I’m not that interested in writing obituaries or eulogies, I’d rather the subject receives my words while alive, but obviously life happens and great people slip by. For starters I’m absolutely gutted, I’d just began reading his book three weeks ago and I am so very proud of Don for writing his story, it’s very […]
(April 27, 1969 – June 30, 2025) Davey Rogers. NW legend that wasn’t from the NW. Davey was always so nice and welcoming to me as a young photographer. He ripped vert which wasn’t that common in the mid 90’s. I shot photos of him multiple times over the course of a few years. We
(April 26, 1963 – July 10, 2026) Julie, we are having a hard time digesting the sad news today. It doesn’t seem real that you’re gone. 😢 You were a bright light in the skate scene. You had a smile for everyone you met and a kind word. When you dropped in you were having
(April 2, 1974 – February 17, 2006) Harold Hunter was a New York City-born skateboarder and actor who was a foundational figure in the East Coast skateboarding scene of the 1990s. Raised in the East Village’s Campos Plaza housing project, Hunter became one of the earliest professional skateboarders to emerge from downtown Manhattan. As an
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(Nov. 4, 1949 – March 8, 2023) So, this is my Brother Brad Squeak Blanck. Nominee for SHOF. He was a USPS carrier in Waikiki for almost 25 years, died in March of 2023. Won the first “Official” Skateboard contest at Santa Monica Civic Center. John Blanck
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(March 31, 1965 – May 5,2024) Deepest sympathies to Terence’s immediate family and all that knew him.Terrence was an in-house artist for Madrid Skateboards in the mid 80s where he drew up a number of decks for various pro’s and team boards. Terrence also did artwork for his cousins skate brand House of Kasai. Terrence
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October 18, 1962 – August 1, 2008 Ray Underhill was a Hendersonville, Tennessee native who rose to become a key member of the legendary 1980s Bones Brigade. Known for his social finesse and “country cool” demeanor, Underhill successfully navigated the intense California skate scene while remaining grounded in his small-town roots. Skating Career & Legacy
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(Aug. 6th, 1962 — Oct. 27, 2000) Skateboarder, Surfer, and Master-Ramp-Builder Rob-O Monroe sadly passed away in November of 2000. Rob-O began skating in the 70s (He rode for Powerflex) and built ramps for almost as long. Through the 80s, he lived in Huntington Beach and befriended a world of skaters in and beyond his
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(May 3, 1923 – July 27, 1995) My dad joined the Navy when he was young because his childhood was challenging and his career options were scarce. Before long, he was flying fighter planes from aircraft carriers in WWII and moving constantly. He eventually got stationed in San Diego and was honorably discharged due to
(8/7/1967 – 11/4/25) We will miss you @kevinwilkins , thank you for your friendship, your humor, your dedication, your laughter, your creative spark, and your incredible spirit. You will always be in my memories, I love you, thank you for the 40 years of being friends. Love to the Wilkins family. J. Grant Brittain Thank you, Kevin
