Ojibwa the Great

Friends - Jim's Musky Marauder fishing name is "Ojibwa Jim". My younger brother Kevin sent Jim a beautiful poem that I thought I would share. It certainly expresses the way I feel, and I'm sure many of you will agree that it truly characterizes the Jim we all know and love.

OJIBWA THE GREAT

Have you ever met a man, you can’t believe is real?
One who cooks, hunts, and a family man that heals?
Did I ever believe a guy such as this,
Would carry my sister from trauma to bliss?
Well I have, and am proud to say so,
He’s there through the times, whether high or so low
So many talents, and smiles he has brought,
On Christmas mornings and the rest of the lot,
Who would have thought a man such as this,
Could teach a stubborn family the true meaning of bliss?
An inspiration, a teacher, a father and more
One who looks past being rich or so poor,
A man who respects and who is in touch with nature,
Takes care of his kids, Palmer and Major.

You have always been an inspiration to me,
You taught me true values and how to see,
To respect my parents, family and love,
For this I am grateful and will always speak of,
The lessons you teach me are forever engraved,
For my dearest sweet brother who always behaved,
You’ve always seemed too good to be true
Please know my brother I’ll always love you
To look at your life and see what you’ve done
You accomplished more than most fathers and sons,
You bring smiles and will continue to so
You're Ojibwa The Great, and this we all know,
As I fish on Forest, I will speak to you daily,
And we’ll laugh about old times, and how things were so crazy,
When we catch the big fish time and time again,
I will be holding the hand of my brother and friend,
At least this way we’ll both be guaranteed,
Endless lives together between worlds we can’t see,
But what does it matter? Because our friendship exists,
I’ll see you forever in the lake and the mist.
You’ve touched all our lives, and yes this is fate,
There’s no question why you’re Ojibwa The Great.