Our dear friend Paul Mann is missing! Please help!!!

michaelgallag853 · Joined: 03 Jun 2009 Posts: 1

I have been out of the loop and I can not believe what I am hearing. I was not a close friend of Paul`s but I always enjoyed our chats about the markets and the world while hanging out at Crissy.
I am sorry that I could not have been at the beach last night.
My heart goes out to all those friends and family.
Godspeed Paul.

Michael Gallagher

theq · Joined: 10 Apr 2000 Posts: 707

Mysterious, unfortunate, and upsetting, and I didn't even know Paul. I hope the heartfelt warmth of his buddies helps to comfort his family and friends. That was a beautiful beach tribute with the raising of the sails. Sad

edalunan · Joined: 20 Mar 2003 Posts: 30

RIP Paul. You will be missed by all. Always the burst of energy and lived life to the fullest doing what he loved. My deepest condolence to his family Sad

Edric

Chortlehead · Joined: 09 Apr 1997 Posts: 1

I'm stunned. How could this have happened? My sincere sympathies to Paul's family and friends.

RIP, Pauli. You will be missed.

bil7y · Joined: 17 Dec 2002 Posts: 349

Smooth Sailing to you Paul.

windfind · Joined: 18 Mar 1997 Posts: 1901

I never knew Paul. But I often saw him on my visits to Crissy, the most beautiful windsurfing site in the world. I was always too rushed to rig and set sail to the grandeur of the north tower. To rushed to take time to talk to the stranger with the wide grin. Now I am reminded of what a tiny community windsurfers are and how important it is to take the time to treat each other with respect and friendship.

We at iwindsurf.com feel privileged that we were asked to place the notices about Paul being missing on the Gorge forecast page. I wish there had been a different conclusion. I will take the time.

Mike
iwindsurf.com

gaoithe · Joined: 01 May 2001 Posts: 8

Sitting here all day and I cannot concentrate, my mind keeps drifting back to all the great memories! Pauli’s passion for the sport, his enthusiasm for life makes it impossible for me to grasp that he will not be standing in his bin rinsing off by his car (that he only washed twice a year) with his big infectious grin, hurling abuse at the Irish guy for getting down to the beach late.

Sincere condolances to you Michelle and to Paul's family.

I miss you already!! You will be sailing with us forever, I know that is making you smile! Very Happy

RIP
Olan

hardy · Joined: 21 Jun 1999 Posts: 20

In light of today's news, here are some pictures from last night. It was a really special tribute to Paul.
He will be missed by many.

Photos are here:
http://hardydanger.smugmug.com/gallery/8833091_3cFGw#585219106_b45eG

Aloha,
Hardy & Kimberly

kevinkan · Joined: 07 Jun 2001 Posts: 1661 Location: San Francisco

truly shitty news. i've been thinking about it all day. not sure what to make of it. paul was a great guy, and one of my first memories of him was sharing some prosciutto and cheese w/ him at Crissy.

melmunson · Joined: 06 Oct 2015 Posts: 4

I did not know Paul, but I still feel a great sense of loss as so well expressed by his family and friends. Rest in peace, Paul.

Please forgive me if this is a bad time to ask, although it may never be a good time, but has it been determined what actually happened? I've searched through local (HR, Portland) media but there's been no mention.

There may be something to be learned here, to help others avoid such a tragedy, which is why I ask.