The surfing community has lost a dear member.

Following a protracted fight with cancer, Lyon Herron, the Malibu surfer, motorcycle rider, and photographer, passed away Friday. His age was thirty-one.

Jake Howard of Surfer revealed earlier this month that Herron was moving into hospice care, phoning him, “A warrior in the truest sense of the world, after being diagnosed with Gardner Syndrome when he was 17 and absolutely going to the mattresses against the tumors that ravaged his body for the last decade.”

In the post on Instagram, Lyon’s mother announced the news of his passing yesterday with the following caption:

“My baby traded in his broken body for golden wings this morning at 11:27 am. I need a moment to process it all because honestly, I’m not sure how to do life without him.

“My mama heart is shattered but at the same time resting in peace with his knowing that the suffering died alongside [his] body.

“Thank you all for sharing your tremendous hearts with us. Lyon Skylar Herron 5.12.92 – 12.17.23”

Makua Rothman: “Your son is an angel to us all. He has always had that beautiful spirit and MANA about him. Lyon is such an amazing person and has inspired so many. We love you @lyon_herron. Much love and aloha from my ohana to you.”

Koa Smith: “What an absolute legend. Warrior. One of the strongest souls. See you again lion”

Frankie Harrer: “Forever and always lyon”

Alexandra Florence (John John’s mom): “Sending you so much love.. mother to mother… rest in peace Lyon. we will forever be touched by your sweet spirit!”