posted 09-12-2013 03:52 AM ET (US)         

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Bless him and family. I wish I could be there but I'm many thousands of miles away.

Dom

posted 09-17-2013 10:25 PM ET (US)            

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My Dad died August 11th and we had his memorial service last week followed by scattering his ashes in Great Peconic Bay on Saturday. We had no real service for the ashes, but we had three boats (2 Pursuits and one Grady) and took his old log books from his three sportfisherman (1965-1992) and read selected passages that many of us knew. It was fun and sad.

Best to Edie.

JimP

posted 09-18-2013 01:54 AM ET (US)            

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DaveH, That's very generous to offer. I know Edie is paying for the 65' New Sea Angler plus food. Edie's email address is
(e-d@comcast.net)

My condolences Jimp for your Dads passing. A Sea service sounds very appropriate.
We should have at least a half dozen whalers following the Big boat.

posted 09-29-2013 04:31 AM ET (US)            

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Liz: Andy is coming, AFAIK, but he's in Santa Cruz. I thought
you were in SoCal.

Chuck

posted 09-29-2013 11:16 AM ET (US)            

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Andy and I were in contact last night, he is attending the memorial in Bodega Bay. I looked at airfares into San Jose and they are high, on short notice. I was going to try to hook up with him there.

If there is a last minute fare that is reasonable, I will jump on it. For now, it appears that I will not be attending.

posted 09-30-2013 11:11 PM ET (US)            

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Matt- I saw one for $562 the rest were upwards of a thousand. I just did two trips back East, one intended and one short notice (death in the family). Short notice one set me back $1700, so things are tight.

If I come, it will be last notice because I found a fare I could do. If not, I am there in spirit. Thanks for checking for me.

posted 10-01-2013 10:39 AM ET (US)            

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Although I never met Tony personally, we talked a few times and he encouraged us/me to come out to Bodega Bay and fish sometime. For some reason he thought I could teach him something about trolling for Pacific salmonids. Not likely. That is a trip and a meet up I will regret never happened.

At that time on Saturday we will go out to the beach at Grand Haven and look to the west across the water, silently. And raise a couple of pale ales poured into Whaler logo glasses in his honor. Memory eternal.

posted 10-01-2013 10:39 AM ET (US)            

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Although I never met Tony personally, we talked a few times and he encouraged us/me to come out to Bodega Bay and fish sometime. For some reason he thought I could teach him something about trolling for Pacific salmonids. Not likely. That is a trip and a meet up I will regret never happened.

At that time on Saturday we will go out to the beach at Grand Haven and look to the west across the water, silently. And raise a couple of pale ales poured into Whaler logo glasses in his honor. Memory eternal.

posted 10-01-2013 10:39 AM ET (US)            

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Although I never met Tony personally, we talked a few times and he encouraged us/me to come out to Bodega Bay and fish sometime. For some reason he thought I could teach him something about trolling for Pacific salmonids. Not likely. That is a trip and a meet up I will regret never happened.

At that time on Saturday we will go out to the beach at Grand Haven and look to the west across the water, silently. And raise a couple of pale ales poured into Whaler logo glasses in his honor. Memory eternal.

posted 10-03-2013 01:27 PM ET (US)            

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I regret that I will not be able to join Edie and the rest of you this weekend to celebrate Tony's life.

On Saturday my wife and I will be flying to Spain for a couple weeks of vacation. I am 100 percent certain that Tony would approve.

posted 10-03-2013 07:09 PM ET (US)            

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I just got my boat motor running on all cylinders again and will be leaving for San Juan Island tomorrow. On October 5th, I will be fishing for salmon and remembering Tony.

He was such a better fisherman than I am. I will celebrate his life by doing what he loved. It's strange, we never met, we never even spoke on the phone or emailed one another. Our only contact was on Continuous Wave but I considered him as a friend.

John

posted 10-03-2013 07:39 PM ET (US)            

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[qoute]It's strange, we never met, we never even spoke on the phone or emailed one another. Our only contact was on Continuous Wave but I considered him as a friend.[/qoute]

Well put John!

posted 10-04-2013 02:47 AM ET (US)            

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Last Saturday I went to the same place on Kaneohe Bay were Tony and I pulled up to the sand bar 5 years ago and relaxed, talked about boating, family and life in general.

I spent a good 30 minutes reflecting on how short life is, how important friends and family are and really got chocked up. In the short time I spent with him, he really left a profound impression on me.

We were polar opposites in regards to political views but it was surreal how it was all put aside and we were able to share a couple of beers and really enjoy each others company.

I gave him a toast, shed a couple of tears then proceeded to hook a nice bluefin trevally that I'm sure he would have appreciated.

RIP my friend

posted 10-04-2013 12:18 PM ET (US)            

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Sorry that Jill and I won't be coming up this weekend, but would like to toast Tony with his favorite ale. Does anyone know which one it was? Really miss elaelap!

Thanks, Mark

posted 10-04-2013 02:00 PM ET (US)            

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I'm looking forward to seeing many of you tomorrow. I will be bringing Loolee 3, Tony's first Whaler with me. The weather looks promising. I have a case of "pale ale" to contribute... and some of our favorite smoked salmon from Angelo's meats in Petaluma. If I know my buddy Matt (Placerville) he's got some seafood surprises up his sleeve too!.... if he's not busy out there catching some more fresh...!

This year is extra special for obvious reasons. I'm going to ask some local Park Rangers who knew Tony to drop by...

Steve

posted 10-05-2013 10:05 PM ET (US)            

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Jill and I are having oysters and pale ale toasting our lost friend Tony and missing the Bodega gathering, salmon on the grill!

Mark

posted 10-06-2013 05:30 AM ET (US)            

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Wish I could have been there,
One word described Tony better than any other.

Tony Cared.

posted 10-06-2013 07:19 PM ET (US)            

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Lots of family and friends....

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/warrent/library/ 2013%20Tony%20Wilde%20scattering%20ashes%20Bodega%20Bay?sort=2&page=1

Warren

posted 10-06-2013 07:27 PM ET (US)            

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Oooops, here's the slideshow link...

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/warrent/slideshow/ 2013%20Tony%20Wilde%20scattering%20ashes%20Bodega%20Bay

Warren

posted 10-06-2013 09:10 PM ET (US)            

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Thought that was really classy to have his beloved Whalers out for the service. The last shot is really special.

Martyn

posted 10-06-2013 10:59 PM ET (US)            

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WT -

Thanks for posting the pictures. Looks like a beautiful day.

JimP

posted 10-07-2013 12:29 AM ET (US)            

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Thanks for sharing, what a lovely evening on Bodega waters, very warming to see!

Mark and Jill

posted 10-07-2013 02:46 AM ET (US)            

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Edie read the following thread during the ceremony, and it had us chuckling and tearing up in the same instant. It was a beautiful moment to be sure.

http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/016103.html

posted 10-08-2013 01:32 AM ET (US)            

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I've posted some pictures at
http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/32373151_JJnJMk#!i=2818532178&k=hTpJ8qH
There's a few old ones of Tony (some from Adm. Linda), then
a few of the scattering of Tony's ashes (I too want my ashes
too nourish the sea), and then a bunch of pix of the
celebration of Tony's life.

Sorry about the ugly URL, but with SmugMug if you make it
private, you get a silly URL like that.

Chuck