Sunset on a 50+ year Hunter

[Addicting]

Thank you everyone for the kind words. It has been a great ride with him, he has taught me so much. I would not be the man I am today without him. For the last 25 years we have always made it a point to hunt opening day together. The only year I missed was when I was deployed. I killed my first deer with him not 100 yards from where he shot his last. So lots of memories have been made in that small 20 acre wood lot.

I truly have been blessed to get to of had those experiences with him.

 

[Northwoods]

Bittersweet. That’s a special buck.

 

[Four22]

FANTASTIC. That made my morning!

Congrats

 

[Sytes]

A photo of a thousand memories and many more.

 

[Irrelevant]

Very cool, and both happy and sad for you at the same time.

 

[JTHOMP]

Glad you are able to savor those moments with your dad. Hope yall are able to have a few more.

 

[Jape]

Great and thoughtful pic and experience. Thanks for sharing.

 

[sdkhunter]

Always remember the memories and good times with those we love for sure! Your pic with the sun setting in the backgroun gave me goosebumps. I took a pic like that (sun setting in the background permiating through the trees) of a bull I shot in WY and send it to a buddy (only one I send that particular pic too) and he passed away in his tent on his elk hunt a day or two later - never expected that text/pic to be our last communication. Our time here is short, glad you guys got at least one more great one in!

 

[BlakeA]

Great photo and awesome memories!

 

[cahunter805]

Great photo and congrats to your dad and you on a lifetime of memories.

 

[MT_elk]

Very cool. Time passes by so quickly. I'm glad you were able to spend quality time with your Dad and it sounds like you have a lot of great memories.

 

[elkrchr]

If that was indeed your dad's last hunt, what a way to end a hunting career. I'm glad you were able to share the hunt with your father and that photo is priceless. Father time can be cruel.

 

[Addicting]

Today Dad went home to be with God. Up to right before the end he was in good spirits. He even talked about hunting on the deer opener on Sunday. With his wife by his side he took his last. He was a great man who will be sorely missed. RIP Dad

 

[wseidel]

I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, Addicting. Walking through this "season of life" can be tough but please know how much your Dad appreciated his time afield with you - especially that final hunt. I'm thankful that you were there for him. What a gift to be able to return the care and love that our parents provided to us. Given you and your Dad's faith (and mine), you will have the blessing of seeing him again in heaven.

God bless you and your family.
Wayne

 

[EYJONAS!]

So sorry for your loss, dad's are without a doubt the greatest gift a son could have. Truly a blessing with the lessons and adventures shared between a father and son. I'm sure he's got the perfect spot picked out in the the 20 acre wood plot in the sky waiting to share more someday. Thoughts and prayers to your family.

 

[Hunting Wife]

So sorry for your loss. Looking back at that photo from your first post...hope the memories of that day and many others eventually bring you peace.

 

[get-n-birdy]

Beautiful image that picture represents! Thanks so much for sharing it!

 

[Dougfirtree]

That's a great picture! Sounds like you're both very lucky to have shared that hunt. My condolences for your loss.

 

[Southern Elk]

Tony, I’m sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

 

[Wildabeest]

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Glad you were able to spend the last year knowing it was likely the last. I’m not sure we really appreciate our dads until we become one.