Its a sad day here in California. Today i've lost my great friend and surf partner. His name is Justin Grey and he is one of the most "stand-up" people i've ever been lucky enough to call friend. I can't recall the last time I felt such a loss, and I tear up every time i think about all the good times we've had together. Justin is the only "real" surf partner I've ever known...sure I've paddled out with others, but Justin and I would always drive together... hang in the same spots... and watch each other as we let the ocean do its thing.. just trying to hang ten... and connect with the universe.
I met Justin at our old apartment complex, Archstone Calabasas... and for the last year or so we've surfed, run, worked out at the gym, hung at the pool, played tennis(which was sooo much fun)... all the active stuff i love to do.. Justin was ready to go at the drop of a hat. One phone call, and Justin would be ready within 10 minutes.
Justin is in a U-Haul right now w/ all his worldly posessions.. pulling his Cadilllac on a trailer... all the way back to Columbia, MO... which he called home some 6 years ago.. and soon enough will be calling home again. 6 years Justin spent living here in Calabasas... after graduating from College he took a personal stand and moved himself out to California.. all on his own...worked his way up the corporate ladder... struggling for the 1st few years to even pay the bills... but he survived and even came out on top... Notice i Said CADILLAC...
I'm gonna miss Justin Grey.. But Wish Him all the Best in Life.
Don't worry Justin.. we'll stay in touch.. and surf together again!
Miss you Dude!!!
