How Should We Remember Tamayo Perry?

Learn our full story about Tamayo Perry’s life and passing right here. Our ideas are with Tamayo’s household and mates right now.

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 might not get to scroll by our Instagram and see it, it’s stunning to see obituaries being written by somebody’s closest family and friends today, and never simply from some journalist assigned to the obituary part.

So, on that notice, listed here are a few of our favourite tributes to Tamayo written to date:

From Moana Jones Wong —
“If you already know Tamayo, you already know his two favourite spots had 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 ceaselessly. I’d at all times joke round and inform them I used to be the daughter they by no means had. Tamayo you had been one in every of a sort and I really like you a lot. You and Emilia had been at all times a few of my greatest supporters at Pipe, and Goats after all. We’re gonna miss you ceaselessly. In the present day once I heard somebody handed at Goats for some purpose I knew it was you (most likely as a result of I do know your routine so effectively and I do know there’s only some of us who at all times surf this spot) however once I obtained affirmation it was you my coronary heart sank. Once I went down there simply now it was darkish and gloomy and victory-at-sea however once I positioned 4 flowers within the lava pound and took out my cellphone to document the clouds parted simply sufficient to gentle up the surf spot and the flowers obtained taken within the ocean in that second and I knew you had been there. I received’t be on the market once more anytime quickly however once I do return out I’ll know you might be there and at all times will likely be. His blood runs by these waters, he’s residence, he’s a part of this place ceaselessly.”

From Tom Carroll —
“Oh man. Weighty information. Bless you Tamayo, might you relaxation in Love brother. Very particular reminiscences with you at Pipe sitting means over inside, taking one another deeper. All the time a wonderful vitality emanating out of your soul, water or land…thanks for being you! Disappointment for these family members left behind within the wake of grief…sending massive like to you all.”

From Shayden Pacarro —
“Unhappy to lose a great good friend and hero however what a legend from begin to end! In addition to pipeline tamayo is the GOAT island mascot! He deserves a statue over there!”

From Cliff Kapono —
“How shut had been you to Tamayo? Nicely, the swell was actually north. Perhaps a bit too north for sundown. Pondering all of the heavy locals could be elsewhere, I opted to paddled out. The present was sturdy and sweeping down the purpose. Earlier than I knew it, I used to be caught taking set after set on the top. One thing to be anticipated at sundown seashore. What I didn’t anticipate was to see, was a tiny dot of a human fly down the purpose from an “undisclosed” location. A goofy footer with a helmet on. He wasn’t pumping, fairly performing a calculated highline, with precision he dug his heels into the higher area of the wave’s crest. I did a few of my very own math and calculated we’d finally cross if I saved my very own line. I had a selection. Change path and paddle into the white water solely to get smoked to shore after 15 min of straight paddling, or run like a rat to the shoulder. With out a hesitation, I took the cheese and thought I used to be within the clear. I made it out the again and figured the surfer was unhindered. Winded, I made it again to the lineup and I hear roaring coming from the within. “Who tha fuck was that in my line?!” I already knew. “Shit.” I assumed to myself. That’s fucking Tamayo Perry. Gaddmanit u rat bastard Cliff. U know higher. As he sprinted in the direction of me, I did what any 19 12 months previous Hilo boy would’ve completed. I sat up on my board and braced for impression. As he obtained inside toes of me, he appeared in my eyes and requested if it was me. I instructed him it was actually me and that it was my fault. Calming down, he paddle proper up and took his helmet off. He confirmed me his scars on his head from practically dying simply the 12 months earlier than and preceded to yell on the high of his lungs, “this shit is for fucking actual out right here.” He put his helmet again on and paddled away. Over time I’d share waves with him at different reefs, one being a slab that was misplaced to the lava right here on massive island. I by no means requested him if he remembered me being that child however I at all times had a sense he knew. Thats how shut I used to be to Tamayo, near getting an ass beating. Relaxation in energy to an incredible instructor for therefore many together with myself. We actually misplaced a fucking actual one.”

From Emilia (his spouse) on his surf faculty Instagram, @OahuSurfingExperience —
“All of us need to be the hero of our personal story, one of many redeeming traits of humanity is our want to observe our convictions at all times and with out worry. Few of us are in a position to actually be that hero, Tamayo Perry was is and will likely be ceaselessly. He was everybody’s massive brother, stern and uncompromising with an infectious and kolohe smile. He was your rescuer in time of want, your security when all issues fell aside. He was a knight cast within the fires of the North Shore within the 90’s, his religion in Christ the rock upon which he stood. Few are those that actually observe within the footsteps of Jesus, Tamayo by no means took his eyes off the trail. Tragic although his passing could also be, he left this world doing what he beloved the place he beloved to do it. We discover power in figuring out he’s in heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ, buying and selling barrels at Pipeline together with his mates which have gone earlier than him.”

49-year-old Tamayo was a gifted Pipe specialist, Hollywood stuntman, father, and good friend. He suffered a deadly shark assault close to Laie, Hawaii earlier right this moment. 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 come back. Thanks in your devotion to browsing, Tamayo.