Van Wastell's brother Eddie is an awesome human and every year on Van's birthday (April 22nd) and the anniversary of his passing (September 6th) he compiles a ton of footage and whips up some epic tribute edits for his late brother.
This year, he doubled down and threw some Dylan Rieder footage in the mix, as Dylan and Van were close friends who both left us far too soon. These edits are ALWAYS worth a watch and bring back some fantastic memories. Take a look:
The influence these two had on skateboarding was unmatched. They were both so loved and admired, on and off the board, and revisiting some of these clips is pretty unreal. Pure, genuine talent. Both of them. They truly left a permanent mark on the skateboarding community.
And even though they left us all way too soon, the time they spent here—and the time they spent together—will forever be cherished. Thousands of miles between these two, with timeless video parts and clips to prove it.
Nice work as always, Eddie! These edits are always a bittersweet treat. But I'll tell you what—they always bring a smile to my face, along with countless others. And even though I didn't know either of them personally, I always was—and forever will be—a true, genuine fan of their skateboarding, positive attitudes, and fearlessness to do things their own way.
Often imitated, never replicated. Get out there and have a session for these two today. Tell your friends and family you love them. Have fun. Don't take things so seriously. It's the least we can do.
DYLAN AND VAN FOREVER.
