Yo billy. I’m fighting cancer and had a major brain surgery to try to remove the cancer in my brain. This story hit me hard because I love to ride my motorcycle and grew up riding moto x. All I want to do is ride again and I hope to be myself again. God bless dude. I live in SF so San Jose is real close.
Is this not one of the greatest surfing documentaries in the history of surfing documentaries. The camera work is beautiful, the music is riveting, the dialog hits so hard, and to top it all off, seeing all the pros backing Billy up doing his injury. Good stuff WSL.
@@cameronjipp9837 def over dramatic af 😂 man acts like he was struggling for his life lol yes that is a miserable situation but most people handle it way better . I would know i worked in a hospital for years and saw shit way worse. There’s 12 year olds that handle pain better than this dude it’s different for everyone but i haven’t had many patients think they are dying bc a broken pelvis lol
I guess im asking randomly but does any of you know a way to log back into an instagram account? I was dumb forgot the login password. I appreciate any help you can offer me
The honesty of this doc is off the charts. Opiates slow down healing, so try to avoid them if you get injured. I’ve Lost too many friends to drugs. I Spent 20 years conquering a heroin addiction. I don’t wish this madness on anyone.
I was badly injured twenty-five years ago, had surgery and ended up with chronic pain...my doctor told me that pain killers are not to kill pain. Pain killers are only to mitigate the pain so that I could think about something other than the pain. That was it. My life would now include pain...get over it. My pain levels go up and down and I admit I have a day every now and again when I just need relief, but I never allow myself more than one day. I take half of what I did about fifteen years ago. I am thankful for being told how it works. Because I don't kill the pain I've never gotten into that cycle of more and more. I'm in a cycle of less and less. I expect pain. I live with it and deal with it. It has saved my life.
This was so much more than a surf documentary one of the best stories of human resilience and love that I’ve seen in a very long time. Truly inspiring!
I am not a surfer, I know absolutely nothing about it. This documentary has opened my eyes to the brotherhood/sisterhood in surfing. I am in awe. Thank you for this!
I loved watching this series and am so glad all is on the mend. I would add that I couldn't help but think how accessibility plays such a role. I'm sure Billy is super grateful but watching this made me think of all the people who don't have a surgeon they can personally call, or an organization that can band together to arrange international medical flights, or hand picked surgeons in various cities for the best in care. It's as much a story of the have's and the have nots than it is of perseverance and strength. To be clear, no fault of Billy's -- just an observation in general. Most would have had to stay in Morocco and received subpar surgery and done their recovery process in a foreign land... I wish we could all have the options that were available here.
The doctor is a rockstar you have to have extreme confidence in your ability to suggest yourself to do the OP when you know Billy’s whole career is on the line.Without question it had to be him.
@hurleycapetown8420 I agree. I've been an RN for over 32 years and had 2 planned hip surgeries 8 years ago, and I'm completely in awe of my orthopedic surgeons. To go from years of pain and a limp to waking up from surgery and being able to walk that day with a limp reduced by fifty percent.....Just remarkable. It felt like a medical miracle. I've recovered completely from my two hip surgeries, and never had a problem since . That's what the Orthopedic Surgeons do everyday.
Man bra. Albatross skins here!! Sorry for your loss Billy. I went through years of addiction to pain meds after multiple surgeries. I thank God that I never was never exposed to heroine. I lost almost everything because of that shit. You are an amazing human Billy!! Keep sending it!! 🤙
@@revolution2009E-7 how’d you do it? I’m battling with that right now I’ve had like 5 months of this year clean on and off like not consecutively, I just always end up going back to the thing that takes everything from me
@@typonegatiff1254 This last time I went to a rehab and finished the program. I always AMA'd and never finished until this last time. I went to a Narcotics Anonymous meeting the day that I got out. I went to 90 meetings in 90 days and still go to 4 meetings a week. I got a sponsor and a homegroup and I started taking suggestions from other recovering addicts. After all that, and I can't tell you exactly when, I lost the desire to use. I swear to you that it will happen. I thought that it would never happen to me, but it did. You can do it! I believe in you and so does God. You are in my prayers
@@revolution2009E-7 thanks man I really appreciate those inspiring words. I’ve been to plenty meeting over the years but never got a sponsor or called someone before I used, so that is something that needs to change ASAP. I’m finally in the mindset of maturity and not wanting to fuck off anymore and be high all the time anymore, I want to Actually live and be happy and have a family someday. I just need to man up and not give into temptation and stay focused and rely on God all day everyday. Thanks for believing in me and keep fighting the good fight brotha and helping others like you helped me!
@@typonegatiff1254 I have a friend addicted to cocaine and mdma, she tried to....you know end her life, because she wasn't able to see what's good in life anymore. The root of the problem was deeper than drugs, she couldn't enjoy what she was doing with her life and with her "friends", drugs allowed her to escape from these problems, but then it bounced back. She's still fighting for now. I hope you will find yourself and enjoy life again
Props to Laird for stepping up and helping Billy recover. Such an amazing story and so much love 💘. Thank you for sharing your journey. All of us in the surf community are behind you.
I'm so sorry for your loss!! Work hard to get that knee back. Knee injuries suck. My knees a failure and at 49 I got a total knee replacement. Pain meds suck. Don't be addicted. You use your pain to strengthen your knee. A horrific crash as a teen in the 80s took my knee from me. So much better procedures. I blew my entire knee out, shredded all ligaments and destroyed my meniscus as well as damaged my knee cap and my tibial plateau. The refused to do the knee replacement for so long because of my age. With my new knee I have skied, badly but on both legs. I ride my horses and compete again. I can't pedal a bike but I will get there but you absolutely need that pain to give you the strength to fight your way back.
@4:24 🥰 .... what a blessing. And so true, you have to feel pain to heal. What a beautiful family... your mom is with your brother now 🙏🏽🌊💚 thanks for sharing!
My daughter was a District Tennis Champion. At a tournament , she literally vaporizer her ACL. . . gone. Nothing left but a big black space where the ACL used to be. She also tore her meniscus in two places. Her surgeon said if she wanted to play again, he could graft a hamstring onto her knee and the body would convert it to an ACL. He said he had no more than 1mm to get it grafted correctly. The surgery was a success. She spent the next 6 months in Physical Therapy and working with a Sports Therapist doing exercises that were unimaginable. In the Fall, 7 months after surgery, she was on her College Tennis Team as a Freshman and currently plays for an East Coast college. The surgeon was stunned with her recovery and the sports therapist hung her tennis photo on his wall of recovered active athletes. Not to diminish Billy's knee situation, but she would have gladly dealt with a tear. Her recovery was nothing short of miraculous. . . all because of her passion for Tennis. Non-athletes will never understand this motivation.
Horrible injury but very lucky to have the best surgeons and all the support required to get through this.. Makes one wonder if there's a lesson to be learned. Didn't know about his brother. Hope Billy recovers and whatever happens, he stays positive.
Exceptional documentary. His description of his hip injury brought echoed my own experience with a "stable" hip fracture in the 1990s. From my pain experience, his must have been "off the scale". Bravo to Billy, and the film makers who put this together.
I was in Morocco surfing when this all happened and remember hearing about it first hand. Stoked to see you getting closer to being back in the water mate. Keep pushing.
Wow this guy is something else. Never knew he was this passionate about what he does. Im a fan now, much respect to him. These vids make me emotional, you can feel the passion for overcoming
This is the first time I've ever heard of Billy Kemper from starting this series, and i gotta say this is one of the most entertaining documentaries I've ever watched..
Had no idea who Billy was before this but I now feel invested from all the emotions these videos have stirred in each of us watching...Godspeed to your health & your beautiful family🙏🏼🌊🤙🏽💜
I know exactly how it feels to tear up your knee. I’ve been living 22 years without an acl in my right knee. I hurt it at 12 was too young to fix it so had to work my ass off I. Physical therapy to build my muscle back up and keep playing soccer and baseball along with surfing. Very few ppl fight through and come back as good or better than before the injury. It’s a mental strength to fight and never give up. I lifted and did strength training everyday and still do. I played professional soccer. It’s always something to live with and it will eventually hurt later in life but I rather fight hard everyday to do what I love and enjoy life until I physically can’t anymore
Hi Billy, what an inspirational man you are. With tears in my eyes I am watching these videos - you make me speechless. Hope you are gonna be all right - will watch the next video right now. Kind regards from Spain
Mind over matter....Billy...Thanks for knocking us back in this world!! Been rocked in different ways, but just the message touches deep to keep on believing from the occasional doubts that creep in ......Much Respect & Positive Aloha your way..and your family..Thanks!!!!
Wow! What a documentary. Billy Kemper has so much fight! I never knew things got so critical for him in Morocco in Feb last year. His family history just adds an extra layer to his recovery and what he went through- what a fighter, what a story!!
This whole story is one of the most captivating inspirational stories that I've ever heard and this will be my favorite documentary on youtube. Its crazy how just one wave of water can be so dangerous
Can totally relate to getting inspiration from those we've lost, and coming back from major adversity. As a sober man I can also relate to what Eric must have been going through. Billy is one of my favorite surfers, and I look forward to his recovery. Great video, thanks!
"When do you think I can i surf?" "I don't know you can watch the surfers soon" "NO I CAN SURF SOON !" That's why he's made it so far in life and recovery he never gave up, stubborn in a good way, I love this guy !
Wow! This is an amazing series. Got me all choked up. Really pulling for you to come back better than ever! Thanks for being so open. You're an incredible person with a big heart.
What a role model for my grandson just getting into surfing 🏄♂️ he told me I want to be just like Billy “Bad Boy” Kemper I was very happy indeed what a great role model to choose 🤙🏻😎🇦🇺🌊
Thank you Laird Hamilton. Your charity not only help to heal but also taught others. Not to mention helping to keep him away from those nasty pain killers that tore his brother apart. A true gentleman and elder you are for others. And one of the coolest maneuvers ever! May you ride as long as you can good sir.
Wow, this is heavy. Bill you are an absolute legend! You can't have highs without having lows and those lows build you stronger and stronger each time. #NeverGiveUp
Billy kemper is a legend. I remember seeing him in person have an injury january 2023 at the Da Hui backdoor shootout on the north shore of Oahu. This man has been through a lot and he is so strong. I see on Instagram he is constantly taking care of his health and training. I don’t know him personally but I am so proud of this man. ❤️ what a wonderful family he has, and amazing friends. Didn’t realize him and Koa smith were so close ❤️
Wow what an amazing story and series, truly inspirational.Billy you’re a savage bro, I think who ever watched this that didn’t know who you were will be behind you 1000%. You’re a good man, it’s great to see there’s still people like you in this world. I will be looking forward to your return to surfing. Wishing you a speedy recovery 🤙🏾🤙🏾
Bless u Billy and your family and all the great loyal friends that love you. And held you up with wings like the Eagle heal brother Billy one day at a time 🙏
MattyJ Unreal!!! Thankyou Koa, Laird, Mansi, and Eric for keeping a truly great surfer in the barrel on Earths Biggest and gnarliest waves. A great inspirational story. Aroha to you and yours Billy.
😭This episode was a real tear jerker…. 👍 For several days RUclips has been pushing this video to me. So I finally watched the story. 👍8/16/22 I’m NOT a surfer, I don’t follow the sport & I have no idea who Billy is but for some strange reason the Universe wanted me see this story & RUclips kept pushing this video to me. 🤔💝
Such a great story, you were so lucky for good doctors therapy, such a strong family of support. Inspires me and I'm not a surfer, but I've had chronic pain in my back. Stay positive.
Wow Getting surgery on my knee ‘acl meniscus’the same day as you this March 17 this year was supposed to be my training year for a possible 2022 Ironman,I’m always on my bike 🚴🏽 on my bodyboard or running ‘outside of the house person’ getting the news really has stressed me the f*• out,depressed I would say,Thank You for this seeing this at this time I would say is Gods doing 🙏🏽thank you again
Yo billy. I’m fighting cancer and had a major brain surgery to try to remove the cancer in my brain. This story hit me hard because I love to ride my motorcycle and grew up riding moto x. All I want to do is ride again and I hope to be myself again. God bless dude. I live in SF so San Jose is real close.
Respect to you man as he says it's not dreams I am going to do it again believe it will happens keep fighting bro ❤️❤️❤️
I wish you recover soon and follow your passion!!
I pray that God gives you the strength to get through this. Keep fighting and pushing through. God bless💕
I’m praying for you ❤️❤️❤️
Stay strong man, get well soon
Is this not one of the greatest surfing documentaries in the history of surfing documentaries. The camera work is beautiful, the music is riveting, the dialog hits so hard, and to top it all off, seeing all the pros backing Billy up doing his injury. Good stuff WSL.
I'm watching it silently at work with just the subtitles and it's still really hitting emotionally.
The Andy irons documentary is pretty good too
@Texas Bullet not at all
@@cameronjipp9837 def over dramatic af 😂 man acts like he was struggling for his life lol yes that is a miserable situation but most people handle it way better . I would know i worked in a hospital for years and saw shit way worse. There’s 12 year olds that handle pain better than this dude it’s different for everyone but i haven’t had many patients think they are dying bc a broken pelvis lol
@@Wreckhouse69 see the last espisode, he was in morroco and had his lungs filled with water for a few days until he went by plane back home
Full respect to billy and his whole family!! I’d be lying if I said these videos aren’t putting a tear to my eyes. Truly inspirational!! 🤙
🌠🌟👣🙏
Agreed!!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
I guess im asking randomly but does any of you know a way to log back into an instagram account?
I was dumb forgot the login password. I appreciate any help you can offer me
@King Atlas instablaster :)
@@kingatlas2891 Přes telefon nebo mail ,ale už to asi nepotřebujete ❤
Heavy series. What a WARRIOR. Laird’s such a legend too for looking out for you like that.
Laird is awesome warrior
The honesty of this doc is off the charts. Opiates slow down healing, so try to avoid them if you get injured. I’ve Lost too many friends to drugs. I Spent 20 years conquering a heroin addiction. I don’t wish this madness on anyone.
im going on 12 years of addiction man, i feel you
There are very legitimate uses to them, especially during the course of rehab for a major pelvic/multiple lower body injuries.
I would steer clear of all opiates even prescribed ones from the doctor. They have too much negative
God Bless you Laird.
As I watch this, there is a framed picture of Laird surfing a HUGE wave on a 5 foot board at Jaws right behind me. Legend.
Man you’re soo lucky to have all those good people around you supporting you through such a tough time
Yeah many people have no one or very little support structure and die as a result. He’s so fkn lucky
what a series
I was badly injured twenty-five years ago, had surgery and ended up with chronic pain...my doctor told me that pain killers are not to kill pain. Pain killers are only to mitigate the pain so that I could think about something other than the pain.
That was it. My life would now include pain...get over it.
My pain levels go up and down and I admit I have a day every now and again when I just need relief, but I never allow myself more than one day. I take half of what I did about fifteen years ago.
I am thankful for being told how it works. Because I don't kill the pain I've never gotten into that cycle of more and more. I'm in a cycle of less and less. I expect pain. I live with it and deal with it.
It has saved my life.
Gabby and Laird are LEGENDS. Such kind people. So generous.
This was so much more than a surf documentary one of the best stories of human resilience and love that I’ve seen in a very long time. Truly inspiring!
It’s extremely humbling and life altering to be so severely injured. I pray for complete and total healing for this young man.
I am not a surfer, I know absolutely nothing about it. This documentary has opened my eyes to the brotherhood/sisterhood in surfing. I am in awe. Thank you for this!
I loved watching this series and am so glad all is on the mend. I would add that I couldn't help but think how accessibility plays such a role. I'm sure Billy is super grateful but watching this made me think of all the people who don't have a surgeon they can personally call, or an organization that can band together to arrange international medical flights, or hand picked surgeons in various cities for the best in care. It's as much a story of the have's and the have nots than it is of perseverance and strength. To be clear, no fault of Billy's -- just an observation in general. Most would have had to stay in Morocco and received subpar surgery and done their recovery process in a foreign land... I wish we could all have the options that were available here.
The doctor is a rockstar you have to have extreme confidence in your ability to suggest yourself to do the OP when you know Billy’s whole career is on the line.Without question it had to be him.
Yes he is! Wish there were more out there like him. ✌️🖖❤🌈
Laird is the man
@hurleycapetown8420 I agree. I've been an RN for over 32 years and had 2 planned hip surgeries 8 years ago, and
I'm completely in awe of my orthopedic surgeons. To go from years of pain and a limp to waking up from surgery and being able to walk that day with a limp reduced by fifty percent.....Just remarkable. It felt like a medical miracle. I've recovered completely from my two hip surgeries, and never had a problem since . That's what the Orthopedic Surgeons do everyday.
Man bra. Albatross skins here!! Sorry for your loss Billy. I went through years of addiction to pain meds after multiple surgeries. I thank God that I never was never exposed to heroine. I lost almost everything because of that shit. You are an amazing human Billy!! Keep sending it!! 🤙
Same here brother, except I was exposed to heroin.
Thanks to God, I've been clean since March 26th, 2018. What a journey.
@@revolution2009E-7 how’d you do it? I’m battling with that right now I’ve had like 5 months of this year clean on and off like not consecutively, I just always end up going back to the thing that takes everything from me
@@typonegatiff1254 This last time I went to a rehab and finished the program. I always AMA'd and never finished until this last time. I went to a Narcotics Anonymous meeting the day that I got out. I went to 90 meetings in 90 days and still go to 4 meetings a week. I got a sponsor and a homegroup and I started taking suggestions from other recovering addicts.
After all that, and I can't tell you exactly when, I lost the desire to use. I swear to you that it will happen. I thought that it would never happen to me, but it did.
You can do it! I believe in you and so does God. You are in my prayers
@@revolution2009E-7 thanks man I really appreciate those inspiring words. I’ve been to plenty meeting over the years but never got a sponsor or called someone before I used, so that is something that needs to change ASAP. I’m finally in the mindset of maturity and not wanting to fuck off anymore and be high all the time anymore, I want to
Actually live and be happy and have a family someday. I just need to man up and not give into temptation and stay focused and rely on God all day everyday. Thanks for believing in me and keep fighting the good fight brotha and helping others like you helped me!
@@typonegatiff1254 I have a friend addicted to cocaine and mdma, she tried to....you know end her life, because she wasn't able to see what's good in life anymore. The root of the problem was deeper than drugs, she couldn't enjoy what she was doing with her life and with her "friends", drugs allowed her to escape from these problems, but then it bounced back. She's still fighting for now. I hope you will find yourself and enjoy life again
Billy Kemper is amazing and so is his wife, family, friends and doctors who stood beside him every step of the way! Such a blessing!
All i do is cry watching this. America needs real heroes and this story has so many its hard to believe.
Props to Laird for stepping up and helping Billy recover. Such an amazing story and so much love 💘. Thank you for sharing your journey. All of us in the surf community are behind you.
This just confirms what we already knew about Laird- he's an amazing person. Great documentary.
I have a toddler, and seeing him with his kids holding his hand and helping him was so rad! Kids are so pure.
So glad I randomly stumbled into this video series documenting Billy's injury and road to recovery. It's freakin' amazing! And inspiring.
This series has been amazing
Those little boys are amazing you two must be amazing parents. Bless you all
The energy this puts out is unreal. Much love and thank you for this.
I'm so sorry for your loss!! Work hard to get that knee back. Knee injuries suck. My knees a failure and at 49 I got a total knee replacement. Pain meds suck. Don't be addicted. You use your pain to strengthen your knee. A horrific crash as a teen in the 80s took my knee from me. So much better procedures. I blew my entire knee out, shredded all ligaments and destroyed my meniscus as well as damaged my knee cap and my tibial plateau. The refused to do the knee replacement for so long because of my age. With my new knee I have skied, badly but on both legs. I ride my horses and compete again. I can't pedal a bike but I will get there but you absolutely need that pain to give you the strength to fight your way back.
Great series. So awesome of Laird and Gabrielle to offer support. Total legends!
Wow! I had no idea how nice and friendly surfers are. I guess the sea humbles you that much!
it really does man, surfers are some of the best people
Most surfers are anything but nice in the water, they are dog eat dog, but out of the water its a whole different story..
What a heartbreaking but powerful and inspiring story
@4:24 🥰 .... what a blessing. And so true, you have to feel pain to heal. What a beautiful family... your mom is with your brother now 🙏🏽🌊💚 thanks for sharing!
My daughter was a District Tennis Champion. At a tournament , she literally vaporizer her ACL. . . gone. Nothing left but a big black space where the ACL used to be. She also tore her meniscus in two places. Her surgeon said if she wanted to play again, he could graft a hamstring onto her knee and the body would convert it to an ACL. He said he had no more than 1mm to get it grafted correctly.
The surgery was a success. She spent the next 6 months in Physical Therapy and working with a Sports Therapist doing exercises that were unimaginable. In the Fall, 7 months after surgery, she was on her College Tennis Team as a Freshman and currently plays for an East Coast college. The surgeon was stunned with her recovery and the sports therapist hung her tennis photo on his wall of recovered active athletes.
Not to diminish Billy's knee situation, but she would have gladly dealt with a tear. Her recovery was nothing short of miraculous. . . all because of her passion for Tennis. Non-athletes will never understand this motivation.
I broke my leg in December 2020 and seeing this just encourage me ! Thank you for sharing
That was awesome. Thanks WSL and thanks Billy Kemper.
Billy, you deserve all good things Bro..you Will get Maui, in name of Jesus. God bless you and your family🇧🇷
lost my older brother to a drug overdose, billy made me realize it’s okay to talk about it because it might help others
Horrible injury but very lucky to have the best surgeons and all the support required to get through this.. Makes one wonder if there's a lesson to be learned. Didn't know about his brother. Hope Billy recovers and whatever happens, he stays positive.
Exceptional documentary. His description of his hip injury brought echoed my own experience with a "stable" hip fracture in the 1990s. From my pain experience, his must have been "off the scale". Bravo to Billy, and the film makers who put this together.
I was in Morocco surfing when this all happened and remember hearing about it first hand. Stoked to see you getting closer to being back in the water mate. Keep pushing.
Wow this guy is something else. Never knew he was this passionate about what he does. Im a fan now, much respect to him. These vids make me emotional, you can feel the passion for overcoming
My heart breaks for him, the pain in his voice hits hard. Much love to him and his family and of course his amazing friends ❤
Inspiring beyond words!! The heart of this man!! I have to kept blinking to clear the tears. A Great documentary!!!
He has amazing friends, family and medical professionals. He was lucky to have them.
This is the first time I've ever heard of Billy Kemper from starting this series, and i gotta say this is one of the most entertaining documentaries I've ever watched..
Had no idea who Billy was before this but I now feel invested from all the emotions these videos have stirred in each of us watching...Godspeed to your health & your beautiful family🙏🏼🌊🤙🏽💜
May Eric’s soul be in heaven and may billy shred the hell out of jaws for his brother and all of us .. you are man BILLLLLYYYYY
Billy: It was like coming out if the craziest barrel.
Me: can’t relate
He has some great people around. Such an amazing documentary
I know exactly how it feels to tear up your knee. I’ve been living 22 years without an acl in my right knee. I hurt it at 12 was too young to fix it so had to work my ass off I. Physical therapy to build my muscle back up and keep playing soccer and baseball along with surfing. Very few ppl fight through and come back as good or better than before the injury. It’s a mental strength to fight and never give up. I lifted and did strength training everyday and still do. I played professional soccer. It’s always something to live with and it will eventually hurt later in life but I rather fight hard everyday to do what I love and enjoy life until I physically can’t anymore
Hi Billy, what an inspirational man you are. With tears in my eyes I am watching these videos - you make me speechless. Hope you are gonna be all right - will watch the next video right now. Kind regards from Spain
Such a huge inspiration to everyone in and outside of the surf community Billy!!! Never give up. You were born to be a champion and inspire others.
all i have to say is that this man is a living legend and that he carries amazing potential.
Mind over matter....Billy...Thanks for knocking us back in this world!! Been rocked in different ways, but just the message touches deep to keep on believing from the occasional doubts that creep in ......Much Respect & Positive Aloha your way..and your family..Thanks!!!!
Amazing story, beautifully and poignantly told.
Wow! What a documentary. Billy Kemper has so much fight! I never knew things got so critical for him in Morocco in Feb last year. His family history just adds an extra layer to his recovery and what he went through- what a fighter, what a story!!
Laird, Koa, Massi : you are amazing human beings ! RIP Eric, you deserve peace and joy. Bless you all.
This whole story is one of the most captivating inspirational stories that I've ever heard and this will be my favorite documentary on youtube. Its crazy how just one wave of water can be so dangerous
Can totally relate to getting inspiration from those we've lost, and coming back from major adversity. As a sober man I can also relate to what Eric must have been going through. Billy is one of my favorite surfers, and I look forward to his recovery. Great video, thanks!
same man
Beautiful series. Thank you wsl, billy and the family...
This documentary is truly amazing.
That's what content is all about
Iam really happy that you did well and came over all this hard time.. Stay safe and healthy bro!!.. Best wishes from one of your fan from Morocco ❤️🙏
Inspiration. Dedication. Passion. Vision. Family. All keys to success!
Respect to Billy and the family. Truly a legend
"When do you think I can i surf?"
"I don't know you can watch the surfers soon"
"NO I CAN SURF SOON !"
That's why he's made it so far in life and recovery he never gave up, stubborn in a good way, I love this guy !
Behind a big warrior is a big heart! All the best Billy!
Second time watching. Second time crying. What a wonderful story
Massive respect to everyone involved in helping the recovery
Wow! This is an amazing series. Got me all choked up. Really pulling for you to come back better than ever! Thanks for being so open. You're an incredible person with a big heart.
Gratitude for the sharing of this story. Thank you.
Praying for you my surfer brother. Be strong, and keep the faith!
Billy Kemper you’ve got my respect forever champ. 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
What a role model for my grandson just getting into surfing 🏄♂️ he told me I want to be just like Billy “Bad Boy” Kemper I was very happy indeed what a great role model to choose 🤙🏻😎🇦🇺🌊
Thank you Laird Hamilton. Your charity not only help to heal but also taught others. Not to mention helping to keep him away from those nasty pain killers that tore his brother apart. A true gentleman and elder you are for others. And one of the coolest maneuvers ever! May you ride as long as you can good sir.
Such a well done, honest, touching, pro-positive story. Thank you for sharing. Your brother Eric couldnt be more proud of you.
Wow, this is heavy. Bill you are an absolute legend! You can't have highs without having lows and those lows build you stronger and stronger each time. #NeverGiveUp
Jeez bro, this documentary is world class. Im sorry for your troubles ! have a speedy recovery!
Geez he’s gotta be on the list for come back athlete of the year 💪
Beautiful Story
Awesome series, wishing you nothing but the best brother. See you on the podium, Cheers!
Billy kemper is a legend. I remember seeing him in person have an injury january 2023 at the Da Hui backdoor shootout on the north shore of Oahu. This man has been through a lot and he is so strong. I see on Instagram he is constantly taking care of his health and training. I don’t know him personally but I am so proud of this man. ❤️ what a wonderful family he has, and amazing friends. Didn’t realize him and Koa smith were so close ❤️
Praise be to God❣️❣️❣️
Wow what an amazing story and series, truly inspirational.Billy you’re a savage bro, I think who ever watched this that didn’t know who you were will be behind you 1000%. You’re a good man, it’s great to see there’s still people like you in this world. I will be looking forward to your return to surfing. Wishing you a speedy recovery 🤙🏾🤙🏾
HAVING SUCH A CARING FAMILY HELPS SO MUCH ⚘
What a hero.
Dang Billy's story is hurting my heart so bad, he's so mych inspirational like I dont have any other words he's just a beast
Beautiful! God always look for you and your Family 🙏🙏
Incredible preservation from one of the coolest dudes in surfing. Cheers to more sick barrels billy!
Thanks for the inspiration 💪🏽🤙🏽 aloha from Bali...
Awww good to know everything got better in the end. Inspiring story.
Bless u Billy and your family and all the great loyal friends that love you. And held you up with wings like the Eagle heal brother Billy one day at a time 🙏
BIIIIIIIILLLLYYYY!!!!!!
MattyJ
Unreal!!! Thankyou Koa, Laird, Mansi, and Eric for keeping a truly great surfer in the barrel on Earths Biggest and gnarliest waves. A great inspirational story. Aroha to you and yours Billy.
Aroha?
ROR! 😅
😭This episode was a real tear jerker….
👍 For several days RUclips has been pushing this video to me. So I finally watched the story.
👍8/16/22 I’m NOT a surfer, I don’t follow the sport & I have no idea who Billy is but for some strange reason the Universe wanted me see this story & RUclips kept pushing this video to me. 🤔💝
Such a great story, you were so lucky for good doctors therapy, such a strong family of support. Inspires me and I'm not a surfer, but I've had chronic pain in my back. Stay positive.
Wow Getting surgery on my knee ‘acl meniscus’the same day as you this March 17 this year was supposed to be my training year for a possible 2022 Ironman,I’m always on my bike 🚴🏽 on my bodyboard or running ‘outside of the house person’ getting the news really has stressed me the f*• out,depressed I would say,Thank You for this seeing this at this time I would say is Gods doing 🙏🏽thank you again
wow shoutout to WSL for giving us this series for free! Truly amazing
This is a good advertisement for them, showing that they take care of their people and they are good to work with.
I'm not even a surfer and I loved this Great Work!
So much respect to billy such a humble guy.
Tough and beautiful. Excellent produciton also.
Total respect
Love this. Making me cry the whole damn time. But love it. Billy kemper is a legend.