John D. Norton, a longtime Striped Bass fisherman at the Troy Dam, died suddenly at his home in Mass. this past Saturday, 3/28/09. He was my friend, and a real fishing enthusiast. John knew everybody on the river, and was one of the most popular and colorful figures at "The Wall".....
For years, he fished the "Outside Wall" using his canoe. His trademark was that of a "bugle salute" every day upon his departure from the river. How I hated that horn, but the sweet sound of those passing notes will live in our hearts forever.
If you knew him, you had to love him. He'd give a complete stranger the shirt off his back. He was our Good Will Ambassador at The Wall.
The link to his obituary and photo are below. If you knew him, you can sign the "Guest Book" and enter a short note.
Goodbye my friend.... I will miss our conversations, but linger not, for I know I will find you on the beach.
Till the next high tide
Thebluesman5748
http://www.legacy.com/TimesUnion-Alb...onId=125648610
For years, he fished the "Outside Wall" using his canoe. His trademark was that of a "bugle salute" every day upon his departure from the river. How I hated that horn, but the sweet sound of those passing notes will live in our hearts forever.
If you knew him, you had to love him. He'd give a complete stranger the shirt off his back. He was our Good Will Ambassador at The Wall.
The link to his obituary and photo are below. If you knew him, you can sign the "Guest Book" and enter a short note.
Goodbye my friend.... I will miss our conversations, but linger not, for I know I will find you on the beach.
Till the next high tide
Thebluesman5748
http://www.legacy.com/TimesUnion-Alb...onId=125648610