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this past sunday morning,
many gathered in santa barbara to celebrate our fallen friend. i understand its a hawaiian tradition for surfers to remember their own by paddling out into the ocean and saying goodbye. It really was a beautiful experience to participate in this ceremony.
pictures are here:
i met Bill in my cancer support group late last year. we both were recovering from stem cell transplants (my first and his second) in dealing with non-hodgkins lymphoma. damn if he wasnt the most positive guy i met with this battle.
Bill was also a firefighter and many of his classmates and coworkers were on hand to pay their respects. SB harbor patrol let them group onto a few boats and come into the circle.
many gathered in santa barbara to celebrate our fallen friend. i understand its a hawaiian tradition for surfers to remember their own by paddling out into the ocean and saying goodbye. It really was a beautiful experience to participate in this ceremony.
pictures are here:
i met Bill in my cancer support group late last year. we both were recovering from stem cell transplants (my first and his second) in dealing with non-hodgkins lymphoma. damn if he wasnt the most positive guy i met with this battle.
Bill was also a firefighter and many of his classmates and coworkers were on hand to pay their respects. SB harbor patrol let them group onto a few boats and come into the circle.