"Sadly,
Glen Kennedy, long time surfer/shaper passed away 2 days ago. He was fishing with his grandkids and had a heart attack. Another of the good guys gone."
Glen Kennedy, a San Fernando valley surfboard shaper, was a fixture in Malibu and the valley.
Kennedy Surf Shop opened in 1972 and since then, Glen has hand-shaped a wide range of surfboards, including classic longboards, mid range surfboards and high-performance shortboards.
According to his son, Lee, Kennedy suffered a massive stroke while sailing between L.A. and Ensenada.
"Glen Kennedy, if you surfed Malibu and had any ties to the valley, you knew Glen Kennedy. A legend, a neighbor, a mentor, a man of many adventures, the nicest person you would ever meet." - Joe Balint
"Glen was a great man, he took me in, gave me one of my favorite jobs and taught me to shape my own board. So many great memories; night surfing Bu on full moons, Friday night fish fries at the shop, drinks at Pickwick’s... I will never forget you Glen." - Tom Bugg
"We will miss our friend Glen Kennedy. A legend in the surf industry, amazing surfer/shaper/businessman and great guy, whose surf shop in the west end of the San Fernando valley has been in the same location for as long as I can remember. I’m sure Glen’s son will continue his legacy as Glen will now be Surfing the Ranch for eternity! Love you" - OnIt Pro
Glen on the left.
Glen Kennedy Surf Rodeo 2014
Glen's 2 Facebook Pages:
Glen Kennedy Custom Shapes and
Kennedy Surf Shop. And Glen's Instagram is
@kennedysurfshop
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