StarTzar
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 1:31 am
As I sit here, trying to compose and structure my thoughts, so that words can somewhat translate on my screen, I can’t help but feel melancholic at the same time.
As some of you already know, my father passed away on October 1st, and one of his requests, regardless of the outcome, was that I fish one of our local tournaments that we had signed up for, and took place on the 15th of October.
I honored my father and fished the event just a few Saturdays ago.
I knew it would be somewhat of a heavy burden, and although it was harder than I anticipated, the fishing community has a way of alleviating the strain of such a difficult loss.
My father had always said, we’re a tight knit community, one that always supports each no matter what.
That being said, the meaning of his words significantly rendered when out fishing that day.
Whether it be through offering condolences, to sharing a story, or simply navigating in between boats as a flash of remembrance filled the crisp morning air.
At days end, I dropped a pinch of my father’s ashes in the lake, it was one of his favorite place to fish, and it only felt right that I do so.
As we made our way on shore, distribution of prizes was to begin.
I was honestly expecting a few words in regards to my father’s passing, but the staggering gesture that came next was overwhelming in a way I had never experienced before.
The tournament executives came up with the idea of honouring Francois Dufour, AKA StarTzar, with a memorial plaque that exemplifies exceptional dedication and support of competitive angling in Eastern Ontario, Canada.
The fishing community has always been one who’s bound by strong relationships, those said relationships, have been fortified in way words cannot describe.
As the moon rose on the horizon, I know he was looking down in genuine admiration.
He was an avid reader of TT, it made for very entertaining conversations in our everyday lives.
He was also an enthusiast, loved high end gear, and splurged himself when possible.
Although not much of a “tackle show and tell” I wanted to post a few words in remembrance of my fishing partner, my best friend, my father.
Regards,
Marc
As some of you already know, my father passed away on October 1st, and one of his requests, regardless of the outcome, was that I fish one of our local tournaments that we had signed up for, and took place on the 15th of October.
I honored my father and fished the event just a few Saturdays ago.
I knew it would be somewhat of a heavy burden, and although it was harder than I anticipated, the fishing community has a way of alleviating the strain of such a difficult loss.
My father had always said, we’re a tight knit community, one that always supports each no matter what.
That being said, the meaning of his words significantly rendered when out fishing that day.
Whether it be through offering condolences, to sharing a story, or simply navigating in between boats as a flash of remembrance filled the crisp morning air.
At days end, I dropped a pinch of my father’s ashes in the lake, it was one of his favorite place to fish, and it only felt right that I do so.
As we made our way on shore, distribution of prizes was to begin.
I was honestly expecting a few words in regards to my father’s passing, but the staggering gesture that came next was overwhelming in a way I had never experienced before.
The tournament executives came up with the idea of honouring Francois Dufour, AKA StarTzar, with a memorial plaque that exemplifies exceptional dedication and support of competitive angling in Eastern Ontario, Canada.
The fishing community has always been one who’s bound by strong relationships, those said relationships, have been fortified in way words cannot describe.
As the moon rose on the horizon, I know he was looking down in genuine admiration.
He was an avid reader of TT, it made for very entertaining conversations in our everyday lives.
He was also an enthusiast, loved high end gear, and splurged himself when possible.
Although not much of a “tackle show and tell” I wanted to post a few words in remembrance of my fishing partner, my best friend, my father.
Regards,
Marc
