Tribute to Dr. Dave Willis

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Re: Tribute to Dr. Dave Willis Bob Lusk #370215 03/26/14 12:26 PM
Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 10 Warren County, Virginia U Uncle E
Uncle E U Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 10 Warren County, Virginia	I didn't know Dave, but he certainly made an impact on many peoples lives. I am sorry for your loss. I subscribe!

Re: Tribute to Dr. Dave Willis Bob Lusk #544474 02/23/22 09:36 PM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 1,656 Likes: 1 Fayette County Illinois B Bing Ambassador Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
Bing Ambassador Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker B Joined: May 2002 Posts: 1,656 Likes: 1 Fayette County Illinois	Wonderful tribute to a great man. When seeing the pheasant pictures I have to wonder if one of those tail feathers is one that we had embedded into the custom made rod we had made for him. "I love living. I have some problems with my life, but living is the best thing they've come up with so far." � Neil Simon,

Re: Tribute to Dr. Dave Willis Bob Lusk #544491 02/24/22 07:16 AM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 14,674 Likes: 509 40 N, 82 1/2 W Theo Gallus Moderator Lunker
Theo Gallus Moderator Lunker Joined: May 2004 Posts: 14,674 Likes: 509 40 N, 82 1/2 W	I wore my "SDSU Wildlife and Fisheries" polo shirt to the doctor's office yesterday. I got to explain a little bit about Dr. Dave to my MD. "Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling

Re: Tribute to Dr. Dave Willis Bob Lusk #544507 02/24/22 01:03 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,355 Likes: 118 Granbury, Texas Bob Lusk Editor, Pond Boss Magazine Lunker
Bob Lusk Editor, Pond Boss Magazine Lunker Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,355 Likes: 118 Granbury, Texas	Fred, those feathers came from a pheasant he took. Can't believe he's been gone 8 years. One of the finest men I've ever known, and truly a best friend. Built bridges between academia, agencies, and the private sector as he did his part to educate students and be a great friend to all of us. Miss him immensely. Teach a man to grow fish... He can teach to catch fish...

Re: Tribute to Dr. Dave Willis Bob Lusk #544633 02/26/22 09:52 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 16,555 Likes: 411 Hurst & Bowie, Texas D Dave Davidson1 Moderator Lunker
Dave Davidson1 Moderator Lunker D Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 16,555 Likes: 411 Hurst & Bowie, Texas	Good friend It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color. Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done. Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa

Re: Tribute to Dr. Dave Willis Bob Lusk #544642 02/27/22 09:40 AM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 14,674 Likes: 509 40 N, 82 1/2 W Theo Gallus Moderator Lunker
Theo Gallus Moderator Lunker Joined: May 2004 Posts: 14,674 Likes: 509 40 N, 82 1/2 W	Here is a picture of Dr. Dave Willis and then PhD student Melissa Welner (IIRC a Fisheries Professor herself these days): An unidentified fan of Dr. Dave, wearing an orange shirt, can be seen in between the two fish profs. Last edited by esshup; 02/27/22 10:32 AM. Reason: There ya go Theo, I fixed it for ya. "Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling

Re: Tribute to Dr. Dave Willis Bob Lusk #544665 02/28/22 10:46 AM
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ewest Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker E Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 22,032 Likes: 483 Miss.	Old pics Attachments Last edited by ewest; 02/28/22 10:47 AM.