R.I.P. Rubberband Express

[Priority1]

I received some bad news this morning. The fishermen that went through the ice near the mouth of the Saginaw River, were St. Charles residents that I have known for years. One was rescued and the other was pronounced dead shortly after being brought up. I have fished in some of the same tourneys and consider both to be good friends. The Fisherman that died was at my brothers funeral, Jan, 07 and I was at his brother funeral shortly after that. I remember saying to him, "We have to stop meeting like this". R.I.P Frank D. I'll miss you.

I would bump into Frank D. and his fishing pal Jim H. on the Saginaw Bay, or in Manistee. Frank always stayed at the Insta Launch Camp Ground in Manistee. Maybe some of you here knew him. He was a fantastic family man, fisherman, friend, and mechanic. He could fix anything, and would help anyone. Frank D. also ran an older Starcraft Islander. Here is a link to the news story.

http://www.weyi.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=108554

[JWheeler]

P1, it is too bad about your friend. Never easy to hear about another's loss. I would hope that this is a wake up call for people on the bay to use extreme caution. As warmer weather approaches the conditions will worsen, and hopefully this kind of situation can be avoided. Sorry about your loss of a friend!!!

[GLF]

Frank,

Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. I wish for the best for his family.

[shu9265]

Frank,

I am truly sorry to hear that you lost a friend.

Express our condolences on to the family.

[Harperman9706]

Sorry about the sudden passing away of your friend.

God Bless.

[Priority1]

Thank You all for your sincere condolences.

It's that time of year. Please be very careful venturing out on that ice.

[DIRTY DOG]

sorry to here about the loss