Shoop SHOOP Dat BIGWAVERIDER R.I.P. Brother

[carole simmons]

Tk u for rembering

 

[carole simmons]

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That he was. But much better looking. Lolll

 

[MacGregor]

 

[Arqueto]

 

[Arqueto]

 

[Kung Fu Kowboy]

Needs a BWR update

 

[Arqueto]

Needs a BWR update

Is that Kelly Slater?

 

[Natural Order]

Is that Kelly Slater?

Looks like it

 

[Arqueto]

Looks like it

Mikes favourite surfer. He was always trying to get me to go surf

 

[Arqueto]

Needs a BWR update

 

[Kung Fu Kowboy]

GOAT

BWR Bless

 

[Why did you]

impressive

 

[Uber_Noober]

Ok guys, well, it's crazy to say this but it has been 3 years to the day that we lost the GOAT @bigwaverider not sure where that time has gone but here we are.

I thought it would be fitting to bump his thread and maybe we can add a few more shoops into the mix (plenty of templates in the first two posts of this thread if you want to do something) you may be on the other side Mike but you are never forgotten here, brother. Sherdog loves you

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Here are a few words from @carole simmons (Mike's mum); she asked me to post them for her.

I come to you all in thankfulness. 3 years (June 27, 2022) since Bigwaverider (Mike, BWR) has passed to peace. It's been the most daunting time for me and his family. We understand completely that pain is no longer his enemy but miss him terribly. There are moments for me not accepting that he has passed. I visualize stories in my head that he is Sherdoging, eating chicken or surfing. Then reality sticks in its horrific head. My thoughts go to the love that Sherdog has been to Michael and his family. My dear Dogs have taken time to honor Mike with their very creative shooping that brought laughter and tears. I go back often to see postings, there is a comfort in sensing Mike thru art work. Mike has told me many times of his love in creating and helping others on this forum. This has made his days so enjoyable and meaningful. Some people go thru days without any purpose, this is not what Sherdog was to Michael. He adored the whole process of shooping, teaching, gaining friendships. Sending these words with great love to such dedicated people with no faces or names. In the land of shooping close your eyes and feel my hug.

Carole Simmons

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Damn you Arqueto, you made my eyes rain.

 

[Natural Order]

Mikes favourite surfer. He was always trying to get me to go surf

It's bonkers what those folks do! Some of the huge wave stuff is absolutely insane.


Snowboarder myself from a young age, im now on the coast, I should definitely give it a crack....pretty solid surf scene in Nova Scotia.

 

[Arqueto]

Damn you Arqueto, you made my eyes rain.

You're not the only one bud. I shed a few today too. Mike's family reached out to me today with an amazing message and it all hit home again. I can't believe it has been 3 years already.

@bigwaverider was the best of Sherdog and even though he isn't here in person, he is with us always.

 

[Arqueto]

It's bonkers what those folks do! Some of the huge wave stuff is absolutely insane.


Snowboarder myself from a young age, im now on the coast, I should definitely give it a crack....pretty solid surf scene in Nova Scotia.

Mike used to show me surfing videos all the time and man, I can't believe some of the stuff they do. It gave me anxiety watching it, lol.

Some of the big wave stuff is absolutely insane

 

[carole simmons]

Mike used to show me surfing videos all the time and man, I can't believe some of the stuff they do. It gave me anxiety watching it, lol.

Some of the big wave stuff is absolutely insane

I share that anxiety. My boys said it was their therapy to which I had to go to.. lollll carole

 

[Otto!]

impressive

Thanks. I wouldn’t know how to do that if it weren’t for BWR. He was a great teacher to many of us.

 

[carole simmons]

Thank you so much for your kind words @carole simmons
It is so great to have you on sherdog. Having you here feels like we still have a connection with Mike. It is so amazing how much you get involved with the thread and we are so grateful.

We all really appreciate how well you honour Mikes incredible legacy @Arqueto you always make sure his name is never forgotten. Outstanding gif mate.

RIP Bigwaverider the greatest sherdogger of all time

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Senior, what is actually amazing is shooping for Mike. I tell him every day carole

 

[Uber_Noober]

You're not the only one bud. I shed a few today too. Mike's family reached out to me today with an amazing message and it all hit home again. I can't believe it has been 3 years already.

@bigwaverider was the best of Sherdog and even though he isn't here in person, he is with us always.

There will never be another like him on here, he is sorely missed, I’m glad you guys do what you to do to keep his legacy alive on here.