Today is two years since Venice skate legend Jay Adams died.

R.I.P. Jay Adams! Original Dogtown Z-Boy! 1961-2014

Two years ago, Jay Adams, 53, died of a heart attack on Aug. 15 while surfing in Mexico. He is survived by his wife Tracy, 19-year-old son Seven and 12-year-old daughter Venice.

On Aug. 30th, 2014 many came out to pay respect to Dogtown Z-Boy Jay Adams and family at the memorial and paddle out at the Venice Pier. It was a beautiful ceremony. View photos below from that memorable day!

In this photo: Seven Adams @ the 8.30.14 Memorial and Paddle out for Jay Adams.

About: Jay J. Adams (February 3, 1961 – August 15, 2014) was an American skateboarder who as a teen, was the youngest member of the Zephyr Competition Skateboarding Team (Z-Boys). His spontaneous freestyle skateboarding style, inspired by ocean surfing, helped innovate and popularize modern skateboarding. His aggressive vertical tricks make him one of skateboarding’s most influential stylists. Adams died of a heart attack on August 15, 2014. (Following insert above from Wikipedia )

Know your Venice History! Check out the documentary Dogtown and Z-Boys. Documentary about the pioneering 1970s Zephyr skating team by Stacy Peralta! Click here to watch trailer!

08.30.14 Paddle Out and Memorial event photo highlights.

Josh “Bagel” Klassman, Allen Sarlo, Anthony Ruiz, Jeff Ho, Shawn Briley, Kalani Robb, Tim Jackson, Aaron Murray, Scott Oster, Christian Hosoi

Mark Vercelli and Peggi Oki

Perry Ferrall and kids

Victor Blue

Seven Adams

Seven Adams, Simon Ebling and Solo Scott

Allen Sarlo

Solo Scott

Jeff Ho and Peggi Oki

Bagel and Seven

Christian Hosoi and Seven Adams

Jay Adams’ son Seven

Jeremy Parker, Victor Blue, John McClure, Strider Wasilewski, Alan Sarlo, Jim Muir, Jeff Ho, Rick Massie, Mark Partain, George Wilson, John Hinds, Wayne Saunders, Ricky Tavares