Sad News on Sir Reel's Passing

[big bend gyrene]

For those who've frequented the forum for more than a year or two, almost all will recognize the forum name of "Sir Reel" and many will remember a thread where he shared the sad news of his ALS diagnosis.

Having not seen any posts from him for some time, I did a google search for his name and sadly found he passed away in October. Guessing some closer friends on the forum were already aware but guessing quite a few others might not have heard the news.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tallah ... fhid=12898

For anyone who might be so inclined, it looks like family and friends set up a GoFund me campaign in his name for a cause that was special to him.

http://www.gofundme.com/bud-halbert-legacy-fund

[SHOWBOAT]

Oh no. I had not heard. Bud was a good man. Thanks for the update BBG.

[Steve Stinson]

Sorry to hear this. ALS is a tough way to go. Lost my Dad years ago to the same disease. Hope a cure is found soon.

- Steve Stinson

[silverking]

Sad news. Bud was a gentleman and passionate angler. May he rest in peace.

[Juan]

Sad news indeed. I didn't know him personally but enjoyed his posts. R.I.P.

[Salty Gator]

I missed the post about the diagnosis also. Sad to hear. He was great on here and had the best avitar. RIP sir reel

[DixieReb]

Sorry to hear about Bud, we met him and his wife a few years back at one of the Big Bend fishfrys we used to have. Seemed like a really nice fellow. I miss those gatherings, they were fun.

[Tom Keels]

Sorry to hear about Bud. I fished with him a few times and he was a huge help at all the socials. He was a good man.

[Cranfield]

That is sad news, he was a great contributor to this Forum, my condolences to his family and friends.
Its always a worry when a "regular" drops off the radar.

[FUTCHCAIRO]

SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BUD'S PASSING ON, HIS MOM LIVED CLOSE TO WHERE WE LIVED DOWN IN AVON PARK ABOUT 50 YRS. AGO.
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SEMPER FI

[dbplug]

I am so sorry to hear this. What a great man.

[CSMarine]

Sorry to hear it. He was around this forum awhile.
Heartfelt thoughts to Bud's family.

[kenfly]

So sorry to hear, prayers for the family


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[RHTFISH]

So sorry to hear of Sir Reel's passing. We fished together once in monthly tourney out of Econfina and had a great time. RIP

[woopty]

Prayers and peace to his family and friends...Tight lines Sir Reel!