Dearest son, brother and a close friend to too many to list — Scott Michael Murray has passed away on Wednesday at an ICU unit at UCSF in San Francisco.

On the afternoon of Sunday, May 23, 2010, Scott was kitesurfing at extreme conditions at Ocean Beach in San Francisco. After being unable to re-launch his kite in head-high waves, the surf entangled Scott in his kite-lines, rendering him unable to swim to safety.

Scottie fought for almost three days and waited for everyone to say their good-byes. He passed away peacefully at around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, surrounded by his mom Suzan, dad Mike and his little brother Craig.

Scott was an amazing person who seized every day — like there will not be another one. It was an honor to know you, and a privilege to be your friend Scott. You will be so very much missed.

Please join us in celebrating Scott's short, but amazing and full life this Saturday afternoon, May 29, 2010, at North Tahoe Beach in Kings Beach, across from the Safeway — his favorite kite spot.

Best winds, Scottie.