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Skateboarding => USELESS WOODEN TOY BANTER => In Memoriam => Topic started by: Bunk Moreland on June 20, 2021, 08:43:44 PM
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I know he hangs out in San Jose sometimes. Hope he turns up, nice dude.
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Ugh last place seen is the tenderloins is probably the worst place to last been seen at. Hope dudes ok
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Really hope he's okay.
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Last seen in the TL :(
Hope dude is ok and just chilling somewhere.
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Seeing this on ig just wrecked my day, hoping for the best. SF heads keep eyes out
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I was just coming here to post this but someone beat me too it which is a good thing.
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Fuck man I hope that's not true. 2021 wasn't going thaaat bad yet compared to last year....
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Man this will be a huge bummer if true. Dave is one of the most amazing, talented, & genuine human beings out there.
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yo anyone who knows him: was he possibly at the GULCH show on saturday? i have some SJ homies that aren’t in skateboarding but are in the hardcore scene that i could talk to.
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damn. hoping bruh is safe and will be found soon.
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I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I think he passed away. Ryan Garshell (GX1000 filmer) commented on his latest Instagram post saying Rest easy.
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R.I.P.
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Oh no…. Awful, awful news
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Damn… don’t recognize the name but rest easy.
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I missed a call a few weeks ago from him. I’m gutted. He was like a little brother to me.
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Damnit. His Shuffl part got heavy play, and his GX shit was amazing. RIP
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Fuck, man :'(
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Damn, this is sad to hear.
RIP.
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Never met the man but always heard great things about him on and off the board. RIP. Condolences to his family and friends. Be sure to give people their flowers while they’re here to appreciate them.
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Damn, r.i.p. One of the funnest to watch for sure
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So sad. Rip dave.
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CQZg6SZlbYr/?utm_medium=copy_link
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Gone too soon. Rest easy Dave.
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I missed a call a few weeks ago from him. I’m gutted. He was like a little brother to me.
Sorry dude , i was fan of his skating and he seemed like a good guy from following him on ig.
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I remember first seeing him years ago in a SE regional mag. I think it was his pro debut w/ a bear graphic and it was pretty funny. I will continue to remember it fondly along with his career since
Rest in peace Dave Abair
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His out of control style was so raw and always got me hyped to skate. On top he seemed like such a genuine and positive guy. Rest in power to a VT legend.
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Super sad.
Dave was always super welcoming and nice. I hope he’s resting somewhere good. He recently was on walker Ryan’s podcast and is pro for Scumco for people entirely unfamiliar
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RIP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VvRHzNQP_g
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RIP
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dam he had a crazy spastic style that was exciting to watch. rip dave.
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Fuck :'(
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Damn R.I.P Always loved his skating.
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Terrible news. Always loved his skating. R.I.P.
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Powerful skating. RIP Dave. This one stings.
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Holy shit this blows. Been a fave of Dave since way back. Dude was always so exciting to watch. Here my favorite parts of his. Anyone know what happened to him?
(my favorite clip of his, really have watched this one hundreds of times)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8Uoszcsr10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsKJjs5_ZJA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5G48Lw76io
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Damn, was really hoping for a better outcome. RIP Dave.
Also, that rock and roll part is so, so good.
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Wow awful news. Been watching his footage since yellow skateboards : / best hill clips, random hairball shit
Fuck
Rip
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what the fuck, I have skated a handful of his scumco boards and always learned something new on one, this man has inspired me beyond belief...terrible terrible terrible news
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been a big fan since yellow. just when i thought this was worst week of my life and now this pops up. smfh.. i cant even
rest in power to a real one
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CQaMHoUHjXl/?utm_medium=copy_link
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Just read this article and it has some beautiful lines in it.
https://www.toebock.com/videos/dave-abair-ft-miley/
As SF commuters reach their end of the line at Fort Miley, Abair rolls on at the concrete utopia. Both are covered in tattoos, both are a little weathered and beaten, and both have tackled the testament of time. There are many lessons we can learn from both Fort Miley and David Abair—hang in there—never give up—keep your dedication and your dreams close to a sleeve-worn heart. However, the most important lesson that we take away from Abair and the old artillery battery is that hard work is timeless, and with it, no trench is too deep.
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This is so sad. I really enjoyed his skating since he came on the scene like ten years ago. What a raw skater. I hate that so many skaters die all the time way to early. We need to have discussion why so many skaters die way to early all the time and what we can do as a community to prevent this. It is almost like an epidemic of death in our community. I don't know any thing about his death though. I am heartbroken even though I don't know him personally. The statistics for the life span of a skater must be way lower then the national average, both where I live in the countries in Europe and in the US.
Rest easy - You made an impact on the scene with powerful raw street skating.
Thank you for posting some of his parts. I really loved that raw am independent part when it came out.
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Sorry if this is a sensitive question but what happened? RIP
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RIP
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this is so sad, i was a huge fan of his. RIP
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this is so sad, i was a huge fan of his. RIP
So sad, RIP. I just listened to him in that podcast and watched his latest part not long ago.
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fuck man. i used to kick it with dude anytime he was in NY back like 09-14 but havent spoken to him in a minute. damn dude this shits fuckin sad. thoughts go out to his mom and whatever other family. was dude even 30?
and i understand people naturally want answers but just an fyi: when the sources arent stating cause of death (i.e. hit by a car, freak accident, etc) its almost always out of respect for them. if it isnt being made public and youre not close enough to know, have some respect dont ask especially on myspace ig whatever. itll make its way into the public eventually.
rest in peace dave. well catch up soon enough
free max b
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Rip
Really loved his Paradise wheels parts
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RIP in peace, Dave
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Ahhh shit, really sad to read this. RIP
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Interview from March, maybe his last
https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/the-follow-up-dave-abair/
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This is such a bummer.
I always got the feeling he never took what he had for granted just by watching his parts. He seemed very grateful for it all. That interview above confirms it.
https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/videos/scumco-sons-abair-part/
This part is incredible. Even has a trick from The Ledgend.
RIP Dave.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6cKGridWhs
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https://youtu.be/8UWlNevzt3Q
Was posted by @GardenSkater77 but never saw anyone rip so much ft miley this hard. I am a huge fan of his baggy skully & bald head era. I saw his thrasher part recently and wanted to see more but didn't do the work you guys did to see his other parts.
I read here he was spotted in the TL and was hoping (subconsciously praying) so much that he'd make it out. Im spending this morning watching his parts & remembering him. Yet another time when a guy I never met dies & it affects me more than the passing of some of my own family members.
Im sad for our loss & am thankful of the ones who shared personal accounts in here of interactions with him. RIP in paradise Dave Abair.
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Interview from March, maybe his last
https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/the-follow-up-dave-abair/
fuck that’s a heavy read in retrospect. RIP dave.
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rest in power
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deep condolences to his friends and family, seemed like a nice person on top of being an amazing skater. hug your buddies.
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Going to hit the hills heavy today, in honor of Mr. Abair.
I have a couple memories of him, seeing him bomb past me on a hill as I drove the kids to school.
“There goes Dave Abair, kids.”
“Dada, who’s Dave Abair?”
“He’s that blur in a beanie that just sped past us kids.”
Ride on, Dave Abair.
Ride on, and rest easy.
You will for certain be missed around here.
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So I strangely think of him almost every morning WAYYYY before all this.
He had a day in the life video that shows him bombing hills in SF to get warmed up. It’s a small detail but he always got the ice water to go with his morning coffee and I’ve done that ever since seeing that!! Thanks for the constant stoke and reminder to stay hydrated Abair!!
RIP to a fellow New Englander, you’re a legend
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damn dude. rip. i was so hyped his most recent part
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Also, his Raw Ams part was always the stoke. Him yelling “man, that’s the 3rd time I went under a FUCKING car in my whole life” always got me so charged up to go skate and go for it!! Contagious skate energy with Dave Abair
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damn, was a huge fan of his. RIP
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and i understand people naturally want answers but just an fyi: when the sources arent stating cause of death (i.e. hit by a car, freak accident, etc) its almost always out of respect for them. if it isnt being made public and youre not close enough to know, have some respect dont ask especially on myspace ig whatever. itll make its way into the public eventually.
This right here
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So I strangely think of him almost every morning WAYYYY before all this.
He had a day in the life video that shows him bombing hills in SF to get warmed up. It’s a small detail but he always got the ice water to go with his morning coffee and I’ve done that ever since seeing that!! Thanks for the constant stoke and reminder to stay hydrated Abair!!
RIP to a fellow New Englander, you’re a legend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-55TZjg6TTw
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and i understand people naturally want answers but just an fyi: when the sources arent stating cause of death (i.e. hit by a car, freak accident, etc) its almost always out of respect for them. if it isnt being made public and youre not close enough to know, have some respect dont ask especially on myspace ig whatever. itll make its way into the public eventually.
rest in peace dave. well catch up soon enough
free max b
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I wasn't aware of the guy at all, but in honor of him, I just watched all his video parts. He skated with a fast raw style and had a good trick selection to boot. RIP Dave
Also, doing a front side half-cab in a line is dope. He made them look good
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Tragic news. Rest in Peace, Dave.
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One of the most fun people to watch skate.
Rest Easy Dave
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RIP in peace.
Heart breaking.
Blessing to his family and his ## people as well.
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and i understand people naturally want answers but just an fyi: when the sources arent stating cause of death (i.e. hit by a car, freak accident, etc) its almost always out of respect for them. if it isnt being made public and youre not close enough to know, have some respect dont ask especially on myspace ig whatever. itll make its way into the public eventually.
This right here
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Rest in Peace Dave Abair. Condolences to his family and loved ones.
I've never met him, but this part from 411vm is what made me a fan and stuck with me throughout the years. Idk if he picked the song, but i ended buying the album on and would think of him everytime the track comes on, especially if I'm about to skate.
https://youtu.be/0hFtC7GPg-Y
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Rest in Peace, Dave.
I skated with him once in Oakland. This was a shortly after the 'Fool's Gold' video came out. We were all together in someones car driving around the East Bay, and he had his head out the window keeping his eyes open for things to skate, but for every 'almost a spot' we passed, he'd yell out... "Fools Gold!" It was pretty funny. Nice guy with contagious energy.
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This was the first footage I saw of him, wow 12 years ago, time flies.
https://youtu.be/qmWXKt3M6Zw
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My last Dave experience was bombing haight street. As the hill started I noticed a guy walking in a hoodie. Being observant, I turn my head and it ended up being Dave. We looked at each other at the same time and with minimal time, gave eachother a friendly “what’s up” gesture and he seemed more stoked than I even felt. Rest In Peace Abair.
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RIP to a real ripper
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So I strangely think of him almost every morning WAYYYY before all this.
He had a day in the life video that shows him bombing hills in SF to get warmed up. It’s a small detail but he always got the ice water to go with his morning coffee and I’ve done that ever since seeing that!! Thanks for the constant stoke and reminder to stay hydrated Abair!!
RIP to a fellow New Englander, you’re a legend
Oh dude, this was it. Nice pull! He basically filmed a whole part in one day with the Thrasher hoodie, damn. That Wallie 5050 line was especially dope.
Whoever said he throws front half cabs in lines and makes them look great, totally on point. Agreed!
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RIP, enjoyed all his parts
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Sorry if this is a sensitive question but what happened? RIP
Yeah, what happened? I feel like we should know how these things happen.
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Sorry if this is a sensitive question but what happened? RIP
Yeah, what happened? I feel like we should know how these things happen.
Wtf?? Show some respect to the friends and family of those who have passed away.
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Sorry if this is a sensitive question but what happened? RIP
Yeah, what happened? I feel like we should know how these things happen.
Neither of you fucks have a right to know how "these things happen". GTFOH
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The news totally wrecked my week. I always loved seeing his clips pop up, too. We lost a real one.
Zach Chamberlin just posted this of him:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CQb2da5nrBW/
Let's bomb a hill today.
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The news totally wrecked my week. I always loved seeing his clips pop up, too. We lost a real one.
Zach Chamberlin just posted this of him:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CQb2da5nrBW/
Let's bomb a hill today.
Real talk, though: that hill is coming down off of the side of Bernal Hill, towards Precita Park and just after that, Cesar Chavez. It's the sort of hill you don't even want to walk up, let alone bomb down, if you're even remotely a reasonable person. It's chock full o' chunk and fraught with intersections. Never mind the fact that the side street the line/run began on is, in fact, even steeper!
Seriously, if your in town, check it out.
Gnar-gnars forever for Dave Abair; may he spend his eternity in paradise.
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Yeah, what happened? I feel like we should know how these things happen.
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I feel like you should shut the fuck up. Who the fuck are you to feel like you are entitled to this info. I feel like anybody with the ability needs to kook this piece of shit.
I know what happened and trust me, I wish i didn't.
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I feel like you should shut the fuck up. Who the fuck are you to feel like you are entitled to this info. I feel like anybody with the ability needs to kook this piece of shit.
I know what happened and trust me, I wish i didn't.
I feel you my man, I don't know everything and wish I didn't know the little I do. My heart is so heavy from missing his last call a few weeks back. Just to have one more time. Fuck
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Rest easy. You had a style of fresh air. Condolences to friends and family ❤
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My jaw dropped when I read the thread title. RIP to a ripper.
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Sorry if this is a sensitive question but what happened? RIP
Yeah, what happened? I feel like we should know how these things happen.
You don’t know him why tf do you deserve to know. If you died I don’t deserve to know how you died. What does it matter to you fucking byrd.
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I didn't know him personally, but I loved his skating and have followed him over the years. Back in high school I would watch his Shuffl part before damn near any session. Rest in power to a San Francisco legend.
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Yeah, what happened? I feel like we should know how these things happen.
I feel like you should shut the fuck up. Who the fuck are you to feel like you are entitled to this info. I feel like anybody with the ability needs to kook this piece of shit.
I know what happened and trust me, I wish i didn't.
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So many idiots freaking out about the absolutely common reaction of wondering how someone died.
Get over yourselves, it's tragic that the dude passed for sure, but if it can serve as a cautionary tale to the thousands of skateboarders who are out there taking risks in one way or another everyday that would be a GOOD thing. You can guarantee there isn't a single person who has unfortunately rolled out before their time that wouldn't want people to learn from their experiences somehow.
The self-righteousness is a joke.
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This sucks.
Rest in Peace.
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RIP. was on another level speed wise.
also if you have to ask how someone passed, it’s prolly not ur biz
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Hey backside_reacharound,
All I'm saying is let the man be mourned by his family and put in the ground before strangers start asking questions. We all are going to find out eventually. Just the wording of this sentence, "Yeah, what happened? I feel like we should know how these things happen." came of really smug and entitled and not genuine to me.
Don't worry, your cautionary tale is on the way.
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Hey backside_reacharound,
All I'm saying is let the man be mourned by his family and put in the ground before strangers start asking questions. We all are going to find out eventually. Just the wording of this sentence, "Yeah, what happened? I feel like we should know how these things happen." came of really smug and entitled and not genuine to me.
Don't worry, your cautionary tale is on the way.
Nah, that guy can fuck right off too. When one of his friends dies I hope he doesn't have to deal with the "we deserve to know what happened crowd" As you said, things will eventually come out, show some fucking class and wait. If you don't know what happened you weren't close enough to need to know. Nothing about being righteous, it's about showing some fucking respect and human decency.
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Since we’re arguing about wether it’s cool or not to ask what happen I figured I’d point out walker Ryan is posting articles about SF fentanyl busts so you can probably piece together what happened here. RIP Dave you were so fun to watch on a skateboard.
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Hey backside_reacharound,
All I'm saying is let the man be mourned by his family and put in the ground before strangers start asking questions. We all are going to find out eventually. Just the wording of this sentence, "Yeah, what happened? I feel like we should know how these things happen." came of really smug and entitled and not genuine to me.
Don't worry, your cautionary tale is on the way.
Nah, that guy can fuck right off too. When one of his friends dies I hope he doesn't have to deal with the "we deserve to know what happened crowd" As you said, things will eventually come out, show some fucking class and wait. If you don't know what happened you weren't close enough to need to know. Nothing about being righteous, it's about showing some fucking respect and human decency.
cool, so self-righteousness then, great.
i don't agree with you, and you can fuck off with your hostility.
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Hey backside_reacharound,
All I'm saying is let the man be mourned by his family and put in the ground before strangers start asking questions. We all are going to find out eventually. Just the wording of this sentence, "Yeah, what happened? I feel like we should know how these things happen." came of really smug and entitled and not genuine to me.
Don't worry, your cautionary tale is on the way.
Nah, that guy can fuck right off too. When one of his friends dies I hope he doesn't have to deal with the "we deserve to know what happened crowd" As you said, things will eventually come out, show some fucking class and wait. If you don't know what happened you weren't close enough to need to know. Nothing about being righteous, it's about showing some fucking respect and human decency.
cool, so self-righteousness then, great.
i don't agree with you, and you can fuck off with your hostility.
Your lack of empathy and social incompetence is really appaling.
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Enough of questions that you know are upsetting his friends. BTW @coneklr has called him a close friend so can we get back to honoring the guy as best we can by discussing his skills or a session with him or whatever. Here is something to change the vibe:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CJcNnMtlQkV/?hl=en
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Enough of questions that you know are upsetting his friends. BTW @coneklr has called him a close friend so can we get back to honoring the guy as best we can by discussing his skills or a session with him or whatever. Here is something to change the vibe:
Thank you my man! This should really be an appreciation thread at this point. Apologies for my part in derailing. Hurting right now so it's been hard to keep my cool.
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Hey backside_reacharound,
All I'm saying is let the man be mourned by his family and put in the ground before strangers start asking questions. We all are going to find out eventually. Just the wording of this sentence, "Yeah, what happened? I feel like we should know how these things happen." came of really smug and entitled and not genuine to me.
Don't worry, your cautionary tale is on the way.
Nah, that guy can fuck right off too. When one of his friends dies I hope he doesn't have to deal with the "we deserve to know what happened crowd" As you said, things will eventually come out, show some fucking class and wait. If you don't know what happened you weren't close enough to need to know. Nothing about being righteous, it's about showing some fucking respect and human decency.
cool, so self-righteousness then, great.
i don't agree with you, and you can fuck off with your hostility.
you dont get to dictate how people mourn and grieve, expecially people that knew the person who passed.
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Walker Ryan is a solid dude. Put together a tribute page for Dave.
https://www.instagram.com/daveabairforever/?hl=en
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I am really nostalgic for a time when you could go a month without some notable skater dying. It’s ridiculous at this point how often the community is losing someone like. Not to mention if this is happening that quickly to people we know in the industry, how much the wider skate community is likely suffering with losing their friends and loved ones to drugs, mental health crises, general health crises.
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Not to be that guy, and not to take away from the loss snd sadness our community has experienced, but skaters are but a drop in the bucket of those who have lost that battle.
If you are dealing with mental health issues, drug or alcohol problems, or anything similar, please consider seeing a therapist - and if you and said therapist don’t match up well, try again. It’s difficult, but, try not be dissuaded by the cost.
There are several national organizations, like Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), that can help you find free or low-cost online therapists or resources.
I don’t have experience with these orgs, but many colleges offer free therapy to their students. I’ve definitely taken that up.
Sorry to harp, but this is often more than a “hug your friends” issue.
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Random comment but I feel like I became aware of Abair and Austin Kanfoush around the same time period. I loved the rawness of how they both skated.
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Enough of questions that you know are upsetting his friends. BTW @coneklr has called him a close friend so can we get back to honoring the guy as best we can by discussing his skills or a session with him or whatever. Here is something to change the vibe:
Thank you my man! This should really be an appreciation thread at this point. Apologies for my part in derailing. Hurting right now so it's been hard to keep my cool.
Reach out if you need to talk my friend.
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I bought his Sports scumco board and it should arrive today.
Idk if I want to skate it or hang it on the wall. The former will get me hyped and the latter will feel bittersweet in remembrance
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Enough of questions that you know are upsetting his friends. BTW @coneklr has called him a close friend so can we get back to honoring the guy as best we can by discussing his skills or a session with him or whatever. Here is something to change the vibe:
Thank you my man! This should really be an appreciation thread at this point. Apologies for my part in derailing. Hurting right now so it's been hard to keep my cool.
Reach out if you need to talk my friend.
Thank you, I truly appreciate the offer
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Fucking shit man, it feels like every time I come on SLAP I get worried about seeing the name of somebody I've given a shit about for a long time at the top of the page... Been a fan since Yellow Brand & being a life-long New Englander, respected him even that much more. Rest easy Dave, some time this world is just too fucked up.
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wow, weird as i am and have been in the process of restoring my scumco dave abair piss teddy bear graphic. i still have the tinkle tarp. really fucking lame
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https://vimeo.com/459561171
Never seen this one before. So damn good. Legend.
RIP
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absolute legend.
free max b
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So I strangely think of him almost every morning WAYYYY before all this.
He had a day in the life video that shows him bombing hills in SF to get warmed up. It’s a small detail but he always got the ice water to go with his morning coffee and I’ve done that ever since seeing that!! Thanks for the constant stoke and reminder to stay hydrated Abair!!
RIP to a fellow New Englander, you’re a legend
this is sick! had to run the combo this morning! gotta carry the torch.
(https://i.imgur.com/q547ZQE.jpg)
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So many idiots freaking out about the absolutely common reaction of wondering how someone died.
Get over yourselves, it's tragic that the dude passed for sure, but if it can serve as a cautionary tale to the thousands of skateboarders who are out there taking risks in one way or another everyday that would be a GOOD thing. You can guarantee there isn't a single person who has unfortunately rolled out before their time that wouldn't want people to learn from their experiences somehow.
The self-righteousness is a joke.
Exactly. If the guy died from taking drugs, maybe people should know that? If it's true that he died from fentanyl, perhaps other people thinking of taking pills might think twice before doing so.
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So many idiots freaking out about the absolutely common reaction of wondering how someone died.
Get over yourselves, it's tragic that the dude passed for sure, but if it can serve as a cautionary tale to the thousands of skateboarders who are out there taking risks in one way or another everyday that would be a GOOD thing. You can guarantee there isn't a single person who has unfortunately rolled out before their time that wouldn't want people to learn from their experiences somehow.
The self-righteousness is a joke.
Exactly. If the guy died from taking drugs, maybe people should know that? If it's true that he died from fentanyl, perhaps other people thinking of taking pills might think twice before doing so.
holy shit, when will you two fuckos stop?
what is so hard to understand about the words "rest in peace" and "respect" in the context of griefing family and friends?
have you not have a family member die before? do you think your attitude is appropiate?
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Since we’re arguing about wether it’s cool or not to ask what happen I figured I’d point out walker Ryan is posting articles about SF fentanyl busts so you can probably piece together what happened here. RIP Dave you were so fun to watch on a skateboard.
When someone goes missing, last seen in the TL and then turns up dead there aren't really all that many lines to read between.
I think most people know I'm a scumco guy and Abair was one of my favorite skaters so this really hurts. Aside from all the raw hill bombing madness I always loved watching him do heelflips. He had a good one and you could tell he just loved doing them.
This isn't necessarily related to Dave but I was a heroin addict for years. Luckily I more or less cleaned my act up in 2014, so I just barely missed the beginning of the fentanyl age but I've lost a lot of friends and acquaintances to it since then. Opiate addiction seems so much more dangerous now than it used to be and in my mind it's not really a question of if you'll end up falling out anymore, just a matter of when. If you or someone close to you is struggling with opiate addiction but not ready for treatment yet then please, please look into getting a narcan prescription. It really does save lives and I keep one at home and one in my book bag just in case. It's super easy to administer and very effective at reversing opiod overdoses.
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Since we’re arguing about wether it’s cool or not to ask what happen I figured I’d point out walker Ryan is posting articles about SF fentanyl busts so you can probably piece together what happened here. RIP Dave you were so fun to watch on a skateboard.
When someone goes missing, last seen in the TL and then turns up dead there aren't really all that many lines to read between.
I think most people know I'm a scumco guy and Abair was one of my favorite skaters so this really hurts. Aside from all the raw hill bombing madness I always loved watching him do heelflips. He had a good one and you could tell he just loved doing them.
This isn't necessarily related to Dave but I was a heroin addict for years. Luckily I more or less cleaned my act up in 2014, so I just barely missed the beginning of the fentanyl age but I've lost a lot of friends and acquaintances to it since then. Opiate addiction seems so much more dangerous now than it used to be and in my mind it's not really a question of if you'll end up falling out anymore, just a matter of when. If you or someone close to you is struggling with opiate addiction but not ready for treatment yet then please, please look into getting a narcan prescription. It really does save lives and I keep one at home and one in my book bag just in case. It's super easy to administer and very effective at reversing opiod overdoses.
What this guys says! Connect the dots and let it be up to the family if they want to share. He gave us some good parts. He was a sponsored skateboarder, known amongst people who are in to this type of raw power skating - not some sort of celebrity and this is not TMZ where every little personal secret needs to be posted.
Powerful that you overcame the addiction. Shit is tough. Good for you!
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Since we’re arguing about wether it’s cool or not to ask what happen I figured I’d point out walker Ryan is posting articles about SF fentanyl busts so you can probably piece together what happened here. RIP Dave you were so fun to watch on a skateboard.
When someone goes missing, last seen in the TL and then turns up dead there aren't really all that many lines to read between.
I think most people know I'm a scumco guy and Abair was one of my favorite skaters so this really hurts. Aside from all the raw hill bombing madness I always loved watching him do heelflips. He had a good one and you could tell he just loved doing them.
This isn't necessarily related to Dave but I was a heroin addict for years. Luckily I more or less cleaned my act up in 2014, so I just barely missed the beginning of the fentanyl age but I've lost a lot of friends and acquaintances to it since then. Opiate addiction seems so much more dangerous now than it used to be and in my mind it's not really a question of if you'll end up falling out anymore, just a matter of when. If you or someone close to you is struggling with opiate addiction but not ready for treatment yet then please, please look into getting a narcan prescription. It really does save lives and I keep one at home and one in my book bag just in case. It's super easy to administer and very effective at reversing opiod overdoses.
^ the most relevant post in this thread. RIP to Dave, and support to all those struggling with addiction and their loved ones
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RIP loved his footage
So many idiots freaking out about the absolutely common reaction of wondering how someone died.
Get over yourselves,
Shits so annoying, of course people want to know how someone passed. There’s nothing private about how you die. Literally every entry on Wikipedia about a person who has passed has a section about their death. Not saying how someone died just makes people assume it was sketchy which I assume is the opposite of what people are trying to accomplish.
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RIP loved his footage
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So many idiots freaking out about the absolutely common reaction of wondering how someone died.
Get over yourselves,
Shits so annoying, of course people want to know how someone passed. There’s nothing private about how you die. Literally every entry on Wikipedia about a person who has passed has a section about their death. Not saying how someone died just makes people assume it was sketchy which I assume is the opposite of what people are trying to accomplish.
I think the immediate wondering (that bordered on entitlement to said knowledge) can be interpreted as ghoulish particularly by those who knew them, but after a considerate time has passed, it’s only natural to wonder. It’s human nature to seek answers and wonder how events transpired.
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Remember when you immediately made a tasteless joke in this thread the day he went missing? You kinda suck
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Remember when you immediately made a tasteless joke in this thread the day he went missing? You kinda suck
I remember making a fairly tame joke about Create…but I am sorry if you had a personal connection and felt it was disrespectful. Nothing was known at the time and was just trying to ease the tension a bit.
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https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/burlingtonfreepress/name/david-abair-obituary?pid=199256012
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If anyone wants to donate the link is
https://www.friendsforadog.org/donate
When you get to the "review and donate" part you can choose the Dave Abair memorial fund.
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I think Dave grew up in Vermont... anyway, 15 years ago, he used to come up to Montreal, and him, Marshall (sk8mafia dude), and this other guy used to fucking destroy town.
I knew he was going places. Such a powerhouse.
RIP.
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Seemed like an awesome person, Rest In Peace🙏
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R.I.P
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a couple of people are making some shirts in dave's memory:
http://www.instagram.com/p/CQ846HQlcmC/
funds going to abair's family.
&
https://davidabairforever.bigcartel.com/
funds going to a project in SF in dave's name.
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https://youtu.be/5hZb598Pbms
RIP to the God, once again
I have had this part on repeat, I bump the song in my car
Its only right they dropped this
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https://youtu.be/5hZb598Pbms
RIP to the God, once again
I have had this part on repeat, I bump the song in my car
Its only right they dropped this
G shit. Didn't know much about Dave, but he was for a sure a ripper. I really enjoyed this rough cut. RIP
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Touching piece written by Walker Ryan.
https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/rip-in-peace-dave-abair/
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Touching piece written by Walker Ryan.
https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/rip-in-peace-dave-abair/
Fuck. That left me a bit shook. RIP again.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Wla1_YKwPs
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Touching piece written by Walker Ryan.
https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/rip-in-peace-dave-abair/
heavy. heavy heavy heavy. fuck
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Shoooooooooooooooosh!!!!!
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save the date bay area pals . all my shaloms to the sky for abair, pablo, tmack, malcolm, nosey, phelps, caesar, monk, p-stone, hammeke
https://www.instagram.com/p/CU-OdjBFZ5B/