Fishermen lost a great friend this weekend

Just wanted to let everyone know that a great lifelong fisherman and a great friend to me and all who have ever fished Great Kills Park passed away this weekend. Lester Beattie known to all as Les passed this weekend at home in what was a surprise to all. Les fished almost every day of his life untill the end. he was a great source of information to fishermen and women and was always willing to share info and experiences with anyone willing to sit and chat. He had his own spot where hed sit daily on Bulkhead rd and fish each morning and chat with friends and share stories of the old days. He will surely be missed and I take comfort knowing that he is fishing in a better place. Less keep a tight line and your rod tip up untill we meet again. God be with you and your family.

Sorry to hear about your friend,My he RIP and my condolences sent to his friends and family. :(

Sorry for your loss .

Tight lines

Les sounds like a really good guy. He was in your life for a reason,, glad you got to know him.
Tight lines Les.

RIP,Les

so sad to hear..... :(

truely sorry about less he was a good man he will never be forgotten may he rest in peace

jmerc I did not know your friend but what you wrote here made me think of friends I've lost.May Les RIP and may you pass along the knowledge he shared with you.This will let Les live on in you!!!!


FC

Its hard to loose a fixture like that a pillar to the fishing community if you will.He will live on in all the people he helped to enjoy our sport .My deepest regrets for the loss of your friend.

sorry for your loss and our general loss of a great fisherman. you were fortunate to have known him and can carry on his legacy by telling stories of your own...with les being a good part of them.

sorry to here it rip