This is a great loss.  We exchanged emails.  A gentleman always.

Mike
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Byard Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2003 12:00 PM
Subject: [VFB] A loss to our FF community...


>
> Read this post on the FF@ from Jason Tinling...
>
> I had never met Dave in person, but have exchanged e-mail on numerous
> occasions...sad news indeed
>
> ...byard
>
> ----------
>
> Gene Trump has posted to the main Flyshop.com board that Dave Engerbretson
> passed away today.
>
> "I have very sad news for me personally and the fly fishing community in
> general. Dave Engerbretson passed away today after battling diabetes and a
> heart condition for years. Dave was a dear friend of mine that I met on
the
> Internet. We called or e-mailed each other on a daily basis.
> Dave Engerbretson was a fly anglers angler. An outdoor writer, field
editor
> for FFM, photographer, casting instructor, master rod builder and co-host
> of a PBS fly tying series. He was also a loving father and one of the best
> fishing friends you could ever have.
>
> There is now a large hole in my world. Dave talked to me a day or so ago
> and promised he?d meet me on the other side so
> I should be sure and bring my rod. ...his usual sense of humor even toward
> the end.
>
> I miss him already and have a tough time accepting he is gone."
>
> Datus Proper...Dave...damn
>
> Jason

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