Thomas joseph my time has come

[Tommy Joseph]

Lets get started with a bang,i have lung cancer.But thats ok guys,had a long run.85 yrs young and still able to do what i love.FISHIN.I want to take this opportunity to thank all u guys who hungwith me over 30 years,loyalty i did not desrve but i thank u.I treasure every trip but the bestwas oct 27 1999 the day my boat flipped over.Six men on the boat one in a wheel chair everybody rescued except me,i died.I was trapped under the boat for 17 mins ready to die but the lord provided an air pocket.took me 17 mins to finally get out from under the boat,when my head popped out of the water i raised my arms to heaven and dedicated my life to my saviorJESUS CHRIST.Yes my old life died but i as born again.Ilost my wonderful wife 5yrs ago.I lost my special needs son 2yrs ago,he lived 45 difficult yrs never complained.I would like to be half the man he was.I am ready to be with my wife and son in heaven but my lord JESUS knows the time and day.Wishing u all a happy EASTER.WOULD LIKE TO THANK JERRY FOR ALLOWING ME THIS POST

[nutleysigns]

God bless tommy joseph

[EddieG]

It was a pleasure fishing with you Tommy. You will be in my prayers.

[Finprof]

We will all miss you Captain Tommy.

[njfisherman1975]

Tommy... very sorry to read this. Loved fishing on the rightaway boats. Sending prayers your way and wishing you peace and comfort. You’re one of a kind tommy.

Jeff Orr

[BigRock44]

Hats off to you, sir. We all reach the end of the road eventually, sounds like you've had an amazing journey doing this thing we love, fishing. I hear you were one of the best. May we all be lucky enough to make it to 85+. God bless you.

[Tommy Joseph]

Guys i appreciate your replies but i think i gave the wrong impression with.my time has come.what i meant was my time for running a boat has come. My surgeon was very happy with the surgery i think when i get stronger i have a few fishing trips left.forgive me for notbeing more clear.

[hartattack]

It's been a privilege to fish with you, an honor to know you. Hopefully we can wet a line soon on Honeybee

[Gerry Zagorski]

Never had the privilege to fish with you Tommy, hope we get that chance... In the meantime, there's a ton of Tommy fans out there rooting for you. Yes, you've earned your reputation as a great fisherman but what's more important and why people really love and respect you, is your kind heart.. Can't tell you how many times your name has come up in conversation and people's eyes light up and a smile comes to their face. That is your legacy and what defines you brother...

Best of luck with your journey, the doctors and treatments and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I know you've got some gas left in you, I can tell by our conversations. Yeah, I'm sure you're tired at times but your continuing example is a light that still needs to be shined on others you've yet to touch. Sorry you ain't getting off that easy, still more work for you Tommy.....

God bless you, sounds like he already has!

[tautog]

If you are well enough to go, let's do some porgy fishing in NY in a few weeks.