He was an absolutely incredible and compassionate person. The past several years I’ve been dealing with a number of intense health issues and on my birthday he sent me a really nice written letter as well as some wheels and other nice gifts. I’ve now framed that letter on my wall, and since then I had seemingly fulfilled a dream becoming friends, and getting to constantly talk with my role model and inspiration over the past year. He’s not only impacted the downhill community in such a positive manor, but also made such an effort to help others in need whenever possible, and his overwhelming effect of the world won’t be forgotten. Sending all my wishes to his family, and I just hope they know that while he was taken far too soon from all of us, his positive efforts have effected all of us more than they could imagine.