Learn our full story about Tamayo Perry’s life and passing right here. Our ideas are with Tamayo’s household and associates presently.
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 stunning to see obituaries being written by somebody’s closest family and friends nowadays, and never simply from some journalist assigned to the obituary part.
So, on that word, listed here are simply three of our favourite tributes to Tamayo written up to now:
From Moana Jones Wong —
“If you realize Tamayo, you realize his two favourite spots have been Goats and Pipe. I can’t inform you 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 perpetually. I might all the time joke round and inform them I used to be the daughter they by no means had. Tamayo you have been certainly one of a sort and I really like you a lot. You and Emilia have been all the time a few of my largest supporters at Pipe, and Goats in fact. We’re gonna miss you perpetually. In the present day after I heard somebody handed at Goats for some cause I knew it was you (most likely as a result of I do know your routine so properly and I do know there’s just a few of us who all the time surf this spot) however after I obtained affirmation it was you my coronary heart sank. After 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 mild up the surf spot and the flowers obtained 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 all the time will probably be. His blood runs by way of these waters, he’s house, he’s a part of this place perpetually.”
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 good looking 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 massive like to you all.”
And from Shayden Pacarro —
“Unhappy to lose a great buddy and hero however what a legend from begin to end! Apart from 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 in the present day. We hope to maintain his legacy in our minds proper now and study much more about him from his family members within the days to return. Thanks to your devotion to browsing, Tamayo.