"AngelFire"

The other day, I visited two very close friends of mine and had a heartfelt conversation with them. As I sat there on the grassy knoll next to them and talked, I realized that so many years have passed me by (31 years and two months )since I last saw them..... that life is so precious and flies by so quickly. Bruce and Kevin are true heroes and as we grew up together - we shared many good times in our youth. So many memories........ so many good memories.

So I wanted to honor them.

And what I came up is something in many ways that I feel I could have and, in my mind, should have done different. I started this one over and over again to do them justice (which I fear I did not do) and in the end - this is something that breaks the many rules of classic tying. But to me it is still very special and I thought I'd share it.



Here is a link to their heroism:

http://pdfuri.com/three-lost-their-lives-caring-about-others

What a work of art, very beautiful. A great honor and tribute to there memory.
God bless our first responders

Very very nice Tom! You did them well.

Tom,as always,a true honor.Where does the time go?Recognizing the passing helps us to enjoy the day

Tom, your tying skills are becomming second to no one, great job, you know, one of the great things about your flies are in the artistic talent, you have a keen eye for where you want these to go and I see another Paul Rossman in the making!,Your Buddy, Bruce

I have never met you Tom, but you are one of the most admirable folks I have ever had any contact with. Very good tribute!