A great airboating pioneer has left us today

Okeechobee Cur · Post by **Okeechobee Cur** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:32 am

Today is a said day in my home.My wife and I had to tell are children that God has taken there papa to heaven.Its not just a said day for use its a said day for the airboating community.People that new him can tell you that he was a God giving man a proud man he dedicated his whole life to the everglades and lake Okeechobee.He has been a proud member of Okeechobee airboat club Paid his dews even though he was unable to ride any more.He was my hero and the hero to my sons and daughters.A proud member of the American legion.I will miss his smile and his laugh.The last things we spoke about when i left Okeechobee was You got that boat running yet.To see his smile when my wife put a big plate of legs in front of him he would sit there and tell me story's in between bytes about how back in the day the would hunt lake park marsh and the glades big cypress and others places.Papa you will be missed.Every time i ride from this day on i no that you will be riding with me.Rest in peace Paul Fournier AKA Peg Leg [7-28-33 ][2-25-09]

Deano · Post by **Deano** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:49 am

My condolences, brother. One of the hardest things you will ever have to go through.
May God Bless you and yours . . . . .

Deano

Post by **cowboy** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 4:36 am

Many of the Real Airboaters are leaving us now.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Know how it feels.
Keep on sliding, and doing him proud.
He will be with you.

Slide on easy Mr Paul

Daddy Dave · Post by **Daddy Dave** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 5:47 am

Wish it were different....heartfelt sympathy from here. Still think of My Father every single day.

tdarr · Post by **tdarr** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 6:05 am

Sorry to here about Paul. We had some fun times hunting with our buggys in the viking / prairie area. Im sure he will be missed.

cetchdawg · Post by **cetchdawg** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 6:14 am

Ford · Post by **Ford** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:01 am

My condolences, I'm sure that he will be deeply missed, He will always be riding with you , and keeping you and your family safe on the water , You and Your Family and your Grandfather will be in our thoughts and prayers . May he ride in peace

Crazy Frog · Post by **Crazy Frog** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:25 am

Sorry to hear about your loss, I have lost 2 family Airboaters in the past, but dad is still around and I cherish every outdoor moment with him.

Cowboys quote hits the spot!

Pass on the tradition, take a kid Airboatin!

John C · Post by **John C** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:34 am

I'm sorry for your loss. My condolences to the family. I'm sure he will be missed, but he will always be with you. You will find that when you are out riding you will look up to the heavens and smile. and you will know in your heart that he will be smiling back at you.

God Bless
John C

JOLLY ROGER · Post by **JOLLY ROGER** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:44 am

Prayers sent to you and your family.

Rich Andrews · Post by **Rich Andrews** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:11 am

sorry for the loss....

Be sure to get a pic of him on silent props for everyone to pay honor to him.

D-BREWSTER · Post by **D-BREWSTER** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:31 am

IM SORRY TO HEAR THAT BROTHER , IVE BEEN THERE AND THERE AINT NO WORDS OR NOTHING ANYONE CAN SAY TO HELP EASE THE PAIN MAN , THE ONLY THING THAT HELPS IT NOT HURT SO MUCH IS TIME....

peaceriverJF · Post by **peaceriverJF** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 9:38 am

God bless you and you'r family you will be in our prayers. Jeff & Sherry

Sniper · Post by **Sniper** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 9:53 am

Man I hat to hear that but just think of all the fun him and old Bull frog bud are having up there now

plumcrazy · Post by **plumcrazy** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:16 am

im sorry for your loss, sounds like a good man that will be missed

grant · Post by **grant** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:18 am

Sorry for your loss.

scott wheeler · Post by **scott wheeler** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:55 am

Sorry Wayne hope you, mama, and the kids are OK. Your friend Scott

BULLET · Post by **BULLET** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 12:40 pm

God bless you and your family our prayers are with you. RJ

SwampMatt · Post by **SwampMatt** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 12:47 pm

That was a great eulogy you wrote right there. Condolences to your family and he will live in your hearts and memories. SHARE THOSE STORIES with your friends and kids. Keep his memory alive.

Champ18ft · Post by **Champ18ft** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 4:19 pm

Sorry to Hear of your Loss

Limey Chris · Post by **Limey Chris** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 5:16 pm

Wayne, I can`t even try to imagine your sense of loss and the pain you feel. If you need ANYTHING you have my number. Liam still talks about the day we spent with you and you family. God Bless you and yours, my brother

Darryl · Post by **Darryl** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 6:04 pm

Sorry for your loss.

scottginfla · Post by **scottginfla** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 6:54 pm

R. I. P. BROTHER

RollTide0540 · Post by **RollTide0540** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:54 pm

are prayers are with you and your family.

GatorChaser · Post by **GatorChaser** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:55 pm

God Bless you and your family. Ride on PaPa!