22 replies to this topic

[Dan Basore]

It is with a very heavy heart that I tell you of the passing of our good friend Don LaBrose, Fisheries Biologist for the Forest Preserve of DuPage County. Don died doing what he loved most. He was busy stocking at the Blackwell Forest Preserve at 7:15 this morning when he suffered an apparent heart attack. No other details are available now.

Dan Basore

[Dan Basore]

Just remembered Don was scheduled to speak to us tomorrow evening.

[Scott F]

This is very sad indeed. He will be missed.

[Jim J]

Sorry to hear this. Don was a good guy and supporter of the ISA and outdoors and certainly a great friend of our streams.

Thanks for letting us know.

[Mike Clifford]

Just got the call from Chauncey as well.
What a horrible loss.
I'm speechless.

[Eric]

Sad news indeed. Great guy and was a tremendous asset to the Forest Preserve system and our fishery. He will certainly be missed.

[Eugene C]

Very sad to hear. My prayers are with the family.

[Don R]

A great man indeed. Very sad to hear of his passing.

[rich mc]

he was excellent at his job and was always open to talk with. his input on the rehab was most valuable and will provide uswith quality water for years to come. he will be in my prayers tonight rich mc

[john l]

Sad news indeed. He was always a source of thoughtful & accurate information. Plus he fished, it wasn't just a job. From the kids early trout fishing that ran a few weeks ago to the technical planning restoring the West branch, his efforts made a huge impact. He will be missed.

[asherman]

My thoughts and prayers are with Don's family. What a great guy. Every time that I fish the rehabbed section of the Dupage river I smile when I remember how proud he was of the work that done on the river. He will be missed.

[Jim Kast]

Shocking news.... he was one of the good ones, and will be sorely missed!

[Kevin D]

I was stunned when I heard the news. We certainly lost a good one yesterday.

[Randy D]

I did not have the chance to meet Don. By all accounts he did some great things for the fisherman in DuPage county, the ISA and specifically the DuPage River. Might it make sense for the ISA to sponsor a small memorial stone or something along the stretch of the DuPage that was rehabbed in memory of Don? Maybe in Warrenville near the dam? Somewhere that people would see it.

[Eric]

My next door neighbor has worked for the DuPage County Forest Preserve District for 18 years and I spoke to her tonight. She said they have a tree and bench memorial program if we're interested. The wake is Thursday night at Toon Funeral Home in Downers Grove, 3-9 PM. She sends her condolences to the ISA for the loss of our friend.

[Don R]

Photos from the west branch rehabbed area 4/17/12.

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[Ed B]

There could not be a better tribute to Don LaBrose

[rich mc]

thanks don. i will always think of him when i fish this area. rich mc

[Jim Kast]

He leaves behind an outstanding legacy... thanks for the great pics Don.

[Jim J]

yea

For him, I would think it's the best legacy he could leave behind, unless he had kids.

Thanks for the pics