Current Entries
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| Name: | Mom |
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| Location: | Morehead City, N.C. |
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| Comments: | Each day that goes by, a piece of my heart goes with it. I am so very appreciative of all the comments made on Rodney's Guestbook. It really makes a Mom proud to know that he was so loved by so many people and I know that he loved working on the Carolina Princess. Most of all he loved all his fishing friends and really enjoyed the children that came aboard. Rodney never met a stranger and always tried to make everyone feel safe and comfortable when the boat left the dock. Many, many THANKS to the Owners, Staff and Mates at the Carolina Princess for being there for me and many, many THANKS for having this website in Rodney's Memory. I am sure that there are many people that have not yet heard of Rodney's passing and would not know if it were not for our second family having put it on their website in his memory. I miss and love my Son
very much and until we meet again, I send hugs and kisses.
Love Ya..
Mom |
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| Visit Date: | 1/26/2010 |
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| Name: | Ernie & Peggi |
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| Location: | Havelock |
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| Comments: | It's hard to believe that another year has gone by and we won't see your smiling face. What a wonderful and funny guy you were. Your mom was so proud of you and loved to tell of all your fishing adventures. Both of you were such special people.
God Bless you and your entire family.
Thank you to Carolina Princess for this website to keep Rodney's memory alive. |
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| Visit Date: | 1/1/2010 |
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| Name: | chris |
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| Location: | jersey shore |
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| Comments: | Me, my dad and a friend of ours took an 18 hour trip on the princess around April of 2006. Woo Woo was at the helm and Rodney was one of the mates. I have been fishing my entire life and because of the friendly crew and the superb fishing that we expirienced, the trip turned out to be one of the most memorable fishing tips of my life, we had a great time and I hope to come again, but ill miss woo woo and rodney |
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| Visit Date: | 12/21/2009 |
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| Name: | brad jensen |
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| Location: | chapel hill n.c. |
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| Comments: | In memory of rodney I write this in that his memory may live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved himand to think of him on the fishing boat in the sky in a better place now. rodney and his mother are in my prayers daily. |
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| Visit Date: | 10/18/2009 |
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| Name: | Madison Bailey |
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| Location: | Greenville |
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| Comments: | Rodney was always the 1st person that spoke to me when I came on board. I loved talking with Rodney and especially listening to the conversation going on at the cuttin' board while he was cuttin bait preppin tackle. I still go fishin on the Princess, but there will always be a void there, if you knew Rodney. |
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| Visit Date: | 9/17/2009 |
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| Name: | Russell Rose |
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| Location: | maryland-delaware |
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| Comments: | Rodney,
you will be terribly missed by all whom you touched...what a great guy. Warm,friendly and always greeted everyone with a hugh smile...It amazed me how Rodney could remember everyones name, from many trips. the Lord Blessed us with you Rodney Fletcher, Fishing with you wasn't just fishing it was like fellowshiping....God bless your family and God bless you |
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| Visit Date: | 8/31/2009 |
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| Name: | Willis K. Rose |
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| Location: | United States |
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| Comments: | To the family of Rodney Fletcher My name is Sky Rose.I Have had the pleasure of fishing with capt Woo Woo & Rodney many times since 2002. One of our trips was a Giant bluefin tuna trip in Jan 2005, on board there was a film crew that recorded the trip and the action...God bless you for giving Rodney to this world ! 8/30/2009 |
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| Visit Date: | 8/31/2009 |
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| Name: | Donald L. Wright |
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| Location: | Mattydale New York |
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| Comments: | I just went to the Carolina Princess web site to plan fishing this fall and am deeply saddened to hear of Rodney's passing. I will miss him. In fact I just mentioned him while talking to my girlfriend a few minutes ago and told her about how helpfull he was and I was looking forward to our annual visit. Now I have to go fishing this year in his honor. I wish his family well. This is a lesson on living and the lives you touch with your kindness.
Don and Tina |
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| Visit Date: | 8/23/2009 |
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| Name: | Jim Samartino |
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| Location: | Gibbstown N.J. |
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| Comments: | I was shocked to hear of Rodneys passing.My heart goes out to his mom,and every one who loved him. Ive fished on the princess for the last ten years and admired Rodney for his patience and always willing to help some of us novice fishermen.Im grateful for the small talk we shared on the fishing trips.What a great person and I hope our paths will cross again.
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| Visit Date: | 8/16/2009 |
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| Name: | Natalie |
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| Location: | Denver, Colorado |
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| Comments: | When I saw of Rodney's passing I was devastated because of the years on the Carolina Princess that he had with my sons. We had come fishing with Woo Woo and Rodney ever since they were little boys and he was so great with them. My sons would help him "cut bait" and they were so thrilled to see him when we would get onto the boat. In all of my life, I think Rodney was one of the most genuinely REAL people on the planet. His kindness will take him onto his next life. My deepest sympathies to his family, I know that they knew he was a gem. Spending a day on the "princess" was always a special time for my boys and when I told them about the loss of Rodney, they knew that it would never be the same. All of you are continually in our thoughts. |
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| Visit Date: | 8/9/2009 |
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| Name: | Mom |
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| Location: | Morehead City, N.C. |
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| Comments: | Son, you just turned 40 on July 1st and plans were made to take you to the Biltmore House when you turned 40 and to bring you back home to Morehead City. You were looking forward to coming back home and see all your friends and to get back on the Carolina Princess but it was not meant to be. I thought of you on your special day and all the plans that you and I talked about. You are so missed and so loved and I am with you always. A piece of my heart was taken with you on September 28, 2008. I love you Rodney and thank you for all the vacations that you made sure that you and I took. You always planned vacations every year for the two of us and I miss that very much but we had so many wonderful times together. May God keep you safe and I will see you again.
Love Ya..
Mom |
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| Visit Date: | 7/15/2009 |
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| Name: | Tina |
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| Location: | Carthage NC |
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| Comments: | Rodney was a patient of mine at Chapel Hill health Care. I will always remember his smiling face as I was going up and down the hallway. He had such courage and faith to keep on trying to get better. Rodney and I spent time sharing our fishing stories. He always gave me advice and encouragement. I count it as a blessing to have meet Rodney and his mother. Miss Bonnie was always there with Rodney, giving him the extra love he needed and so deserved. I count myself blessed to have been a part of their life. Miss Bonnie, I keep you and yours in my prayers. There will be a special place in heaven for you. With thanks and great love Tina |
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| Visit Date: | 7/14/2009 |
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| Name: | Rita |
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| Location: | Dunn, N.C. |
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| Comments: | Hi Rodney,
It's been a long time since I've been on my computer. I read all the recent notes to you and it goes to show that everyone loved you. But that was no surprise to me. You had a wonderful heart along with that beautiful smile and you showed it to everyone you met. I talk with your Mom quite often, and I know how much she still misses you. We all do. You will remain in our hearts forever. I send this to you will Love.
Aunt Rita |
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| Visit Date: | 7/2/2009 |
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| Name: | Troy Edwards |
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| Location: | Beaufort NC |
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| Comments: | I met Rodney at West Carteret when he moved here from Durham. I remember how we called him "Fletch" instead of Rodney. I recall how he was new to the area but he was so friendly and easy to talk to and get to know. Often when friends graduate life takes them down different paths. I remember seeing "Fletch" many years ago at the court house and we talked about the old days and about how he was working to improve on some mistakes he made along the way. I never saw "Fletch" again and didn't know he worked on the boat at the waterfront. I learned of his death by reading the news story about his class ring being found and returned. After this story my wife recalled finding a class ring years ago and bringing it to me to try and find the owner. This was before the advances in the internet and other ways to track people down. The ring wound up being tucked away in a drawer; until reading "Fletch's" story inspired me to try and locate the owner. I am currently in the process of trying to locate the owner and return the ring. Rodney's death has inspired me to "go above and beyond" to help my fellow man. I sincerely hope that Rodney's family finds comfort, Peace, and hope in the coming days and years.
God bless you all! |
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| Visit Date: | 6/15/2009 |
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| Name: | Heather Walker, MD |
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| Location: | Chapel Hill, NC |
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| Comments: | Rodney was a very special individual, and I always looked forward to our visits at UNC. He always had a smile on his face despite all that he was dealing with. He was very fortunate to have such a loving mother who was completely devoted to him and provided him with superb care. Rodney was a wonderful man and he is missed. |
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| Visit Date: | 5/26/2009 |
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