Somber news for iboats forums members.

[bassman284]

So sad to hear. Going to miss him.

 

[San_Diego_SeaRay]

Wow, this is sad news. The help and benevolence of the members on this site is part of the spirit that makes the internet great. Sad to hear that Don, who has always been so helpful, has passed on. I hope his family knows he was cared about by strangers he never met.

 

[kcassells]

Sorry for the loss. He was always a kind fellow offering to help everyone.

 

[MNhunter1]

Fair winds and following seas... He will be greatly missed on the Starcraft forum.

 

[Timr71]

So sad. God's speed.

 

[WIMUSKY]

I was fortunate enough to meet Don a couple times on our way south for some R&R. One time he drove 5hrs one way just to spend a day with us at our campsite. We kept in contact on a regular basis, he's a good man.....
Rest in peace my friend....

For those that would like to see the man behind the helm, check out newly updated page 1.....

 

[sphelps]

I am so saddened to see this news .. Most folks on these forums you may not ever see in person but with all the conversations you have with them you can really sense the kind of person that’s behind the post .
You could tell he was just a really cool guy and a great human being..
He had quite the sense of humor !
I’ve had so many good belly laughs from his post ! I’m really gunna miss that …
RIP Don and prayers to his family …

 

[poconojoe]

He will be missed by us and all future members.
The memories of him will reside here for many years.
Even after his passing he will be posthumously helping all of us with his past posts.
Thank you for sharing with all of us.
Rest in peace.

 

[jbcurt00]

Bump for a fallen friend

 

[southkogs]

Posting Don's ships wheel ... kinda' miss seeing the avatar in a topic.

 

[achris]

RIP Don. Another good one gone.

Chris.....

 

[Tnstratofam]

Prayers for the family and friends both at home, and here on the web.
Thanks for all you've done.
Rest in Piece.

 

[redneck joe]

we missed meeting a few years back; life got in the way.

I've met probably close to 100 folks from my various boat forums from the US and a couple other countries and have never been disappointed and have had two become 'brothers' - facebook official brothers. Lost one a few years back (endoman aka richard for any early tht'ers here). While the rest have not become that I do not regret for a minute having met all of them. I have never had a negative experience meeting a fellow boater from 'knowing' each other online.


I've said it many times here and other places - don't pass up a chance to meet a friend (or brother) that you didn't know you had.



Enjoy the finite time we all have here.



Be well friends.

 

[mickyryan]

may ya have the wind at ya back in heaven bro , gonna be missed hope fishing is good where ya at up there

 

[Moserkr]

Cheers to you @GA_Boater on your final sail. Gone but not forgotten!

 

[classiccat]

Rest in Peace GaB. I’m absolutely gutted by the news of your passing my friend.

Anyone restoring their clapped-out “tinny” always felt that Don was looking over his/her shoulder providing sound advice and constant encouragement ...no matter how long it took to make it seaworthy again.

Now every time we pull away from port, we’ll have the comfort knowing Don is watching over us ensuring our safe return.

 

[Watermann]

Don will be sorely missed by all of us in the forum especially by us Starcrafters. Forever smooth waters and clear skies, RIP Don.

 

[piperjoe]

Don was right there at the beginning with good advice and a welcoming manner when I first started my boat restoration thread. I felt I had made a friend and still feel that way. Rest peacefully, Don, you will be missed by the friends you have helped here on this forum.

 

[lakelover]

So sorry to hear of his passing. He was always helpful to me with his friendly advice and suggestions and I appreciate that. I thought he was a fair and balanced moderator too. Condolences to his family and friends.

 

[ab59]

RIP Don. He helped me several times a few years ago and his advice was always welcom.