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Kenner18
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 Posted - 09/07/2010 : 12:27:35 PM
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Hi guys,
I don't post much lately but felt the need to today. My thought for today is best friends. If you have the privledge of having someone you call your best friend, make sure you tell them today just how special they are to you.
My best friend and fishing buddy Ben Treadaway of Myrtle Beach died last night at the age of 34. He was strong and healthy, stayed fit and strong and collapsed and died on his bedroom floor from heart failure just after 9:00 pm. Our families are very close and spent the entire day together yesterday fishing and playing in Murrells Inlet, and finished the day with a bbq at my house. The last photo of Ben ever taken was on my cell phone at the Jetties holding a 30" spot tail with a big smile on his face.
A few of you guys knew him from camping and fishing together a couple years ago. Please keep his family in your prayers, as he leaves a wife, 7 year old son and a daughter who will be born in a few months.
Ben and I were planning to be at the WBFC meeting on Wednesday, but I'm sure I will not be there. Please raise a toast to my best friend and a fellow passionate fisherman as you gather.
And again - call your best friend today - make sure they know how important they are to you. Tomorrow they may be gone forever.
A greiving friend,
Eric Koppel
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Sluggo33
Senior Member
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Posted - 09/07/2010 : 12:32:09 PM
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Eric, my condolences to the family and to you. Best friends...Real Best friends are hard to come by. May God give you and the family peace in your hearts. 
Don
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb
deciding what to have for dinner.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb
contesting the vote."
- Benjamin Franklin
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winyah-jay
Senior Member
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Posted - 09/07/2010 : 12:39:35 PM
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Really sorry to hear that Kenner. Prayers sent up for you and your friend's family.
Kudos to you for using your loss to spread a positive message...true friendship is a special thing. |
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saltydog235
Senior Member
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Posted - 09/07/2010 : 12:58:00 PM
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Eric, so sorry to hear of this. That's just way to young for such a loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and his family.
Mark
Mako 262 Twin Yammaha F200s
Yeah, but do you consider a dog to be a filthy animal? I wouldn't go so far as to call a dog filthy but they're definitely dirty. But, a dog's got personality. Personality goes a long way.
"Life's tough......It's even tougher if you're stupid" John Wayne
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tarpon4me
Senior Member
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Posted - 09/07/2010 : 1:16:29 PM
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(**() man, that's tough. There's another message here too though. Keep your family close. I don't know what would happen to my kids and wife if I passed away. I hope i've shown them enough love to keep them going.
If there's grass on the feild, play ball!
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the cooker
Senior Member
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Posted - 09/07/2010 : 2:58:24 PM
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jay12clay
Senior Member
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Posted - 09/07/2010 : 6:31:41 PM
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Man o' man..... Yeah, I was on that camping trip. Ben was a great guy, and an avid angler. He will be missed by all. Sorry to hear this Kenner, his family and yours will be in our thoughts.
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Flats Newbie
Senior Member
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Posted - 09/07/2010 : 7:01:27 PM
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Great guy. Had a great time on that camping trip. Sucks to hear that Eric. We need to have a fishing tournament in his honor and donate the money to his kids. McClellanville tournament.
What yall think?
L@@k............Quack, Quack, BOOM.......Splash !!!!!! |
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DOCTOR
Captain
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Posted - 09/07/2010 : 7:27:34 PM
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Just found this and am so sorry for you and his family......I am glad to call ALL of you here my friend and hope each of you the best...
 I'm tired of being told that I have to "spread the wealth" to people who don't have my work ethic. I'm tired of being told the government will take the money I earned, by force if necessary, and give it to people too lazy to earn it.
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DrinkinBudLite
Senior Member
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Posted - 09/07/2010 : 8:47:07 PM
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sure sorry to hear that Eric. Ben was an awesome guy, fun-loving, genuine, care free type person. Always looking with a smile and willing to help out. Good times fishing with him and a (**() good time on the camping excursion. He will be missed and I will gladly help out with a tourney in his honor.
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Flats Newbie
Senior Member
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Posted - 09/07/2010 : 9:45:45 PM
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Well lets do it then. McLellanville to Awendaw. Redfish/trout tourney. Lets do it in October. Definately gonna camp at the KOA. DBL help me with a date.
L@@k............Quack, Quack, BOOM.......Splash !!!!!! |
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stratoyak
Senior Member
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Posted - 09/07/2010 : 10:46:22 PM
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| Man that's terrible, awfully hard on the wife. Lost a friend some years ago whose wife was carrying their first, never knew his dad. God bless them. |
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KAJA
Senior Member
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Posted - 09/08/2010 : 08:48:21 AM
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Our thoughts and prays go out to the family.
Seafoam Southport 26 CC
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starrstriper
Senior Member
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Posted - 09/08/2010 : 09:57:05 AM
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Kenner, my condolences to you, your family, and Ben's Family.
I'll take your advice and be calling some of my best friends tonight who are way too far away for my liking.
Sorry for your loss.
tight lines...
Yankee sand flea on a Southern beach.
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PETA Quote of a Lifetime:
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Ask Your Daddy Why He's Hooked on Killing!"
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saltydog235
Senior Member
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Posted - 09/08/2010 : 11:02:58 AM
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Originally posted by Flats Newbie
Well lets do it then. McLellanville to Awendaw. Redfish/trout tourney. Lets do it in October. Definately gonna camp at the KOA. DBL help me with a date.
L@@k............Quack, Quack, BOOM.......Splash !!!!!!
A buddy of mine just told me there was already going to be a tourney going on down there October 16 if that helps you out. Wouldn't mind fishing something like this if someone had room on a skinny water bote.
Mark
Mako 262 Twin Yammaha F200s
Yeah, but do you consider a dog to be a filthy animal? I wouldn't go so far as to call a dog filthy but they're definitely dirty. But, a dog's got personality. Personality goes a long way.
"Life's tough......It's even tougher if you're stupid" John Wayne
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nautigirl
Intermediate Member
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Posted - 09/08/2010 : 12:32:50 PM
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Eric, I don't know you or Ben personally, but I do have a best friend and I would be devastated to lose her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Nauti Girl
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Kenner18
Senior Member
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Posted - 09/08/2010 : 2:04:47 PM
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I want to thank you all for your love and support, but most of all your prayers. Ben's wife and children will need all the prayers they can get in the coming months and years.
A tournament in his name sounds like a perfect way to honor him and I am thankful that you guys would take up the responsibility of putting that on. This is a perfect example of our fishing community at work! Camping at the KOA sounds great. If everone agrees on Mclellanville I will contact the KOA once the date is set and see if we can get a discount or even donated space to camp and gather after the tournament. I'm sure at that time of year they would not mind us using the kitchen/dining area for a small gathering.
You guys rock, and I am honored.
Eric
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thebobber
Senior Member
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Posted - 09/08/2010 : 4:59:32 PM
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A candle will be lit (way up to the north of you) tonight where we our sending our thoughts and prayers to his family, best friend and all friends.
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DrinkinBudLite
Senior Member
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Posted - 09/08/2010 : 10:31:33 PM
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IDEA:
Saturday, October 23rd, high tide @ Five Fathom entrance 0828hrs. Weigh in @ KOA Mt Pleasant @ 4pm, cookout to follow. $25 per person, ALL proceeds to go to the Treadaway family. NO PAYOUT, free food, and BYOB. ALL in memory and honor of Ben.
I'll need someone to help out with a tow-behind grill and everyone chip in on the food. This is a tourney in honor of Ben and any money collected will be given to the family.
http://www.protides.com/southcarolina/917/2010/10/
How's that sound??
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Kenner18
Senior Member
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Posted - 09/09/2010 : 2:09:22 PM
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Perfect.........
I am blown away that you guys would take this up. I have spent the entire week with Ben's wife and extended family and they are all so excited that you would honor him in this way. His family is definitely planning on being at the campground to meet and love on all who attend.
DBL - Lets talk next week to discuss whatever I can do to help.
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Flats Newbie
Senior Member
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Posted - 09/09/2010 : 2:17:02 PM
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Ive got a sales meeting in Charlotte that weekend.
How about Oct 9th? 6'7" Flood tide at 9:35am!!!
L@@k............Quack, Quack, BOOM.......Splash !!!!!! |
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Kenner18
Senior Member
1019 Posts |
Posted - 09/09/2010 : 2:32:13 PM
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Don't worry about my input for the date - you guys figure out what is best for you. If I get deployed between now and then, I will just fly back to be here.
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DrinkinBudLite
Senior Member
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Posted - 09/09/2010 : 6:21:29 PM
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October 9th would be a better date for fishing, but I'm not going to be here for that as I am going to be at the Rumble.
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DrinkinBudLite
Senior Member
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Posted - 09/09/2010 : 10:24:04 PM
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I need a vote from the members to decide on a date. I can plan both either way, simply reply to this thread with:
9th
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23rd
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Stillwaters
Senior Member
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Posted - 09/10/2010 : 08:34:24 AM
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Eric,
My thoughts prayers to his family and yours for this terrible loss. |
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Gatorgitter
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Posted - 09/12/2010 : 3:36:11 PM
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Sorry about your loose.I know how it feels as it happened to me on6-21-08. Will be praying for all.
Key West 186Yamaha150 4 stroke
One Day at a time!
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