Chu was the most joyful person I’ve ever encountered on the trails. Anytime I was riding with him and we came across another rider he either knew them, or was able to figure out who they were and pay them a compliment for their latest riding post. His knowledge of people was incredible. Chu was always focusing on the achievements of others. He spent his life lifting his fellow riders up. It was so genuine. You just wanted to give that guy a hug whenever you could. He just really enjoyed seeing others succeed. Whenever I’d post a new reel on insta, he’d be the first person to share it. He was a beacon of positivity in our community and you could always be sure he was there to support you.
We had a group ride at Woodlot in December. We all had some big freeride features in mind that we wanted to check off. Chu broke his rim early into the ride and wasn’t going to be able to ride any of the features. What was really cool was that he didn’t just head home early, he stayed with us the whole ride and was just excited to film us all. I’d say he was just as stoked to shoot video and cheer us on than he would’ve been riding the features himself. He was selfless. Our sport is so individualistic, but Chu always made it feel like we were a team.
Chu led by example and taught me how to be a better person. It’s so easy to be shy and say a quick hello to other riders on the trail. When I was riding with Chu, I knew if we bumped into others it was going to be at least a five minute conversation. In those moments I remember getting impatient, but thinking about it now a lot of those people we stopped to chat with have become good friends. It pays to take time out of your day for others, Chu was good at that. In the last few days I’ve been able to meet all sorts of people from Chu’s past. I learned that Chu had a rule. If he ever saw someone more than six times, that person had become a friend. And judging from all the messages I’ve received the last few days asking about Chu and his funeral, that guy had a ton of friends.
Chu’s celebration of life will be held Tuesday April 16th from 4-6pm at Valley View Funeral Home and Cemetery (14644 72nd ave, Surrey BC). Wednesday April 17th there will be a mass from 10am-12pm at St. Andrew Kim (10222 161 Street, Surrey BC). There will also be a memorial ride Saturday April 20th on Cypress Mountain. We will meet at the Cypress pop up village at 10am on the 20th.
Thinking of you all. If anyone needs to chat or needs anything, reach out. We are so lucky to have each other. I love the riding community and love that we can all support each other.
Ride in peace Chu. I’ll miss you big guy
April 11, 2024, 8:31 a.m. - matt_gnar_rose
Chu was the most joyful person I’ve ever encountered on the trails. Anytime I was riding with him and we came across another rider he either knew them, or was able to figure out who they were and pay them a compliment for their latest riding post. His knowledge of people was incredible. Chu was always focusing on the achievements of others. He spent his life lifting his fellow riders up. It was so genuine. You just wanted to give that guy a hug whenever you could. He just really enjoyed seeing others succeed. Whenever I’d post a new reel on insta, he’d be the first person to share it. He was a beacon of positivity in our community and you could always be sure he was there to support you. We had a group ride at Woodlot in December. We all had some big freeride features in mind that we wanted to check off. Chu broke his rim early into the ride and wasn’t going to be able to ride any of the features. What was really cool was that he didn’t just head home early, he stayed with us the whole ride and was just excited to film us all. I’d say he was just as stoked to shoot video and cheer us on than he would’ve been riding the features himself. He was selfless. Our sport is so individualistic, but Chu always made it feel like we were a team. Chu led by example and taught me how to be a better person. It’s so easy to be shy and say a quick hello to other riders on the trail. When I was riding with Chu, I knew if we bumped into others it was going to be at least a five minute conversation. In those moments I remember getting impatient, but thinking about it now a lot of those people we stopped to chat with have become good friends. It pays to take time out of your day for others, Chu was good at that. In the last few days I’ve been able to meet all sorts of people from Chu’s past. I learned that Chu had a rule. If he ever saw someone more than six times, that person had become a friend. And judging from all the messages I’ve received the last few days asking about Chu and his funeral, that guy had a ton of friends. Chu’s celebration of life will be held Tuesday April 16th from 4-6pm at Valley View Funeral Home and Cemetery (14644 72nd ave, Surrey BC). Wednesday April 17th there will be a mass from 10am-12pm at St. Andrew Kim (10222 161 Street, Surrey BC). There will also be a memorial ride Saturday April 20th on Cypress Mountain. We will meet at the Cypress pop up village at 10am on the 20th. Thinking of you all. If anyone needs to chat or needs anything, reach out. We are so lucky to have each other. I love the riding community and love that we can all support each other. Ride in peace Chu. I’ll miss you big guy