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Dave Mirra Found Dead.

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theabortionator
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http://m.vitalbmx.com/news/news/RIP-Dave-Mirra,8864

Im tearing up. This has been a shitty day. Bad way to end it.

RIP to a huge inspiration to me. I cant type anymore or ill cry. Im fighting back tears already.


You will be missed. Fuck depression. RIP Dave
Feb 4 2016 8:20PM
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S.J.W
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Damn Kelly McGarry and now Dave Mirra, this has been a shit week for the bike community.
Feb 4 2016 8:24PM
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Titus69
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Shit, I loved watching that guy do all his shit, dude could drive a rally car and go big on a fucking bmx bike.

RIP Dave...
Feb 4 2016 8:44PM
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cornholio
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very sad, mirra was a legend. rip
Feb 4 2016 9:29PM
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theBearJew
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Damn. Suicide is a bitch. I can't believe that. Shows that even if you seem like you made it and achieved greatness that depression can still get you. That's a rough one, grew up watching him, can't believe it still.
Feb 4 2016 9:30PM
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HenriksDreads
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So sad to see one of the OG's go. Still young too. RIP, Dave was a real legend
Feb 4 2016 9:38PM
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270on420out
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RIP. A true pioneer of his sport. There is no greater tragedy than suicide.
Feb 4 2016 10:09PM
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tac0.slayer
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So gutted. Dave was an absoulute legend and inspiration the the Bmx and action sports community.

2009 Dew Tour backflip drop is still one of the craziest noments in action sports history. Rip.
Feb 4 2016 10:26PM
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c0ntentcreat0r
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Kelly McGarry and Dave Mirra in one week


No

Just no

RIP to both of them
Feb 4 2016 10:32PM
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ModMommy
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Just saw this, what a tough week for biking.
Kelly & Dave were both amazing riders. Being in the MTB community, Kelly's death hit me hard. Dave made me want to try BMX. (It turns out i suck)
Sending thoughts to the families- especially Dave's kids.
Feb 4 2016 10:55PM
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CameraWiz
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All the old Dave Mirra bmx games on the ps2 are what started peaking my interest in anything freestyle.

Rip Dave

You were and always will be a legend.
Feb 4 2016 10:55PM
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jakeordie
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I remember being on a vert platform and seeing that dude carve a flair across 8 panels about 10ft out :0

Good thing Jesus is a carpenter.....he gonna be busy buildin' some big AF ramps in heaven.
Feb 4 2016 11:42PM
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GayWolf420
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makes you think about the shit he was going through and how riding was an outlet for him more than likely. bums me out hard, dave was a childhood hero and an idol no doubt. spent a lot of time riding bikes as a kid jumping them, racing bmx, and all that fun stuff trying to be like him or Ryan Nyquist. that or countless hours playing Dave Mirras Freestyle BMX on the computer. He brought so much damn joy to us as kids.

Its weird, you usually expect guys like this to go out doing what they live like our favorite skiers have (roner, shane, JP, etc.) and it is still sad but doesn't really shock you given the circumstances and what they do, but its so fucking hard to stomach when they go out like that. just hearing that peoples personal demons finally get the best of them always just fucking sucks, especially with a dude like this. He just never really seemed like the depressed/self-abusive type at all, but I guess that's how it works: you do a great job of hiding that from others.

Ride easy, dave and Kelly. Both of you dudes have no idea the amount of stoke and inspiration you gave shredders all across the world.
Feb 4 2016 11:43PM
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Huck_Fin
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This week has been like JP Auclair all over again
Feb 4 2016 11:52PM
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theabortionator
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You know. People like you don't belong here. This is a community. If you want to be a douche in situations like this you should go elsewhere.

It isn't cute, it isn't funny. You don't have to care, you don't have to like the guy, but in a situation like this, if you can't be a big boy and be at least mildly respectful, please refrain from posting.
Feb 4 2016 11:57PM
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special-J
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bye bye
Feb 5 2016 12:02AM
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Huck_Fin
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BortyYou know. People like you don't belong here. This is a community. If you want to be a douche in situations like this you should go elsewhere.

It isn't cute, it isn't funny. You don't have to care, you don't have to like the guy, but in a situation like this, if you can't be a big boy and be at least mildly respectful, please refrain from posting.


That was heartwarming..
Feb 5 2016 12:05AM
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californiagrown
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BortyYou know. People like you don't belong here. This is a community. If you want to be a douche in situations like this you should go elsewhere.

It isn't cute, it isn't funny. You don't have to care, you don't have to like the guy, but in a situation like this, if you can't be a big boy and be at least mildly respectful, please refrain from posting.

He shouldnt be trolling, but honestly, i feel the same view towards suicide "victims".
Feb 5 2016 12:05AM
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Huck_Fin
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californiagrownHe shouldnt be trolling, but honestly, i feel the same view towards suicide "victims".


Suicide "victims"? Depression is serious
Feb 5 2016 12:11AM
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theabortionator
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Idk that anyone cares but I posted some of my thoughts here if anyone wants to read them.

https://www.newschoolers.com/news/read/Saying-Goodby-ve-Met

I still can't believe this is real.
Feb 5 2016 12:16AM
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HenriksDreads
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GnarologySuicide "victims"? Depression is serious


This. I remember a time when I thought suicide was selfish... Now I've grown to see that it's just the opposite. I haven't been through depression myself, but I've seen it, and I can understand that when someone Commits suicide, it's not an act of selfishness, but an act of selflessness... They do it because they think that the world and everyone else would be better without them (often times). Depression and suicide are very big issues in our society that aren't talked about enough. And yes, people who commit suicide are victims.
Feb 5 2016 12:16AM
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Abu_Hajaar
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All I can think about is his poor daughters
Feb 5 2016 12:43AM
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HenriksDreads
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BortyIdk that anyone cares but I posted some of my thoughts here if anyone wants to read them.

https://www.newschoolers.com/news/read/Saying-Goodby-ve-Met

I still can't believe this is real.


Very well written. I can relate, I remember back when he was with DC shoes and they did a series of day in the life type videos with a bunch of BMXers, including Dave and Corey something (can't remember his last name). I remember watching Dave's over and over and over again on my iPod touch and thinking it was awesome because he went to this outdoor skatepark in Syracuse... And just sitting there begging my parents to take me and my friend there just to be able to say I rode the same park is Dave mirra. As the years went on I've gotten away from BMX a lot, but still can appreciate it, and still remember watching some of the crazy shit Dave used to do. This is one of the first athlete deaths that has really hit me hard, simply because this is the first time I've seen it happen to an athlete that I grew up watching.

So sad to see one of the greats go, and it really shows how serious depression is... Like you said, even though you see someone and see them as happy and having it all, you don't know what's truly happening underneath all that
Feb 5 2016 1:01AM
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HenriksDreads
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HenriksDreadsVery well written. I can relate, I remember back when he was with DC shoes and they did a series of day in the life type videos with a bunch of BMXers, including Dave and Corey something (can't remember his last name). I remember watching Dave's over and over and over again on my iPod touch and thinking it was awesome because he went to this outdoor skatepark in Syracuse... And just sitting there begging my parents to take me and my friend there just to be able to say I rode the same park is Dave mirra. As the years went on I've gotten away from BMX a lot, but still can appreciate it, and still remember watching some of the crazy shit Dave used to do. This is one of the first athlete deaths that has really hit me hard, simply because this is the first time I've seen it happen to an athlete that I grew up watching.

So sad to see one of the greats go, and it really shows how serious depression is... Like you said, even though you see someone and see them as happy and having it all, you don't know what's truly happening underneath all that


Found it:
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/811672/DAVE-MIRRA-TEAMWORKS-dcshoe-co-bmx
Feb 5 2016 1:09AM
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californiagrown
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HenriksDreadsFound it:
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/811672/DAVE-MIRRA-TEAMWORKS-dcshoe-co-bmx


Corey nastazio is the name youre looking for.


Dave was like the Bobby Brown of BMX when i was growing up. dude was going the biggest and throwing the most progressive shit in the park and vert ramp for a solid 10 years. Just at the very peak of BMX. He was fucking rad. Then switched to rally when his body stopped being able to handle the consistent slams that BMX vert and park riding dish out, and crushed it there. He was like one of the godfathers of that whole north carolina BMX scene. He will be missed by many.
Feb 5 2016 1:18AM
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Mr.Mitten
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RIP to a legend. One of the first action sports athletes of my youth
Feb 5 2016 1:24AM
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onenerdykid
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Dave was born two towns over from me in Central New York. Me and my friends all looked up to him and thought it was beyond amazing that such a superstar could come out of the same, podunk area as us... It's completely surreal to think that he is gone now...

2016 can stop sucking at any time now.
Feb 5 2016 6:44AM
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freeskibum82
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californiagrownCorey nastazio is the name youre looking for.


Dave was like the Bobby Brown of BMX when i was growing up. dude was going the biggest and throwing the most progressive shit in the park and vert ramp for a solid 10 years. Just at the very peak of BMX. He was fucking rad. Then switched to rally when his body stopped being able to handle the consistent slams that BMX vert and park riding dish out, and crushed it there. He was like one of the godfathers of that whole north carolina BMX scene. He will be missed by many.


Amen brother. Dave was an icon for the sport and one of the most decorated xgames athletes. He will definitely be missed by many many people.

May have to break out the ps one and play a little freestyle bmx later...
Feb 5 2016 7:43AM
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-benedetto
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For sure a childhood hero. If I still had my Haro, I'd ride it today in honor.
Feb 5 2016 8:20AM
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theBearJew
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Feb 5 2016 8:35AM
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ianrich511
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You will be missed Miracle Boy. RIP.
Feb 5 2016 8:38AM
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las.
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californiagrownHe shouldnt be trolling, but honestly, i feel the same view towards suicide "victims".


You clearly haven't had to suffer deep, crippling depression. You have no right to comment on it
Feb 5 2016 8:39AM
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270on420out
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californiagrownHe shouldnt be trolling, but honestly, i feel the same view towards suicide "victims".


Dude your views on suicide are so fucking ignorant its appalling. Please dont bring that shit here.
Feb 5 2016 8:45AM
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louie.mirags
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Childhood hero for me for sure.

I wonder if his suicidal thoughts will be linked to head trauma? Recent studies show that concussions can cause serious depression, among other horrible things.
Feb 5 2016 9:29AM
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freestyler540
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A true pioneer to the action sports world. His presence will be missed by the entire biking community. For someone that mastered biking and had the attention of millions, could fade away to suicide...


RIP Dave Mirra, you have influenced an entire generation and now earned the title of legend.
Feb 5 2016 9:39AM
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theBearJew
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louie.miragsChildhood hero for me for sure.

I wonder if his suicidal thoughts will be linked to head trauma? Recent studies show that concussions can cause serious depression, among other horrible things.


I was thinking about that as well. With all the talk about the NFL and concussions, it would be no shock to see action sports athletes start to suffer from CTE as well.
Feb 5 2016 10:05AM
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californiagrown
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las.You clearly haven't had to suffer deep, crippling depression. You have no right to comment on it


THEDIRTYBUBBLEDude your views on suicide are so fucking ignorant its appalling. Please dont bring that shit here.


If you wanna have that discussion, feel free to PM me or start a thread on it.
Feb 5 2016 10:19AM
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theabortionator
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louie.miragsChildhood hero for me for sure.

I wonder if his suicidal thoughts will be linked to head trauma? Recent studies show that concussions can cause serious depression, among other horrible things.


Definitely a possibility. Head injuries are no joke. They stack on each other and can really mess things up. Regardless of the cause, some brain injuries along the way didnt help anything.
Feb 5 2016 11:04AM
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californiagrown
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BortyDefinitely a possibility. Head injuries are no joke. They stack on each other and can really mess things up. Regardless of the cause, some brain injuries along the way didnt help anything.


On top of the countless concussions from bmx (especially very ramp), the side had a TBI early on from a car crash. He was also trying to figure out what he was gonna do with his life post riding with a broken down body- obviously his latest endeavor, ironman triathlons, wasn't going to last long.
Very sad situation that I fear will become more and more common in the coming years.
Feb 5 2016 11:24AM
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-benedetto
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He posted on instagram twice in the last 24 hours. One was a picture with his wife. Also 2 days ago, he had a hashtag that says #diewithyourbootson. So tragic.
Feb 5 2016 1:23PM
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Anguz_li
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Dave Mirra was the guy who made me want to get into bmxing, bit I never got into because lack of money. He was a very cool guy and he will be missed.

#LegendsDontDie
Feb 5 2016 1:36PM
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Lé.Skiing
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Dave Mirra and Matt Hoffman were the reasons I got into BMX. Definitely bad news. I got Dave Mirra BMX on my phone after finding out. Used to play it a shit ton back in the day. RIP Dave. He will definitely be missed.



I think the thing that pains me the most is how he went out. No one should be having to battle with depression alone.

If anyone reading this has depression don't be afraid to reach out. you might not realize you have many friends who will want to help see you through it. If you ever contemplate suicide reach out and ask for help.
Feb 5 2016 4:45PM
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HenriksDreads
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-benedettoFor sure a childhood hero. If I still had my Haro, I'd ride it today in honor.


i'd get out my old red mirraco bike if i still had it. bike was a little small for me but still a dope bike made by a dope company
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