For those who are unfamiliar, it could be argued that @mikevallely is to #skateboarding what Coltrane is to the saxophone or Hendrix to the electric guitar. As a kid growing up in the 80’s all I wanted to do was ollie and street plant like him, and ride with style like @stevecaballero. YouTube “Mike Vallely Sponsored” for reference. Mike is one of the most influential skaters of all time, and the only thing I can do now, is spread the stoke and pay it forward. The 11 year old me would absolutely flip out if he saw this. I’m going to work with @moormansmenu, @mewnyewnit & the @bellevueskatepark to find some deserving folks for those boards. This of course would not be possible if it weren’t for @akash_rishi being at the park that one night I stopped by in December, 2015. It was his positivity that really fired me up and made me realize that skating could be used to connect people in our community. Lastly, I can tell my parents another reason why skating as a kid was not a waste of time ???. Mahalo again Mike!! ?????⚫️?⚫️? #bellevue #police #outreach #aloha #makeadifference #streetplantbattalion #oahugrown #aiea #skatelikeacop #protectbellevuedotcom