Author Topic: For Those that don't already know...the paddlesports world just lost friend....  (Read 2386 times)

connector14

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https://www.hoodrivernews.com/gorge-life/steve-gates-water-sports-mentor-business-pioneer-and-former-hr/article_93619d98-0d54-11ea-93e5-97fa52cc4757.html

Yesterday there was a large crowd of friends and fans that did a large "paddle out" event in honor of Steve. He is going to be greatly missed.
I credit him for inspiring me and my wife getting into SUP and we are forever grateful as it changed our whole lifestyle.
There is a great drone video of the event over on Facebook. Big Winds also has a nice tribute to Steve on their website. Check it out.
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Sad... but made a little less so if you think of his life well lived.

I once bought a paddle case from Big Winds for an upcoming trip. The order got lost, and Steve mailed me his personal paddle bag as a loaner.  A small piece of evidence of a great guy.
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One of the few people of whom I've thought "I should be more like him."
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Such a magnificent guy.  This is a deep loss. 

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I didn't know him all that well but from the little I did he was a true giver and very gracious with his time.
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