long overdue, ending in sad news

frank daleo · 09-23-2009, 11:52 AM

Back in June 2009, Cole Svenson and I were asked to do a shark charter aboard the Cheapshot by friends of Michael Alexander. This was not your typical charter, for Michael was diagnosed with terminally ill cancer at the age of 27. One thing Michael wanted to do was catch a shark.

Despite doctors telling him not to go, Michael and wife Lauren, along with 4 friends met us at the dock at 5am for the trip out to the grounds.

About 9am, with much praying being done from Cole and I, Mr. Shark finally cooperated and showed up in our slick. Though, just a blue, he finally took one of our baits. The rod was passed to Michael, and he fought this shark like a champ.

This charter was a special one, for his presence on the boat gave Cole and myself a different outlook on life. The word CANT was not in Michael's vocabulary. His motto, NEVER GIVE IN !

Michael passed away last week at the age of 27 to disease that has no passion. I wanted to include a location to anyone who feels like donating to help find a cure: Pediatric Cancer Care Research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital, 1275 York Avenue, N.Y., N.Y. 10065.

Attached is picture of Michael on that trip.

92 feet down · 09-23-2009, 01:14 PM

Very sad. You are a good man for granting a dying person their wish. Nice work Capt.

giantfan · 09-23-2009, 01:51 PM

Good work putting him on a shark!!

RIP Michael

chumslicker27 · 09-23-2009, 01:58 PM

Hats off Capt. For hooking Michael up...
So sad... Only 27.....
Pour out a cold one for Michael.... RIP....

Agitated88 · 09-23-2009, 02:15 PM

RIP Michael...hat's off to you Capt for a job well done!

cheapshot · 09-23-2009, 06:19 PM

I couldn't be more proud of you and Cole for handling the trip the way you guy's did ! Maybe Mikes buddy Henry could get some more pics up .
RIP Mike.

Cole Svenson · 09-23-2009, 09:59 PM

here are the rest of the photos from the trip. it was for sure, a great day to remember.

frank daleo · 09-24-2009, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cole Svenson

here are the rest of the photos from the trip. it was for sure, a great day to remember.

Thanks brother. The one with his tongue out is classic.

paul708 · 09-24-2009, 12:20 PM

sorry for the loss.
27 is way to young.
you guys did great getting him out and smiling like that.

juicyhook · 09-24-2009, 12:52 PM

Very sad to say the least

You guys putting a smile on his face that big tells the story

27 is way to young for sure, Live every day like it is your last.

09-23-2009, 06:19 PM	#6
cheapshot Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 135 Credits: 4,432.6	I couldn't be more proud of you and Cole for handling the trip the way you guy's did ! Maybe Mikes buddy Henry could get some more pics up . RIP Mike. Last edited by cheapshot; 09-23-2009 at 06:21 PM.

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09-23-2009, 01:14 PM	#2
92 feet down Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 351 Credits: 7,244.2 Boat: 38' Dawson http://www.laststrawcharters.com/ & 23sf World Cat Home Port: Ocean City, MD Best Catch: 600# Blue Marlin (see avatar) Occupation: Civil Engineer/Mate	Very sad. You are a good man for granting a dying person their wish. Nice work Capt.

09-23-2009, 01:51 PM	#3
giantfan I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Matawan NJ Posts: 1,517 Credits: 4,777.4 Boat: 34 Pursuit Express Home Port: Keyport	Good work putting him on a shark!! RIP Michael

09-23-2009, 01:58 PM	#4
chumslicker27 I use a green machine Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: VA Posts: 213 Credits: 794.4 Boat: Team No Show Home Port: VA BEACH Best Catch: EVERY CATCH! Occupation: SportFishingTourism.com	Hats off Capt. For hooking Michael up... So sad... Only 27..... Pour out a cold one for Michael.... RIP....

09-23-2009, 02:15 PM	#5
Agitated88 I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wherever Uncle Sam sends me Posts: 1,393 Credits: 4,006.8 Boat: Yet to be determined... Home Port: Hoopers Island, MD Best Catch: released est 125# BFT Occupation: hunt'n down bad guys...AWAC's style	RIP Michael...hat's off to you Capt for a job well done!

09-24-2009, 12:52 PM	#10
juicyhook Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 363 Credits: 1,971.1 Boat: GB Devocean Home Port: Oc Md Occupation: European Autotech	Very sad to say the least You guys putting a smile on his face that big tells the story 27 is way to young for sure, Live every day like it is your last.