Surf fisherman dies after being swept out to sea at sandy hook

[jigfreak]

Pretty tragic, just happened this morning. Wonder if it was any of the guys here?

http://www.nj.com/morris/index.ssf/2...epage-featured

[cowherder]

Anyone seen DS lately? I hope it wasn't him. Whoever it was, it is very sad news.

[storminsteve]

I don't think so. Fish that area a lot and haven't run into him lately. Very sad news tho. Be careful out there guys. The current is no joke. RIP

[BassBuddah]

Thoughts and prayers.

[porgy75]

Saw that on the news last night. This time of year is risky, condolences and may he RIP

[Monty]

Thoughts and prayers for him and his family.
Very sad, safety first out there.
We take risks at times out there, need to be careful, think first.

[buckethead]

I read he was on the fishermens beach when got swept off. They just ID'd him this afternoon. RIP

http://www.app.com/story/news/local/...men/932272001/

[hookset]

The Clark patch had a little more info. Seems they found him in waist deep water. He might have gotten stressed out by the whole ordeal and had a heart attack. Tough break, rip.

"He has been identified as Ronald Moore, 69, of Union.Moore was fishing in the surf at the Sandy Hook fishing beach before 8 a.m. Wednesday when his gear got carried out in a wave. He tried to retrieve it and that's when he, too, got pulled out into the rough surf. The currents around Sandy Hook, a peninsula, can be very strong.
Another fisherman saw the man getting pulled out into the icy ocean water and called 911. Rangers with the National Park Service responded, as did Middletown police and Sea Bright Fire Rescue. When they got there, Moore was in waist-deep water and he was pulled from the water by park rangers, and Sea Bright personnel performed CPR. Past Patch reporting: Fisherman Rescued Off Sandy Hook Dies
The man was rushed to Monmouth Medical Center in West Long Branch in extremely serious condition, but he was pronounced dead at the hospital at 9:56 a.m. Wednesday. The investigation by police showed that the drowning was accidental. Police ask if anyone has additional information, to please call the Middletown Twp. Police Detective Bureau at (732) 615-2120."

ttps://patch.com/new-jersey/clark/union-county-man-dies-while-fishing-sandy-hook

[jigfreak]

Wonder how many ronald moores live in union? Got this from a search. The guy named ronald moore went down after hurricane Irma to help out the people there. Pic looks like a guy who is not 69, maybe his son?
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/denvil...ew-florida-b-2
Either way it's pretty tragic. Be careful out there fellas. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

[cowherder]

I heard he was fishing a rod with bait. A fish hit and started taking the rod into the water. He went after it and then got out too far. I'm not making judgements here, it's still very sad no matter what happened. No fish is worth your life though. RIP Sir.

[ledhead36]

Wow, bummer. As for DS hes ok, just talked to him the other day. T&P for the guys family.

[storminsteve]

Prayers sent, that is def sad news

[porgy75]

Here is the obituary in case anyone knew him and can go. It's thurs dec 14 in union nj.

In Memory of
Ronald R. Moore


December 21, 1948 - December 6, 2017

Obituary


Ronald Moore, 68, of Union, NJ died unexpectedly on December 6, 2017. Mr. Moore was born on December 21, 1948 to James and Irene Moore (nee Lankay). He grew up in Maplewood, NJ and served his country in the US Army.

He worked for over 30 years in the pharmaceutical industry at Schering Plough before retiring. At the same time he also ran his own landscaping business.

Ron was known for his love of golf and fishing, and being an avid fan of the New York Rangers, Yankees and Giants. He will be remembered for his unwavering willingness to help others when problems arose.

Mr. Moore is survived by his brother, Richard Moore, his nephew, Thomas Moore, and cousin, Joan Giacolone. Ron is also survived by his soul mate of 25 years, Karen Ritacco and filled the father figure role for her son William Ritacco and William's wife, Christina.

A visitation will be held for Ronald on Thursday, December 14, 2017 from 4-6:30pm followed by a service with military honors from 6;30-7pm at McCracken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Ave., Union, NJ.

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dig...81&mid=7673022

[porgy75]

Here is the obituary in case anyone knew him and can go. It's thurs dec 14 in union nj.

In Memory of
Ronald R. Moore


December 21, 1948 - December 6, 2017

Obituary


Ronald Moore, 68, of Union, NJ died unexpectedly on December 6, 2017. Mr. Moore was born on December 21, 1948 to James and Irene Moore (nee Lankay). He grew up in Maplewood, NJ and served his country in the US Army.

He worked for over 30 years in the pharmaceutical industry at Schering Plough before retiring. At the same time he also ran his own landscaping business.

Ron was known for his love of golf and fishing, and being an avid fan of the New York Rangers, Yankees and Giants. He will be remembered for his unwavering willingness to help others when problems arose.

Mr. Moore is survived by his brother, Richard Moore, his nephew, Thomas Moore, and cousin, Joan Giacolone. Ron is also survived by his soul mate of 25 years, Karen Ritacco and filled the father figure role for her son William Ritacco and William's wife, Christina.

A visitation will be held for Ronald on Thursday, December 14, 2017 from 4-6:30pm followed by a service with military honors from 6;30-7pm at McCracken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Ave., Union, NJ.

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dig...81&mid=7673022