Mark Metherell

Family, friends and loved ones gathered together on the Fourth of July for an honorary surfboard Paddle-Out in honor of Mark’s lifelong passion for the sport. This is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a fellow surfing comrade. Endearingly synonymous to Mark’s surf style, the wave sets were impressive as they all paddled out together quite a distance to “Second Reef” off of Brooks Street in Laguna Beach where they shared a quiet moment and tossed a floral wreath contributed by Mark’s sister Alison, onto the familiar rocks Mark knew so well. As they disappeared into the mist, friends and family waited patiently on the shore for the clan’s wave-riding return. Due to the size of the waves, the beach was red-flagged to swimmers which meant the surfers owned the waves which, by the way, is somewhat unusual for Laguna Beach and a surfer’s dream day. Fitting. 
The song at the end is one of Mark’s personal favorites called “Ripple” by The Grateful Dead. 

This is a patriotic 4th of July tribute you might enjoy viewing. Thinking of Mark this weekend, dancing on the streets of gold.

After Addy and Ella Coleman where born, my back went out and I needed help with the girls. Mark and Sarah came over every Wednesday for a few hours and loved on them.  Addy was a little frightened at first of this big booming man, but over time she warmed up to him. Here in this clip, after a recent trip to Afghanistan, he came over with his big beard. Beard and all, they knew who this was! That’s Addy on his lap. Thank you Uncle Mark xoxoxoxo - Margy Coleman

Here is a video of Mark and Sarah on the day after baby Cora was born.