We had a great turnout from the club today for JJ's funeral. It was a honor for the Jackson Bass Club to be named honorary pallbearers.
I wanted to pass along a compliment I received last night at JJ's visitation. One of Vickie's friends that was at the hospital last friday when a lot of club members were there pulled me aside Monday Night. She asked if I remembered her from the hospital and I said I did. She went on to say "I don't know who you bunch of guys are but y'all are a tremendous group and have been wonderful during this time."
To me this is what the club is about. Sure it was created to enjoy the sport of bass fishing and competition that we all love so much - but the fellowship and close knit nature of our group is what is important. A lot of people don't understand that, after all we only fish for points, chevrons, and trophies (and ofcourse bragging rights!) but it is in fact the case. We all heard numerous times over the past several days from strangers saying - yall were part of JJ's family. That is truly how JJ felt and how I personally have felt the last several days as well. JJ loved the club more than any other circuit he fished and was a member for over 30 years. There will be a void that will be impossible to replace in our club but JJ would want nothing more than to see this club press on and be better than ever.
Hope to see yall soon.....
Carl
Sec/Treas
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