April 2020, the last large swell at Pipeline that Derek Ho scored.
– Brian Bielmann

I am sharing some thoughts and excerps from a Surfer Magazine online publication – the article – Remembering The Heart And Soul Of Derek Ho by Sam George

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Derek Ho personified the spirit of Hawaiian surfing: proud, loyal, a bit reckless at times, but almost always dignified, and true to the essence of why we ride waves.
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It was this elemental connection to the act of surfing that was most Hawaiian about Derek Ho, and his life’s story. Was it a charmed run? Not always.
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This inspiration is Derek Ho’s parting gift to the surfing world. So honor the man by riding your next wave the way he always did, with all your heart and soul.
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for the full article – go to – https://www.worldsurfleague.com/posts/453983/remembering-derek-ho-heart-and-soul

Ho stands on the porch with a warm smile of Aloha. – Brian Bielmann

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thank you for this well written article – honouring the life and legacy of M Derek Ho. life is wonderous – and in order to cope with the manyfold challenges over time – we are all in need of friends that will accompany, help and inspire us along the way. – even from a certain distance – i find inspiration and strength in what i understand of the life and living of M Ho – thank you for sharing your true aloha !
my condolences to the Ho ohana – and surfing community for this deeply felt loss.
yours, – a fellow human, friend, surfer …