In Honor Of Betty Patton, My Mother

[jlpatton1]

Just a quick note, some of my great friends will be minding the dock for me for a couple of days, while I go to Louisiana to pay respects to my Mother, Betty Lois Watson Patton 1935-2008. I can remember the days of me and her on the side of the Bayou with a cane pole and some crickets. She taught me a lot about life, and I thought we were just fishing.

Be sure to take time to teach a kid to fish. In doing so, you will teach them Patience, Sportsmanship, Courtesy, Respect for others and the Outdoors, and how to be a good steward of our Lakes, Rivers and the Wildlife that depend on them.

Thanks for all the calls, emails and prayer support during this time, and I'll be back on Friday.

[Danoinark]

JL, my condolences to you and your family. Godspeed on your trip.

Dano

[patfish]

Lamar, I'd type more but I can't see the screen for the tears. Safe journey brother and my best to you and your family.

[bigredbirdfan]

Sorry for your loss and I will dedicate my first trip with both kids on my boat this weekend to your mother. May the lord bless me this weekend with the charcter items you mentioned (mainly patience). I will see you saturday when on the water.