Sorry for not being very active with Ke Nalu this last week. I’m in San Diego helping the family of my closest friend, Barney Li, who died last Saturday in a motorcycle accident.
It’s just kind of taken the air out of me, but I really do feel a lot more like celebrating this remarkable man’s life than mourning his death. I could tell I was on the mend yesterday when I saw a SUP board on a van and immediately brightened up. I doubt I’ll have a chance to get in the water this week, but even the thought of it is cheering.
To all of you SUP friends, the most enjoyable quote I found when trying to find something wise to say about this tragedy is: “Never knock on death’s door, ring the bell and run away. Death hates that”.
Bill,
Curious – is there a fund for Barney’s favorite cause? My dad grew up with him in MD (my dad’s wife did too) and I am sure that they’d like to remember him in some way.
San Diego has great SUP spots, by the way. Email me at hoenalu@gmail.com if you’re ever in town and we’ll make sure to get you a board and show you a good time.
JG