Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Grimaldo's gone....I can't wrap my head around it yet....

Our beloved beach lifeguard and my dear friend Grimaldo Medrano passed away on Tuesday, after losing the battle to cancer. Grimi was a rare spirit, laid-back and smiling, and always loving and giving. He made me laugh like no other. He touched so many people, from all different walks of life. The beach will never be the same for me, but I am comforted in the knowledge that so many of my friends and fellow swimmers will carry a piece of him in their hearts forever, and thus will continue to be with us.

And for those who swim in Grimaldo’s Mile this year, be sure to flash a smile towards the heavens for him…