Report on Jorge, Red Rooster III Chef.....

Steve K · Jul-16-2007, 04:53 PM

.... and Wahoo master of the Universe. Apparently Jorge has had a run in with his health, not a very good prognosis. Here's a link to Scott McFarland's report:

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fatbass · Jul-16-2007, 05:08 PM

Steve, this is extremely sad news. The Rooster was my first long range experience and Jorge was a very special part of that. I will be sending good thoughts his way, as well as helping out in any other way I can. Chad

The Notorious S.U.A · Jul-16-2007, 05:10 PM

Thats a bummer, Jorge is an awesome guy, im sorry to hear he isnt feeling well. best wishes for a speedy recovery.

riverplayer · Jul-16-2007, 05:24 PM

Bad news indeed...I have fished along side him on three trips. Back when Shawn Trowbridge was a deckhand. (Now that shows my age) He is one of the most wonderful people I have ever met. Picked up his hoo, cut it up for lunch, all with that smile of his! I hope the best for him and his family. God be with you my friend!

roxfisher · Jul-16-2007, 05:29 PM

OUr thoughts and certainly a donation will be on the way. Jorge is a fighter, what some may not know, he was inducted into the Ensenada boxing hall of fame last year.
My thoughts go out to him and his family. A WONDERFUL man with a stunning sense of humor.
The Rooster has been my only "mini" longe range trips, have done several over the past 4 years.

Bank Robber · Jul-16-2007, 05:31 PM

Man, I was on a 10 day more than 10 years ago and I can still remember what a great guy he is. On that trip John Grabowski threatened to keel haul another passenger for bitching to Jorge about not being a trained chef or something stupid like that. During the exchange John said that Jorge was the friendliest most even tempered man he ever knew. Very sad news I hope treatment is able to help him.

Dean

fishkillerbill · Jul-16-2007, 05:37 PM

Ah man this is really sad news----like Roxy said a true gentlemen -he always made sure Roxy was well taken care of and served meals before us old ugly men--here's to your health Jorge-kick this-your a fighter

Bill

Steve K · Jul-16-2007, 05:58 PM

I'll always remember my first ever five day back in '99. It was on the Red Rooster III, and Jorge is a big part of those memories. He taught me that if I were going to pace myself anywhere on the trip, it did not need to be on deck with the fishing, it needed to be in the galley. I've had the pleasure of his compnay on three other trips since then, all of them winners thanks in part to him. I recall a scratchy trip when we got a jig strike and I was working on breakfast. I said I think I'll finish my meal and then go fish. He grabbed my plate away from me and said, "I'll keep this warm for you. The way this trip is going, this may be your only chance to catch a fish. I'm going to cook lunch later." And he finished it off with a smile and a wink.

FLLR1 · Jul-16-2007, 06:58 PM

Jorge is truly one of the good guys. My card and $$ will be off to him tomorrow.

LT

Lend-a-Fish · Jul-16-2007, 07:05 PM

Sorry to hear this news about Jorge. Ive always enjoyed fishing on the Red Rooster III and Jorge has always been a big part of that. Jorge is a good person. Prayers sent.

StillinScrubs · Jul-16-2007, 07:08 PM

I was hoping to finally meet the man and eat his food. So sad to hear about this.

Scrubs

terryc. · Jul-16-2007, 08:39 PM

Defenitly a first class guy makes ya feel like family the moment he see's you get well Jorge