Dan Basore Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Basore Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Just remembered Don was scheduled to speak to us tomorrow evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Ferguson Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 This is very sad indeed. He will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim J Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clifford Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Just got the call from Chauncey as well. What a horrible loss. I'm speechless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Sad news indeed. Great guy and was a tremendous asset to the Forest Preserve system and our fishery. He will certainly be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugene f collins Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Very sad to hear. My prayers are with the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don R Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 A great man indeed. Very sad to hear of his passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loebach Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asherman Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kast Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Shocking news.... he was one of the good ones, and will be sorely missed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev-mo Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 I was stunned when I heard the news. We certainly lost a good one yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don R Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Photos from the west branch rehabbed area 4/17/12. .. .. .. .. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 There could not be a better tribute to Don LaBrose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 thanks don. i will always think of him when i fish this area. rich mc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kast Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 He leaves behind an outstanding legacy... thanks for the great pics Don. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim J Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 yea For him, I would think it's the best legacy he could leave behind, unless he had kids. Thanks for the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clifford Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Awesome, Don! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Great guy. Always had time to talk. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bterrill Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Sad indeed. Stream looks to be progressing really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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