We have lost an old friend

Wuluf · Post by **Wuluf** » Wed Aug 08, 2012 8:03 pm

So sorry to hear this news. He was clearly a strong, positive advocate for the sport and a good friend to many. Rest in peace Mark.

Mark R · Post by **Mark R** » Wed Aug 08, 2012 8:27 pm

DaveR wrote:Mike you need anything don't hesitate. We are here. Please, let us help.

Ditto.

Tide1on · Post by **Tide1on** » Wed Aug 08, 2012 9:09 pm

Very shocking news! I'm so very sorry to hear of his passing. May the powers above comfort his family and friends through this difficult time. He was definitely a great contributor to our sport, this site and will be truely missed by so many!!!

R.I.P. Mark

Lime Cider · Post by **Lime Cider** » Wed Aug 08, 2012 9:11 pm

I'm very sad to hear of Mark's passing, he was too young. Makes you think about our own mortality and how we should continue to live life to it's fullest.

May you rest in peace Mark Bellotte, you will not be forgotten.

SRQGator · Post by **SRQGator** » Thu Aug 09, 2012 6:48 am

Sad news. RIP Mark.

bassboy · Post by **bassboy** » Thu Aug 09, 2012 1:04 pm

RIP Mark i know your wisdom and knowledge has touched many in the fishing community. You will be missed by all.

22acrowd · Post by **22acrowd** » Thu Aug 09, 2012 1:39 pm

Damn. Mark was a gracious and nice guy anytime I was around him. I remember when I first started out kayak fishing I ran into him out at Weedon. I knew who he was from this site and said hello. Rather than haul ass, which is what most would do, he invited me to tag along and fish with him and Sharon. I ended up learning some new skills and tactics that day that I still use anytime I go out there. He had a great sense of humor and always kept it light which I appreciated.

RIP Cook.

DouGR81 · Post by **DouGR81** » Thu Aug 09, 2012 2:34 pm

Very sorry to hear.. He was a standup guy and will be missed.

Chadryan · Post by **Chadryan** » Thu Aug 09, 2012 2:36 pm

I only met Mark a couple of times over the past several years, but I will never forget the first time that I ran into him at Picnic Island about 5 years ago when I was just getting into kayaking. I recognized him from this site and will never forget all of the pointers and tips he gave me that morning even though we had never met before.

He will certainly be missed.

Captain Hugh · Post by **Captain Hugh** » Thu Aug 09, 2012 2:49 pm

I never met Mark except through his posts here. Wish I had known him. When I die, I hope I have a few frends who think as well of me, as you guys think of him. My condolences go out to his family and his many friends.

Chris.G · Post by **Chris.G** » Thu Aug 09, 2012 3:55 pm

Sad news. What a great person he was.
RIP Mark.

Bigfish171 · Post by **Bigfish171** » Thu Aug 09, 2012 7:25 pm

Mark's status as a respected friend & fisherman is evident in these postings.

Tight lines & smooth seas, Mark. You will be missed.

RockinNReelin · Post by **RockinNReelin** » Thu Aug 09, 2012 10:18 pm

I have no words to express this loss. I'm truly overwhelmed by all of the kinds words posted on this thread. RIP Mark, I will forever love and miss you.

fishhead · Post by **fishhead** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 6:16 am

I'm glad I got to meet Mark.
God Bless Him

pbr · Post by **pbr** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 9:16 am

Very sorry to hear this, he was a friendly and generous person, and truly passionate about fishing

mikeB · Post by **mikeB** » Sat Aug 11, 2012 4:49 am

God Bless, Mark.

I will always remember his over the shoulder smile in his Tarpon video.

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