435: Andy Kessler: GRANDMASTER of 108, Leave your thoughts and comments below.
August 11, 2009
Feel free to express yourself , drop some memories or condolences in the comment section. If there is anything you would like to add do not hesitate to email me.
Peace-
Here is a great video sent over by Juice Magazine there is a great segment were Andy talks about his work with Jim Murphy and Wounded Knee.
Celebrating the Life of Andy Kessler
Ditch Plains Beach, Montauk
August 14, 2009
Photo Michael Rovnyack, MJRPhoto.net
Special thanks to Irene Ching for this.
Andy Kessler Riverside Park, NYC 1979
Tom Groholski, Glenn E. Freidman, and Any Kessler NYC 2008
Photo by Tony Squindo
Andy Kessler Deathbowl to Downtown
Andy Kessler Deathbowl to Downtown
The Kings of NY: Harry Jumonji, Rodney Smith and Andy Kessler
Photo Derek Rinaldi
August 11, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Andy was a good friend great skater and a super nice guy …. Kind of tripping ,
he was way to young to go ! I look forward to seeing him again and you can bet there will be some insane stuff to skate in heaven !
words cant explain how I feel ! RIP ANDY !
August 11, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Once I received the msgs, my brain instantly shut down. It’s a dream and if I sleep and wake up, it won’t be true. First thought as I reached conciousness…No, no, no, this can’t be real. Some kinda dumb mistake. Then, the confirmations came…the truth. Stunned and paralyzed, I’m frozen. More tears flow as the reality sets in. I have no voice, cannot speak, throat is tight like a vise… just tears.
A great spirit, funny as shit, bustin’ chops always, but with the biggest heart. I’ll always remember your skating and the sound of your back-to-back corner grinds. I just can’t wrap my head around not seeing you whenever our paths would cross. I cherish every memory, all the fun and laughs, love and friendship. We are all so indebted to you for all the skateparks that you made happen, pioneering the way for generations to follow. You’re a legend in my mind forever. I will miss you, my brother.
August 11, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Andy was a fantastic person. I’m pretty sure I met him at the Barn years ago – but I really got to know him when we started working on the skatepark that was built on the pier in lower Manhattan.
I would bump into him in random spots – NYC or San Diego. The last time I saw him we skate the Coronado Skatepark in SD – he was shredding as always.
I never knew of Andy’s past, until I watched the posted interview. To me he was a genuine, thoughtful, caring human being.
I haven’t skated in a while – but last night I took the board out of the garage and cruised the bowls at the Chandler (AZ) Skatepark by my house as I tried to get my head around the news.
RIP
August 12, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Our condolences to his family and friends. Truly a great person and he will be missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with him.
August 12, 2009 at 12:30 pm
People like Andy Kessler don’t come around too often, but when they do, they usually are skateboarders. There’s something about the mark people make on you and others that leaves a lasting impression. Maybe it was the fact that he always seemed to be laughing, always seemed to be skating, or always seemed to be enjoying the company of others as much as they enjoyed his. Sometimes it’s the little things that stand out the most. Those are the things I’ll never forget and I’ll never forget Andy Kessler.
August 13, 2009 at 5:50 am
The skateboard world has lost a brother and true advocate. He was always smooth and will be missed by many.
August 14, 2009 at 1:07 pm
what does “…of 108″ refer to? 108th St?
August 14, 2009 at 6:49 pm
108th St & Riverside is the location of Riverside Skate Park in NYC. Kessler designed it, built it and ripped it on a constant basis.
August 16, 2009 at 7:08 am
http://www.juicemagazine.com/JUICETV-ANDYKESSLER-RIP.html
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