Skate legend Chris Cole recently paid tribute to OG professional skateboarder Matt Reason, sharing a personal memory of the first time they met.
Following the news of Reason's passing in 2014, tributes have come from across the skateboarding community as people remember the impact he had on the scene.
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For Cole, the loss also brings back a special moment from his childhood.
Cole recalled meeting Reason when he was just 11 years old. As one of the first professional skateboarders he ever met, Reason made a lasting impression by simply being kind to a young fan.
"First pro I ever met. He was so cool to a random 11 year old kid, and I wish I could tell him today how much it meant to me," Cole wrote.
It was a brief encounter, but one that stayed with Cole throughout the years.
His words show how much a simple interaction can mean to a young skater, especially when it comes from someone they look up to.
Reason's passing is being felt by those who grew up watching him and those who had the chance to meet him along the way. RIP!
