Skip16503
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PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
Last night the NWPFA Had a special meeting... I announced here a few weeks back that Kevin Hoss and the guys on the Drake Forum donated a trip to the Headhunters Fly shop on The Missouri River in Montana in May Well Last night we got to honor 2 of our Heroes by awarding the trip to them You all know how I like to make a grown man cry and well We did it again last night I don't think this guy needs any introduction  Another recipient was a 23 year Army/Air Force Veteran  John I couldn't think of a better guy to be awarded this trip.... Its because of you I get to work with these guys and gals all the time and I can't thank you enough I'm proud to call you a friend and Brother Kevin Thanks again for what you did it means a lot to me
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/17 13:50:01
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Kudo's to all you gents that made this happen.....
"There is a pleasure in Angling that no one knows but the Angler himself". WB
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/17 16:14:24
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"I'm proud to call you a friend and Brother"
I know what I want to say but have no words that can tell you how I feel.....Thank you,Kevin,Drake,Mark,Brad,and all involved and especially you my friend. You and Deb are awesome!
My first fly fishing trip outside Pa. A dream...keep slapping myself to see if I,m awake. My heart is over whelmed!
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/17 16:16:53
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/17 16:22:39
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Have a blast, John.
Please take pictures!
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/17 16:42:49
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have a blast!
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/17 17:21:15
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Skip an excelent choice..Congrats John.....have a great time you've deserve it
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/17 17:35:53
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Brother John - You deserve this my friend. I don't know what else to say...... I am so happy for ya. To Kevin and the Drake forum... simply wonderful!!!!!!!!
"They say you forget your troubles on a trout stream, but that's not quite it..... you begin to see where your troubles fit into the grand scheme of things, and suddenly they're just not such a big deal anymore." John Gierach
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/17 17:56:17
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No Words can describe how grateful I feel for all that were involved in making my dad's dream come true! I wish I could hire a personal photographer to follow him around the whole time ;-) All of you are truly great men/women that deserve the kindness back that you have given to others. Thank you to all of you for being who you are and for honoring those that have given all they are. I hope I have the honor of meeting all of you someday :-)
“To him, all good things - trout as well as eternal salvation - came by grace; and grace comes by art; and art does not come easy” - Norman Maclean
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/17 19:05:33
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I think that I'll be safe in saying that I (or we as a group) are better people just by knowing your Dad.To me he is one of if not the Best Men I have had the priviledge of meeting and being able to call my Friend.
Luv Ya John.
Live it up bub you DESERVE IT!!
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/17 19:18:57
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Enjoy John !! I hope its everything that you could ask for. I am envious yet proud and happy for you. Couldnt have gone to a more deserving duud.
Skip, Kevin and everyone involved in making this trip happen , KUDOS to you all.
Just Awesome !!!
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/17 19:48:58
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Catch a lot of fish, Bro.
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/17 23:14:16
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acmaul13
 
A more deserving Man I cannot think of,Congrats my Friend.
^^^^This!!! x100 and thank you Skip, and all of the others who have helped him, for all you do to make sure these fellows get their well deserved recognition! Words can't express what that means!
post edited by Fisherlady2 - 2013/01/17 23:15:19
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/18 06:46:53
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congrats John & have a great trip
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/18 08:28:53
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WOW John you clean up well  . Good luck & have fun A big tip of the hat to all of those who made this happen for these guys. Mike
Nothing is Free!! Reward equals Effort
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/18 08:32:33
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Nothing is Free!! Reward equals Effort
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/18 09:36:47
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Sometimes,things do work out.Best of luck Brother
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/18 12:37:30
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Rip em out there buddy have a blast and enjoy yourself!
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/18 12:58:44
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Awesome!
Mika is one of the most helpful, friendly guys on this site. Hope you have a blast!
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/18 19:18:44
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Have fun but remember to take lots of pics John
any day of fishing is a gift
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Skip16503
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/19 11:03:45
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Do you think we had a good time? 
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/20 21:04:03
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Give 'em Hell in Montana, John!
Much deserved.
"For the supreme test of a fisherman is not how many fish he has caught...but what he has caught when he has caught no fish." - John H. Bradley
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/20 23:08:23
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great to hear, have a great time!!!
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Skip16503
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/21 22:42:20
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I almost forgot we had a celebrity there 
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/22 11:58:47
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Congratulations brother! Have a great time and make sure to take a lot of pictures.
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/22 12:14:41
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Congradulations John! Wish I could have been there...
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/22 22:38:46
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Thanks every one..I still think I,m dreaming this. lol
Taking two cameras and I,ll have a ton of pics...:)
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/22 22:44:39
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Re:PHWFF Erie Helps one of our own
2013/01/23 08:08:46
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Excellent! have yourself a great time!!
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