Other Lost skier in holland michigan

[Frosty]

So sad to hear about Kevin. How horrible. My prayers are with his loved ones... God Bless!

 

[Matt_E]

Same as what everyone else said. I'm in for stickers, t-shirts, whatever to help out his family.

I didn't know Kevin, but it's hitting me hard because I am Kevin's age and have 3 little boys.

 

[kid4now]

I am so sorry.

R.I.P. Kevin


My deepest thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends.

 

[D-Nice]

sad story... someone should start a sweet build with all donated parts like they did for mason waddle an auction it off and give the money to his family. sure alot of the companies/x-members would donate parts or money towards it.

 

[hevnsnt1]

Didn't know him personally, but can relate to the ferocity of the Great Lakes at this time of year, having riden the waves many times during this time. I wonder if anyone has connections through Jetpilot, Slippery, or etc. that could maybe put out a tribute lifevest/helmet of bright colors, perhaps with a woody theme incorporated in the design, that could be bought and worn by us extreme surf/weather conditions to help keep tabs on the buds, with some proceeds going to Kevin's family?

 

[cybermob2]

it is a small bright spot on the most somber, gut wrenching event i can remember, to see how this thread is beginning to embody what the sport is all about.

kevin was living it. we are living it.

we will never understand what happened, why it happened, or what could have been done differently. we can certainly learn from it... with experience comes confidence in our wager against nature. we can NEVER forget what might have been or should have been. watch out for our crews, wait for our crews, take no chances no matter how often we've done them.

what we can do now is show support. show the community that kevin wasn't alone in this. show his family that we would do nothing short of saving him if we could. we are the few people, like many sports, that understand why kevin went out there. be sure your crews know what is being organized if they don't know or aren't on the boards. every thought counts.

i liken this sport to motorcycles... no one forgets a lost rider. patch your vests, apply your stickers, make your tshirts, and organize your memorial rides.

we also need to think of something to do with wave rave... bruins led this up the past couple years and i think it would be respectful to continue it in his remembrance.

 

[OptimaRacing]

My thoughts are with his family and friends, I cannot imagine what they are going through. If a donation build takes place, count me in for donations.

Mike

 

[MASSEY]

This is horrible news, Didnt know the guy but have been logging in every morning, night and even at work to see if theres any news, All i can say is im so glad i joined up here, this is like a family! R.i.p Kevin Bruins

 

[motoman96]

Very disheartening news! Thoughts an prayers to his friends an family.

RIP bro

 

[Scorn800]

So tragic. I spoke with him a couple times a few years back. Great dude to buy parts from. RIP

 

[steve-uk]

if there is a memorial build or raffle count me in for donations, very sad day

wife has already told me no lone jet skiing...

 

[TB]

Sucks im in Kentucky this week with work. When i heard the final outcome of this tragedy i had to stop and catch my breath for a few minutes. I didnt know kevin super well but i did know him. Reading all the kind words from everyone has brought me into tears this evening. I am up for helping the Bruins family anyway i can. I am also thinking of other things that can be done to help. I would gladly help out with the organizing of wave rave for next year in kevins honor. Or take it on if no one else wants to. Thank you to everyone here on the x for all the support and prayers

 

[SuperN8]

Very tragic event, my thoughts and prayers will go to his family and friends.
R.I.P

I am down for any donations, t-shirts, stickers…whatever just let me know.

 

[91_650sx_rookie]

How does everyone feel about a event for Kevin's family and in Kevin's name? I would be willing to help/start a event for spring time and all the money raised will go strait to his family. It would be a great way to get everyone together and ride for him.

 

[FlightPlanDan]

Not been on the x a lot lately.
Just viewed this thread. So very sorry.
I will pray.

 

[fusion1977]

please see the kevin bruins donations thread for the family support

 

[tightithrash]

here is the donation thread. Dan already started it off with a 2,000.00 dollar donation! lets pitch in for this.

http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/102201-Kevin-Bruins-Donation-thread

 

[steve-uk]

we also need to think of something to do with wave rave... bruins led this up the past couple years and i think it would be respectful to continue it in his remembrance.

How does everyone feel about a event for Kevin's family and in Kevin's name? I would be willing to help/start a event for spring time and all the money raised will go strait to his family. It would be a great way to get everyone together and ride for him.

great ideas, im sure there are some off us from Canada that would make the trek

 

[2lick]

There are no real words I can think to type and express how sad this is. I feel so much for his wife, boys, freinds and family. Many of you have said some very nice things about Kevin, and I think we need to make sure his family know how much we all care and want to support them at this time. Even greater then money and donations, send her your words.

I would very much like to send his wife and kids a card/gift.

I did not see a mailing address yet, if not posted could someone please let me know an address to mail to.

 

[Matt_E]

I would like to do the same.