PSA: Protect Yourself From the Sun

[RRocket]

Today, my dad died.

 

Lifelong fisherman.

 

Always on the water.

 

Skin cancer that started the size of your pinkie fingernail got him.

 

Please friends, don't scrimp on top shelf sun gear, hats, sunscreen, etc

 

The sun doesn't care and doesn't play around.

 

Stay safe, everyone.

 

[wdp]

Sad news & sorry for your loss. 

[MN Fisher]

Sorry to hear of this - and I have to add, don't forget the sunglasses unless you want to end up like me.

Lost the right eye to cancer caused by...you guessed it...not wearing protection for my eyes from UV radiation.

[T-Billy]

Sorry for your loss. 

[pdxfisher]

Sorry for your loss and thank you for using your unfortunate situation with your father to raise awareness. I always cover myself from head to toe but I often see beet red folks when I get to the ramp at the end of the day.

[GreenPig]

Sorry for your loss. 

[J._Bricker]

Sorry for you and your family’s loss @RRocket, and thank you for sharing this PSA with the Bass Resource Community….

[Pat Brown]

Sorry for you and your families loss.  That's a good reminder - thank you.

[Smokinal]

I'm so sorry to hear about your Father.

My thoughts to you and your family.

[WRB]

Prayers for you and your family.

Most people are aware of skin cancer being Basal Cell or Squamous Cell carcinoma the dermatologist treats by freezing or surgical removed. Carcinoma are rarely fatal but another skin cancer Melanoma is very dangerous and can kill.

Don’t take skin cancers lightly.

Tom

[RRocket]

All,

 

Thanks for the kind words.

[krisjack69]

So sorry to hear about your loss, Keeper. My heart goes out to you and your family. Thank you for sharing this important reminder about sun protection. It's a great way to honor your dad's memory and help others avoid the same fate. I'll definitely be making sure to slather on the sunscreen and wear my hat from now on. RIP to your dad, and I hope you find comfort in the memories you shared with him on the water.

[TnRiver46]

Sorry to hear that, praying for yall 

[TOXIC]

So sorry.  I have progressed through the increasing layers of sun protection.  Older and wiser.