Memorials and funerals are some of...

Memorials and funerals are some of the worst things to cover. No

one really wants you there. And no one seems to understand why you

are there.

This was what I was thinking at first when I was sent to cover

Steven Webster’s memorial and paddle out. But when I got there, I

felt more in touch with the situation.

Being a surfer, I identified with the crowd. I identified with how

they were handling their loss. It brought terrorism right to our

front door.

It was a reminder that it could of happened to anyone of us. Just

a simple trip to a surfing paradise could turn into such a tragedy.

It definitely has altered my plans for future surf trips.

Seeing how many people turned up to say their goodbyes and

celebrate Webster’s life made me realize how great he must have been.

I captured Steve Webster’s son, Dylan, 6, talking with his uncle,

Brian Webster.

It just makes you think who will be there when it’s your turn.

-- Sean Hiller