On Wednesday, September 15, the world lost a great lifeguard and an even better man. Ron Schafer suffered a major stroke on the night of Sunday, September 11th and battled - as he always has - until he succumbed to the trauma on Wednesday.

Ron Schafer was a legendary waterman and one of the coolest guys I have ever met. Hanging out with Ron saw you bodysurfing, singing karaoke, and generally enjoying his good nature and quick wit. At some point of the night, a guitar would inevitably emerge and you could trade new verses of "One Bourbon, One Scotch, and One Beer" with the great musician.

We will all miss this brilliant man and remember him always.