RIP Captain John

[redfishbluefish]

Lost a seafaring friend last night. For those who fish in the Central NJ area, you might know Captain John out of Keyport. He had a massive heart attack last night and passed away at the young age of 48. John was a great person and very close friend to one of my wife's best friends. You'll be missed Captain John Connell!

 

[Mark...]

Sorry for your loss....

 

[kschweer]

Sorry to hear Paul.

 

[MikeAreefs]

Sorry Paul, losing a fellow fishermen, and captian none the less is very unfortunate. I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

Sorry for your loss.

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[Juano908]

So sorry Paul.


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[njtiger24 aquariums]

Sorry to hear man

 

[Trio91]

Sorry to hear that paul.....

 

[MadReefer]

Sorry to hear. Seen that boat for many years but never had time to fish from it.

 

[dangerbird]

So young. Sorry for your loss.

 

[ice28720]

Sorry for your loss

 

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[Dave]

Sorry to hear this.


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[jkapit]

Sorry for your loss Paul.

 

[redfishbluefish]

Thank you everyone for your kind words. However, It's not so much me, it's my wife's good friend who was John's significant other who's having the hard time. But again, all words appreciated.

For those not familiar, Captain John was the only commercial boat allowed to dock in Keyport because of arrangements made by his father years ago (who is still living). Anyone visiting Keyport knew his boat because it was the only boat there. Here's Captain John at the helm:

If anyone is interested, HERE'S a video someone put together honoring Captian John.