Saturday, September 7, 2024
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Bruce for many years on Lake Erie and we became good friends. We both left the Lake around 2006 I ventured off to India were Bruce actually joined me for 1 trip, he eventually ended up in Gulf of Mexico with Oceaneering for a few years.
Later on we were out and about on our Harley's when I said he should give Gord Hay a shout up at CWDI and join the school as an instructor and he spent a few summers up at the "College of Ratdog knowledge" instructing these Lads in beautiful Buckhorn Ontario were he was always a welcome site to all. One summer I rode my Harley up to Bruce's in London and the next morning we rode off for Buckhorn for a visit. We stopped over at Gail & Charlie's for a Bar-B-Q and we Bunked down in the Trailer after perhaps a couple of cold ones
We made it to Gord & Caroline's the next afternoon a good time was had by all. The morning of departure was calling for heavy rain all day, we were offered to stay another night but, we both had commitments back home. No sooner had we left their driveway the rain began to fall we looked at each other and just rolled our eyes. Crossing the bridge in Buckhorn the rain was Teaming down and we saw out the corner of our eyes 2 Anglers heading out in their fishing boat I looked over at Bruce and pointed at them!
With water running off his nose & face and struggling to see he smiled and said "Fools" in this weather!!
We had gathered for many rounds of Golf over the years as well.
Many, many great memories!!
I will miss you my brother and will cherish all the memories of the good times we shared.
RIP my good man !
Ross, Gail & Family
My sincere condolences
John Fess
