We have lost an old friend

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We have lost an old friend

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I am saddened to write we have lost Cooknfish. Details are sketchy at this point. He has been a friend to many here for as long as the site has been around.
Rest in Peace Mark and thank you for all the fond memories. Give Jay a hug for us.
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Rest in peace Mark "CooknFish" Bellotte. Thanks for some good times.
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This is very sad news. I was told that he was found in his apartment by the St. Petersburg police.
R.I.P. Mark. You will be missed and always remembered.
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That is very sad news, Mark was a true ambassador for the sport we all love. A man I was honored to know. he was always a positive and sharing guy, a man who will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know him.

Rest in Peace my friend
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R.I.P. Mark you will surely be missed...
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I am so, so sorry to hear this. Damn.
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Will surely be missing this guy. Rest in Peace, Mark.
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RIP Mark........
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Calm Waters and Tight Lines my friend!!
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Wow. Terrible news. Very sorry to hear this.
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Today I have not just lost a friend and fishing buddy but a brother and family member.
Tight lines my friend, I will truly miss you.
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So sorry to hear this. Cook was one of the good ones.
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Very sad, he was one hell of a guy. . One of the best fisherman I have ever had the pleasure of fishing with. He will truly be missed.
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We lost a good one today....Mark will be sorely missed. Not only was he knowledgeable, but he had a gentle spirit about him that made him accessible by anyone and he was always willing to share what he knew with anyone. I will never forget him for that.

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Very sad. Sorry to hear this. RIP Mark..
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Still cannot fathom this news. He was a true ambassador and I am proud to have called him a friend.


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