Tom

[Avenger]

I didn't know who Tom Henry was until today, but from reading this I really get the feeling that I wish I had met him.

Which leads me to thinking that this thread is an incredible memorial to this gentleman and what an amazing gift it would be if somebody who knew the family was to gather these great stories and anecdotes, as well as any other ones they can find from people who knew him, type them up and print them out to present them to his family.

Most of us aren't going to cure cancer or bring about world peace in our lifetimes, so in the end our legacy comes down to the people who's lives we touch in small ways. A collection like this would be a testimonial of his life for all who miss him.

Just a thought...

[fish4bills]

Here he is heading offshore at the Big Rock Tourney several years ago.

[waynofish]

RIP my friend. I have known and respected you my whole career. Always a profesional at what you did. You will truly be missed. Give Scotty my regards and I trust you will have that place dialed in by the time I get there. I will be seeing you in the future.

[JFT]

Amen, I had not spoken with Tom in several years, but you are so right, first class all the way, and a top notch boatman and fisherman.

When I first met Tom here in Hatteras, we were giving him a hard time about always running his charters wearin a starched and monogrammed collared shirt. here in Hatteras we are kind of a flip flop and t-shirt crowd.

He Looked me in the eye and said "It's not what ya do, its how ya look doin it."

RIP Dock Partner.

Jay,
That was great. Tom's trademark was a starched, pressed, monogrammed, buttoom up collared shirt and shorts. Every day right up to the day he died. Always the professional...always the gentleman and friend to the entire fishing community.

[Deep C]

Tonights ceremony was nice... Overflow crowd gathered to say goodbye on a dune overlooking the ocean he so loved. Another step in closure of this chapter...

[jaws]

I didn't know Capt. Tom either, Thank You all for sharing your stories. Sounds like he was great man and loved what he was doing. RIP Capt. Tom.