Surfer Sion Milosky remembered

I've been reviewing the comments posted by readers of the various Sion Milosky articles on sfgate. It's incredibly frustrating how the general public displays such disrespect and lack of understanding toward both surfing and Sion.

I agree. There are so many selfish people like astronauts, servicemen, policemen, adventurers, scientists, and day to day people who themselves in harms way for something they feel passionate about. We should definitely put a stop to people pushing any kid of limits. Get back to your cubicles people, and for god sakes don't drive a car home when you punch out at 5. Do you have any idea how dangerous that is?!

In almost all cases it's very bad form to speak ill of the recently deceased. If anyone has an issue, they should wait till the grieving is well over before nitpicking.

It is positive that tough questions are being asked and people are thinking hard about the responsibilities and duties that come with parenthood. The only way I know how to honor him is by empowering myself, and taking a positive out of a life that ended on such a unfortunate note.

Also, is it really fair to lump surfers with policemen or scientists (or even scientists with policemen for that matter)?

My thoughts go out to his family.

I meant anyone who felt passionate to do something that came with risks. Obviously someone who surfs faces different risks and responsibilities than a policeman or a scientist. Policemen, servicemen, and to an extent astronauts have a sense of duty and protecting others that allows them to easily be classified as doing something noble, however they all are capable of having families that can be left behind in an instant due to the risks associated with the path they've chosen to take in life.

You could just as easily argue that a policeman or a scientists should quit their jobs arresting criminals or coming up with cures for dangerous diseases because they have children.

My point was there are risks inherent in anything and people who are pushing boundaries do have a purpose in society whether you consider the pursuit to be noble or not.

Anybody that thinks Sion was selfish because he accidently drowned while surfing is clearly missing out on the whole point of the human experience - the pursuit of stoke.

Shit happens.

I feel terrible for his wife and daughters. I hope he had AD&D insurance.

Charging the world's biggest waves was apparently part of the package that was Sion, and his family was certainly along for the ride. RIP Mr. Milosky. Your session at Mavs will be legendary for generations.

Respect.