RIP Surf Legend Jack Yee

[BassBuddah]

He passed July 13. He was a good guy despite the controversy. RIP Jack.

[rockhopper]

Wow that is such a bummer! Thoughts and prayers to his family.

[nitestrikes]

I heard the news. Jack was a fixture out East with his old Cherokee. Always had time to spin a tale or shoot the breeze. You will be missed old friend. May you have tight lines in heaven.

[jigfreak]

One of the good ones out there. RIP Mr Yee

[plugginpete]

I heard he was sick but thought he had gotten better. Always enjoyed his reports and pics. T&P.

[finchaser]

Rip

TheFisherman's Prayer


God grant that I may live to fish
Until my dying day
And when it comes to my last cast
I then most humbly pray
When in the Lord's safe landing net
I'm peacefully asleep
That in his mercy I be judged
As good enough to keep.

[cowherder]

That is a nice tribute finchaser. Did not know the man but have read about him and seen the videos. They say he helped a lot of people at montauk. Especially when guys got hooks in their fingers he could get them out quick without a hospital trip.
Rest in peace Jack.

[Monty]

RIP Jack, sounds like you left a lot of good memories for people in Montauk.

[nitestrikes]

Yes sir. Got some flak for his reports but he was always around to help folks as well. Jack will be missed.

[strikezone31]

rip

[DarkSkies]

I did a mini-interview the last time I saw him in Montauk, in 2009.
http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/...nd-White-Water

I regret that I haven't seen him since then. A true character as some have said. A good man, one who lived life on his own terms.
I wish you could still be around with us, Jack...but unfortunately we can't predict when God will take us from this world.......
to be in eternal life with Him...All the more reason to be grateful for the time we have on this Earth.......

And......not take for granted anyone we know.....who has suffered health problems...or who is up there in age.....

RIP Jack....my deepest condolences and thoughts to his friends and family......
See ya on the other side.....

[BassBuddah]

Well said. He was a good man. Had his vices but we all do. He never turned down anyone who needed help. The kind of man who would go out of his way to assist a fellow fisherman. RIP Jack.

[nitestrikes]

Read they are having a memorial for him on this Saturday at montak- RIP Jack
"Memorial for Jack will be held Saturday Oct. 3RD at Noon at the False Bar."

[7deadlyplugs]

Rip

TheFisherman's Prayer


God grant that I may live to fish
Until my dying day
And when it comes to my last cast
I then most humbly pray
When in the Lord's safe landing net
I'm peacefully asleep
That in his mercy I be judged
As good enough to keep.

Good one. Prayers sent.

[nitestrikes]

tribute to Jack

[nitestrikes]

and a poem written by Vito.

A Requiem For A Surfcasting Legend

By Vito Orlando

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The Light House Went Dim

Its Fog Horn Fell Mute

As A Farewell To A Surfman

And A Final Salute

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Angels In Wet Suits

Sent To Guide The Way

Pointed To The Heavens

As A Place He Could Stay

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The Majestic Cliffs

Cried Out In Sorrow

And The Boulders Below

Knew Of No Tomorrow

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Word Quickly Spread

Of His Departure From This Land

And Many A Tough Surfman

Shed A Tear In The Sand

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Some May Recall

His Camper In The Grass

And The Offer Of Coffee

To All Who Would Pass

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A Hook In Your Hand

No Reason To Ball

This Surf Casting Legend

Was Always On Call

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He Loved To Drive

His Jeep On The Beach

And Always A Camera

Within Easy Reach

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He Often Swam

To An Off Shore Stone

And Weakfish Rock

Was Considered His Home

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As Time Went On

And Years Rolled Past

The Vigor Of His Youth

Could No Longer Last

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It Was A Painful Day

When He Made Up His Mind

That The Best Days Of Fishing

Were Left Far Behind

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As His Fragile Body

Began To Sore

He Fought A Brave Battle

Till He Could Take No More

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He Now Fishes With Angels

And St. Peter Too

“Come On In Wabbit We’ve Been Waiting For You"