After Mikala’s death, many surfers took to social media to pay their respects to the 11-time World Surf League champion. Kelly Slater write in the comment section of Isabella’s post, “Fables.”
They added a Puerto Rican star Aunt White“Your father was one of the nicest people I have ever met in the sufing community. So sad to hear this news. Sending you love & strength. Sorry for this.”
Meanwhile, the photographer Nathan Myers he wrote his own touching tributehe writes along with the pictures he took Mikala, “It’s hard to find words here… On the beach for many years, and I shared with him some of the best waves of my life at Rocky Point. When we moved to Bali, we were neighbors for years Ten. You showed me the way.”
Nathan reflected on their memories together, adding, “Our families joined together. Wives. Children. Friends. So many unforgettable memories… all flooding back now.”
He continued, “I’m grateful for our last time together. It was great. Swimming with the kids and sharing a beer all day long at sunset overlooking the pier at Oceanside and laughing a lot. We were looking forward to many more trips in the future. But now…well, we’re carrying you.” , brother. And we will be grateful for everything we shared together during this time. What a legend you are.”