Saturday, July 18, 2020
I got to know Tommy when I married Bonnie�s sister Anita. We spent time at the Lava Creek house where Tommy gave me my first fly fishing lessons. �It was a joy to see him grinning from ear to ear when I hooked and landed my first trout. �While at Fall River Mill, the closest town to Lava Creek, Tom insisted that I go with him to the golf course and play a round. �As bad as I was, he and I had a great afternoon. �Meeting Bonnie and Anita in town for dinner, Tom and I partook in libations of the,�19th hole�; after which Anita and Bonnie drove home. �Tommy and I went fishing on the Mokoloumy River near the fish hatchery. �We were in the middle of the river when Tommy stepped off onto a gravel edge and began to slip down into deeper water. �I grabbed him by the top of fishing vest and drug him back up to solid river bottom where regained his footing. �He said �you tried to drown me�, I said, �no fool I just saved your life �. �Years after we had discussions and laughter about that incident. �Rest In Peace Tommy, we will all miss you.�
