Would Have Been The Best Trip

My boys and I had a few small fishing trips when they were much younger and
we had some good times. As the years passed and they grew into their teens
they became distracted by other interests, especially girls. We were close
but did not share the same passion for fishing. My youngest son is in
college now and is pursuing a degree. My oldest son and I were struggling
with our relationship over the past few years, mostly due to his problems
with substance abuse. But he was home with Sheree and I so we could at
least look after him, and try to help him.

About three weeks ago my oldest son Chris approached me while watching the
Skins play one Sunday. He said he would like to go with me soon and try fly
fishing, he thought it looked like fun and it would be an opportunity for us
to share time. It would no doubt have been the first of many trips for us
to mend our differences.

Unfortunately my son Christopher passed away Saturday morning to an apparent
overdose. It would have been my best trip ever...

Tony

"Tony Norton" wrote in message...
My boys and I had a few small fishing trips when they were much younger and
we had some good times. As the years passed and they grew into their teens
they became distracted by other interests, especially girls. We were close
but did not share the same passion for fishing. My youngest son is in
college now and is pursuing a degree. My oldest son and I were struggling
with our relationship over the past few years, mostly due to his problems
with substance abuse. But he was home with Sheree and I so we could at
least look after him, and try to help him.

About three weeks ago my oldest son Chris approached me while watching the
Skins play one Sunday. He said he would like to go with me soon and try fly
fishing, he thought it looked like fun and it would be an opportunity for us
to share time. It would no doubt have been the first of many trips for us
to mend our differences.

Unfortunately my son Christopher passed away Saturday morning to an apparent
overdose. It would have been my best trip ever...

My God, man, that is truly tragic. My thoughts are with you and your family.
--
TL,
Tim
http://css.sbcma.com/timj

Unfortunately my son Christopher passed away Saturday morning to an
apparent
overdose. It would have been my best trip ever...
Tony

I can only say how very sorry I am to read this. May you find the peace
that he could not.

--
Stev Lenon 91B20 '68-'69
Drowning flies to Darkstar

http://web.tampabay.rr.com/stevglo/i...age92kword.htm

I can't find words to adequately express my sorrow. Please accept my sincere
condolences and know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.


George Adams

"All good fishermen stay young until they die, for fishing is the only dream of
youth that doth not grow stale with age."
---- J.W Muller

Tony Norton wrote:

My boys and I had a few small fishing trips when they were much younger and
we had some good times. As the years passed and they grew into their teens
they became distracted by other interests, especially girls. We were close
but did not share the same passion for fishing. My youngest son is in
college now and is pursuing a degree. My oldest son and I were struggling
with our relationship over the past few years, mostly due to his problems
with substance abuse. But he was home with Sheree and I so we could at
least look after him, and try to help him.

About three weeks ago my oldest son Chris approached me while watching the
Skins play one Sunday. He said he would like to go with me soon and try fly
fishing, he thought it looked like fun and it would be an opportunity for us
to share time. It would no doubt have been the first of many trips for us
to mend our differences.

Unfortunately my son Christopher passed away Saturday morning to an apparent
overdose. It would have been my best trip ever...

Tony




I want to say...but I have no words

For the first time in my life, I can't complete my sentence

Peace upon you, Tony.

And, thank you for having the courage to share this and for bringing me
to my knees.

Tom in NC

On Wed, 29 Oct 2003 19:27:41 -0500, "Tony Norton"
wrote:


Unfortunately my son Christopher passed away Saturday morning to an apparent
overdose. It would have been my best trip ever...

My sympathy. It takes a lot of getting over when it's someone who's
lived with you. Well, takes a lot for a child of yours anyway, but
worse when they've been right there. You have something happen during
the day that no one else would be interested in and think, "I've got
to remember to tell the kid when I get home. ...... Oh, ****." on
various things. The habits fade, but it takes a long time. The pain
goes a bit, too, little by little, with some slips back.
--

rbc:vixen,Minnow Goddess,Willow Watcher,and all that sort of thing.
Often taunted by trout.
Only a fool would refuse to believe in luck. Only a damn fool would rely on it.

http://www.visi.com/~cyli

"Tony Norton" wrote in message
...
My boys and I had a few small fishing trips when they were much younger
and
we had some good times. As the years passed and they grew into their
teens
they became distracted by other interests, especially girls. We were close
but did not share the same passion for fishing. My youngest son is in
college now and is pursuing a degree. My oldest son and I were struggling
with our relationship over the past few years, mostly due to his problems
with substance abuse. But he was home with Sheree and I so we could at
least look after him, and try to help him.

About three weeks ago my oldest son Chris approached me while watching the
Skins play one Sunday. He said he would like to go with me soon and try
fly
fishing, he thought it looked like fun and it would be an opportunity for
us
to share time. It would no doubt have been the first of many trips for us
to mend our differences.

Unfortunately my son Christopher passed away Saturday morning to an
apparent
overdose. It would have been my best trip ever...

Tony

This was truly painful to read; I can't even begin to comprehend the pain
you and your family must be going through. I am very sorry to hear of your
son's passing. Try to take what comfort you can in the knowledge that he
will be with you always and he will be there on your next fishing trip.

Tim

"Tony Norton" wrote:

Terrible news Tony, I wish there was some way I could help.

Keep talking about it, and know we're thinking about you.

Chas

Tony, no words can express our collective sorrow for your loss. You and
your family are in our thoughts. Please know that we are here for you.
You have my number and email. Please contact me if there is anything I
can do.
Frank Reid

"Tony Norton" wrote in message
...
My boys and I had a few small fishing trips when they were much younger
and
we had some good times. As the years passed and they grew into their
teens
they became distracted by other interests, especially girls. We were close
but did not share the same passion for fishing. My youngest son is in
college now and is pursuing a degree. My oldest son and I were struggling
with our relationship over the past few years, mostly due to his problems
with substance abuse. But he was home with Sheree and I so we could at
least look after him, and try to help him.

About three weeks ago my oldest son Chris approached me while watching the
Skins play one Sunday. He said he would like to go with me soon and try
fly
fishing, he thought it looked like fun and it would be an opportunity for
us
to share time. It would no doubt have been the first of many trips for us
to mend our differences.

Unfortunately my son Christopher passed away Saturday morning to an
apparent
overdose. It would have been my best trip ever...



Wow!! What a post!

Tony, we can always spend the rest of our lives berating ourselves over what
we 'should have done', let alone the imagined benefits of having done it.
The very fact that you are able to state so frankly about Chris's abuse
problem, and were taking care of him at home means that you were a much more
in-touch and providing parent than many people have. I really admire that.
Despite the communication differences, you were there for him: In the larger
scope of things, what's a fishing trip, really?

I'm really touched by your loss, and wish you the best in learning to cope
with Chris's death. Thanks for telling us about it.

--riverman