Sad news...The Chef Memorial thread

Damn, with Steve's positive attitude this didn't even seem possible.  I remember that day at limekiln, it was the first time alot of us had been there and Chef was like our tour guide.  He was also there on my first paddle out of Moss, we were way offshore and I was nervous as hell but it didn't phase him at all.  He won't be forgotten.


It would be cool if we could organize a paddle out ceremony in his honor.   

It would be cool if we could organize a paddle out ceremony in his honor

That would be nice! Just like how surfers honor a lost friend....paddle out and form a circle, hold hands and say a prayer. Let's do this! We owe it to Chef. It will be our special way of saying "goodbye for now" to a comrad.

It would be cool if we could organize a paddle out ceremony in his honor.   

Great idea!

I'm pissed I never got to chat or fish with you in person Chef. I was really looking forward to it after getting to know you on this board. I'll be looking for ya up there someday and hope you can show me all the sweet fishing spots and give me some fish cooking tips.

It would be cool if we could organize a paddle out ceremony in his honor.   

Awesome idea! Since I'm in Seattle I can only be there in spirit, but I will BE THERE!!!

Z

Wow. Although I never got to know Chef personally, this is not what I thought I would see here this morning.
I had hoped to meet him this year in Elk.
What I do see here though is that he left quite a legacy, without even meaning to.
Farewell, Jade Pirate. There are no MPA's or poor sea conditions for you now. Fish hard.

Very sorry to hear about chef I never got to meet him
But he looked like someone I would like to hangout with
I hope he is in a better place.

So Sorry to hear this... I met Chef @ Elk last year just for a moment complementing him on a outstanding dish I have never tasted called                                 " Cheviche "

He immediately struck me as specail person and again I was reminded of what a specail group of people this is.

I really felt in my soul that he would be fishing with us @ Elk again.

Now I know he fishes with us all everytime..........

Take care Brother and Thanks for your Spirit that will be with us all...Always

Grateful for a moment we had..................Danglin

Sunday Feb 25 was a special day. Chef felt well enough to go fishing. He joined Andy "Iceman" Allen of La Jolla fame for a morning hunting bass at Otay Lakes. I was busy, but dropped everything to meet Steve at the lake.

He came driving up to the launch ramp, wearing a huge smile, his face a picture of contented anticipation. It was a bit chilly out, but soon enough the SoCal sun warmed the air to springtime temperatures and we floated along under a blue sky.

Steve didn't get any bites - none of us did - but anyone could see how thrilled he was to be out on the water.

   

My condolences to Chef's family. I had the honor of meeting Chef at last year's Elk Tourny and was fortunate enough to win one of his beautiful jade necklaces in the raffle.

Rest in Peace Jade Pirate Steve.

The last time Chef was in my thoughts was when I attended the last Steve Moyer Memorial tournement. I was amazed by the camaraderie down there and the number of kayak fisherman. They even held a separate drawing for Chef which was nice and I wondered how he was doing...
It was during this time we conceived our Son, who'll be arriving on May 28th via C section and so the circle of life continues...
I'll probably miss out on the "Un-Fin-ished tour" plan, but I hope it becomes a yearly memorial that I can join and see you guys next year.

Just saw this thread and I am shocked to hear of Chef's passing.
RIP Chef. Lots of people on this board considered you their friend and will miss you dearly.

jdyak called me this morning and informed me of the sad news. I was extremely fortunate to have been able to meet and fish with steve. it was last year at elk. We prefished on Friday,the bite was not really happening but the swell and the wind were. The swells were big enough to loose site of each other in the next trough.Chef was not wearing a pfd and I asked him why? He told me the events that had happened to him over the past few years. He said if he drowned fishing off his kayak, oh well, if thats how I go , :angel4:it would be doing something I love to do, not this f#%&ing cancer. Right then I knew I had met a very special friend,one who was humbled to the far extremes of humility,one who was insanely courageous,one who would ultimately fight to the death. Steve,I know now that you are fishing with all of us, all of the time. I will miss you.

Chef and i met at the quentin windsurfer launch a couple of years back....we paddled all over quentin area for nothing. I mentioned that a few days prior ChuckE and i had caught fish over by paradise...he looked, said, let's go...

my body was never so sore from yakking as that day - and we even caught a few fish.
I'll remember that day for the rest of my life....

steve was a great person, a great angler, i will miss him at elk this year, and all the years from now until...
i am honored to own 2 items crafted by steve, a gaff and a necklace.

 
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