MOCEAN (Fallen Hero, Ascending Angel)

Windian · Since 28 Apr 2008 902 Posts Newport, OR NEWPORT OG

Today Steve Williams (aka Mocean on NWKite.com) gave into his battle with brain cancer and passed away. He was my best friend and windsurfing and then kiteboarding partner for the last 25 years. He was a loving husband and father of 2 boys, an incredible waterman with his relationship with the ocean as a surfer, sailor, kiter and beach protector. He worked for State Parks and Beaches and then State Land Division protecting the beaches from unwanted and unnecessary development. He was my hero!

He had been battling the disease for 4 years and never dropped his good attitude for living life and wanting to share good times with family and friends. I can remember many a day where we would met up for a kiteboarding session at the beach and he had just come from a chemo treatment at the hospital. He would be charging the surf and just shredding the place with an ear to ear grin and cancer was the last thing on his mind. He would tell me afterwards that kiteboarding was the best therapy because cancer could not reach him when he was powered by the wind and riding waves.

This last summer he was too sick to kite and for me it was just not quite the same knowing that he was suffering at home with that insideous disease. Now, that he has ascended out of his body I feel Steve in a new and way different way. He will be out there in a bigger and better way since he is out of physical form. I will miss my best friend, but I know he is in a better place now.

Many of you knew Stevo through his hundreds of posting in this forum. I am sure that his words struck meaning and emotions with you too. He will be missed, but certainly not forgotten...

Kodiak · Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey

Very touching post. It is always sad to see one of your friends pass on. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Chooch · Wed Sep 16, 09 7:44 pm

So sorry to hear. My thoughts go out to his friends and family. RIP Steve.

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3754 Posts PDX-LA Videographer

R.I.P. Steve.

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

Very sad. I didn't know Steve in person but he was a great forum contributor and always nice and informative when I asked him questions over PM. I feel sorry I didn't get to know him. I remember him posting about his condition a couple of years ago, its sad that he didn't make it.

Some of his words about riding on the coast I still think of every time I am out there.

Rest in peace Steve.

Sasquatch · Since 09 Mar 2005 2103 Posts PNW Bigfoot

I had the pleasure of meeting and kiting with Mocean at South Beach on a late August or early Sept nuker of a day in '06. There was just three of us out that day. Perhaps I met Windian as well? Steve was full of talk and facts that day and was excited to get out there. All I can really remember was a tall gentleman with a big smile rigging his smallest kite. Good way to remember him for sure.

My condolences go out to his family and friends.

TWIN-FIN · Since 24 May 2006 805 Posts Portland, OR Hot Monkey

So sorry to hear about your best friend.
Every time I hear about this type of tragedy, I think to my self, you just never know what will happen. Live your life to its fullest each and every day.....like it’s your last day on earth.
RIP Steve.

Bettyboarder · Wed Sep 16, 09 8:10 pm

My thoughts are with Steve's friends and family....major loss to our kite community.....RIP Steve

Yardsale · Since 29 Mar 2005 387 Posts Portlanastan Obsessed

My Deepest condolences to you on the loss of a dear friend. Re-affirms what alot of us already know, the most important things in life are our family and friends and our health......everything else is frosting! Hope you find solace in his memory during these sad days. Best regards, Steve B

shred_da_gorge · Wed Sep 16, 09 9:14 pm

Agreed... very touching post. He looks familiar and I may have met him years ago while living in Corvallis and windsurfing in Newport. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss; it's hard when that brutal disease advances and our friends don't resemble the strong, capable people we built respect and friendship with. My condolences to Steve's family and friends; thanks for your tribute.

Twin-fin, I like your advice.

mojo1time · Since 28 Jul 2005 186 Posts Stoked

So sorry to read this tough news. A true warrior! RIP Steve

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth

Nak · Wed Sep 16, 09 10:18 pm

Truly a sad day. My oldest sister passed away of the same ailment... I regret not having met Steve, though I felt a kinship regardless. My most heartfelt condolences to all of Steve's friends and family. May you have steady winds on this next journey Steve.

JUMPIN JIMI · Since 11 Nov 2006 123 Posts Stoked

VERY SAD NEWS,I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO KNOW STEVO AND GOT TO KITE WITH HIM MANY OF TIMES AT BEVERLY BEACH AND THE JETTY Exclamation

STEVO WAS ONE OF THE NEWPORT PIONEERS Exclamation

RESPECT

HUGE LOSS,PLEASE EVERYBODY THINK OF HIM ANY TIME YOU GET TO NEWPORT Exclamation

R.I.P. STEVO

registered · Since 12 Jul 2005 1319 Posts tsunami Sandbagger

Steve will always be the Newport local in my mind. He always was a friendly happy guy.

I think maybe some kind of plaque on the Jetty or something to eternalize his stoke and to allow his memory to watch over all who sail from the jetty south for years to come.

My thoughts to his family .. let us know if there is anything they need.

RIP Steve.

blowhard · Since 26 Dec 2005 2027 Posts Windward

I've been thinking of Steve lately
and noticing no Newport news and wondering about his illness,
A good guy and I'm sure a great father and husband

sorry to hear he's gone,
such a mellow dude in spite of facing the biggest challenge in life
condolences to his loved ones

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

Very very sad day. Our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.