Learn our full story about Tamayo Perry’s life and passing right here. Our ideas are with Tamayo’s household and pals right now.
It’s unhappy that we usually aren’t those that get to listen to what everybody beloved and revered about us.
That outpouring of affection and nostalgia sometimes comes proper after we’re gone, and whereas that we could not get to scroll by way of our Instagram and see it, it’s lovely to see obituaries being written by somebody’s closest family and friends as of late, and never simply from some journalist assigned to the obituary part.
So, on that word, listed below are simply three of our favourite tributes to Tamayo written to date:
From Moana Jones Wong —
“If you understand Tamayo, you understand his two favourite spots have been Goats and Pipe. I can’t let you know what number of hours I spent within the line up at each spots with him and his spouse, Emilia Perry. I’ll cherish all of our reminiscences without end. I might at all times joke round and inform them I used to be the daughter they by no means had. Tamayo you have been considered one of a sort and I like you a lot. You and Emilia have been at all times a few of my greatest supporters at Pipe, and Goats after all. We’re gonna miss you without end. In the present day after I heard somebody handed at Goats for some cause I knew it was you (in all probability as a result of I do know your routine so properly and I do know there’s just a few of us who at all times surf this spot) however after I received affirmation it was you my coronary heart sank. Once I went down there simply now it was darkish and gloomy and victory-at-sea however after I positioned 4 flowers within the lava pound and took out my telephone to report the clouds parted simply sufficient to gentle up the surf spot and the flowers received taken within the ocean in that second and I knew you have been there. I received’t be on the market once more anytime quickly however after I do return out I’ll know you might be there and at all times can be. His blood runs by way of these waters, he’s residence, he’s a part of this place without end.”
From Tom Carroll —
“Oh man. Weighty information. Bless you Tamayo, could you relaxation in Love brother. Very particular reminiscences with you at Pipe sitting means over inside, taking one another deeper. At all times a lovely power emanating out of your soul, water or land…thanks for being you! Unhappiness for these family members left behind within the wake of grief…sending huge like to you all.”
And from Shayden Pacarro —
“Unhappy to lose an excellent buddy and hero however what a legend from begin to end! Moreover pipeline tamayo is the GOAT island mascot! He deserves a statue over there!”
49-year-old Tamayo was a gifted Pipe specialist, Hollywood stuntman, father, and buddy. He suffered a deadly shark assault close to Laie, Hawaii earlier at the moment. We hope to maintain his legacy in our minds proper now and be taught much more about him from his family members within the days to return. Thanks in your devotion to browsing, Tamayo.