Speechless......

I used to come to this board, JUST to read Sol's funny & quick witted posts. Often blunt, and right to the point, but usually dead nutz on, and worth the read.

My first time out trying it on the bank at the Tall Timbers hole, a bunch of Jacka**'s came drifting by dropping M-80's in the water, shooting potatoes, spraying water and wearing viking helmets. And so I was introduced to the SRC, and (sort of) met Sol the first time on the river (nothing personal 'boutthe Jackazz comment fellas....I didnt know then what i know now).

I remember when Sol had the guts to post publicly to the board that he was an alcoholic. Shortly after that I saw him at the pullout on the bogie. Struggling with the same myself, I told him how much I admored his courage, and thanked him for his honesty. The second, and last time I met Sol. What a nice guy he was about it.

I didnt know Sol at all. But through this board, I did. Though I didnt always agree with it, I honestly admired and respected the life that he led.

So many lives touched, and he didnt even know it. ...........RIP Sol.

Hey, who you callin' a Jacka**? I resemble that remark! The fishing sure didn't get any better after the punkin bomb...but at least you only got it in one hole, he chased us into Crescent and did Bomb #2 after our team landed two in a row in front of his

Tim was the first one I fished with thru what became two of my favorite drifts on the OP...thanks for that, buddy, I'll think of you every time I drift them.

Fish on...

Todd

I just found out this morning about Tim, I'm saddened and heart broken. tim had a great sense of humor and called it as he saw it, no BS and didn't mince words. When I was going through my divorce, he and I talked many times. In his own way he told me things would work out for the better and to remember it would just give me more time on the water.
One of the last times I saw Tim was when Richard, Scott and I stopped by his place after a day on the Sol Duc. We stopped by, shot the sh!t, laughed that he had his Harley parked in the house!
As Robbo mentioned, during one of the SRC's...we see this pumpkin floating down the Bogey...smoke coming out of the cap. We didn't have much time to process what was going on when the thing exploded, sending the lid out of sight and clearing that section of the river. Never laughed so hard in my life...

Rest in peace, my sympathy to his daughters, I have two of my own and know that they are my greatest gifts in the world.

God bless...

Kev

Dang. All can think of is why? Never met him, but after reading 99% of his posts I always LMAO. Right before he left PP, he seemed to be in the best physical shape he'd been in (for awhile anyway).

Prayers en route.

I am going to keep reading but want to learn Sol's story from his friends.

Is a Celebration of Sol's Life or Memorial Service planned or scheduled? Anybody know Tim's last wishes? Ashes in the Sol Duc or someplace else like in BC?

Go hard or go home!
Tim was quality people and the best snake charmer I knew
thanks for the memories and see you someday on the great river in the sky!

I don't know about a river in the sky, but I have heard of the Lake of Fire that awaits those who don't repent.

IMO, Tim's finest moment was not on the river or speaking his piece on this board, but in humbly admitting his own human frailty.
This takes a lot of strength and courage and showed his true heart. I saw it as powerful testimony and an encouragement for us all.

Getting old or real ain't for wimps and while he may not have gotten old he did get real. Sol was no wimp and in the end he showed us there is more to being a man than catching a lot of fish and having it your own way.

Tim and I talked a few times about this day we all face. Like most of us here, he did not spare his opinion, but unlike many he also listened.

Praise God, who created Tim and extends mercy and comfort to those that would receive it.

I too only knew Tim through the board and PM's. I enjoyed his personal style and the spice that he brought to the board. I felt honoured that some people thought EnglishPete was actually Sol when I first railed people on the board. In one small way, I almost could hang with the best.

You are pure spirit now Tim, we'll meet again.

Would have loved to see Sol's response to this stuff!

-S

I was trying to track down Richard yesterday and got a hold of Jen who gave me the news. They were on the way to his funeral. RIP SOL, I only met him once, and it was a shocker. I do believe his hair was green and it was permed. I was beach fishing on Whidbey and Richard walks up carrying his fishing rod and SOL walks up carrying a beer in each hand. I guess he was concerned about developing thirst for the 100 yard trek back to his truck. Had some laughs it was fun. The man will be missed

It was a very heartfelt service and huge props go out to Bucket for hosting the crew for a bbq afterwards. Although not the circumstances we all like to get together for, it was great to see you all and remember the great times and adventures had by all with Tim...RIP Sol.

CM

Bravo Stam, Just Bravo.
Your memories put chills on my skin.
I feel your pain brother.
You are a good man and were obviously the kind of true friend that a guy is blessed to have.

100 mph.Gotta love it.Good luck,
SZ

I only seen him a couple times and talked once on the phone,that was it.Never got to meet Sol. RIP.

As someone remarked last night one testimonial to Tim was the quality of the folks who atended his send off. Too many to name, but a real who's whos of stand up guys. Too all of you who were there it's a testament to your character that Sol called you a friend.

Stam-


I have said it here before but I'll say it again...


I believe the measure of a man's success is in the quality of the friendships possessed while the quantity is irrelevant.


Your words are not wasted in this internet ether but testament or a proclamation to his life; the same way his posting here touched so many lives, so has yours and I appreciate being included even if only on the periphery.




I hope someday I could be as lucky to be as missed in similar fashion whether by a few or even one.

Kudos, well said Steve!

It was a very moving ceremony and really put life in perspective for me.........

We're going to lock this up for Sol's Family. I'm going to leave you all with what was printed out at Tim's ceremony:


Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today...

Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace...

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one

-John Lennon

In Memory Of

Tim Gordan Wallis


Born
August 13, 1965
Springfield, Missouri

Passed
April 28, 2011
Poulsbo, Washington


RIP Sol
Rest in Peace, Tim

Your Piscatorial Family