Tamayo Perry Memorial Paddle-Out Scheduled After Fatal Shark Attack
Tamayo Perry, a beloved and iconic North Shore surfer with a penchant for big Pipeline barrels, has died. He was fatally attacked by a shark; he was 49 years old.
At the time of the attack, which occurred on Sunday, June 23rd, Perry was on his break as a lifeguard. He went for a surf, paddling out to the eastside of Oahu surf spot, Goat Island. A caller reported the attack, ocean safety crews jumped into action on jetskis, and Perry’s body was brought to shore where he was pronounced dead on the scene.
Following the attack, the surf world overflowed with reactions and tributes.
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Now, Perry’s wife, Emilia, has shared her own remembrance, speaking out about the tragedy, and announcing a memorial paddle-out for her late husband, to be held Sunday, July 14th at Ehukai Beach Park on Oahu’s North Shore. Emilia continued:
“We all want to be the hero of our own story, one of the redeeming characteristics of humanity is our desire to follow our convictions always and without fear. Few of us are able to truly be that hero, Tamayo Perry was, is, and will be forever.
“He was everyone’s big brother, stern and uncompromising with an infectious and kolohe smile. He was your rescuer in time of need, your safety when all things fell apart. He was a knight forged in the fires of the North Shore in the 90’s, his faith in Christ the rock upon which he stood.
“Few are those who truly follow in the footsteps of Jesus, Tamayo never took his eyes off the path. Tragic though his passing may be, he left this world doing what he loved where he loved to do it. We find strength in knowing he is in heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ, trading barrels at Pipeline with his friends that have gone before him.”
Related: Surf World Reacts to Tamayo Perry’s Tragic Death
Additionally, donations can be made on his surf school website and a GoFundMe page. Stay tuned for coverage from the celebration of life for Tamayo.
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