Thanks Fantastix. I spoke with Mark yesterday, he is not himself, I can hear it in the big mans voice....and totally justified.
The question always comes up....Why Me...
A wife who loses a husband is called a widow. A husband who loses a wife is called a widower. A child who loses his parents is called an orphan. But...there is no word for a parent who loses a child, that's how awful the loss is!
I feel blessed, and hope none of you have to experience this. RIP little Blake.. Thank You Guys.. Jeff and Sandy

This is absolutely horrible to hear. My condolences to the family and everyone involved....infuriates me bad things happen to good people.

I'll keep them in my thoughts!

Very sorry to Richardson family Jeff. Please send my sincerest condolences.

Chris

Thank you guys, hopefully we will be seing them tonight for a larger gathering and grill out. They have been extremely quiet and hopefully we can get their spirits up ...just a little..Super nice people in the right place at the wrong time.. RIP BLAKE.

Jeff I just realized I forgot to send out your check. I am sorry and it will go out this Monday for sure. Have a nice weekend and I hope your friends heal from this tragedy as soon as possible.

Its all good, we all have a hectic and busy lifestyle in this economy. Enjoy your new boat, am anxious to se what you come up with. We are working out the final stages on my cat..of the transom to except twin 90's, fish boxes, and a flip down out of the way rear seat..

I just wanted to take some time out, give you an update...and thank ya'll as a community. Of all the boating sites... You guys really stepped it up. I really appreciate the efforts, both spiritually and financially that were made in helping this family out. We went out to dinner last night with the Richardson's, Ill just say its an extremely rough time for them. Both brothers sold their boats and unfortunately want nothing to do with the water, which was a passion of Mark's.. Mark's severed hand will never be the same, barely has use of it, and thats a tragedy in itself, especially for what he needs it for..his livelihood...small equipment operator. Both brothers tox came back, and like I stated were clean..Unfortunately, they buried Blake in their hometown of Indiana, and will be moving close to their son end of May. I'll be losing a friendship due to a senseless act. Accidents like this are tragic, its how we handle ourselves after the fact. Thank You guys . Jeff

Jeff, and the Richardson family.
While this is difficult times for all of you, I greatly appreciate the “thank you” card I received a few days ago. Nice to see that even during tough times, there are some people whom I consider a “class act”.
My hats off to a bunch of “Class act” people, and all the best to the Richardson family.

Peter

No thank you..I just let them know about this website as well as one other that had nice things to say as well donated funds. They are not on the computer much, but I told them to google Blakes name for info on these great sites. For all that have not received a card its cause your funds are still in the paypal account, im leaving it in there till next week so we can pull the funds out one time. Thanks for everyones support..and again this is a great site. Jeff

RIP little buddy.