Eddie Solomon R.I.P

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Eddie Solomon R.I.P

Postby miiichael » Sat Sep 17, 2011 10:30 am

I have just heard the tragic news that Eddie Solomon has passed away.

R.I.P Eddie, you will be missed. Thoughts go out to his young family and friends.
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Re: Eddie Solomon R.I.P

Postby savage flame » Sat Sep 17, 2011 10:34 am

Just heard the shocking news aswell, was just about to post a thread too.
RIP Eddie. Such a tragic loss for the bodyboarding world today. Hope your shredding in heaven. Such an inspirational guy, I've been following his progress since he first got his diagnosis, and he was so positive and full of hope the whole time. Thoughts go out to his family, especially his young son and wife.
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Re: Eddie Solomon R.I.P

Postby Griff » Sat Sep 17, 2011 12:56 pm

I heard the sad news this morning and am shocked. I always thought "he's Eddie Solomon, he will beat it!"

My thoughts are with Tamara and his son and their families.
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Re: Eddie Solomon R.I.P

Postby brad » Sat Sep 17, 2011 4:41 pm

Horrible news..

RIP Eddie.
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Re: Eddie Solomon R.I.P

Postby adam.s » Sat Sep 17, 2011 6:07 pm

R.I.P, I only ever knew him as a charger who only had the best intentions for bodyboarding.
Will surely be missed.
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Re: Eddie Solomon R.I.P

Postby jamescottrell45 » Sat Sep 17, 2011 6:16 pm

Such a charger this guy was, pure nutball at times, especially at Wedge and chopes. My thoughts go out to his family and friends. Cancer is a c$%t of a disease. R.I.P Eddie
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Re: Eddie Solomon R.I.P

Postby adam.s » Sun Sep 18, 2011 8:13 pm

From what I know of the guy, this is Eddie in a nut shell.
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Re: Eddie Solomon R.I.P

Postby Cal » Mon Sep 19, 2011 9:05 am

I met Eddie a long time ago back in Cape Town. He was such a good bloke. Sad news and all our thoughts go to his family.
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Re: Eddie Solomon R.I.P

Postby meaks_85 » Mon Sep 19, 2011 11:32 am

Really sad to hear this news. At least his is without pain, but thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones.
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Re: Eddie Solomon R.I.P

Postby kev2o » Tue Sep 20, 2011 6:30 am

Rip Eddie.
Can you pull the hooks from your mouth?
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Re: Eddie Solomon R.I.P

Postby pete » Tue Sep 20, 2011 2:41 pm

Really sad news for his friends and family. Far too young to go.
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Re: Eddie Solomon R.I.P

Postby adam.s » Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:36 pm

What about bodyboardings own "Eddie" in memory?
Maybe follow similar lines to surfing's Eddie and have it somewhere hectic in pumping waves?
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Re: Eddie Solomon R.I.P

Postby savage flame » Tue Sep 20, 2011 9:10 pm

adam.s wrote:What about bodyboardings own "Eddie" in memory?
Maybe follow similar lines to surfing's Eddie and have it somewhere hectic in pumping waves?


Definitely a great idea. He was such a massive influence on the whole bodyboarding scene, especially in the USA.
It would be sick to see it held at somewhere like Waimea Shorey, very much like the Eddie. Or The Wedge. 2 places he charged :twisted:
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Re: Eddie Solomon R.I.P

Postby adam.s » Tue Sep 20, 2011 9:57 pm

Yea I was thinking Shorey too. Just get like 10 invitees, and whoever gets the biggest wave or gnarliest take down wins.
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Re: Eddie Solomon R.I.P

Postby smoido » Tue Sep 20, 2011 10:44 pm

thats an awesome idea. no better place to have it then at the wedge PUMPING! r.i.p eddie
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