Benjamin “Barefoot Ben” Johnson has passed away, with all the good homies remembering the Venice local through the memories they shared with him.
River Perez shared the news with a personal tribute, calling Ben the “radest skater” he knew. Perez recalled meeting him after moving to Venice and becoming friends.
The two would often walk around barefoot together.
Perez also encouraged people to check on their friends before remembering the camping trips they shared at Lake Elsinore.
He said he plans to take his dogs back to their old spot to remember those times with Ben.
Perez Posted:
"To the radest skater I know.. Ben you will be greatly missed. Check on your friends y’all. You were one of the first people I met when I moved to Venice. We were the only ones walking barefoot everyday…I’ll take the dogs to our spot at lake Elsinore to remember those cool ass camping trips we took.
Miss you brother
RIP Barefoot Ben"
Diggity Dog also paid tribute, writing:
“Gone too soon. Rest in Peace Ben @thebarefootbastard #VeniceSkateparkLocals”
Sk8lynreed shared memories from their time together in Venice, including days spent at the skatepark with Sean.
Sk8lynreed Posted:
"Rest in Peace my friend
@thebarefootbastard I will never forget all the memories we shared in Venice . Specifically the days at the skatepark w Sean @poolrebel it was always a goofy time w a lot of laughs. You guys were some of my first friends out there. You will be missed."
The tributes paint a picture of a friend who brought plenty of laughs and became part of the everyday life around Venice.
From barefoot walks and skatepark sesh to camping trips at Lake Elsinore, Ben left behind memories that his close pals will carry with them.