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Awesome tribute to Andy! Regardless of his cause of death he went to soon and was a real inspiration to many!

I have lost several close friends, most of which lived on the wilder side of life. They cannot be blamed for that. For it is that passion and fire, in everything that they did, that draws us close to them. Makes us want to be around them. I never met Andy, wish I had. But the tears I shed for Andy were real and painful. He is Hawaii’s Champ. He is my champ. Long Live Andy!

I miss the POWER, the PASSION, the FLAIR!!!

What a delightfully unique man, Andy Irons was. Great tribute film…….TTT

he was one of the best surfers in the world no doubt about it.
andy was no 1

great legend surfer rip

we miss you

Guys I cry every day for his death but, S.I.P. (surf in peace) Andy, someday when we die, we are going to share the best waves in the world with him. From here in Brazil to everywhere, forever in our hearts, we’re gonna miss you Andy.

Awesome tribute – makes me stoked and sad at the same time

The second song is ‘Knights of Cydonia’ by Muse.

thanks a lot Anthony. do you know by any chance the 2nd song’ s name?
I keep watching this tribute over and over. I was in Puerto rico when it happened.
hard to believe that one day he was there and the next he was gone.

me to

tragic and beautiful at the same time. what a life. hope the best for his family.
this tribute video is awsome, could not be better. so sad, painful to watch.
anyone can tell me the name of the 3 songs, so …if i listen to them it will help me remember Andy Iron surfing?
thanks…..he will be sadly missed.

So heavy. I can’t stop watching this video and it hurts every time I do

Why does anyone think that just because someone is in the surfing spotlight that you or anyone other person has a right to look in their medicine cabinet or peer into their bedroom window? Personally, I like Andy for his surfing, not for what he did out of the water. He wasn’t the President or other public figure that has an influence with regards to my well-being or yours. He surfed. He battled. He won. He lost. We love him for that.

It’s going to come out. Everyone knows it. The report will be out soon enough and the… I told you so’s and spin doctoring will go into full effect.

Before you start typing away at what you think you deserve to know about Andy because your kid or the future kids my learn something from it. Stop typing. Sit down with them and talk. But most important Listen. We are all humans, but what makes us even more alike is we are surfers!

This tribute to Andy Irons in conjunction with the surf footage and music is an amazing tribute to a 3x World Champion! Andy gave back as much as he received! I was in shock when I heard of his passing. His Spirit was so Alive and contagious! Like “The Day The Music Died”, this is the Moment that the WAVES cried their Tears. My thoughts are with Andy’s family. May his son grow up to know what a good man his father was. RIP Andy…..

Wonderful tribute for a wonderful man. Much Love and Respect for him, his friends and family.

Thank you for making this tribute…we love Andy and always will, my prayers to his Family ~

we will never forget you ~ Peace brother ~

RIP my bruddah! I hope they have constant perfect sets where you are. If there are , I know youre in the fold getting shacked all day like no ones business!! Aloha to the whole Irons tribe, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

This tribute is amazing, but very sad at the same time. Because those amazing days are over!

RIP, Andy…

To all of you throwing a negative twist of drugs in here. STOP! How dare you take a nice guy and focus on this to suit your whims in the name of education. Drugs didn’t cause his death, so back off. You will get no respect from me. A family is mourning here and if I could physically get to you- I’d kick your ass! Grow up and put sensitivity before trying to be holier then thou. He was a genuine man, but you are being a genuine ass! You as in you know who you are if you wrote about drug use.

Andy Irons was one with the waves. Many are going to miss admiring his talent. For all his friends and family, peace be with all of you. The video brought a tear to my eye. It is never easy to say goodbye. Much love to all the knew and loved Andy Irons. Wish i knew you, but since I don’t I pray that peace and love find you and help you through.

Great video of a great man. Extremely touching. Thanks Surfer. He will most definitely be missed. See you on the other side Andy….

RIP Andy, a true legend to all surfers. As we were close in age it reminds me of how much we need to cherish everyone we have in our lives and each day that passes. Thank you for all you have done to inspire us all.

moving tribute.

perfect opening tune. Sounds like Beth Orton. But not a song I’m familiar with. Would love to know song title.
hbmyke

Andy, a genuine/gentle man who’s love for the sea, is equal only to his love for the surf and life. He truly, truly will be missed. Vios condios me comps Andy! D.Hernandez

Hey, there I’m from Puerto Rico and I want to make one thing clear, I’ve had dengue fever before and it’s no joke, but the thing is that the symptoms start around 7 days after you where bit by the mosquito and after that you feel like shit, so he must have contracted it in Portugal cause he arrived to PR sick. I was there when he was scheduled to surf he’s first heat but didn’t and they announced that he was ill. Another fact about dengue fever is that if you have a very serious form of dengue ( hemorrhagic dengue ) which causes you to bleed out and you take something as ordinary as aspirin you could die just from that cause it makes liquefies your blood a lot more so you bleed out internally, and we in PR know that because every year dozens of people die from dengue fever, clearly he didn’t know that. Think back to when you’re sick we just pop aspirin in like crazy and then carry on thinking everything’s going to be OK! We all do it!!! You’re right drugs are NOT OK, but just to let you know how easily dengue can kill you if medical attention is not provided at early stages. R.I.P. Andy Iron, let the Irons family know that Andy’s kid has family ALL OVER THE WORLD including in my island. See you out there, sorry if I drop on you.

I started surfing when I was 11 years old. I would hide in my room until I was finished reading surfer magazines from cover to cover. I would look up to Bruce and Andy as my super heros. I would ( and still do) drool over my computer screen in amazement of how they surf. At 22, I still find myself staying up late, reading my magazines, watching countless videos of Bruce and Andy charging dream waves. They are and will be forever my Super Heros.

My love to the Iorns family.

Shady

pleace dont preach to the people that are missing there hero about drugs and abuse.we all now drugs are dangerous.this is about spreading ower love for a man that inspired thousands of people to chase there dreams and to live a life fuller than befor.Andy Irons…thanks for making me a better person and showing the world what pachion and the aloha spirit can do. RIP brudda

A real touching tribute.He always live in our minds

Um – Jerry,
No one’s hiding the facts that he died of a fever and that he was taking prescription medicine to get rid of it. Don’t use this post to promote your drug awareness campaign! This is about Andy, and the celebration of a great life!
Please!

Great tribute to a young man who change the face of surfing.I don’t care what level of surfer you are or what age. If you ride a wave anywhere around the world,please never forget the name ANDY IRONS…..RIP….

awsome……….. anyone know the name of last song??????

Great video, does anyone know where I can get one of those Forever Andy hats?

Amazing tribute, a life lived to the fullest.
Kia kaha Irons family and friends

sometimes in life you can become emotional over someones death, even though you do not know them, my heart goes out to andy’s family and friends.

p.s I don’t wish to appear incensitive, and i mean no disrespect, but i would like to know the third piece of music played on the tribute video, as i would remember andy each time i listened to it.

Awesome…

I met Andy just a couple months ago while working security at the Tresles event. I had a brief chat while he signed in the day before the heats started. He took the time to talk with me like we were old friends. Great Life Amazing surfer much respect A.I.

Incredible tribute. I am speechless

the dog’s days are over – Florence + the machine

Great video! AI is King. Anyone know da name of band first song?

This tribute is beast.

“He surfed like a cat on acid…” -Mark Occhupilo

He sure did. RIP AI!

absolutely gorgeous….so moving, heart wrenching and inspirational. He will be forever remembered. He may be off this earth but his name is immortal.

Before everyone jumps on the anti drug let’s all learn from this ban wagon,let the mans family and friends mourn their loss….Jeeze man

I really hope to see within the next year a new A.I. surf movie out. Every surf theater will sell out……

We love you, Andy!!

very powerful tribute, I don’t think we will ever get over this we will just learn how to deal with it.

Thank you for this video, it was a f*cking fantastic, and another great way to help us remember AI and his brilliant life. Much love, mahalo.

..amazing tribute to an outstanding legend! R.I.P may your memory live on forever..

This is so touching, posted it immediately to the FB page. Thanks Surfermag/Matt

THANKS FOR SHARING THIS BEAUTIFULL VIDEO. I PRAY AND HOPE HIS WIFE AND CHILD ARE DOING WELL. FAREWELL SEE YOU IN HEAVEN SURFING FOR EVER. HASTA LUEGO ANDY IRONS

Thank you surfer mag for this fitting tribute to a great man, and for the dignity and respect you have shown to his family and friends. Love from the U.K.

beautiful tribute. mahalo…and aloha, Andy…rest in peace.

This was so absolutely touching and beautiful. He was an amazing man and surfer. If the people of this world could be half of what andy is and was this world would be a much better place. You will be missed forever A.I.

what an amazing tribute R.I.P Andy touching words by bruce i hope he wins pipe it would be so good to see as hes taking andys place he deserves to win it for his big brother

What amazing talent. RIP Andy.

You know a God when you feel it’s presence with you every step of the way through the journey of life. Andy, you are a God. Stay Stoked cause life will go on past our wildest imaginations. Aloha, my mentor. <3

Gut wrenching. One in a billion. Bruce just right there shows us that these two absolute heros, gods of the modern era are human, with human feelings and emotions like real men. Never was there a brotherhood like the Irons brothers that gave us the very pinnacle, albeit ying and yang of both freesurfing and competitive surfing. One legend’s broad shoulders now carries them both and no one in our world can do it, IMO, like Bruce will. I look forward to Bruce carrying on the legacy of AI with not only the class and strenghth of an olympic champion, wit with the sense of humor and cocksuredness only BI can bring.

COULD YOU PLEASE POST THE BRUCE ACCEPTANCE SPEECH>>>>>

THANK YOU
PS. I know many of us trying to watch the web cast that kept getting bumped off… this is something I missed because of this… and really wanted to see it!!

HE WILL BE ALWAYS ALIVE IN OUR HEARTS. NO MATTER WHERE I GO SURFING I’M SURE HE WILL BE ALWAYS THERE, IN THE OCEAN!!!!

RIP ANDY IRONS

Beautifully done…Magnificent footage that really captures the essence and greatness of A.I .
RIP Andy…you will live in our memories forever.

That was so beautiful. I’m still crying.

Will be missed bro,hang ten in heaven

SURFER: You captured it so well. Amazing job. R.I.P. Andy and teach ‘em how to charge in Heaven! Bruce, he couldn’t have asked for a better brother. Love to all of the Irons family.

Dammit… I teared up when Bruce talked..
God Bless A.I.! Inspiration, friend, hero, legend… You will be missed man. So glad I got to witness you surf and live in the same lifetime as you. Much respect. Prayers for the Irons family. Aloha Andy. He’s teaching God to surf now.

Beautiful tribute.
R.I.P. mad love for ya bro <3

That man had a connection to the ocean like no other….. God Bless The Irons family.
Bruce you are a true world class guy. Good luck my friend……………………

Incredibly touching.
A.I. life was a truly inspiration for surfers around the world.
God bless Lyndie, Andy Axel jr. and all the Irons family.

As a Jersey girl, I had the privelege of seeing Andy surf live only once, here in Jersey riding hurricane waves. Watched too many videos to count though, and loved every one. Will seriously miss his style and talent. One of the truly gifted ones. My heart goes out to his family and friends. Great tribute Surfer!

Tragic loss and a great tribute Surfer. Fighting back the tears….

Thank you Surfer, that was an amazing tribute. May Lord bless you and keep you Irons Family.

Great vid Matt, Does Andy Justice.

Thank you. That was beautiful.

….What Bruce says is just heartbreaking! R.I.P. Andy

Every dies but not everyone lives. Andy Irons lived life, he ate it up like he was at a thanksgiving meal. He was as great a surfer as I have ever seen. Some as good maybe but no one surfed better than Andy Irons. Truly a great person to know and I’m happy that I had the privilege to know him and to watch him surf. Andy Irons is the type of person you spend your entire life trying to see or ever get to know. Great tribute to a great man. Aloha Andy and thanks for that tribute Surfer..

One Word: magnificent. Kind of wish you would have had the shot of Andy doing his double barrel shotgun claim!!! Beautiful piece.