Lifeguard remembered for his kindness and aloha spirit
1/10
Swipe or click to see more
Family members, friends and fellow lifeguards held a memorial paddle-out Tuesday at Kailua Beach Park for well-loved
and respected Ocean
Safety Lt. Joshua Guerra. His mother, Randy Stevens, and step father, Tad Chamberlain, stand in the middle.
2/10
Swipe or click to see more
Joshua Guerra, a lifeguard for 17 years on Oahu’s east side, died Aug. 21 during a
night surfing accident in
Waikiki. He was 42. His co-workers, family and friends all gave each other a hug and a breath ("ha") before the paddle-out.
3/10
Swipe or click to see more
Mayor Kirk Caldwell hugs Joshua Guerra’s mother, Randy Stevens and stepfather, Tad Chamberlain, Tuesday
at Kailua Beach. On the far left is Guerra’s stepmother, Jo Graybill, and father, Frank Guerra.
4/10
Swipe or click to see more
Ian Masterson (back) and Tanner Williams hug. Masterson was the emcee, while Williams was one of the last to see Joshua as they were both surfing off Waikiki Beach the night of the accident.
5/10
Swipe or click to see more
The family nicknamed
Joshua “The Goat” for his
sometimes messy curly hair and fearless mountaineering skills — and for once eating a bag full of grass clippings. This is Dennis Sallas who said a prayer earlier.
6/10
Swipe or click to see more
Someone embraces Joshua's mother, Randy Stevens, who is in the outrigger canoe.
7/10
Swipe or click to see more
Joshua's family and friends at the paddle-out off Kailua Beach Park.
8/10
Swipe or click to see more
Those who worked with
Joshua called him a hero with a big heart, and as
someone other lifeguards
looked up to. He saved hundreds of lives.
9/10
Swipe or click to see more
Jet skis circle the group of paddlers off Kailua Beach Park.
10/10
Swipe or click to see more
The water was smooth as friends and family paddled out, by canoe as well as surfboard, forming a large circle in the ocean to scatter Joshua’s ashes. With whoops of joy, several rode Jet Skis around the circle, celebrating Guerra’s zest for life. Some surfed an honorary wave in his name.
Greece’s capital turns an orange hue with dust clouds from North Africa
2 Malaysian military helicopters collide, killing all 10 crew
UH baseball team wins over Cal Poly with 6-5 victory
People attend plant giveaway with more than 1,000 plants
Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 22
Back in the Day: Photos from Hawaii’s Past
Long Beach State beats UC Irvine for Big West men’s volleyball title
Maryknoll faces Punahou in ILH softball
Volunteers prepare lanterns for Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony
Subscriber Favorites
UH men’s basketball associate head coach joins Long Beach State
Man lying on Nuuanu Ave. critically hurt after being struck by vehicle
Hawaii businessman Dennis Mitsunaga to remain in jail during trial
Citations issued for trespassing closed Haiku Stairs
City touts ‘sustainable’ projects near Skyline
More Photo Galleries
Greece’s capital turns an orange hue with dust clouds from North Africa
2 Malaysian military helicopters collide, killing all 10 crew
UH baseball team wins over Cal Poly with 6-5 victory
People attend plant giveaway with more than 1,000 plants
Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 22
