Five years gone today ❤️
In 2017 my dad wanted to retrace his first ALS advocacy ride to Washington DC he completed from twenty years earlier. It was a tall task, but he was no stranger to pushing the limits. This photo was day one, torrential downpours followed us most of this spring May afternoon. Our final leg leaving nyc was crossing the George Washington bridge, as the rain increased and machines began to fail I asked if he wanted to stop. Twenty years of ALS progression had taken its toll and what was once a mighty room commanding voice, was reduced to a small laborious whisper. Through the rain and wind he said, let’s finish. His wheel chair lost all function and I pushed the remaining distance scaling the bridge. We finished the day soaked to the bone, but this is was a living moment from his life lessons - perseverance, resiliency, compassion, help others, the will to see through. Two weeks later we reached Capitol Hill, marking his twenty year return. Remembering him today I wanted to share this story, it keeps the memory alive. We all miss him every day ❤️
10 years? I’m not quite sure how a decade has gone by, but they’re right - time flies when you’re having fun. What started out for the guy in the second slide as a part time gig at the hallowed grounds of the Patagonia Bowery really blossomed into a, career? What I am undoubtedly the most thankful for are the people I’ve met along the way, the places I’ve gotten to see, and the experiences made, that have hopefully shaped me into a better person because of it all. If you would have told Buddy of 2015 where life would have taken off to, I would have said you’ve got the wrong guy. Thankful for everyone at @patagonia for the help a long the way, looking forward to what lies ahead. ❤️ Photos: @_timdavis_ // @kernducote
Cooked up another heater! East coast wetsuit tour w/ @patagonia_surf kicking of in September. This was a fun one with a lot of laughs. Might be the only time you’ll catch me in a Red Sox hat. Thanks @patfenelon // @koozie // @wolfmanrye for bringing this to life along with the rest of the patagonia homies. Making shit is fun! See you soon east coast, spread the word. ❤️
18!? I’m not quite sure how, but I am very proud to be your uncle. Join in wishing a very happy birthday to the lord of dangle, master angler, surfer of the seas, and all around wonderful young man. ❤️ HBD Patrick!
I love making fun things with friends. We’re headed to the Great Lakes for a wetsuit repair strike mission @patagonia_surf // A little idea to get some excitement around the trip. Big ups to my pal @patfenelon for seeing this vision through. From idea to grid in 24hrs ✨
Well here is 40. To be honest, I’m filled with gratitude, love, and excitement for what’s next. There have been some incredibly heavy reminders in life lately of just how special your days truly are. Thank you to everyone who has been alongside me during this ride, I love you all. ❤️
A year before my dad passed, (oct 14th 2020) we celebrated his 26 year anniversary of ALS in rockaway where he lived as a child. We wondered the boardwalk and he told stories of being late to school while exploring the beach line. The access mats allowed him to cruise the end and watch me catch a few waves. Often times beach access where I would surf was nearly impossible, but this day came together nicely and a memory that’s nice to share. Thanks for these snaps @al_e_m
He exited his journey a year after this photo, and today marks three years. Time gets easier to think about all the good and feel a bit easier on all the sad. He always led his life with the spirit of doing something unselfish for others, so today toast to him and find your moment to help a fellow human ❤️I always take this day to thank all the friends and family who showed up all those years to support our family we couldn’t have done it without you.
