"I do know there are a few former tournament trail bass anglers that have taken up the long rod who are regulars here on FAOL. One who passed this past year was Harold Hattaway. Cancer finally got Harold, but he was a very vocal advocate of fly fishing and the companions we found in our sport. Those who attended the Florida Fish-In back in 2008 had the pleasure of meeting him in person. Fortunately for us he aimed former fishing friends in our direction. You never quite know who all is reading FAOL do you?"

No, you never do.

Harold was the epitome of sharing and caring, not only in fishing/fly fishing, and fly tying, but also in life. He loved people. He loved life. He shared his infectious zeal for all things living with every breath he took. His Spirit never failed. His body did ... on May 5, 2007.

I like to believe his Spirit still roams the hallowed halls of FAOL, leaning us one way or the other; showing us little things to do to add joy to our purpose; sharing a laugh or two.

Harold, and so many others who have gone before us, have "Sponsored" us ... to do the right thing.

Thank you, Deanna, for reminding us again.