Re: Coombesy
The letter i wrote for his funeral...
To the true blue Aussie larrikin, Coombesy.
For someone that should have been a no-one in this world you sure proved them all wrong mate.
Everyone that ever met you has been inspired by your love of life, and your love of fun and the classic coon character.
The things you were passionate about was infectious to all that knew you and also to thousands that never got the chance to meet you yet.
You are a legend to all and yet one of the humblest men I have ever known.
The big cliffs of Norway was our playground and you played the hardest my friend. You pushed yourself and the sport of b.a.s.e. to a new level. It was an absolute pleasure to myself and everyone else to see how well you flew, and an inspiration to try and get somewhere near your level.
I will remember infinite fun times with you my brother from another mother.
Not just the jumping but all the stupid shit we would get up to, from the bees nest, to collecting bottles for food; from out Edwin and Morton skits to our drunken antics and the tears we shed for our friends.
I will always remember you as my inspiration to live life to the fullest and have a fat time no matter what the consequences.
If I believed in the after life I would definitely say that you must have reached perfection on your final flight from the troll wall and were too good for this world now; moving onto the next for more exiting times and challenges just like Johnathon Livingston seagull.
Your laugh and persona will never be forgotten my friend.
Our journey had only just begun, but what a fucken journey it was. I only wish it wasn’t over so soon.
You will be in my heart forever my friend and I will never forget you, you are a freak of nature and made the world a better place through your existence.
Your final moments are unclear to most but I know that you were living the dream right to the last second; getting a view of the world that only you and I will ever truly understand.
I am sure in your last second in true Coombesy form you stuck to your guns and went “OH FUCK IT” and that’s what made you so special.
Take care my brother, I fucking love you man and you have made me shed too many tears you cunt.
Have a big fat one rolled for me mate and a bottle of vodka at the ready. Cause when I catch up with you in hell, we are going to get fucking messy once more.
I love you my friend, take care, stay hard and fly true.
Love
Douggs
