John died this past Sunday. I knew John like many of us did through his surf ski shop, Superior Surf Systems in Duluth, MN. While I had never met John, every few months over the past six years, I would have a brief email chat about surfskis or training. A few years ago, I can remember talking to John on the telephone for about 90 minutes discussing training and his upcoming race season. Just last week I needed more information on a ski and John was able to help me.  I will miss John and always enjoyed our conversations and his help along the way. Like many of us reading this,we shared John’s enthusiasm for paddling and surf skis. Next time you are on the water, take a few moments to remember John. We want him to know we miss him. The surfski community will be thinking of John and his family and we will miss him greatly. Below is the his obituary.

John in center sharing a laugh after a race with friends.

John  (center), sharing a laugh after a race with friends.

 

John Abrahams doing what he loved. We will miss.

John Abrahams doing what he loved.

Link to John’s Obituary.

http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/275654/