Photo: Tom Servais. https://www.tracksmag.com.au/news/remembering-john-shimooka-558057 https://www.coastalwatch.com/surfing/26247/nick-carroll-the-aftermath In a … tyzee63 commented Tuesday, 17 Nov 2020 at 11:25am. He was such a happy positive person who made an impact on every person he met. ... "Everyone in our organization joins his son, Brandon, immediate family, and his extended worldwide network of friends, in grieving his loss," the statement continued. If you need help: Lifeline 13 11 14; Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636; Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467; Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800; Share on Facebook; Share on Twitter; Share on Google+; Log in or register to post comments; Comments. Published on 16/11/2020. https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/rip-john-shimooka-1969-2020/103617 https://edition.cnn.com/2020/11/16/sport/john-shimooka-death-surfing-spt-intl iamlegend commented Tuesday, … so sad, RIP . As Professor of Youth Mental Health at the University of Melbourne, he’s been a … Photograph: Jonny Weeks/The Guardian. Hawaii born, Shimooka … Shimooka’s wife tragically passed away in 2019, and the couple leaves behind 21-year-old son Brandon. https://deaddeath.com/death/lisa-shimooka-obituary-lisa-shimooka-death-dead The WSL is saddened to learn of the passing of John Shimooka. A Surfing NSW govt, the Hawaiian-born Australian’s demise in a single day led to an outpouring of grief in his adopted nation and overseas. "It is our saddest day. According to Surfing NSW, Shimooka died Monday morning.. ‘Our saddest day’ Surfing NSW announced Shimooka’s passing on their Instagram page. “He just excelled so fast,” Shimooka’s father stated. A former CT surfer, industry executive, commentator, and coach, he made a major impact on the surfing world. The team at Surfing NSW is deeply distressed at the passing of one of our own, John Shimooka, in the early hours of Monday morning. Patrick McGorry has more first-hand knowledge of this than most. Shmoo survives by his son Brandon who has already had so much to deal with at such a young age. https://deaddeath.com/death/john-shimooka-death-obituary-john-shimooka-dead Shimooka's wife Lisa tragically passed away in 2019, and the couple leaves behind 21-year-old son Brandon. Published: 06:09 GMT, 16 November 2020 | Updated: 06:19 GMT, 16 November 2020 Australian Paddle Out and scattering of ashes for John “Shmoo” Shimooka held at North Cronulla Beach at 12:12pm on 12-12-2020 lead by his son Brandon Shimooka and Michael Crisp and attended by hundreds of surfers, family and friends of Brandon and Shmoo including Luke Lewis. John Shimoka will be quick to tell you,’ I’m lucky as a mother ‘He didn’t need to just look at him . Former surf proctor Reid Inouye spoke about his immediate reaction to Shimooka’s debut performance at … Though a … We will commemorate and celebrate John’s life in the days and weeks to come." https://www.khon2.com/sports/surfing-legend-john-shimooka-passes-away-at-51 A talented former world tour surfer, commentator, jiu jitsu black belt and General Manager of Partnerships for Surfing NSW since 2018, “Shmoo” was a much-loved member of … He was a loving husband, passionate surfer, Jiu jitsu Black Belt, and above all, a devoted father. You only needed to look at him. John Shimooka would be quick to tell you, “I’m lucky as a motherfucker.” He didn’t need to though. Shmoo knew he’d lived a fortunate life. John Shimooka, a former world tour surfer affectionately known as "Shmoo," has died at the age of 51. 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