Catzo Ikiro wrote:

In Japan we have history of celebrating heroes. For a hero, the temptation to destroy an opponent can be the ultimate test or sacrifice.

For Erik Stone a haiku called "Calhoun":

Wind is strong on lake,
Rig quick, boost high over waves,
Spread the stroke, Ride on!

Erik Stone Wrote:

Domo arigato gozaimasu, Ikirosan!