Sion Milosky. Sion "died with his boots" on doing what he loved most riding giant waves. Milosky leaves behind his wife, and two daughters. The wave faces reached . Abigail Spencer as Brenda Hesson, Frosty's wife. The surfing community was shocked with the news of Sion Milosky's passing while surfing giant waves at Mavericks in Norther California on March 16th, 2011. He was open about the heartache it left him . where Milosky's wife, friends and fellow . Milosky was "not a top-level pro and held a real job, but had begun to attract the interest of sponsors," Thomas posted . Big-wave surfer Sion Milosky has been killed in a wipeout off the northern California coast, stunning the close-knit big-wave surfing community. Milosky is survived by his wife and two young daughters. . Volcom has announced a fund that they have established to help his wife and two daughters in this most difficult time. Milosky, 35, leaves a wife and two young children on Kauai. An accomplished big-wave surfer died at the Mavericks surf break off of Princeton-by-the-Sea on Wednesday while surfing waves up to 60 feet. Sion Milosky, an accomplished big-wave surfer, died at Mavericks on March 16, 2011. Death of Sion Milosky. . 'Ka'iulani' movie screens at hotel T-shirt proceeds to aid surfer's kin Sion Milosky, whose wife and two young. When his wife passed, he wasn't in an easy place. Whether it was Waimea Bay, Phantoms, Peahi, Mavericks or any Outer Reef, Sion's passion and respect for the ocean was undeniable. Six years ago today, the surf world was saddened by Sion Milosky's passing at Mavericks in a late season winter swell, and reminded in the worst possible way of the risks involved in surfing the world's biggest waves. And a few others included in their messages to Milosky with the simple -- yet complex in meaning -- Hawaiian word "Aloha." Milosky's wife went out to the break located less than a mile past on a . Milosky, 35, . Milosky's wife went out into the waves at Mavericks on the back of a jet ski Thursday to make peace with the surf break that took the life of her husband. Sion Milosky, 35, of Kalaheo, Kauai, Hawaii, apparently drowned after enduring a two-wave hold down around 6:30 p.m., according to Maverick's surfer Ken Collins, with whom Milosky was staying in . He was 35-years-old. An accomplished big-wave surfer died at the Mavericks surf break off of Princeton-by-the-Sea on Wednesday while surfing waves up to 60 feet. The Hawaiian-born Milosky, 35, died on Wednesday evening, apparently drowning after he was dragged under by a wave he was riding at the famed Mavericks surf break, south of San Francisco. Sion Milosky, 35 of Kaleheo, Kauai, passed away while surfing Maverick's on Wednesday. . HALF MOON BAY, Calif. Milosky's wife went out into the waves at Mavericks on the back of a jet ski Thursday to make peace with the surf break that took the life of her husband. "After a wipeout and a two-wave hold down at Mavericks, Sion passed away. Sion Milosky, whose wife and two young daughters . Sion Milosky, 35, of Kalaheo, Kauai, Hawaii, apparently . Fearless Sion Milosky, 35, died on Wednesday evening, apparently drowning in the wipeout at. Big-wave surfer Sion Milosky has been killed in a wipeout off the northern California coast, stunning the close-knit big-wave surfing community. "Sion's first passion was his wife and kids and surfing giant waves was his second," read . "All of Sion's friends in Kauai tell me that they looked. In December, Sion won $25,000 through the Vans and Surfing Magazine North Shore Underground program with the intention of financing future surf trips. Six years ago this week, Sion Milosky caught his last wave. Words cant begin to describe how saddened we are by this loss. Sion Milosky, who died while surfing off California on March 16 aged 35, was one of the surfing world's most respected big-wave riders. Family. Milosky was 35 when he died surfing Maverick's in 2011. Sion tragically passed on March 16, 2011 while . Sion found solace knowing that he was able to provide for his wife and two daughters by working with his hands. On March 16, 2011, shockwaves ran through the international surfing community when Sion Milosky, a 35-year-old big wave surfer from Hawaii, under a two wave hold-down during an early evening surf . Sion Milosky will forever be an icon of our sport of surfing. "Sion's first passion was his wife and kids, and surfing. . 7 of 8 Friends and family gathered on the beach at Pillar Point near the Mavericks surf break to pay tribute to Sion Milosky, 35, on Thursday, March 17, 2011 in Half Moon Bay, Calif. Milosky died . Vans released this statement today: The entire Vans family is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Sion Milosky yesterday. where Milosky's wife, friends and fellow . Still, his wife and two . For the working man, Sion Milosky was an unquestioned hero. Gomez smiled when she recalled how Milosky's wife Suzi Olaes told her that he treated her and daughters Awakea and Suriyah like princesses. Sion Milosky, a surfer in Hawaii of growing repute, died late Wednesday afternoon at the famed Maverick's surfing spot off Half Moon Bay in Northern California. For many, that's the penetrating image from an event that rocked the surfing world: Milosky, 35, drowning at Mavericks on Wednesday evening and leaving a wife and two young daughters behind. Tragedy struck the surfing world on Wednesday when news broke that Sion Milosky, 35 of Kaleheo, Kauai, passed away while surfing Maverick's in Northern California. Milosky's friends. He left behind a beautiful family and a generation of big wave surfers who will forever love and miss him. All of the money collected will go straight to . The thrill of chasing big waves turned tragic at Mavericks when professional big surfer Sion Milosky was found unconscious in the water. Milosky's friends and family from Hawaii . Within 48 hours of his passing, Volcom, Milosky's main sponsor, set up a fund to help his wife and kids. Big-wave surfer Sion Milosky has been killed in a wipeout off the northern California coast, stunning the close-knit big-wave surfing community. According to a report by the Santa Cruz Sentinel, Sion had caught a handful waves before he took a two-wave hold-down and apparently drowned. Sion surfed the biggest wave ever paddled at Himalayas, last winter. The Hawaiian-born Milosky, 35, died on Wednesday evening, apparently drowning after he was dragged under by a wave he was riding at the famed Mavericks surf break, south of San Francisco. . A surfer has died after being dragged under by a wave he was riding off the northern California coast. A welder who built his business on Oahu, he lived mainly for two things: first and foremost, his family. Milosky, a 35-year-old welder from Hawaii and one of the world's best big-wave surfers, died around 6 p.m. Wednesday in some of the biggest Mavericks surf of the winter. After his death Milosky was nominated for a 2011 Billabong XXL Monster Paddle Award - the first surfer to be nominated posthumously for an XXL Award. Milosky,. "Sion's first passion was his wife and kids and surfing giant waves was his second," read . HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Professional surfer Sion Milosky died today in California, while catching giant waves at a legendary surf spot, Mavericks, near San Francisco. In December, Sion won . Ken Collins of chasingmonsters.com put together this video of Sion Milosky's last days and final wave. Sion's dedication to big wave surfing raised the level as we know it. Milosky was a rock-solid surfer from Kauai, a once-pro longboarder who was known for fearlessness at Pipe and the heaviest outer reef waves. Vans will contribute the entire amount to a special memorial fund that has been established to assist Milosky's wife and children: THE SION MILOSKY MEMORIAL FUND (at Bank of Hawaii) His many closed friends are devastated. By David Simon | Wednesday, March 16, 2011, 11 p.m. LIHU'E Kaua'i's Sion Milosky, 35, died Wednesday while surfing at the famed Maverick's surf break in San Mateo County, California. . Rest In Paradise Sion from IFM on Vimeo. By the time he attended Waimea High School was an expert surfer. Watch how he did it. Hawaiian Surfer Sion Milosky dies at Mavericks - Santa Cruz, CA - Milosky, 35, of Kalaheo, Kauai, Hawaii, apparently drowned after experiencing a two-wave hold down at Maverick's Wednesday. By David Simon | Thursday, March 17, 2011, 11 p.m. LIHU'E The death of Sion Milosky Wednesday was a shock to many in the surf community, as well . Big-wave surfer Sion Milosky has been killed in a wipeout off the northern California coast, stunning the close-knit big-wave surfing community. Sion Milosky. For the working man, Sion Milosky was an unquestioned hero. Sion, nicknamed "Bam Bam", began bodyboarding on Poipu Beach, with only three years old. Sion Milosky, 35, of Kalaheo, Kauai, Hawaii, apparently drowned after enduring a two-wave hold down around 6:30 p.m., according to Maverick"s surfer Ken Collins, with whom Milosky was staying in . Word of Sion's death began. Milosky was a rock-solid surfer from Kauai, a once-pro . . Within 48 hours of his passing, Volcom, Milosky's main sponsor, set up a fund to help his wife and kids. The big wave surfer drowned at Maverick's on . To live life full of Aloha and Respect for your family, friends and community. Friends react to Milosky's surfing death. Sion tragically passed on March 16, 2011 while surfing Mavericks. In January, Orange County surfer Jacob Trette was knocked unconscious after a fall at the break and was rushed to Stanford Medical Center.. Word of Sion's death began spreading just a few hours ago, and people in the surf community are stunned. A welder who built his business on Oahu, he lived mainly for two things: first . Sion Milosky, 35, of Kalaheo, Kauai, Hawaii, apparently. Sion had recently become an active member of the Vans surf team with a terrific season on the North Shore this winter, but, more importantly, he leaves a loving wife and two young daughters. Cal fire says it responded to a drowning report around 6:30 . Jonny Weston as Jay Moriarity, Elisabeth Shue as Christy Moriarity and Leven Rambin as Kim Moriarity. Live Like Sion is a way of life. Six years ago today, the surf world was saddened by Sion Milosky's passing at Mavericks in a late season winter swell, and reminded in the worst possible way of the risks involved in surfing the world's biggest waves. Maya Rains plays Roque Hesson, while Patrick and Asher Tesler (twins . Sion Milosky, 35 of Kaleheo, Kauai, passed away while surfing Maverick's on Wednesday . Kind and courageous, 35 year old Sion Milosky, was . A memorial fund has been set up for Milosky's wife and two daughters by Vans, the company which gave him $25,000 last December for winning the Project North Shore Underground contest co-sponsored. Sion Milosky will forever be an icon of our sport of surfing. An accomplished big-wave surfer died at the Mavericks surf break off of Princeton-by-the-Sea on Wednesday while surfing waves up to 60 feet.Sion Milosky, 35, of Kalaheo, Kauai, Hawaii, apparently drow Clark is now reunited with his wife and friends Andy Irons, Sion Milosky and Buttons Kaluhiokalani.