Happy 86th Harley

[size=12pt]With all the hub-bub about who caught the most...the biggest...etc, we sometimes pass right over the little things that really make OUR pier special. Yesterday, I got to witness that and even be a small part of it. With his daughter and a few close friends on hand, Harley quietly (as is his style) allowed himself to be front and center for a small celebration of his 86th Birthday.
David and I have known this man for over 40 years, and what you see now is what he was way back when. People of his age are generally considered to be part of what has come to be known as the "Greatest Generation". If ever a man stood as a testament for that generation, it is Harley. He is gentle, kind, always willing to help.
Harley, I wish you MANY more birthdays to come and I am so thankful to be able to call you my friend. Thank you very much for everything over the years.
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Happy birthday old man :headbang: :D

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Happy Birthday to Harley! 86 and going strong, WOW!
Holy Crap, I don’t get around as good as Harley, and dang sure don’t catch fish like he does. I never would have guessed he is 86.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. HARLEY. OLD SCHOOL RULES. I LIVE MY LIFE OLD SCHOOL. LEARNED FROM MEN LIKE MR HARLEY.WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. :bow: :bow: :yippee: :headbang:

And unless you read the cap he sometimes wears you wouldn't know he is a WWII Vet. In the spirit of the old Hee Haw gang: Saaa-lute!!

Happy Birthday Harley, :yay:

You know there are many of us that consider you to be the patriarch of the pier. One of the very best fishermen I have ever known. I wonder how many good fishermen today got hooked on the sport when you handed off to em when they was just kids!! :bow: :bow:

I wish you many more birthdays to come and can't wait to visit with you again.

Flea

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARLEY!!! WHEN MY WIFE AND I GET TO COME AND FISH AT THE PIER, WE ALWAYS TRY AND TALK TO HARLEY AND PICK HIS BRAIN ON WHAT WE NEED TO FISH FOR. HIS ADVICE IS ALWAYS SPOT ON!! ALL OF US NEED TO BE THANKFUL FOR MEN OF HIS CALIBER AND THE EXAMPLE HE SETS!! :bow:

VERY RESPECTFULLY,
STEVE (TUCK) AND JODIE TUCKER

Happy birthday Harley :headbang:

Happy Birthday Harley and Thank you for your service in the Military

Hope you had a happy birthday Harley, and MANY more!
+1 he is one of the best fishermen and finest men you could ever meet. :headbang:
He sure has taught me a LOT! :bow:
Always a pleasure to fish with him or just drop by for a chat.

I luv this video classic of Harley in action...
http://www.fox10tv.com/dpp/outdoors/...t/Pier_fishing

Quote:

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Jason: Do you fish out here every day?
Harley: Every day cept Sunday ;)

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I LIVED ON THE OLD STATE PIER MANY YEARS AGO!YES MY ADDRESS SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE PIER AND NOT WHERE I ACTUALLY STAYED!HARLEY WOULD ALWAYS BE THE FIRST PERSON TO SHOW UP VERY VERY EARLY IN THE A.M.HE WOULD USUALLY GET HIM SOME SAND FLEAS FIRST!I WOULD NORMALLY BE TRYING TO CATCH SPECKS!HARLEY TAUGHT ME SO MANY THINGS ABOUT SALTWATER FISHING!I NEVER SAW THIS MAN LEAVE THAT PIER WITHOUT CATCHING SOMETHING!MAN HE WAS REALLY GOOD WITH THAT WHITE HAIR JIG TIPPED WITH A BELLY STRIP!FLOUNDER BEWARE AND BETTER YET ANY FISH BEWARE WHEN THIS MAN IS ON THE PIER!HAPPY BIRTHDAY ,THANKS AND HOPE TO RUN INTO YOU SOON!

Wow, happy birthday, brother Harley.

I would have guessed 65 myself. One of the nicest fishermen I've ever met.

You have set the precedent of what a true angler should represent. :bow:

Our best wishes go out to you.