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Happy birthday to Jay Adams!

About: Jay J Adams (Feb. 3, 1961 – Aug.15, 2014) was an American skateboarder most prominently known as one of the original members of Z-Boys skateboarding team. He is known as “The Original Seed” of the sport and considered one of the most influential skateboarders of all time. Adams died of a heart attack on August 15, 2014. Click here to read more! (Following insert above Wikipedia )

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In this photo: Seven Adams at the 08.30, 15 Memorial and Paddle out for Jay Adams.

R.I.P. Jay Adams! Original Dogtown Z-Boy!

Venice has lost one of its own! Jay Adams, 53, died of a heart attack on Aug. 15, 2914 while surfing in Mexico. He is survived by his wife Tracy, 19-year-old son Seven and 12-year-old daughter Venice. On Aug. 30th, 2014 many came out to pay respect to Dogtown Z-Boy Jay Adams and family at the memorial and paddle out at the Venice Pier. It was a beautiful ceremony. View event photo highlights below. Click here to view all 600+ images by Venice Paparazzi.

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08.30.14 Paddle Out and Memorial event photo highlights.

Chris Dawson

Josh “Bagel” Klassman, Allen Sarlo, Anthony Ruiz, Jeff Ho, Shawn Briley, Kalani Robb, Tim Jackson, Aaron Murray, Scott Oster, Christian Hosoi

Mark Vercelli and Peggi Oki

Perry Ferrall and kids

Victor Blue

Bart Saric and Mary

Seven Adams

Seven Adams, Simon Ebling and Solo Scott

Allen Sarlo

Solo Scott

Jeff Ho and Peggi Oki

Bagel and Seven

Christian Hosoi and Seven Adams

Christian Hosoi

Jay Adams’ son Seven

Jeremy Parker, Victor Blue, John McClure, Strider Wasilewski, Alan Sarlo, Jim Muir, Jeff Ho, Rick Massie, Mark Partain, George Wilson, John Hinds, Wayne Saunders, Ricky Tavares