Aaron Bocknek -- 1960 to 2016

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Aaron Bocknek -- 1960 to 2016

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With texts and phone calls unanswered, I got the idea to look for Aaron on Facebook today, and discovered that Aaron lost his battle with cancer this morning.


He always got a kick out of me saying that my best boating buddy was a gay man I met on an internet chat room. Aaron you will be missed.
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Here is a picture of Aaron when he joined us for the Blue Angels airshow for the Naval Academy a couple of years ago.
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RIP
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Sorry to hear this....RIP
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Re: Aaron Bocknek -- 1960 to 2016

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Sad news. I miss his valuable contributions here. He fought a great fight. Only great sunsets ahead Aaron. RIP my friend.

Thanks for keeping us in the loop PD
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Re: Aaron Bocknek -- 1960 to 2016

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Well, tough news. Rest in Peace Aaron. Darn it. Knew he was fighting a pretty big challenge the second time around.

Aaron joined this forum in early 2008 and had over 2000 posts, many of which related valuable info to others relating to the TriCabin line of Trojan boats.

Thank you P-Dogg for letting us all know.
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Re: Aaron Bocknek -- 1960 to 2016

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Aaron brought something to this forum that will never be replaced. Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed.
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Sad news , RIP Aaron
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Godspeed Aaron, you'll be missed.
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Sad news, will miss his posts.
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2009 Trojan rendezvous , Before he bought his own Tri cabin ( he had a F32 at the time )
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Re: Aaron Bocknek -- 1960 to 2016

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My thoughts are with you today I received this bad news. You and I shared a special bond between cancer patients. You fought the good fight and we feel the loss of you to our little community of boaters. RIP FRIEND.

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Re: Aaron Bocknek -- 1960 to 2016

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Wow - really sad news. When i first bought my tri-cabin he wrote me email after email helping me understand SeaDog's systems. Knew he was battling a recurrence but didn't know how serious it truly was.

He will be missed.
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Thank you Aaron for all your expertise and advice to all re Tri cabins. R.I.P.
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Re: Aaron Bocknek -- 1960 to 2016

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So Sad to hear. Thanks P dogg for the update. I pray for him and his family. Too terrible.
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