Song: Fear no more the heat o’ the sun by William Shakespeare (from Cymbeline) Fear no more the heat o’ the sun, Nor the furious winter’s rages; Thou thy worldly task hast done, Home art gone, and ta’en thy wages: Golden lads and girls all must, As chimney-sweepers, come to dust. Fear no more the […]
Eric Soares
In Memoriam Eric Soares August 1, 1953 – February 1, 2012
Editor’s Note: At this time each year we pause to remember Commander Eric Soares, co-founder of the Tsunami Rangers. As the poem says, “What is precious, is never to forget”. The Truly Great by Stephen Spender I think continually of those who were truly great. Who, from the womb, remembered the soul’s history Through corridors […]
In Memoriam – Eric John Soares, 1953 – 2012
Editors Note: This is our annual tribute to our co-founder Commander Eric John Soares, August 1, 1953 – February 1, 2012. Enjoy! ‘Tis a fearful thing to love what death can touch. A fearful thing to love, to hope, to dream, to be – to be, And oh, to lose. A thing for fools, this, […]
In Memoriam Eric Soares August 1, 1953 – February 1, 2012
Editor’s note: Every February we pause to honor Tsunami Ranger Commander Eric Soares, co-founder of the Rangers. This year we offer the Fear of Death poem written by Chief Tecumseh. Eric loved to read about Native American Indians. His home library contained lots of books such as “I Will Fight No More Forever” by Merrill D. […]
In Memoriam – Commander Eric Soares, 1 August 1954 – 1 February 2012
Editor’s note: Sometimes I wonder why I keep running a memorial piece for Eric every year. He’s been gone 7 years. I guess it’s because this was his blog. When he died his last request was that it continue, so I carried it on, and it seems right to acknowledge him periodically since without him […]
In Memoriam – Eric Soares, Co-Founder of the Tsunami Rangers
This photo kind of says it all. Impressive, a little scary, even a bit ridiculous. That was Eric. This photo was taken before one of the Sea Gypsy Extreme Sea Kayak Races in front of Michael Powers’ house at Miramar Beach in Half Moon Bay. Will Nordby, one of the editors of the Tsunami Ranger […]
In Memoriam Eric Soares August 1, 1953 – February 1, 2012
Editor’s note: This is our annual tribute to one of the founders of the Tsunami Rangers. This year we reflect on how we do nothing of ourselves alone; without the earth, air, and water to support our physical bodies and the people we encounter in our lives who support our souls we could not be. […]
Eric Soares 8/1/53 – 2/1/12 RIP
Editor’s note: Eric wrote this poem in November, 1971. The picture of Vishnu was in his computer files. I kept his original punctuation. Adieu, Adieu I’m a success story What are you? I’ve accomplished everything I’ve nothing to do. You’ve got time to live and time to learn You must experience getting burned. Life is […]
Once More Into the Breach! The Reef Madness Sea Kayak Race Celebrates Its 7th Year
by Ed Anderson (Editor’s note: Ed Anderson has been addicted to kayaking since being introduced by Tsunami Ranger Michael Powers in 2004. In addition to working in executive protection, he is an avid kayak surfer, professional guide and instructor, and barbecue devotee.) Reef Madness is an open ocean celebration of sea kayaking. Like its predecessor […]
Every Adventure Begins With A Dream
“We are such stuff as dreams are made on And our little lives are rounded with a sleep.” Prospero/The Tempest William Shakespeare Eric Soares was a great dreamer. That is why he accomplished so much. Eric and his great friend Jim Kakuk spent hours daydreaming about life and coming up with ideas and plans for […]
In Honor of Eric Soares, 1953-2012
Eric Soares – husband, father, brother, son, and good friend to so many people – passed away on February 1, 2012, of a sudden cardiac event at Stanford Hospital while awaiting surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm. Eric was a great individual. His strong personality and his desire to live life to the fullest left […]