Surfer Found Dead at RC's

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Dang. That is unfortunate. Our surf community is full of all sorts of characters, but when a surfer dies surfing that should give all of us pause. Cherish every wave mates. Man, I am glad he passed doing something he loved. RIP and condolences to the family.

 

Roger that!!

 

Rip at least he died doing something he love. Weren't the waves all me like 3 to 4 feet I thought it was pretty small that day. It had to of been his heart or he broke his neck? Any words and what happened. By the way y'all did they ever find that South Florida surfer that went down the Dominican republic?

 

And viva law southeastern surfers

 

You really show your lack of education, knowledge of American Culture, and plain stupidity.
That quote from the original King Kong movie is meant to say that the fellow died pursuing what he found to be beautiful!
You have, over the last couple of years, shown your ignorance over and over.
Now go kill yourself, stupid.

 

Hey! Leave Dogg alone-- he is a class act. And smart. And totally respected by the locals. Don't go all Donald Trump on everyone when they call you out. Can't read your mind-- your original post sure sounded like so many of your put down posts, even if it was not your intent.

 

"Smart" is a judgement call.
There is ZERO difficulty in reading my first post, because it was a simple quote with reference. And, to repeat, it is a form of respect AND compliment to someone who dies in pursuit of what they found beautiful. And that was the whole point of the original movie!!
And, btw, he was NOT the only one to misinterpret. Which is why I always will say, "surfers are morons"...and I include myself in that.

 

http://www.2ndlight.com/fusetalk/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=3&threadid=172546&STARTPAGE=1&FTVAR_FORUMVIEWTMP=Linear

A neighbor in Satellite Beach just told me about this, Monday afternoon. Barry Rubel was his name, lived two doors down from me. I am distraught right now, but wanted to share what I know with our surfing community, although I haven’t posted in forever. His wife told me a witness saw him ride a wave this early morning, grab his chest and roll off his board. I guess a few surfers paddled over and helped him to shore. They CPR’d but never got a pulse, neither did ambulance during the 20 minute ride to the hospital. Some folks recognized him and his car, whereby they found out his address to notify his wife.



I’ve only been in this neighborhood for two years, but Barry was always out walking his two dogs in the evenings after work, always willing to chat. The most approachable mellow dude, it was a joy to share the conversations we did. Petty stuff: boat problems, good surf, bad surf, engineering life, etc. He would always greet with a smile and quiet “Hello”. He was super fit, surfed every chance he had. He’d paddle almost every Saturday at Hightower just to get exercise. I’d see him unloading in the morning with his surfboard, tell him I thought it was flat, his response: “It is, but it was a nice morning to stretch out my arms.” He was more active in his 50’s than I am in my 30’s, and definitely was a good dude. Another of our brothers gone too soon.



The family is not sure of funeral arrangements yet, but I told them I would help facilitate a paddle-out for him once they know what their schedule is. We’ll probably do it at Hightower Park in Satellite Beach, this weekend, September 10 or 11. I will post here once I know the details. I do not know how big his surf network was, so if you wanted to send him off properly, you’d be welcome to attend.



I don’t know what it’s like to die, but I imagine I’d want to go out like that.

R.I.P. Barry Rubel

- Brad Evers

 

Oh Barry....you're post is not as clear as it seems....I apologize for not being as intelligent as you...lol

 

I thought Barry's post was very clear.
Even though Barry and I have had our moments, I think some of you should take off your judge mental goggles.

 

No problem. Betty was right- WTF was I thinking--I should just have simple explained my position rather than unloading on you. Sorry man--I owe you a couple of beers!! Wait--how old are you?? Old enough to drink??

 

+1

(I noticed wayne the insane also posted on that tread in the other place, listing his phone number & ability to help.)

Anyways....I read that post from metard several times. Sobering chain of events, esp for us young'uns who surf solo many times.

 

Turned 56 Saturday....yea I'm old enough.

 

Happy Birthday. You are close to my age. Most surfers either die off or quit by age 40. We are still at it; we are the lucky ones.
Too bad about this Barry Rubel fellow. In his mid 50's--way too young.