I was saddened today to hear that one of the true paddling legends, Eric Soares, has passed on. He had been tapped on the shoulder by the man with scythe before and bore the zipper like scar of open heart surgery but while he took more care, he never let it stop him from living his life. His positive outlook and drive to live life to the fullest were truly inspirational. Sadly another aortic aneurism has taken him away to paddle the big break where the ether surges and foams around the rocks of the spirit.
I didn't know Eric personally but we had traded comments on our blogs and I had hoped to get the opportunity to meet him in person. I will be raising a glass to his memory tonight and toasting his exploits with Gage Roads Purest Atomic Pale Ale. Somewhere out there Eric is showing Neptune just what a Tsunami X15 can do.
My deepest condolences to the Soares family, Eric's many freinds and to Jim Kakuk and the Tsunami Rangers.
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