Dan 's death is ironic given his oft - mentioned enthusiasm for oysters .
Forrest starts harvesting oysters and builds it into a very successful business with the help of Forrest Jr. and all his old contacts .
Dan 's death is ironic given Forrest 's oft - mentioned enthusiasm for oysters .
Forrest starts harvesting oysters and builds it into a very successful business with the help of Forrest Jr. and all his old contacts .