The Greatest Hunter I Ever Knew Has Passed

[Ravensview]

Our condolences to you, just by your post you can feel the love and respect that you shared with your father, I lost my Dad over 15 years ago and I still think of him every day at random times.

 

[DieJager]

My sincere condolences. Beautiful eulogy. Wishing you and the family the best and will pray for you all.

 

[sierraone]

So sorry for your loss Toby. I hate it when good people die.

 

[PARA45]

I'm so sorry to hear these news. My deepest condolences to you and your family! Cheris those wonderful memories. May your dad rest in peace in the green hunting fields of heaven.

 

[Philip Glass]

On 4/24/24, the greatest hunter I ever knew passed away. This was not just any hunter, he was truly gifted as an all around outdoorsman. He was my dad.

As I grew up, and grew to know him as the man he was, it was not until later in life that I realized just how special he was.

Sometimes, well, most times, you never really realize what you have until it’s gone. You never really understand that the special moments you share with your friends and family are just what they are. And that’s what we refer to as the good old days. The good old days are just fleeting moments in time that you can never get back. No matter how far you go in life, you always find yourself wanting to return to a time when life was much more simple. A time when things made more sense.

My dad was a hunter’s hunter. He was what most hunters aspire to be. He was dedicated, determined and dependable. The word quit was never in his vocabulary. I just wish I could amount to even half of what he was as a man and a hunter. For both of those things go hand in hand. You can never be great at anything, without first being a great person. And he was both a great man and a great person.

When I was a young boy, he taught me just what it took to be successful in both life and in what you love to do. And we had some great times in the field together. Whether it was hunting whitetail deer in the fall, or turkey during the spring, I always knew I was being taught by the best. I just wish I had retained more than a small fragment of what he showed me along the way.

I won’t go into detail on his vast accomplishments in the things he loved the most, but what I will say is, I will miss him forever and will always wish we had spent more time together. For the time that was lost, was completely my fault, and not his. He would’ve gladly spent way more time with me than we ultimately spent together. But sometimes, well, most times, a young man just doesn’t put the most important things in life at the top of his list. And for that I am truly regretful. I love you pop. And if we ever get the chance to do this life over again, I promise I will spend more time with you. You, at the very least, deserve that.

Thanks for sharing this about your dad. I know this has been a long time coming. He raised quite the adventurer in you and I am blessed to call you friend.
Many condolences and prayers your way.

 

[cpr0312]

Prayers and condolences sir! My dad was an avid outdoorsman and I am so lucky he passed that on to me! Obviously your dad did the same for you!

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

@TOBY458 very sorry for your loss. You did a fine job on a fitting tribute and farewell note to your dad. Thanks for sharing with us. It is a message we can all use.

 

[Whit]

Prayers and condolences. Sounds like your Dad was as an incredible man.

 

[Fatback]

@TOBY458

Sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Sounds like quite the gentleman and father. May the passing of time dull the sting of his passing and that you be left with all the warm memories that bring you peace and joy in recalling y’all’s time together.

God Bless

 

[Graham Hunter]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[SETH RINGER]

SO SORRY TO HEAR. PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES.

 

[Dhutson]

On 4/24/24, the greatest hunter I ever knew passed away. This was not just any hunter, he was truly gifted as an all around outdoorsman. He was my dad.

As I grew up, and grew to know him as the man he was, it was not until later in life that I realized just how special he was.

Sometimes, well, most times, you never really realize what you have until it’s gone. You never really understand that the special moments you share with your friends and family are just what they are. And that’s what we refer to as the good old days. The good old days are just fleeting moments in time that you can never get back. No matter how far you go in life, you always find yourself wanting to return to a time when life was much more simple. A time when things made more sense.

My dad was a hunter’s hunter. He was what most hunters aspire to be. He was dedicated, determined and dependable. The word quit was never in his vocabulary. I just wish I could amount to even half of what he was as a man and a hunter. For both of those things go hand in hand. You can never be great at anything, without first being a great person. And he was both a great man and a great person.

When I was a young boy, he taught me just what it took to be successful in both life and in what you love to do. And we had some great times in the field together. Whether it was hunting whitetail deer in the fall, or turkey during the spring, I always knew I was being taught by the best. I just wish I had retained more than a small fragment of what he showed me along the way.

I won’t go into detail on his vast accomplishments in the things he loved the most, but what I will say is, I will miss him forever and will always wish we had spent more time together. For the time that was lost, was completely my fault, and not his. He would’ve gladly spent way more time with me than we ultimately spent together. But sometimes, well, most times, a young man just doesn’t put the most important things in life at the top of his list. And for that I am truly regretful. I love you pop. And if we ever get the chance to do this life over again, I promise I will spend more time with you. You, at the very least, deserve that.

Well done. I too was fortunate to have such a dad. There is a special place in the hereafter for such people and I hope that your dad and mine connect.

 

[EXECUTIVE HUNT AFRICA]

Toby, our deepest condolences to you and your family...

 

[TTundra]

Sorry for the loss of your Pop, Toby. I know you cherish those moments and memories and will keep his spirit alive within you.

 

[Wade J VanGinkel]

Condolences and prayers,
I felt this way about my grandfather.
My mom's step dad with no kids of his own.
A better man didn't exist.

 

[MontanaPat]

Beautiful tribute to your dad, very sorry for your loss. I lost my dad almost exactly 20 years ago and I think about him so often and wish I could share a deer stand with him once again. Thanks for sharing

 

[JES Adventures]

My condolences to you and your family Toby. From what you have written, he was a great father, something we can all strive to be,

May he Rest in Peace,

 

[Randy F]

My sincere condolences Toby. Very sorry to hear of your loss. Very well written tribute.

 

[Aaron N]

A fitting tribute to what I assume was a great man. Sorry for your loss, but your father will be beside you on every hunt you take.

 

[Rare Breed]

Thanks for sharing this about your dad. I know this has been a long time coming. He raised quite the adventurer in you and I am blessed to call you friend.
Many condolences and prayers your way.

I know how proud he is of you my good friend in what you wrote about him is who you are!!!!