belvedere.....

[Doggydaddy]

Marty very sorry to hear the loss of your friend, these days good friends are hard to find & harder to keep.