Tribute to Fran

It is with a sad heart that I present these photos to you, and with my deepest condolences to Fran's wife and, children, Fran's family and Fran's family in the Surfing community. Yesterday a great tragedy hit our community. Our friend Francisco Solorio was taken from this life while he was doing what he loved so passionately, surfing. Fran was bit by what was probably a Great White shark while surfing at one of his favorite beaches. Heroic measures were tried by his friends that were surfing with him, but the wound he suffered was too sever, and Fran's life could not be saved.
Fran was liked by all that had the pleasure of meeting him. He was always laughing and I never heard him say a bad word about anyone. I would see his eyes light up when we would talk about fatherhood, our children and his deep love for his wife and kids. He was always stoked to be at the beach, even if the surfing conditions were not perfect, and he would paddle out with the stoke of a man with deep love and understanding of the ocean. NOTE: all profits from the sale of photos in this gallery will go directly into the Memorial Fund.
A memorial fund has been established for Fran's family:
Francisco Solorio Memorial Fund # 9502-342252
C/O Rabobank
519 East Main Street
Santa Maria, Ca. 93454
Fran, I hope right now you are shredding perfect waves in Heaven. Rest in Peace my friend, and Aloha Nui Loa......Liebsie