Aaron&Julie passed away - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Kennyblair · 12-25-2017, 10:49 AM

My name is Kenny Blair, I joined the forum so I could announce to the San Diego area kayak fishing community the sad news of the passing of both Aaron and his girlfriend Julie. It’s Christmas Day and I just got the news a couple days ago. Julie somehow accidentally died Dec 8th. Nobody knows anything much more than that right now. Aaron told no one, not any family or friends, of her dying. About a week later, Aaron took his own life as we all assume he could not go on without her. All the details are still vague as waiting for coroner reports and toxicology on both of them. He died in his own bed. They lived together many years in Spring Valley and loved fishing LJ. Aaron Brenner and I started fishing together A LOT when we met at age 13. We are both 57. We went on so many different fishing adventures together from fishing off the rocks of South Laguna to deckhanding together way off shore in Mexican waters. I was a deckhand for many years and he soon joined the navy at the time getting work on boats slowed down. I have not seen Aaron in many many years but we talked on FB and I loved seeing his impressive catches from his yak. Today, I was going through posts here and FB, admiring pics of some really nice 50 lb WSB, nice halibut and so on. I’m not sure how many members knew Aaron & Julie but I thought I would make this known to the community that really mattered to him.

ful-rac · 12-25-2017, 11:11 AM

Wow...how sad...

At least they were not apart for long.

God bless both of them.

Saba Slayer · 12-25-2017, 11:12 AM

Wow...sad news...they've been a part of the kayak fishing community for many years! And Julie had some impressive record catches...!
Their presence will be missed!
Thank you Kenny.
I'm ready for a better happier year in 2018...!

jorluivil · 12-25-2017, 11:59 AM

sad news.

The pain and sorrow that one goes through after losing someone close to you cannot be described in words, It'll bring a grown man to his knees........it happened to me when we lost my daughter about 2 months ago. I can't imagine what was going through Aarons mind but it's obvious that it was more than he could handle.

May they both rest in peace.

TheBentRod · 12-25-2017, 12:22 PM

They were the most amazing couple example for the kayak fishing community.

makobob · 12-25-2017, 01:24 PM

It is difficult to loose family or friends, specially hard during the Holidays, may the fishing Gods open their arms and embrace them. Such a loss for our community. May they rest in peace.

landwhale · 12-25-2017, 02:41 PM

Such a great loss to the community they will be missed my thoughts and prayers

rossman · 12-25-2017, 04:47 PM

Truly truly a great loss to the community. Their screen name was Aaron&Julie and you were never sure who was posting or who was responding to a post but it never mattered. Both total class acts. I've seen them on the water several times. Always near each other, and always quick with a greeting. A sad situation.

FISH11 · 12-25-2017, 05:06 PM

I had never met them, but have followed a lot of their posts. It truly is a huge loss to the kayak fishing community, very sad news.

Holy Mackerel · 12-25-2017, 07:32 PM

How tragic... I remember seeing them all the time paddling their FnDs, always friendly. RIP

steveooo · 12-25-2017, 08:35 PM

Woah. How sad.
As far as I know Julie holds the women’s line class record for CA halibut. She’s the one holding the doormat halibut that looks comically big on the pics that rotate on the front page of BWE.

May they both Rest In Peace.

Chuck D · 12-26-2017, 08:26 AM

So sad to hear. I had to the chance to meet the couple once and they were very kind people, terrible loss. Life is short, got to enjoy every day you have. Thoughts are with their families.

Tandem Assassin · 12-26-2017, 09:39 AM

I am 57 years old and I have had and know of several friends and people taking their life's this year (in their late 50's) for one reason or another.

I know Aaron lost his love and that had to be the driving force that pushed him to make the decision to join his best friend.

The world is just getting so tough to make a living and keep your head above water that folks just get tired fighting the fight.

Stay strong my friends and take time to look at a sunrise or sunset. Take a minute or two everyday to get a breath of fresh air. And please make sure to call a friend when you find yourself down.

The world needs anglers and our stories!

blitzburgh · 12-26-2017, 01:42 PM

So sad. Prayers for their loved ones.

kurt · 12-26-2017, 08:31 PM

Terrible. RIP.

radastaff · 12-27-2017, 09:00 AM

So sad
I too have followed their adventures throughout the years,
even though we never met, they felt like family.

Paul

Iceman · 12-27-2017, 09:02 AM

A couple who were a big part of the original kayak fishing community. I am always deeply saddened when someone is so lost and alone that they will choose to end this precious life we live.

katchfish · 12-27-2017, 09:04 AM

We live in a tragic kingdom.

They had their own unique style, which was effective.

May they both rest in peace.

octico · 12-27-2017, 09:21 AM

Whoa ..... terrible news. At least they are both at rest.

lbsurf2ca · 12-27-2017, 08:23 PM

Sad to hear of this. Definitely followed their post over the years and enjoyed their old school kayak approach. Rest in Peace Aaron&Julie.

12-25-2017, 10:49 AM	#1
Kennyblair Junior Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 1	Aaron&Julie passed away My name is Kenny Blair, I joined the forum so I could announce to the San Diego area kayak fishing community the sad news of the passing of both Aaron and his girlfriend Julie. It’s Christmas Day and I just got the news a couple days ago. Julie somehow accidentally died Dec 8th. Nobody knows anything much more than that right now. Aaron told no one, not any family or friends, of her dying. About a week later, Aaron took his own life as we all assume he could not go on without her. All the details are still vague as waiting for coroner reports and toxicology on both of them. He died in his own bed. They lived together many years in Spring Valley and loved fishing LJ. Aaron Brenner and I started fishing together A LOT when we met at age 13. We are both 57. We went on so many different fishing adventures together from fishing off the rocks of South Laguna to deckhanding together way off shore in Mexican waters. I was a deckhand for many years and he soon joined the navy at the time getting work on boats slowed down. I have not seen Aaron in many many years but we talked on FB and I loved seeing his impressive catches from his yak. Today, I was going through posts here and FB, admiring pics of some really nice 50 lb WSB, nice halibut and so on. I’m not sure how many members knew Aaron & Julie but I thought I would make this known to the community that really mattered to him. Last edited by WCW Moderator; 12-31-2017 at 09:34 AM. Reason: I have added a photo from happier days.

12-25-2017, 11:11 AM	#2
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Wow...how sad... At least they were not apart for long. God bless both of them. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

12-25-2017, 11:12 AM	#3
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,857	Wow Wow...sad news...they've been a part of the kayak fishing community for many years! And Julie had some impressive record catches...! Their presence will be missed! Thank you Kenny. I'm ready for a better happier year in 2018...! __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

12-25-2017, 11:59 AM	#4
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	sad news. The pain and sorrow that one goes through after losing someone close to you cannot be described in words, It'll bring a grown man to his knees........it happened to me when we lost my daughter about 2 months ago. I can't imagine what was going through Aarons mind but it's obvious that it was more than he could handle. May they both rest in peace. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

12-25-2017, 12:22 PM	#5
TheBentRod Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Murrieta, CA and Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 425	Sad news! They were the most amazing couple example for the kayak fishing community.

12-25-2017, 01:24 PM	#6
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	It is difficult to loose family or friends, specially hard during the Holidays, may the fishing Gods open their arms and embrace them. Such a loss for our community. May they rest in peace. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

12-25-2017, 02:41 PM	#7
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	Such a great loss to the community they will be missed my thoughts and prayers __________________

12-25-2017, 04:47 PM	#8
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	Truly truly a great loss to the community. Their screen name was Aaron&Julie and you were never sure who was posting or who was responding to a post but it never mattered. Both total class acts. I've seen them on the water several times. Always near each other, and always quick with a greeting. A sad situation. __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

12-25-2017, 05:06 PM	#9
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	I had never met them, but have followed a lot of their posts. It truly is a huge loss to the kayak fishing community, very sad news. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

12-25-2017, 07:32 PM	#10
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	How tragic... I remember seeing them all the time paddling their FnDs, always friendly. RIP

12-25-2017, 08:35 PM	#11
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Woah. How sad. As far as I know Julie holds the women’s line class record for CA halibut. She’s the one holding the doormat halibut that looks comically big on the pics that rotate on the front page of BWE. May they both Rest In Peace.

12-26-2017, 08:26 AM	#12
Chuck D Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Park Posts: 559	So sad to hear. I had to the chance to meet the couple once and they were very kind people, terrible loss. Life is short, got to enjoy every day you have. Thoughts are with their families.

12-26-2017, 09:39 AM	#13
Tandem Assassin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 290	I am 57 years old and I have had and know of several friends and people taking their life's this year (in their late 50's) for one reason or another. I know Aaron lost his love and that had to be the driving force that pushed him to make the decision to join his best friend. The world is just getting so tough to make a living and keep your head above water that folks just get tired fighting the fight. Stay strong my friends and take time to look at a sunrise or sunset. Take a minute or two everyday to get a breath of fresh air. And please make sure to call a friend when you find yourself down. The world needs anglers and our stories! Last edited by Tandem Assassin; 12-26-2017 at 12:25 PM.

12-26-2017, 01:42 PM	#14
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	So sad. Prayers for their loved ones. __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

12-26-2017, 08:31 PM	#15
kurt Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: 2 inches above sea level Posts: 503	Terrible. RIP. __________________ "All I got was a rock"

12-27-2017, 09:00 AM	#16
radastaff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 314	So sad I too have followed their adventures throughout the years, even though we never met, they felt like family. Paul

12-27-2017, 09:02 AM	#17
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	A couple who were a big part of the original kayak fishing community. I am always deeply saddened when someone is so lost and alone that they will choose to end this precious life we live. __________________

12-27-2017, 09:04 AM	#18
katchfish Paddle for Mahi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Doing the happy paddle! Posts: 849	We live in a tragic kingdom. They had their own unique style, which was effective. May they both rest in peace.

12-27-2017, 09:21 AM	#19
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	Whoa ..... terrible news. At least they are both at rest.

12-27-2017, 08:23 PM	#20
lbsurf2ca Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Encinitas Posts: 395	Sad to hear of this. Definitely followed their post over the years and enjoyed their old school kayak approach. Rest in Peace Aaron&Julie. __________________