sad day

cgoudie1 · Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 6:21 pm Post subject:

I will certainly miss Art, but I'm sure he's gone to where the waves are
clean, the wind is steady, and motion is once again a pleasure. My wishes for peace to his friends and family.

-Craig

airtime · Joined: 22 Feb 2000 Posts: 38

Art was a kind and gentle man. very funny, too! He would buy a quiver of sails from us every Winter at Northwave to help us out. I will miss his smile and dry wit...he passed doing what he loved the most...

wind4us · Joined: 26 Mar 2001 Posts: 4

What a sweet, kind, and go-for-it man! Not even sure how to process the passing of this long-time gorge icon. He died after a session on the water, surrounded by friends. We should all be so lucky. RIP Art..

johnl · Joined: 05 Jun 1994 Posts: 1330 Location: Hood River OR

Thanks for the picture. I didn't know him by name, but recognize the photo. I remember seeing him around a lot and always with a smile. I arrived a little after he was taken away. Very sad indeed.

dalecookusd7 · Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Posts: 2

I've been chasing Art around on the water since I was nine years old (24 years ago). I'm going to miss him. I wish my daughter would have had a chance to sail with him too. Great Guy!!!!
Cook family

mot-manhead · Joined: 14 May 2008 Posts: 18

Art had a spirit that most wished they had he would drive from Seattle every week end. and get out on the water when a lot of us would not. This man had a stroke and his left side didn't work very will. but he steel tried WOW all I can say I was lucky to know Art and call hem my friend Tom

pablomerc · Joined: 14 May 2000 Posts: 51

Another hole in our world with Art gone. A truly beautiful person and always part of the Hatch scene. And another wake-up call for all of us to make every day count. Best wishes to all Art's family and friends. Aloha Art!

wind4us · Joined: 26 Mar 2001 Posts: 4

Reading through all of the wonderful tributes and memories about Art shared here - is proof of the many lives that he touched and brightened with his quiet, warm hearted, and funny way. He will be missed.
Celebrate him as you can - with a lifted glass and a session in his honor.
Patty & Dave

a123 · Joined: 17 May 2008 Posts: 10

Unfortunately for me, I did not know Art, though I spoke with him at Rowena a couple of times that day.

I'd like to acknowledge the lady windsurfer (whose name I do not know) who worked so hard on Art, both before and after the paramedics arrived.

It was apparent that she knew what she was doing, perhaps as a professional. She refused to give up, even after it was clear from the paramedics' faces that they knew it was futile. I know that it must have been exhausting for her, both physically and emotionally.

There likely were others attempting to revive him also; Hats off to them as well.

Rolfe

pogo805 · Joined: 23 Aug 2010 Posts: 1

Here are a few pics of Art taken last summer at Maryhill. We will miss him.[/img]