Pete,
I offer my condolences as well. I too will appreciate my family even more as I keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Dave
I’m very sorry for your loss. My youngest son just turned 24 and we surf together as often as his schedule permits. I remember that as he was growing up it was surfing that we shared. It was our common ground during the sometimes difficult teen years. All that driving around checking for the best spot, all those lulls between sets, all those I-saw-that glances after we finished a ride - those all gave me the opportunity to continue to know my sons as they were growing up. One of the reasons I love surfing is because of that extra face time with my sons, and over the years I’m sure you got that kind of face time, too. I hope you can take some small measure of comfort in the fact that those memories of your son will never fade; and while those memories live, so will your son continue to live in your heart.
I will speak to my son of your loss, and although our two families don’t know each other we will mourn this tragedy with you as best we can because it could just as easily have happened to us. The next time we go out I promise you my son will dedicate his best backhand wave to your son’s memory; and I’ll make sure to see it for you.
With “hurt” that huge and pain so unreasonable all I can say is there will be a day when the memories bring only pleasure.
Take your time.
On my paddle out tomorrow I will breathe a prayer for a father and son across big oceans.
Take your time.
Dear God, please help soothe this wound that cannot heal, ease the longing that will not pass and bring a smile from the memories that one can hope will never fade.
I’ve got nothing else for something so overwhelming.
So sorry to hear of your loss, I hope the words of your comrades here will give you some comfort. I have two sons, twins not yet 5 years old, and I hope they become surfers and I can share with them what you were able to share with your son. You and your family are in my prayers.
deepest sympathies.
I’m new to this site only this month and i don’t want to impose but i’m so sorry for your loss, i have a new son and if he grows up anything like your boy sounded i will be honoured and blessed. Our prayers are with you.
our hearts are with you. I just spoke to my 21 year old surfer son who now is in Seattle. He's my artsy one as well. He wants me to make him another board. I will be thinking of Pete Jr. while shaping.
I've got a 22 year old son, can't imagine what it would be like to lose him. Thoughts are with you Pete.
There are no words I can think of that would be adequate for your loss, but you have my sympathies and condolences.
my deepest condolences..
i cannot even imagine how you feel
i just got my two young daugthers
to paddle around with dad,this weekend,
and let me push them into waves as a tandem...
i don't think i could take another breath
if any happened to my munchins..
i am so sorry for your loss...
Pete,
My thoughts are with you and family.
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal"
Tim
Pete -
as one Dad to another, all I can say is, I am so sorry…
Keith
I am very sorry for your loss.
Peter, It's hard to say all the words how I feel. I lost my father a few years back who was my best friend. My youngest daughter just went to college and I feel lost. Your intro letter made me set back and take a moment of silence. Our prayers are with you my good friend. God bless you. Larry
Peter
may God give you the strength to deal with this tradgety.
kids arnt supose to go first,
God bless
heavy. the vehicle seems familiar to me as i am a ventuckian, though the face of the person doesn't come to mind.nevertheless, so sorry for the sudden loss- i can't even begin to imagine.my prayers are for you and the family...
Pete,
I’m sorry for your loss, as a parent its our greatest fear. I can only imagine your pain.
May god comfort you at this time.
Pete – Thank you for telling your story.
My prayers are for you and your family.
Next wave is for him.
windy.
Pete~
Like most have written on here, there is nothing we can say to make this better or this time any easier. I send my true condolences for your loss. I cannot imagine whatt it must be like. I have a 13 year old son that I have just started that great journey or surfing and building boards together with just this year. It is truly a magical time between father and son, as i am discovering. Its a time that they look up to us for advice, as fathers, yet we are equals as surfers. There is no way to put that feeling into words, a true bond that will last through the good and the bad.
At a time like this all you can do is be thankful that you have experienced it and those memories will live with you forever. I, along with my family, and imagine all swaylockers here, want to take this time to let you know that we are here for you, in our thoughts, our prayers and in the waves. This is one huge family, and you and your family are part of it.
i wasn't going to go out today, too much to do (work etc) But, after seeing this thread, I have changed my mind and have the gear loaded up and ready, as soon as my son gets off the school bus, we will go, paddle out and I will share with him your loss, and we are going to try and catch a few for you and your son.
Take care friend~