My brother passed away last week - Non-Wakeboarding Discussion

(tings00) · (tings00) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 04-27-2010, 1:33 PM

I wanted to post this to remind everyone of how precious and fragile life is.

My big brother, who would be turning 39 next month, passed away at his home doing yard work on April 18th. He was completely healthy and very active. He would go snowboarding every weekend and loved skateboarding with his son. The autopsy showed no heart attach or aneurysm. There is still no determined cause of death. We later talked to a doctor who described it as most likely cardiac dysrhythmia. He said that is the most likely cause of death when young healthy people are found without an obvious cause of death. It happens quickly and people usually just fall asleep and pass. He said at his hospital they usually get 1 a month. There is no way to predict it or prevent it.

I wanted to remind everyone to tell your kids you love them a little more and give them more hugs. Please look into life insurance and a physical if you havent recently.

Rest In Peace Travis.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/des...&pid=142080054

picture 1 is him with my son at last Christmas.
picture 2 is him surfing with his son.

(fatsac) · (fatsac) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 04-27-2010, 1:42 PM

So sorry to read this! I lost my sister and only sibling in the fall. Life is short but way too short for some of us.
Hang in there!

(psudy) · (psudy) **Join Date: Dec 2003** 04-27-2010, 1:57 PM

So sorry to hear that. RIP.

(lizzyb) · (lizzyb) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 04-27-2010, 3:03 PM

Wow. I'm so very sorry to hear that. I will be going home tonight and hugging my loved ones a little tighter.

Hang in there.

(hatepain) · (hatepain) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 04-27-2010, 3:03 PM

Wow, thanks for sharing. I hope you and your family are doing as well as you can be.

(lifetimewarranty)

Tings,

My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Thanks for sharing his memory with us.

(bmcgorrin) · (bmcgorrin) **Join Date: Apr 2009** 04-27-2010, 3:50 PM

So sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

We lost a family friend last week, 24 years old. Both too soon.

(mendo247) · (mendo247) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 04-27-2010, 4:07 PM

I couldnt imagine.. Hang in there buddy..

(norcalmalibu) · (norcalmalibu) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 04-27-2010, 4:48 PM

Sorry to hear this! I wish you and your family the best..

(dlwsrider) · (dlwsrider) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 04-27-2010, 6:08 PM

Very sorry to hear this. I can't imagine losing my older brother, especially at such a young age. Know that he is in a much better place now, and that my heart goes out to you and yours.

(deuce) · (deuce) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 04-27-2010, 6:29 PM

Thoughts are with you and the family.... These things are devastating, but we somehow get through.... Hang in there.

(iridelow1998) · (iridelow1998) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 04-27-2010, 7:11 PM

Really sorry to hear that bud. My familys prayers go out to you and your family. Hopefully you know that he's in a better place now.

(adam4x4) · (adam4x4) **Join Date: Jan 2009** 04-27-2010, 8:13 PM

the world has lost another good preson, my wishes are with your family.......... this is why we all love are familys and live the day like it could be our last

(zo1) · (zo1) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 04-27-2010, 8:43 PM

F*** man, that is horrible. Best of luck to you and yours.

(jonblarc7) · (jonblarc7) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 04-28-2010, 5:51 AM

Sorry to hear

(Matt) · (Matt) **Join Date: Mar 2010** 04-28-2010, 6:18 AM

Sorry to hear that, very sad deal. Thanks for posting, It takes a great person to try and help out others in his time of need... You & your family will stay in my prayers...

(wakereviews) · (wakereviews) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 04-28-2010, 6:48 AM

my condolences, that is very sad to hear. Looks like he made the most of the time he was given.

(innov8) · (innov8) **Join Date: May 2005** 04-28-2010, 7:51 AM

Rest in peace Travis.

(bendow) · (bendow) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 04-28-2010, 8:26 AM

I'm terribly sorry. He sounds like he was a great father....I feel for his son

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 04-28-2010, 8:37 AM

My condolences for you and your family. Thanks for sharing a great point!

(brettw) · (brettw) **Join Date: Jul 2007** 04-28-2010, 9:14 AM

That's really rough. So sorry to hear that. My condolences go out to you and your family.

(mattgettel) · (mattgettel) **Join Date: Jan 2009** 04-28-2010, 9:16 AM

Sorry for your loss.

(mc_x15) · (mc_x15) **Join Date: Jul 2008** 04-28-2010, 10:32 AM

So sorry to hear about your loss. You are correct, life is short. People need to live it while they can. Looks like he loved life and had a great time living it.

(tings00) · (tings00) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 04-29-2010, 7:13 AM

thanks for the well wishes everyone. It is so hard moving on from this shock. It still doesnt seem real. We worked together so everyday is a reminder.

(skull) · (skull) **Join Date: May 2002** 04-29-2010, 8:03 AM

Man, very tough deal. I am very sorry for your loss. Travis looked like such a friendly person and just a great guy. Again, very sorry for you and the rest of his family. I am sure he will be missed by all. RIP Travis.

alanp 04-29-2010, 8:09 AM

that sux bro. my older brother died 8 years ago in a motorcycle accident. took me a long time heal. my heart goes out to your mother and father.