Strong in spirit
Peaceful presence
Beautiful soul
Tender touch
Full of love
Whimsical, playful, and wise
This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Jonathan Luhn who was born on August 11, 1966 and passed away on April 27, 2011. His light went out way too soon. Jon passed away in the ocean while surfing Wednesday at Ocean Beach in San Francisco. Those of you who knew Jon knew he found joy and comfort in the sea. We will remember him forever.
Around 2001 Jon and I started our adventure and begin teaching people to surf. We called ourselves Aloha Waveriders! After a series of our first successful lessons we were driving up 41st Ave. I looked over at John and I think we were both clutching cash in our hands, and at the same time and both kind of welled up with tears! Beside the elation of seeing the pure stoke on the face of a newcomer, we had actually made some money !!!.....I’ve got to say my God do I ever miss those days of freedom and excitement have a couple of dudes who are truly living the dream .........thank you Jon Luhn and your family for all your generosity.
after riding their first wave
Two score and ten
I remember when
First from the womb
Your cry filled the room
It’s a boy they said…
Then sixteen long minutes
At twelve past the hour
Your twin was born--
A steadfast bower
It’s a girl they said…
I felt so lucky, blessed (and relieved!)
Thoughts of Jon as I walked the Los Gatos Creek trail early one morning...
I feel you in the breeze
I hear you in a song
Hold me in your wings
Take me along
With the birds high and far
Within reach of a star that shines bright over all....