This is my tribute to Andy... straight from my personal journal.
November 3rd 2010
"Yesterday Andy passed. He was an icon that affected every athlete in this sport and more. For Hawaiians even more so. Its going to be such a hard winter accepting this in our homelands during the time he shined most. Im on my 3rd flight home now from Puerto Rico. My dad and I are having the hardest time accepting this. We have shared a thousand tears and said a million prayers for Lyndie, baby Axel, Bruce, his Mom and Dad and all his friends this has affected.
From all this I learned so many things being the first death so close to me- I learned how fragile this life really is; we cant take any moments with loved ones for granted. We'll never know when we go. I also seen for the first time the true meaning of 'friends' - everyone being there for each other. Their comfort and words was the main thing that mellowed me out. Im so lucky to have the most amazing friends.
It's so sad it had to happen so soon with the circumstances left behind. It always seems to happen this way. On this day every one I call a 'best friend' reached out. I couldnt have had any better support during this hard time. Now my deepest prayers are for Lyndie and baby Axel. I pray she stays strong for this is the last bit of Andy she will have. I would do anything for her a this point for her, drop anything- any event, any win.
Hawaii will not be the same for he was our first hope on tour for my generation. I will never forget. My whole heart hurts."
This was straight from my journal--my thoughts and feelings I had to let out on the plane.
There is truly no words that can describe this loss. Andy was the most loving inspiration. He gave me so much good advice and reasons to really want to be a competitor. I still cant quite bring up memories yet, it still hurts way too much.
Rest in Paradise our King.....
