I went down to my local the Huntington Beach Pier to take part in the memorial service and paddle out for Sean Collins. I saw a lot of local surfers that I know from surfing here for 34 years coming down to the shore to honor Sean. The surf had been large for the past 2 days and the paddle out would have been a different scenario if they held this memorial when it was originally scheduled. Thankfully. with the help of seans brainchild, Surfline, they were able to forecast the swell and planned the event accordingly allowing more people to take part in the paddle out.
Aaron Pai speaking to the crowd. There were a number of wonderful speeches and reminiscing by people close to Sean Collins.
The procession out on the the south side of the pier.
Peter Townend one of many locals on his way out to honor sean.
The circle was HUGE with a lot of surfers taking part in honoring one of their own. The participants roaring and the banging of their hands on their boards was loud enough to hear from far away. Definitely a wonderful moment.
RIP sean.
Nice way to be remembered Tommy!
ReplyDeleteNice coverage of the memorial service Tom. very well done.
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