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user124

Since 02 Aug 2012
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Portland
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PostThu Jul 03, 14 11:07 pm    Lincoln City Accident Reply with quote

http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2014/07/lincoln_city_kitesurfing_accid.html#incart_river

Anyone have any details?

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Justsmile

Since 20 Jul 2009
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PostFri Jul 04, 14 3:13 am     Reply with quote

All we know so far is that he was my co worker great guy and family man and very talented. He was a lieutenant in my fire department. Some probably know more but Dale would kite often in LC as he had a house there. I hope to have actual details as soon as possible but would like to keep all the arm chair speculation to a minimum. Sad. Crushed for him and his family. Have Dale in your thoughts today as he would not have it any other way!
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ShiverMeTimbers

Since 26 Feb 2013
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Gig Harbor
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PostFri Jul 04, 14 4:18 am     Reply with quote

sorry to hear. RIP.

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Nak

Since 19 May 2005
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PostFri Jul 04, 14 6:38 am     Reply with quote

Damned heartbreaking.

Dog, please keep us updated and perhaps post information as to where help for his family can be sent.

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tekko

Since 20 Feb 2006
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White Salmon
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PostFri Jul 04, 14 6:41 am     Reply with quote

Such shitty news to wake up to!! Hope some details surface so we can at least try to make sense of this.

Dale, you're in our thoughts today and always!

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G.Reed

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PostFri Jul 04, 14 6:43 am     Reply with quote

Dale Johnson (aka Wiley) was a friendly, fun loving guy. He was well liked at the fire department and passionate about the things he got into such as dirt biking, welding, and kiteboarding. He was a good kiter and sailed LC a lot. He started about ten years ago and still always wanted to talk kiting.
It is a good reminder of how dangerous our sport can be and also how short life can be. Sail safe and keep his family in your thoughts. This is very recent news and his family doesn't want to be contacted at this time. I'm sure someone will update if they need anything.

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Sella

Since 21 Apr 2007
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PostFri Jul 04, 14 8:28 am     Reply with quote

Tragic and sad news. Our thoughts and condolences for Dale's personal and work families. Dog, so sorry, let me know how we can help in anyway.

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SpaceRacer

Since 04 Nov 2007
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PostFri Jul 04, 14 8:40 am     Reply with quote

Sad. Scary. Tragic.

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bustingbladder

Since 12 Jul 2006
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Seattle
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PostFri Jul 04, 14 8:55 am     Reply with quote

I am without words and heavy hearted this morning! Dale was such a great man and dear friend. When we were teammates @ Eclipse and Epic, he mentored and helped me so much! Driving me around, pumping me up with stoke, feeding me as many 5 hour energy viles as could possibly withstand! It was always good to see Dale coming. You'd say to yourself, "here comes one of the good guys".. Years later, always keeping in touch, checking to see how your doing, shoot'n the shit... Always there for you! Helping in any way he could! Not many people had a heart as Dale did. I am truly saddened but sure he's now with our heavenly Father. RIP buddy.

See you soon,

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user124

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PostFri Jul 04, 14 9:07 am     Reply with quote

So sad to hear. It sounds like he was a great guy and a very experienced kiter. My condolences to his family and friends.

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Windian

Since 28 Apr 2008
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PostFri Jul 04, 14 10:01 am     Reply with quote

Really sad news to hear of this tragedy and the death of a fellow kiter. RIP Dale and sail on into eternity.

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luke

Since 06 Jul 2005
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PostFri Jul 04, 14 10:11 am     Reply with quote

Sad to hear. My heart goes out to Dale's family and friends. Riding the great wave. Sail on!

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pkh

Since 27 Feb 2005
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PostFri Jul 04, 14 10:25 am     Reply with quote

Super sad ... Condolences to family and friends

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CrazyC

Since 07 Apr 2007
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PostFri Jul 04, 14 10:45 am     Reply with quote

Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad
Devastating! Heart felt thoughts go out to Dale's family and friends.

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bulae99

Since 12 Jul 2006
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PostFri Jul 04, 14 10:54 am    Dale was a super nice guy. Reply with quote

I sold some Epic kites with Dale. He was a great guy, always nice, always kiting. I'm so sorry for his family and friends. My heartfelt sympathies to community and especially his family.
Is there a fund for him or something where we can donate to his family?

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Gman

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PostFri Jul 04, 14 12:24 pm     Reply with quote

Just terrible , so sad, in our thoughts and prayers
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BeerKite

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PostFri Jul 04, 14 3:12 pm     Reply with quote

I didn't "know" Dale but we're all connected in the kite family and we all feel it when there is a loss. Sincere condolences and the best of thoughts to his friends and family.

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