kiana, very nice to hear from... very sorry, i feel for you. i never met your dad or fished with. he however through this BB, was a true trip!!!

Tim always took time to PM me about the pics I would post of me and my son.
On the boards he was a stone cold hard ass a lot of the time, but he showed me a human side of himself.

One of his last visits to PP, he sent me this PM.

"The board thing has just gotten out of hand. Part of me is very different from the Sol charicter I portray on the board, and I've lost touch with that part. So, I'm going underground. My future contributions to the angling community will be via old school literature on the magazine stand."

I was sorry to see him go.

I love passionate people that drive themselves, that push themselves to the limit.
I didn't know him like you guys that fished with him, but he often took the time to chat with me in PM.s.
He impressed me highly with his big fish obsessions and his many trips to B.C.
He told me of his desires to take a huge blacktail buck with primitive archery gear, I really looked forward to seeing that happen as a man as driven as Tim would surely not be denied.
I lost my beloved brother in law on the very same day eight years ago.
I'll keep that day a very somber one for the rest of my life.

No hurt, no bad times, just hawg steelies & booner blacktails from here on out bro.

The world is an emptier place when it loses a man with such passion.
Though I shared Tim's lack of religious beliefs I truly hope his spirit continues in the mighty rivers of the north.
I'll miss you Tim.

Kiana,
Thanks for the phone call ! I loved your Dad very much and have nothing but great stories and memories with him that I will carry with me for the rest of my life !
Like I said, if you and your family need anything at all I am here to help you through these rough times............
I don't know what else to say ..........except I am sorry and I will miss him dearly !!!!

Joe

I didn't know Tim as well as some of you but have some amazing memories from the one weekend he and I and Nick did
The Snoopy rod derby. I know Tim never did anything halfway. He lived more in
the time he had than many do in twice the years. RIP Tim.

I didn't know him and I don't think I was even around when he was still posting here.

People here have been speaking reverently about him and there can be no greater testament to a man than to be respected and remembered in the way you have all done.

RIP Tim, you've earned a place in the memories of all who have known and loved you.

I'm in utter disbelief. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Wallis family

I got on the site last evening to pull a video off and saw Parker's post. I opened it up and was immediately floored at the news. I just signed off and started thinking.

I was thinking that I had never met Tim, never had any contact with him outside of what he posted on this board, but yet I knew him. I had learned things about his life, who he was, just from this board. Even though most of us don't know each other in person, we are still connected to each other's lives through this board. It just struck me how I could feel such sadness for a guy I never had any personal contact with.

Tim, I pray that your soul is at rest and you have found true peace.

For Tim's family I pray that the good Lord will bring you comfort and peace.

For the people who really knew Tim, I pray your sadness will be tempered through the rememberance of what a good friend did for you in this life and that you too will find peace.

Amen!

I never met Tim, but read most, if not all, of Sol's 7710 posts. His passion and intensity were ever present in both his writing and his pictures. He revealed more of himself through sharing good times and bad, than anyone else on this board.

Your heartfelt tributes and incredible pictures are a measure of the impact Tim's life had on so many of you. Thanks for sharing the memories. Sorry for your loss. Best wishes for all of his family.

Here's an example of SOL's statements that just seemed to come out of nowhere and kill me.........

"Don't ever give a parrot a piece of used chewing gum."

What a colorful character!

2158 views in two days. Can't say I can recall such a record. I would say he had a profound affect on all those that remember him.

Sorry for you & your Family's loss Kiana .

Most of us here, were after your Father. Although I'm not sure what the circumstances were... Cherish the memories.....



I've never seen a PP tribute to a fallen member like this before..... ever.........Hang in there, our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Mf

Molly Hatchet

Miss you bud!

I never met Tim but remember seeing some of his posts. I'm sorry for everyone's loss. He will be missed. Hopefully he is up there hooking 30lb. Steelhead everyday on an endless, perfect run.

Drew

Very sad news to hear yesterday, Although it only happened a few times for me I enjoyed the time spent laughing and fishing with Tim ... very fun guy and one hell of a fisherman!!! I had great respect and admiration for Tim and his talents and feel grateful to have learned a thing or two from him ... RIP

Mark

Sol fished the Hoh too.

I've fished below the Park as well.

I only knew Sol from his posts, but he will be missed by many. His family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.

I hope this quote from Buechner might help:

“When you remember me, it means that you carried something of who I am with you, that I have left some mark of who I am on who you are. It means that even after I die, you can still see my face and hear my voice and speak to me in your heart. For as long as you remember me, I am never entirely forgotten.” - Buechner

Very sad to read this news. Never met Sol but definatley interacted with him in a few threads a few years ago. Great arguments at times. My condolences to his family and to all that lost him as a friend.

RIP Tim...never had a chance to fish with or really get to know him but I was scared shiatless to post on most of his threads back in the early days of PP.

Condolences to his kids and those closest to him.

Rest well, Tim.

I can't imagine what his kids and family must be going through... I've been in and around similar situations and offer only this... "Time heals all things.." It won't be short, it won't be easy, but it will get better--eventually. Sincere condolences to you all.

B

I too want to offer my sincere condolences to Tim's family and close friends. Although I did not know Sol like a lot of you here, my interaction were always informative and entertaining. He seemed like a true friend and one that would do ANYTHING for those he cared for.

RIP Sol and we'll see you on the river again someday!

CM