Author Topic: Goodbye to our friend - Nailhead. (Read 4755 times)

asy · « **on:** May 03, 2008, 07:01:08 pm »

I've just got off the phone with Karen (Mrs Nailhead),

Pat, great friend and buddy of all on the FF, aka: Nailhead passed away this morning, from a massive heart attack. Aged 54.

Understandably Karen is distraught, and I wish there was something I could do for her, even just give her a hug.

Goodbye Pat. I'm SO sorry we never got to meet. I know we were planning your trip here and looking forward to it.

asy.

I hope this post makes sense, it's real hard to type through tears.

Paschale · « **Reply #1 on:** May 03, 2008, 07:04:35 pm »

This is tragic!

blaze83 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 03, 2008, 07:10:16 pm »

I'm sorry to hear of the loss, I'll be praying

Steve

thecfarm · « **Reply #3 on:** May 03, 2008, 07:11:21 pm »

That is so sad to hear.Our thoughts and prayers go out to Karen.

Fla._Deadheader · « **Reply #4 on:** May 03, 2008, 07:42:22 pm »

Condolences from Costa Rica.

zopi · « **Reply #5 on:** May 03, 2008, 07:44:45 pm »

Thoughts and prayers from here...

isawlogs · « **Reply #6 on:** May 03, 2008, 07:59:17 pm »

Mrs Nailhead, please accept my deepest condolences , I am so , so sorry to hear of this .

Wildflower · « **Reply #7 on:** May 03, 2008, 08:09:04 pm »

I spoke with Karen earlier and got the visitation and funeral information.

Visitation is Monday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Tuesday 10:00 am - 11:00 am
The Funeral is at the Zion Lutheran Church in Skanee, Mi following visitation on Tuesday.

If we get anymore information we will pass it on.

Karen and family will be in our prayers. Pat will be forever remembered as a Dear friend and Forum member.

Reddog · « **Reply #8 on:** May 03, 2008, 08:12:52 pm »

Well first, that plain and simply sucks.

I truly enjoyed the time spent with him on the ATV ride. And had planned to stop and see him when ever I was in that area.
We wish his family the best in recovering and coping from this loss.

Warbird · « **Reply #9 on:** May 03, 2008, 08:14:07 pm »

So sorry to hear this.

I'll be praying for the family and friends.

Furby · « **Reply #10 on:** May 03, 2008, 08:31:08 pm »

Quote from: Reddog on May 03, 2008, 08:12:52 pm

Well first, that plain and simply sucks.

Can't describe it better myself!

My condolences as well.

Kevin_H. · « **Reply #11 on:** May 03, 2008, 08:51:47 pm »

thoughts and Prayers from Kevin & Lynette

Corley5 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 03, 2008, 09:04:25 pm »

We lost a very good friend today

Mooseherder · « **Reply #13 on:** May 03, 2008, 09:04:33 pm »

This is just terrible news. Pat was a great guy and this is really unbelieveable.
Our condolences to Karen and your family, we are so sorry for your loss. I truly enjoyed our time spent together last fall and learned alot from Pat also when he shared the beautiful U.P. with us.

Burlkraft · « **Reply #14 on:** May 03, 2008, 10:34:33 pm »

I am crushed by this news

Have a safe journey, Pat, my friend $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$

It was a pleasure to know you and you there will be an empty spot in my life forever more.

My deepest sympathy's to Karen and the rest of the family.

The forum has lost a true friend today

woodbowl · « **Reply #15 on:** May 04, 2008, 12:02:27 am »

This is tough. Condolences to all of Pat's family. It was a pleasure to have known him. May God help you all through this time.

DanG · « **Reply #16 on:** May 04, 2008, 12:48:15 am »

I was shocked and deeply saddened when Tom called to tell me this terrible news, this afternoon. It brought back the memory of that first few moments of the first Piggy Roast I attended. Ol' Tom was anchoring a rocking chair on the front porch of Jeff and Tammy's little cabin. The piggy was doing his thing in the roaster, and there before my eyes stood Nailhead, Chet, Pasbuild, Furby, and Marcel. What a magical moment that was! I have relived that little experience a thousand times in my mind, but now the memory has a hole in it. Like a piece of "character wood" with a strategically place knothole, that memory has become even more special today. I will miss Pat, even though I only met him twice, but I don't think I've seen the last of him. Some day, either tomorrow or forty years from now, or somewhere in between, I'll cross that river too. I figger Pat will be there with a Bleue for me and a big grin on his face, and all will be right again.

Chet · « **Reply #17 on:** May 04, 2008, 01:04:45 am »

I'm at a total loss for words.

Judy and I offer our deepest sympathy's to Pat's family.

Norm · « **Reply #18 on:** May 04, 2008, 07:13:38 am »

Please accept our heartfelt sympathies.

Jeff · « **Reply #19 on:** May 04, 2008, 07:18:06 am »

Pat, I miss you. Ive been sitting here in the cabin most of the night thinking. Thinking for the first time that I wish I wasn't here. Wishing I was somewhere where I could do something, but knowing there is nothing that will help. There is nothing I can say to convey my sense of loss. The day before I left for here I got a package from Pat. The last IM I had before leaving was from Pat. As I sit here the half pint of Maple syrup on the table, Pat's U.P. gold,, looks like a 55 drum. Its the biggest and most important thing in the cabin to me. I'm Glad to have seen Pat just last month and it hurts unbareably to know I wont be seeing him again soon. I wish like Asy I was just able somehow to be there and give Karen a hug. Pat, I miss you

asy · « **Reply #20 on:** May 04, 2008, 07:27:19 am »

Ya know Jeff, somehow the world just seems a smaller place tonight. I never got to meet Pat, but I'm real good friends with Karen. I just finished my jar of Pat's Maple Syrop last week. I just wish I'd kept that tablespoon in the jar so it'd always be there.

I'm still in tears. I just can't breathe for Karen's loss. I know how much she adored him and it kills me to think some day I may have to walk in her shoes, but for today I watch her from afar and knowing there's not a DanG thing I can do to comfort her is breaking my heart.

I know Andrew had to ask me four or five times whether I was kidding. We were planning their trip here, as I said before, and Andrew's catch cry when he couldn't work out how to do something on the farm was "Don't worry, Pat'll show me how to do that when he gets here"...

I'd really like to ask any forum member who is able to go to the funeral or visit with Karen to please PLEASE give her a hug and tell her it's from me.

asy. _{(sorry, no smiley face today)}

Addition:
Just got this in an email from Karen, in that email she also asked me to thank everyone for their kind thoughts:
We are having visitation at Reids Funeral Home. L'Anse, MI Mon. from 6-8 pm. The funeral will be at the Zion Lutheran Church, Skanee at 11 am Tues. with visitation at 10 am. A luncheon is to follow. - Just in case anyone wants to go...

SwampDonkey · « **Reply #21 on:** May 04, 2008, 08:05:10 am »

Sorry for the loss of a great forum member. I still remember the maple syrup he sent way out here in my corner of the continent.

Just yesterday I heard of the passing of a local woodlot owner and dairy farmer who died as he was climbing into his pickup with his wife.

I had thinned 40 acres of his woods 2 years ago.

Greg Cook · « **Reply #22 on:** May 04, 2008, 08:29:58 am »

DanG!

beav39 · « **Reply #23 on:** May 04, 2008, 08:40:55 am »

our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the family safe passage pat he will be missed

stumpy · « **Reply #24 on:** May 04, 2008, 08:46:48 am »

I never had the pleasure of meeting Nailhead, but, after reading all of your kind words, I feel as if I knew him well. I will say a prayer for him and his family.

JAMES G · « **Reply #25 on:** May 04, 2008, 08:49:29 am »

My prayers to nailheads family

Burlkraft · « **Reply #26 on:** May 04, 2008, 09:34:51 am »

I woke up this morning hoping it was all just a dream. Unfortunately it is not a dream. I too just received a half pint of Yooper Gold. Jill made her famous buttermilk pancakes yesterday morning and we cracked the seal on the gold. It was the best tasting syrup ever. Dark and thick...........

I will miss Pat greatly. In a short time I grew to love the man. We had many parallel interests and experiences.

The ride we had last fall was one of the best times I've ever had. He was a gracious host and the rest of The Forestry Forum members that were there made the experience just that much better.

The Forum will never be the same for me..........

I am a better person for having known and spent time with Pat.

God Bless him and his family and all who are greving this morning.

Stump Jumper · « **Reply #27 on:** May 04, 2008, 10:15:09 am »

Gary_C · « **Reply #28 on:** May 04, 2008, 11:33:15 am »

My condolences to Karen and all the rest of Pat's family. 54 years old is just too early.

Tom · « **Reply #29 on:** May 04, 2008, 11:40:01 am »

TexasTimbers · « **Reply #30 on:** May 04, 2008, 12:04:54 pm »

I did not have the pleasure to know Nailhead, so I have just finished looking through many of his posts. He was obviously a credit to sawyers and the human race. In fact, as strange as it may seem I feel llike I got to know him even just a little because I know exactly where I was and what i was doing the day he joined the forum, and I hope it will not offend anyone if I share it.

He made his first post on June 10th, 2005 just before 1:30 p.m. That was my birthday, but more importantly it was the 1 year anniversary of my marriage to my HS sweetheart. I remember exactly where we were and exactly what we were doing. We were at the Speedzone in Dallas, racing those Miniature Indy cars and dragsters and having a great time, at the very same instant Nailhead entered into new friendships here on the forum.

His first post was not to introduce himself, or to ask a question, or to crack a joke, but to share his knowledge to try and help someone out. sawyerkirk to be exact, and Dang chimed in right afterward to welcome him.

Quote from: DanG on June 11, 2005, 01:05:03 pm

Good info, Nailhead! Welcome to the ForestryForum. Hope you'll stick around and participate.

I can tell everyone is glad that he "stuck around", and I wish I had gotten to know him. I am sorry for your tragic loss Karen, and it's my prayer you'll soon find peace that surpasses all understanding, even during this sad time.

Radar67 · « **Reply #31 on:** May 04, 2008, 12:27:36 pm »

Like TexasTimbers I only knew him from his posts. My prayers are with his family.

1900

Patty · « **Reply #32 on:** May 04, 2008, 12:46:50 pm »

This is such sad news. Karen I am so sorry for you and your family.

We have lost one of our own.

pigman · « **Reply #33 on:** May 04, 2008, 01:17:46 pm »

I was one of the fortunate ones that got to spend time with Pat at his place in the UP. I also got to sample some of that Yooper Gold that he makes. I will really miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Bob

sawguy21 · « **Reply #34 on:** May 04, 2008, 02:14:45 pm »

My thoughts are with Karen and his family and friends. He came across as a great guy, always willing to help and share his time. We will sure miss him.

beenthere · « **Reply #35 on:** May 04, 2008, 03:04:19 pm »

No No No....don't know what to say...
Just returned to the Forum, and not the news I wanted to hear (about any Forum member).

So many have expressed the same sympathy I feel for Pat's family.
Pat was a very giving man, and many are going to miss him greatly. I will.

I too, will prize that pint of maple syrup just received (and even the box Nailhead sent it in). So generous to have been remembered that way.

Pat, may your journey be great beyond this earthly world.

Will miss you, no question.

Rest in Peace (but while at it, think about that sawmill laying in the woods that you were going to resurrect, just for fun

)

Ernie · « **Reply #36 on:** May 04, 2008, 03:38:57 pm »

Sad news, our prayers are with Karen and the family

LeeB · « **Reply #37 on:** May 04, 2008, 03:45:11 pm »

I never met Pat, but it is quite obvious he was a well liked and good man. My condolances to his family and freinds.

BBTom · « **Reply #38 on:** May 04, 2008, 04:28:59 pm »

I also wish I could have known him better.

Our prayers are with Karen and all those whose lives were touched by Pat.

Danny_S · « **Reply #39 on:** May 04, 2008, 05:02:23 pm »

Passing along my condolences as well.

Burlkraft · « **Reply #40 on:** May 04, 2008, 05:12:01 pm »

Thanks for posting those pics Tom $:-\$ $:-\$

Those were all good days spent with Pat

Captain · « **Reply #41 on:** May 04, 2008, 08:15:40 pm »

Thanks for the memories Nailhead. Our thoughts are with Karen and family as well as all of our Forestry Forum family in this time of great loss.

Captain

customsawyer · « **Reply #42 on:** May 04, 2008, 09:31:51 pm »

There is no words.

Faron · « **Reply #43 on:** May 04, 2008, 10:03:43 pm »

My condolences as well. We are reminded that none of us are guaranteed a tomorrow, and that all we can do is live our lives well. I didn't know Nailhead, but those of you who did show that he did live life well.

fencerowphil (Phil L.) · « **Reply #44 on:** May 04, 2008, 10:04:14 pm »

I just looked again at the last thread of Pat's about the old mill.
Someone, not realizing the situation, had wished Pat "good luck."
Pat is in good hands and now has no need of luck.

One day we may be talking about making a deal, and then we
are suddenly at rest and talking with Our Lord, instead.

May He bless and comfort you all now, Karen, the family, and friends.

Phil L.

Bow Saw · « **Reply #45 on:** May 04, 2008, 10:44:58 pm »

Karen and Family,
Our heart goes out to you at your sudden loss. We wish
you strength now and in the days ahead. We will keep you in
our prayers and thoughts.
At times like this, we can't help remembering how fragile
life is. My husband & brother had the pleasure of meeting him
on the Forestry Forum's ATV trip to the UP last fall. They have
a high regard for Pat, he was a great host, I'm told he was a
generous soul, and a great guide to the ones who were not
from the area.
With love and care,
Ken & Lorraine

Don K · « **Reply #46 on:** May 04, 2008, 11:12:12 pm »

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Nailhead.

I didn't know him, but if you guys said he was alright then I know we would have got along fine. My deepest sympathy to his family and also to the ones of you who were his personal friends. I know he is missed.

Don

fstedy · « **Reply #47 on:** May 05, 2008, 04:36:46 am »

Prayers for Pat and condolences to his family.

ADAMINMO · « **Reply #48 on:** May 05, 2008, 10:00:44 am »

Sorry to hear this dreadful news. My condolences and deepest sympathy for him and his family. May he rest in peace.

Engineer · « **Reply #49 on:** May 05, 2008, 11:02:09 am »

Always saddening to hear of something like this. My condolences to Nailhead's family, and to the members of this Forum who knew him personally.

Carries-Mom · « **Reply #50 on:** May 05, 2008, 11:15:20 am »

We are saddened by this news...condolences to Karen and the family..you will be in our thoughts and prayers...

ronwood · « **Reply #51 on:** May 05, 2008, 12:16:49 pm »

Karen and family you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Best wishes during a difficult time.

Ron

dewwood · « **Reply #52 on:** May 05, 2008, 02:01:20 pm »

Just found this item on the forum and am deeply saddened. I visited Pat & Karen last fall and they invited me into their home and made me feel like we had been friends for a long time. He will be sorely missed by all. My heartfelt condolences to Karen and their family.

Roxie · « **Reply #53 on:** May 05, 2008, 02:12:45 pm »

My heart goes out to his family and friends. Taken way too soon.

Bill Johnson · « **Reply #54 on:** May 05, 2008, 02:24:52 pm »

Sad news indeed my condolences to the family.

pasbuild · « **Reply #55 on:** May 05, 2008, 07:09:47 pm »

http://www.miningjournal.net/page/content.detail/id/509516.html?nav=5007

Jeff · « **Reply #56 on:** May 05, 2008, 07:43:04 pm »

Jeff is up at our property and talked me through the posting process of this video by cellphone. This was taken during Jeff's visit with Pat at his sugarbush in April. Pat really loved to make maple syrup and the week before he passed away had sent jars out to several Forestry Forum friends. Jeff is stranded at the cabin right now but really wanted to share this with you guys.

PawNature · « **Reply #57 on:** May 05, 2008, 07:47:53 pm »

So sorry to hear about Pat.

beenthere · « **Reply #58 on:** May 05, 2008, 08:51:18 pm »

Thanks for sharing the video. Brings tears to hear Pat talking his wisdom and to hear his chuckle.
Will miss him, and knew him for just a brief moment in time.
Burlkraft went up to the visitation this evening. Glad he was able to go.

Pasbuild, our prayers are with you too. I had heard Pat say he was a very close and dear friend to you, as you were to him.

crtreedude · « **Reply #59 on:** May 05, 2008, 09:24:53 pm »

Sorry to hear this. One of the cost of getting to know people is the pain when they leave before you do. $:-\$

Dave Shepard · « **Reply #60 on:** May 05, 2008, 09:36:35 pm »

Please accept my condolences.

Dave

Dana · « **Reply #61 on:** May 06, 2008, 07:09:03 am »

Karen, I am sorry for your loss. As was mentioned above your husband was quick to offer advise. For me it was on syrup equiptment. We were to meet last summer at Buckley. I'm sorry that didn't work out.

Coon · « **Reply #62 on:** May 06, 2008, 01:09:29 pm »

Condolences from east central Saskatchewan. Pat, was a very wise man, and as mentioned earlier would offer advice in a heartbeat. Very unfortunate to hear of his passing. He will be missed greatly.

I was thinking... We as a forum should restore that old mill up in memory of Nailhead... What do you think everyone?

Brad.

farmerdoug · « **Reply #63 on:** May 07, 2008, 02:35:02 am »

Sorry is all I can say. I really would like to have met Pat. Someday we will have another chance.

ely · « **Reply #64 on:** May 07, 2008, 09:30:09 am »

like many others on here, i had not met pat but i knew him on here. wow go away for a few days and come back to this. my prayers are with karen and the family now.

oakiemac · « **Reply #65 on:** May 07, 2008, 07:54:41 pm »

Wow, I just heard about this-what a shock.

Pat was an exceptional host at the ATV ride and he will be greatly missed. I remember that he was going to sneak into the Huron Mt club and take pictures of some rock formations that were set there by the vikings. He wanted to do this in rememberance of a freind of his that recently passed away. That would of been quite a trip and I was looking forward to seeing the pictures.

pasbuild · « **Reply #66 on:** May 07, 2008, 10:30:48 pm »

They say that the measure of a man is how he is thought of after he is gone. Family and friends gathered Monday and yesterday to say good-by to the man you knew as nailhead. The number of people that paid there respects spoke volumes for the man that Pat was and the life he lived.
On behalf of the family I would like to thank everybody for their prayers and well wishes, Karen is a strong women and with time and her many friends her pain will some day become bearable, please continue to pray for her and her family.

I am very blessed to have been able to call him my friend for the last twenty years.

I miss my friend

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