Comments on: Fundraiser in honor of Adrian Ruiz, San Francisco Surfer Killed by Shark Attack in Mexico

By: Gatorz Sunglasses

Gatorz Sunglasses — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:17:35 +0000

In conversation this morning my friend mentioned Adrian Ruiz, so when i got home i googled him… and i’m so incredibly sad to learn that he’s no longer with us.
my heart goes out to all who knew and loved and lost him.

-Nick

By: Gordon

Gordon — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:02:54 +0000

Hi, sorry to hear about your loss. My friend lost his arm in a shark attack in Hawaii.

By: Katy

Katy — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:23:59 +0000

Adrian was my cousin (actually he was my ex-step-second-cousin), and even though he wasn’t a blood relative, he was one of my closest relatives. All of my blood relatives are at least 20 years old to me, so I related to Adrian more than anyone. He always treated me like a sister and had a way of making me feel so special just for having known him. The news of his death shook me to my core; he was always so full of life and made the most of what he had and charmed the lives of those who knew him. I always knew many people loved him, but the response to the memorial auction and on this website are a special reminder of how many lives he touched and enriched. Every time I think about him my heart breaks all over again. He is always in my thoughts and in my heart and I’m glad to see how many other people’s lives he will always be a part of.

By: Hank Minkey

Hank Minkey — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:53:58 +0000

Dear Alex: As a fellow surfer, I am very sorry to have heard about Adrian’s passing because as surfers, we are all one big, extended family. I am very proud to see what we as a tribe do for our own. I’m sure his family is grateful for all your support and what you have done Alex, and for all of his other friends love and support; you are a true mate. I am also certain Adrian is catching perfect waves now with all the others who have passed before us; what an incredible lineup he is in now: sitting with surfing legends we have all admired, in the same way we admired Adrian’s pure spirit.

We are blessed to be surfers, and we are blessed to have surfed with and walked this Earth with Adrian. Aloha Adrian, save me a set wave up there…

The Hank Minkey Family of SF

[Editor's note: Thanks Hank!]

By: WW

WW — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:34:50 +0000

i didn’t know him but that is very sad. it’s always a bummer to lose someone but at least it was the wonders of nature. this is really great what is happening here and hopefully this planet can be saved one day. you guys are doing a great job one wave at a time. much stoke sent your way from Capitola and peace to Adrian rip it on the backside in heaven.

hangloose

By: Lorena

Lorena — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:20:17 +0000

It is SO nice to see something like this is being done for Adrian and his loved ones. My sorority sister was his girlfriend…. Much love to his friends and famiy, you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

By: wendy

wendy — Sat, 31 May 2008 00:32:20 +0000

My heart goes out to Adrian’s family and friends. Thanks for organizing an opportunity to honor Adrian. While I have never met Adrian or Tamara in person, they live in my mind thanks to golf outing conversations with Sharla and Ricky.

By: Ximena

Ximena — Tue, 27 May 2008 20:11:06 +0000

From Mexico:

We are very sorry about what happend, we didnt know him, but we feel your loss.

Sincerely from Mexico Ximena M.

[Editor's note: Gracias amigo!]

By: piko

piko — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:39:00 +0000

There have been 3 shark attacks (2 deaths) in less than a month around Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. More info here. Even though this is not common (only shark attacks in 30 years on the mexican Pacific coast), local authorities are already working closely with shark experts for finding a solution/explanation. I'll be posting about Adrian, the fundraiser and everithing around this matter on my blog (in spanish): http://piko.surfeando.com.mx

By: thefrontsteps

thefrontsteps — Sat, 24 May 2008 15:52:36 +0000

Unbelievable!