In Memoriam - Daniel A. Pedrotti, Sr.
Fortunate is the first word that comes to mind when reflecting on my friend Dan Pedrotti now that he has entered eternal life. He inspired us by how he led his life as he focused on his faith, family, friends, and the importance of acknowledging and supporting the true treasure of America, our bountiful natural resources.
We became friends as the Boone and Crockett Club was preparing to celebrate its centennial and recommitted to influencing hunting and conservation policy as it had during its formative years led by Theodore Roosevelt. Dan was instrumental and part of the leadership team who were committed to making it happen so future generations would be able to appreciate and enjoy and learn to sustainably manage the ultimate treasure of natural resources that is unique to America.
Not only did Dan do an excellent job of leading the Boone and Crockett Club as its president, but he was also the leading force behind the creation and formation of the American Wildlife Conservation Partners in 2000. He clearly saw the need to establish a coalition of all the various species-specific organizations to improve the impact conservation and hunting organizations had on the national dialogue concerning the importance of managing land, water, and wildlife. It was quite an accomplishment to get such an array of interests to agree on a common goal. Dan had the vision and made it happen in his usual way of finding common ground for all who participated in the formation of the American Wildlife Conservation Partners. It is no wonder that Dan received the most prestigious honor of the Boone and Crockett Club, the Sagamore Hill Award for all his efforts and accomplishments in hunting and conservation.
Dan was a man of faith. It was evident by how he treated everyone with respect and how he lived his faith and inspired others by his acts of kindness. He and Carolyn have always been all about family and the need to nurture everyone to acknowledge their blessings and be a family of character. Both Dan and Carolyn inspired all that have had the privilege of crossing their path.
We are going to miss Dan. The inspiration of his memory and all that he taught us through the example he set in his kind and understated way of encouraging each of us to be part of the solution to lead and inspire others.
May God grant Dan Pedrotti eternal rest.
Jayar Daily
Regular Member