WORLD CHAMPION ANDY IRONS PASSES AWAY

WORLD CHAMPION ANDY IRONS PASSES AWAY Andy Irons (HAW), 32, former three-time ASP World Champion, passed away from illness-related complications while en route back to Kauai.

mardi 2 novembre 2010

Andy Irons (HAW), 32, three-time ASP World Champion, passed away today en-route from Puerto Rico back home to Kauai from complications due to illness.

Official Irons Family Statement:

The world of surfing mourns an incredibly sad loss today with the news that Hawaii’s Andy Irons has died. Andy was a beloved husband, and a true champion.

Irons, 32, withdrew from a professional surfing event in Puerto Rico last weekend due to illness, and passed away during a layover en-route to his home in Kauai, Hawaii. He had reportedly been battling with Dengue Fever, a viral disease.

At this time the family thanks his friends and fans for their support, and asks that the community respect its privacy. The family also asks to not be contacted so their focus can remain on one another during this time of profound loss.

Irons, who began his career with the elite ASP World Tour in 1998, went on to collect 20 elite tour victories, four Triple Crown of Surfing Titles, three consecutive ASP World Titles and change the sport forever with his unparalleled ability and comprehensive approach to surfing.

The first reactions to this tragedy:

Phil Macca MacDonald (Team CoolShoe / Former ASP World Tour number 5) : "Andy you will be missed forever, always in everyone hearts mate!!! fuck such a sad day, cant beleive it! going to miss ya mate...my thoughts go out to you and your family and all your friends....RIP mate"

Chris Davidson (Team CoolShoe / ASP World Tour Pro Rider) : "one of the saddest days in surfing history , good friend and top bloke andy irons has died , he will be missed by all , honestly he was an amazing person in and out of the water ,my deepest sympathies go out to his family friends and his beautiful wife lyndie . r.i.p bro keep rippin in heaven mate"

The thoughts and sympathies of the CoolShoe family go out to the Irons family as the entire sporting world mourns this tragedy.

About CoolShoe :

The Essence of CoolShoe is based on our love of the ocean , the fashion and the extrem sports. With deep roots in Californian beach culture, we are all about inclusion and positivity. Our brand was started in San Clemente (Ca.) with the idea of facilitating the dreams of the youth. Surf, Music and Art are the common threads that bring us all together. We are passionate about freedom of expression, best quality and originality. We place a premium on smiles. Welcome to our world... a Cool world.

A propos de CoolShoe :

Depuis bientôt 30 ans, CoolShoe s'est attaché à concevoir des modèles haut de gamme, originaux et innovants de tongs (slaps) et de chaussures. Enraciné dans la "beach culture" californienne et guidé par notre passion pour l'ocean, la mode et les sports extrêmes, nous développons, au fil des saisons, des produits en accord avec notre mode de vie et les envies d'un public jeune et passionné par l'Art, la Musique, le surf et les sports de Glisse.