During the Billabong Pro Tahiti, members of the Top 34 paid tribute to Brazilian charger Ricardo dos Santos. Dos Santos was a Qualifying Series surfer who was known not only for his courage in heavy waves from Teahupo'o to Pipe, but also for his big smile and upbeat spirit. He was the victim of a shooting in his hometown in January, 2015.
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