Done.
My son and I started kitesurfing earlier this year and Marc was one of first people to welcome us to the sport and give us some good advice. I am shocked and saddened by this freak accident. Our thoughts are with his family.
Andy
Dusta your a good man, cheers.
RIP Marc shame i never had the pleasure to meet you, seeing all posts you were much loved.
Done .
Going to pass the hat around up here at site and see if we can get a little more help.
Done. Stunning result so far. Nice to see underneath the sledging, banter and forum shenanigans there is a great little community on here!
Sincere condolences to Marc's loved ones.
I'm very new to kiting, and sadly I'll never meet Marc, but I'm truly moved, not only by the great generosity he showed, but the huge respect which has been shown within the kiting community. I hope when Milo grows up, he can read a copy of these forums and get a real sense of the sort of bloke his dad was and how he made this world a better place.
RIP Marc
(Dusta, I don't know you either but hats off to you for a great job)
Done. Thanks Tim.
Hopefully my little bit helps young Milo to one day get his first surfboard or kite or guitar or whatever it is that helps him find the stoke that his dad so clearly had.
Well done all, keep it coming.
awesome work setting this up guys! having a couple groms myself its so good to know the community gets behind to help when families are in need during such a tragic time!
RIP Marc- condolences to his friends and family
The Blakeneys
So guttered to here of this,
First met Marc when I was an apprentise down in Esperance, he would regularly drop by for a beer after a hard days work to catch up with my boss
and talk bloke stuff, my job was fridge boy, run backwards and forwards to make shore everyone had a can in their hand. great times!
When I finished my time I ended up in the Big Smoke, it wasnt until the start of this winter that I was kiting at Sproddy's spot
and saw his familiar smile, we caught up and had a great session on the water, he is definatley one of those few people that if you are ever lucky enough to meet you will never forget, I just want to echoe everyones kind words about Marc and make a contribution to help out his loved ones left behind.
Feelings and thoughts are with you.
Geoff.
never met coldshot but...... DONE! enough money there for Milo's first set of gear AND his first year at uni!
Someone suggested I move this to keep all coldshot posts together
We Fein for a warm summer breeze
buckled by sand blasted knees
White caps flow through our dreams
in the arms of our queen
one with mother nature
a turn at a time
together
flowing so peacefully
or boosting sky high
With her we exist
she makes us feel whole
the call of the ocean
has such a strong hold
When the windy waves are on
it cannot be explained
the feeling that touches us
of forces that cannot be tamed
Today we mourn a lost soul
who felt what we feel
the dream... the stoke..... consumed him
his feeling was real
His love took his life
he will be remembered by all
every time we yahoo
when the freo doctors on call
So ride in peace old mate
cause we are riding for you
Whenever that wind blows
we will be thinking of you.
Rip coldshot
RIP Coldshot, Milo I am heartbroken for you, please remember what a legend your dad was and make us all proud. I am sure Marc's mates will always be there for you! Dusta you are doing an awesome job in very difficult circumstances. Thank you.
Done. Didn't know Marc, have never kited WA or Perth but I have a 3 yrs old daughter and a 8 mts old son and I am gutted. Milo, remember your dad was having a blast in the most awesome sport that exists. RIP.
Thumbs up, dusta.
Done....I kited with Marc a few times but did not know him well. The last time was when my pump broke and as i walked towards his van he instinctively knew what i wanted and dug out his pump before i even asked him. Passionate kiter... I hope my small contribution helps.
Done....Don't know Marc but from what everyone has posted he sounds like a good guy,
and someone who is passionate about the sport I'm looking forward to the seabreezes
this summer its a pity he can't also. RIP
Done.
This tragedy made me very sad.
This could have happened to any of us.
Respect to the kite community for such a nice solidarity.
Next time I enter the water I will be thinking of you Marc.
Sincere condoleances to familiy & friends.
RIP
Select to expand quotedusta said..
total now $12500
What a great legacy to pull everyone together like this. The money is a helpful token, but it's the love and support behind it that will give the strength needed for the family. From those of us that can't make the funeral, our thoughts will be with you all.
Select to expand quotepearl said..
What a great legacy to pull everyone together like this. The money is a helpful token, but it's the love and support behind it that will give the strength needed for the family. From those of us that can't make the funeral, our thoughts will be with you all.
Done.
Well said pearl...yes it's great to see all the support out there in the kiting community...
My condolences to Marc's friends and family.
