Helmut and Irene Fortkamp's 50th Wedding
Anniversary. Front row: Brandon and Irene. Back Row: Eric, Helmut and
Jurgen.

This last photo is very dear to me. I lost my father when I was 6 years old. My brother acquired this photo below of my dad, Josef, and mom that was taken in 1958 when they first arrived in Canada. Of course my Mother has not changed a bit and still looks gorgeous to this day! Stephen is quite the computer guru, so he regenerated the photo to make it look like it was recently taken. Of any gift that could possibly be given to me, this is the most cherished of the all!

Many have asked me why I have named my business FW Quarter Horses and what does it stand for. Obviously the F is named after my son, Brandon Fortkamp, who is my life, and the W is for my fathers name. I may not recall very much of my childhood with him, however, I do remember before he was taken from us, he promised me when he would get back home from his hunting trip, he would buy me a pony. Apparently dad was quite fond of horses and rode some in Germany, but I myself never had the chance to see this in my lifetime of him. The pony rides that he took me on in Banff Alberta are the smallest memories I have, along with his sense of humor. Dad was a man of great honor, immense family values, and true at heart. The little time that I had with dad is embraced and loved so much. I miss him everyday. ~ Andrea

Brandon showing us how its done by landing this 63 pound Halibut a
couple hours north east of us in Alert Bay. This trip was very
successful as you can tell by the amount that the boys caught! Those
extremely early hour wake ups paid off!!!

 

Brandon Fortkamp showing us how it's done. 37 pound Chinook (spring) Salmon caught off the west coast by Cougar Creek (summer of 2004). Great job buddy!!