Thunder Roads April Issue | Page 14

Maritime Biker By: Capt. Steve Dupre captain karl prince Well guys and gals... Unfortunately, we have lost another brother this month... Not on his bike, but by the mighty power of Mother Nature... I would like to take this moment to show respect to a good friend, former co-worker and an awesome captain... Captain Karl Prince was taken from us too soon... The mighty Mississippi has claimed another soul... He never saw it coming, he never had a chance. Karl’s vessel, The M/V Natalie Jean, sank in the Mississippi River on Monday, March 12 and has not been recovered due to mother nature’s wrath. Swift currents are hindering salvage operations to recover Karl and his fellow crew member, Malon Dawsey... I don’t want to honor him by telling you his achievements at this time, at a later date I will definitely post an awesome story of Karl Prince and his life... For now, let’s all just pray for his family and friends that they can find peace... Karl was a friend of mine... I am really at a loss for words... R.I.P. my brother... Captain Steve Dupre 12 Thunder Roads Magazine Louisiana/Mississippi | April 2018 | www.thunderroadslams.com