Ironically, I was on a private message exchange with a local forum/website owner here in Georgia, named Mike Bucca. Mike spent some time in our area of Texas and came to know several people (Thad Rains and a few more names from earlier times). During the exchange Mike asked if I knew Sherry to which my reply was yes. He gave me the link to her Blog and told me she was on her final leg with her battle with Pancreatic Cancer www.sherryruslink.com . I went there and read one of the last updates from her daughter, Shelly, and I read the last thing Sherry put in there around August 31. I am a big old boy, but I could feel the tears welling up in me as I read the Blog. I am sure there are many folks that knew her a lot better than I did, but the times I spent working with her to help get the Bassin' Gal Bass Club off the ground, and working with her many years ago when she worked at LTV (Vought Aircraft) when I came out from California for Northrop B-2 Bomber program. I remember running into her at Lake Fork Marina some mornings when we stopped in for Breakfast. She was always good for big ol hug and a friendly "How ya'll doing? Fishing's been pretty good the last few days! You got here at the right time!". That's been a few years back now, but I'm sure she still greeted many a friend the same way.
I guess, I can say that I wish I would've stayed in touch with her a little better. I do ask for your prayers for a good person who did a lot for this great sport we enjoy! I will continue to pray for a miracle, but I know if she goes on, then the Good Lord must have some fishing planned and needs a good guide! God Bless Sherry Ruslink!

Prayers sent for Sherry and her family.

Prayers sent.

I am so sorry to hear that. Sherry and her husband are really nice folks. I fished with him one day at Fork.

Prayers sent.

Ken

Prayers sent.

Sherry rescued me one morning when I launched without actually being in the boat.

Prayers for Sherry and family.

prayers sent!!




Mavs

I personally didn't know Sherry very well but the short time I have met with her she was very inspirational to me. She is a small lady with a heart bigger than Texas. She probably has more to do with me guiding than anyone and in fact I think she is one of the very first full time LADY guides that I know of?

Sherry we love you and are praying for you and your family!

Mike Bucca

I spent a lot of years at Val's Landing and met Sherry just in passing but just being around the people at Fork in those days you knew she was a very well liked and respected angler but more importantly person. Just sad when you hear of someone so well liked having problems. Prayers sent.

Wow!!! what a lady. Our prayers go out to Sherry & her family & friends.

Sherry & Bill are GREAT people, I spent many a day on the water with her and even got Bill out a few times.
I knew she was having some issues but have lost touch the last few years.
My prayers go out to her and the family.

Prayers

God Bless the family during these times...The place she is going is a far better place.

Can't say enough about Sherry,Sherry helped me when I first started guiding she was always fun to bump into out on the
water,prayer's sent

Prayers sent For Sherry and Family in this most difficult time.

Bob, I remember the Bass-N-Gals too. I used to stop by and visit
when the office was on Roosevelt street just off Pioneer in Arlington back in the 80's ol Sugar Ferris and Sherry and few others. All wonderful folks and very personable..
I can recall how excited they all were about the trail.

God love and take care of her and her family.

prayer's sent ...and for the family

prayers sent for her and her family

Bob and Mike,

Thanks for letting us know about Sherry. We were good friends for a while. i LOVED listening to her and Bill and just laughing. Prayers sent.

We also lost another of the BASS N GALS and TFF member earlier this year. CJ Jenkins passed away from a long bout with cancer. She will also be missed dearly. We miss you Judi!

Sherry, GOD SPEED and get better.

Respectfully,

Thad Rains

prayers sent.

Prayer said.

Prayers out for Sherry and Her Family.. sad indeed.. what a Lady.

Sherry and Bill lived next door to us for a while great people prayers sent.

Prayers for Sherry and her Family

I got to know Sherry back when she was writing articles for the Outdoor Times, guiding on Fork and was friends with the lady who owned the Lake Fork Area News. My wife at the time decided to take one of Sherry's "Ladys in the Outdoors" classes and come to find out my ex and Sherrys daughter were close friends when they were both in Jr. High. Sherry took my ex under her wing and had big hopes for her to start tournament fishing with Sherry. My ex wanted to keep it fun and just didn't share the passion that Sherry had for fishing. I spent a few weekends at Fork with Sherry at her trailer at LakeView Lodge and I recall not attending one of the Rallys at Fork because I was at Sherrys painting the house she and Bill bought up on the N/E end of Fork. Sherry was the one that taught me how to run Fork in the early 90's and spent many days just letting me follow her around the lake learning the boat lanes. That was back before they had any type of buoy system.

It broke my heart to read the blog when it was emailed to me by Connie K. Sherry was always a pistol and was vibrant beyond words. It hurts knowing the pain she's in on a daily basis. As she's asked in her blogs, I'm keeping her, Bill and her kiddos in my prayers.

Prayers said!!!

I remember Sherry from the old Bass-N-Gals days. She had such an infectious "the sky's the limit" attitude and was such an inspiration to me. The positive philosophy that she and Sugar Ferris promoted through the Trail sticks with me today and has been invaluable in helping me guide my lure business in the right direction. I am praying for Sherry and her family.

Prayers sent. Sherry and Bill are great folks. I worked with them on the organizing committee for the first few "Rally @ Fork" outings that were the brainchild of a few folks that were hanging out on the "Bass Fishing Home Page" , a popular internet site (still is) before TFF became so popular. I also fished with her as a client, and she's as talented as there is.

My sincere prayer is that God looks over her thru this ordeal.

Wayne

Prayers sent.
God be with all

Prayers sent.

prayers sent for sherry and her family

prayers sent

Prayers sent to Sherry and her family.

I pray God's blessings on Sherry and her family during this most difficult time.

I don't know this lady at all, but reading the blog was heart wrenching

prayers go out to Sherry's loved ones.

I have known Sherry for many many years and when she quit guiding, she worked at hospital in Sulphur Springs and was over the safety dept.Being an engineer. this was right up her alley. sherry was always upbeat and her clients had a fun time when fishing with her as well as a very educational day. She definitely made a impact in the fishing industry. We used to laugh at her as she always referred to Bill as "my equipment manager." Sherry was just a tiny little gal and she drove her boat for all it was worth, we could always spot her running down the lake with that pony tail flapping in the breeze or most generally straight out. LOL I don't think Sherry really realized how much she is loved by all the folks in the fishing community. Our hearts and Prayers for her, Bill and family.
I do know she has fought this disease with all her might and Prayers. She is one tough little gal. God Bless Sherry.

prayers sent

I just stumbled on this site and line of posts while looking for fishing pictures of Sherry. If anyone has pictures of Sherry that they are willing to share please send them to bruslink@peoplescom.net

Thank you all for your kind words and powerful prayers. We trully appreacieate the love and support the prayers brinig. I will read these messages to Sherry when she is awake aware of what is going on.

Sherry called Hospice on Tuesday of this week and has checked herself into that system.

John 14:2 tells us "There is more than enough room in my Father’s home.* If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?* 3 When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am." Sherry's mansion is almost ready.

Bill (aka Equipment Manager) Ruslink

I am honored to have met Sherry at one of the early BFHP rallies on Fork. She knew no strangers there and was the center of attention. I won a guide trip with her, but unfortunately never got the chance to use it. I chatted with her a few times on Fork and always a pleasure. She is truly a wonderful person and I am saddened to hear she is ill. Prayers her way from my family.

I would bet the BFHP has many photos of the 2000 Rally at Fork.

Best wishes Sherry and God bless!

prayers from the powell household going out....

Sherry will be added to my Prayer List ..



ML...

Bill,

I have a few Picturs of Sherry from a couple of the Rallies. I'll dig them out and get them to you.

My prayers go out to your and your family Bill, and if there's ANYTHING I can do for ya'll, please let me know, and we'll keep the Entire Ruslink Family in our Prayers..

Paul Sonnier
aka "Buttblast"

god bless sherry and her family.my prayers are with you.sherry and family have been added to my prayer list.

God Bless.

God Bless Sherry and all her loved ones as our prayers are with them !

Bill and Connie, I am really pleased that you guys came on this thread and offered your comments. Please keep us up to date on Sherry's condition. Those of us, whose lives she has touched, are very interested in her condition and pray for a miracle. Bill, this has got to be tough on you especially. We have special prayers for you too, there was nothing in Sherry's life and activity that she didn't acknowledge your backing and support. It seems that every story told about Sherry, includes your name in there as well. God Bless you, Bill.

Sherry and her family are on my prayer list.

Thank you for all the kind words and prayers for my Mom. It's been a joy to read all your memories about her. I know if she was able, she would enjoy reading them, too. She is a special lady; always has been. She sure went fast in her boat, didn't she?
I'm sure I've met some of you from time to time when I've been out visiting. Bill, Shelly, Warren, and I all appreciate your kindness.

Lisa Head

Prayers for Sherry and Family

Thanks to you all for your continued prayers and uplifting support to our family during a very tragic time. Our mother is a strong, vibrant woman who took the world on and never looked back. Her life is being sapped from her in a way no human deserves. We thank you so much for your prayers and willingness to help. We have set up a memorial fund for Mom to help Bill with all the piling up medical bills. We will keep you posted on her condition via her blog. When the time comes you'll all be invited to the service. Time and info on the blog. Until that day, be blessed and may all your days be on calm waters. http://www.sherryruslink.com

Shelly - Sherry's oldest daughter.

Sad to hear about Sherry's passing.

May the good Lord embrace and comfort you.

Mitch

It hurts so badly to read of the pain and suffering Sherry went through in her final days. I'm glad she's found peace and pray for her family. May God bless and comfort you all.

Prayers sent and continued.

Prayers sent in this tough time.

She was one heck of a lady - glad her pain is over.
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