TXPete has passed on

[falmike]

My Friend Pete lost his very short battle with cancer this morning.

His family was with him and he was as comfortable as he could be.

He only had the first clear symptoms 5 weeks ago and by that time, it was already too late.

Please learn from this and get regular physicals and demand that your doctor does blood tests.

Mike

P.S. Here is a TXPete quote that another of his buddies shared with me:

It's 5 o'clock and it's watermelon time.....................
because you can't drink beer & load rockets - TXPete

[45nut]

my sincere condolences Mike.

[nicholst55]

My condolences to you and Pete's family. Cancer sucks; no doubt about it. I lost a good friend to cancer last year, so I can empathize with you.

[Uncle R.]

Dang. We lost a good one. There are no words that can really help much, but condolences to the family, and to you,

[Tomhorn]

I offer my condolences and prayers. Rest in peace Pete.

[WILCO]

my sincere condolences Mike.

Same here. Stay strong.

[geargnasher]

Dang. We lost a good one. There are no words that can really help much, but condolences to the family, and to you,

+1. He was a Good 'Un, and will be missed.

Gear

[blackthorn]

Our sincere condolences! May he rest in peace.

[Wayne Smith]

I'm sorry to hear this. He will be missed.

[dragonrider]

My condolences to his family and you. I lost a freind to cancer perhaps 15 years ago. Still miss him a lot.

[LIMPINGJ]

Lost my best friend that taught me about casting about this time last year. I hope they don't get all the WW off them gold streets before I get there.

[Larry Gibson]

Rest in peace Pete.

Larry Gibson

[Firebricker]

Mike, I'm sorry to here this Pete's family and friend will be in my prayer's. I'm glad he was comfortable and with his family when he passed. Thank's for letting us know and hope to see you post in the future. FB

[smoked turkey]

I extend sympathy from here as well. That "C" word has caused most of us grief. I have prayed for the family and friends which includes you.

[falmike]

My Thanks to all.

Pete will be sorely missed by many.

Mike

[falmike]

All,

Here is the obituary from the funeral home:

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Pete-Taylor&lc=1795&pid=152436775&mid=4736556&locale=en_US

Check out the slideshow, there are some vintage photos of Pete in there.

Mike

[casterofboolits]

My sympathy to you and his family. He has joined the legion that made this country great. I hope my Dad and his mess mates gave him a rousing welcome.

[falmike]

Here is a link to another site that has lots of photos from Pete:

http://dragoonbase.ning.com/photo/photo/listForContributor?screenName=12a9iwzrk9n37&test-locale=&exposeKeys=&xg_pw=&xgsi=&groupUrl=&xgi=&groupId=&page=1
Enjoy,

Mike

[cajun shooter]

Cancer, Has touched all of us in our lives. My friend of almost 50 years was lost last Nov to it. My first wife at age 35 was taken. It is by far the ugliest thing on this earth. I am so sorry that it took your friend and I hope that my children will see a cure in their life times.

[mroliver77]

+1. He was a Good 'Un, and will be missed.

Gear
+2
Jay

[Lloyd Smale]

he was a good man and one of the best on here