Co-founder of Thrasher magazine dies in S.F. suicide

On Monday Eric Swenson took his own life in front of the Mission police station in San Fransisco.

Swenson was an active icon in the skateboarding industry; co founder of Thrasher Magazine(1981) and Independent Trucks.(1978)

The articles and photos in Thrasher focused on this new generation of skateboarders and pushed the success of Independent Trucks by advertising its products.

Obviously stunned by the news Thrasher Magazine released a statement,
"People talk, but seldom act. Eric Swenson got things done. Never one to clamor for the spotlight, he preferred the hard work, orchestrating the show from behind the scenes. It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of a dear friend and one of our founders. His mark on skateboarding is extraordinary. Without him there would be no Thrasher Magazine, Independent trucks, or Spitfire wheels, to name a few. He leaves behind his wife Linda and sister Rebekah, along with a tremendous number of admirers."

Eric Swenson was 64.

Source: http://www.grindtv.com/skate/blog/27993/co-founder+of+thrasher+magazine+dies+in+sf+suicide/

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