Those who knew Gabriel Rodriguez personally knew he was much more than just a talented skateboarder. He was a beloved friend, an inspiration, and a huge part of skateboarding’s golden era.
His style, creativity, and infectious energy is still felt today, and now, nearly five years after his passing, Jacob Rosenberg released the beautiful memorial edit that he made for Gabriel’s memorial, along with a ton of rare photos on his website. Tap the photo below to check it all out.
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Through the lenses of Lance Mountain, Stacy Peralta, Colin Kennedy, Peter McKeon, Tim Dowling, Socrates Leal, Amrit, and Jacob Rosenberg himself, the edit captures way more than just Gabriel’s skating—although a ton of the archival footage is a real treat.
What it really captures is his spirit. The rawness, the passion, the moments that made him such an epic human, on and off the board.
Related: Rest in Peace, Gabriel Rodriguez
Gabriel may no longer be physically here, but his impact will never fade, as far as we’re concerned. And his memory continues to live on in every skater he inspired.
Seriously, do yourself a favor and visit Rosenberg’s site to check it all out. He did an amazing job. RIP Gabriel.
