The Resting Place…

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one of my best friends passed away recently.  i’m still having a hard time processing it and i’m still in disbelief that i will never physically get to see her again.  it’s crazy when you see someone so healthy and happy one month, then gone the next month.  i’m still lost for words but what i can say is she’s in a better place now.  no more pain, no more suffering, and no more haters.  the ocean is her resting place and i can surf with her everyday from any location.  she knew well that the ocean is “ONE” and will always be connected.  friendships means being there for each other through the good, bad, and ugly times.  and that’s what i’ll miss about her the most.  for the past 30 years, she was always on my side no matter what.  and to me, that’s precious.  so i want to say goodbye my special friend…

we both loved dolphins and had multiple experiences seeing them together.  the day she went into the ocean is the day this dolphin came to the boat.  so this was a very special moment.  i looked at the dolphin in the eye and i could feel it saying “your dear friend is in a good place.”   that made me feel at peace…

KIRBY FUKUNAGA
ハワイで生まれ育ち、プロサーファー、フォイラー、スキンダイバー、カメラマンの肩書きを持ち、ウォーターマンとして、海で多くの時間を過ごし、海から多くのモノをもらいながら生活しています。彼が伝えようとしていることは、海がある生活は僕らを豊かにしてくれるということ。そして、自分だけではなく、いろいろなことをみんなにシェアし、人生を楽しむということ。現在は、ハワイでプライベートサーフィンガイドを主催。
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