back in November of 2010, Andy Irons passed away. there was a memorial paddle out at Ala Moana Bowls for him. i was surprised when Joshua and Seth showed up. i had no idea that Andy was their hero who they both looked up to. i asked them what they liked about Andy and they said they liked his surfing, his style, and his personality. anyway, we paddled out, spread flowers, said our goodbyes, and caught a wave in. i always wondered what these kids where thinking at that time because they were so young.
now exactly 10 years later, these boys are both surfing in the Pipeline Masters in Memory of Andy Irons. i get chicken skin even thinking about it! maybe they got inspired? maybe they want to make Andy proud? or maybe they want to be the best surfers in the world too? what ever it is, they are definitely on the right path.
ok boys, the time has come and like Andy would always say before conquering the Pipeline Masters, “GAME ON!”
