Billy Kemper Leaves The Family To Focus On Recovery In California | BILLY Chapter 5

[@asymmetricbeing]

Never stood on a surfboard, 60 minutes ago I had never heard about Billy Kemper, now I'm crying

[@kevinnoble7532]

Not gonna lie, I shed a grown man tear w/ the piece about his mom. RIP I can’t even imagine

[@J0hnnysails]

Me too mate, me too. Heavy stuff. wishing this gentlemen nothing but the best, and success! With everything!

[@alveer3321]

☝️🎆🦅🕊🌠

[@kingjon1671]

@@WayneClark do you think annoyingly commenting shit about Jesus is going to convince anyone?

[@astheticlemon5312]

@@WayneClark amen

[@TheDonFinnemore]

me too brother! This guy has been through it all.

[@RNicolasRuvalcaba]

There should be a reality bootcamp show called "Surviving Laird". Where contestants just have to survive an average week with Laird.

[@ryanmoore2779]

Gabby would be the Champ

[@RNicolasRuvalcaba]

@@ryanmoore2779 I was referring to Laird style workouts, but you have a good point.

[@jonm9538]

Great idea, but liability insurance would be too high.

[@tobyneo5204]

Rip auntie Lisa! So glad to have met such a selfless wonderful woman. Her legacy reminds me to be a better person to everyone around myself that may need it. It’s not as easy as she always made it seem. A very great powerful person. May she rest easy.

[@donnakawana]

She looked to be a real Earth Angel... Giving love to anyone who needed that mother love... Rest In Paradise beautiful soul... You left a reflection of you in everyone you gave love to... Mainly your beautiful family ✌🏻💗😊❣️

[@tobyneo5204]

@@donnakawana truth! She was an amazing human being, and a amazing angel and soul for all eternity. May she Rest In Peace. And I hope you find peace and happiness here with everything. I know it’s all day by day but having known and met such a amazing soul here on earth gives me happiness and grateful for knowing her. She was my baby sitter on Maui before I was in school. I learned a lot about life and respect from that woman.

[@martinbonniciphotography]

In a past life I was a full time athlete. I had motorbike accident and did similar injuries, the time, physical and mental pain it took to come back was excruciating and relentless but I did it, I made it back to being an international athlete for my country. I think Billy is awesome and it is easy to see why he has so much respect from everyone. From an old has been, well done. This is an amazing series, about an amazing guy, doing amazing things. I'm sure Billy will never see my comment but I sincerely wish him many years of happiness, health and wealth. From a fan in the Mediterranean.

[@dbo4506]

This episode is insanely inspiring. Discusses winning the title all while juggling his mums illness and then losing his mother. It has him returning to his family and how much that meant to him. Then leaving his family and going balls to the wall dedicated on his rehab and getting better. I’m recovering from a couple of surgeries atm and I keep returning to this episode. There’s something so heavy and emotional but as I said also inspiring, about this video.

[@surferdjnj]

After a motorcycle accident that broke my knee into 4 pieces, I had the hardest part of my life. Dr said I'd never surf again. I didn't walk for months and had really bad atrophy on the left leg. I was in rehab for my knee every day for 5 months. The physical therapy was hard, the emotional and psychological was even harder. Other than running, I'm back to my old life with a really loud knee. Stay strong Billy. My recovery took 18 months. Best of luck man!!!!

[@ericcaloosa371]

Same here man. Shattered tib fib knee cap acl mcl meniscus tear bad skating fall. 6 months no walking, back surfing now though! Its tough

[@parkerchan7875]

Damn.. the bill for those physio sessions must be rocket high! Hope you are well insured.

[@taradead]

@@parkerchan7875 no insurance, so I paid $90 per session...that was in 2017. Quit after a couple months, when I realized it was actually making my knee worse (ymmv).

[@mathdavies9546]

Knees are so vital

[@quigssstoned6035]

@@jeffwhite6944 1 day after acl meniscus reconstruction, hardest thing I’ve ever gone thru the pain is intolerable at times and being stuck in a bed only makes it worse to me. Physical therapy is going to be hard but motivation to get back to my old life is keeping me pushing forward.

[@marlonfroissart5013]

I cried so incredibly hard the mental power of Billy is just unrivaled.

[@icysurfer1]

So can relate. 8 blockages in one heart artery, age 31. Attack during surfing the coldest day of the year 1991. Norcal. Angioplasty, 4 hours. "Forget surfing, Man." Said the cardiologist. 1998, moved to maui learned to ride huge waves out at middles. Jaws is for Billy..!

[@jorichards1035]

Good for you man!!! Really admire your positivity and drive. You surf those waves brother!

[@Who.is.Clinton]

I am a 51 year old man, but this documentary had me in tears so many times. Billy, you are my new hero dude...WSL thankyou for this series.

[@alysonsneyd3401]

Billy Kemper’s story is heartbreaking and so inspirational. I have so much respect for this man. Athletes are so driven. Amazing.

[@antiqueslivers]

Respect for him as an athlete, admiration for his quality as a person/son/father.

[@PierreFantauzzo]

I’ve never surfed, I doubt I ever will surf, I found this series of videos randomly in my recommended videos and I now am a huge Billy Kemper fan. Wow, just wow.

[@jimdogg808]

Can’t wait for the next episode, such a tearjerker man. Billy is a strong dude man

[@Gamefreak2079]

This better just turn into a vlog whenever he has comps coming up i need more!

[@kathy888]

So beautiful, this young man who so loved his mom, his wife, his children, friends. Inspirational, he wouldn't need to be a great surfer, he seems a great human being.

[@saulsjourney]

I wept at the part where his mother was talking how proud she was. So heart wrenching, beautiful.

[@jodo1971]

Doesn’t get more real than this series . Living ain’t easy.

[@buxtra]

The man came back way stronger than before the injury. Lesson #1 for professionals. This man is a pro.

[@donovanpimentel6028]

I just come into these episodes ready to cry now. They've all been such a personal dive in. Was a fan of Billy's before this, but how could you not be after watching just a single episode?

[@JahTaj]

You were blessed with an awesome mom and a supportive and loving wife and with the grace of God. With those key ingredients you cannot fail :) Love your positive mind set and courage to go for it! God bless you and your family!

[@profusionlifetv7183]

One of the most tear jerking yet inspiring stories I’ve ever seen. Than you WSL and Billy Kemper for sharing this with us.

[@seremaiamasitabua8814]

RIP to your loving mom Billy..youre a true warrior man

[@503snowman]

Amazing. Heart of a Lion. Billy. Billy. Billy.... ❤️🌊❤️🌊

[@stopato5772]

Also survived horrendous breakages, and lost my physical ability to earn the income from a business I built over 25 years. The mental side is a slippery slope - anybody on a journey of recovery knows. I found these episodes deeply touching - thank you Billy, Koa and he team.

[@omrider]

I love this series...so well done! I've been crying as I watch, envious I admit of the loving family life Billy has & his support system...such a rare gift. I had to stop surfing 7.5 years ago & have missed it every day, but I also miss just being able to walk a mile & not collapse in pain & fatigue afterward. I have 3 hernias(all need surgery), an arthritic hip/torn labrum(needs surgery), torn ACL(needs surgery), & I have a debilitating disease called MECFS that keeps me mostly immobile these days...I relate to the pain Billy was experiencing & I dream of having just my hernias fixed & then maybe my knee replaced one day, but now I'm too old and too fragile from MECFS to even dream of doing the required rehab to make surgery successful. So, why post this buzzkill comment here on such a stoked video series? Well, I have only one legacy left and that is to try to prevent others from possibly suffering a similar fate...I ended up not only unable to surf, but alone and homeless as a result of simply getting sick in the USA. If anyone stumbles across this, please take precautions to avoid COVID, upwards of 15% of people(even pro athletes) are not recovering and end up with MECFS(they are calling "post-viral syndrome" or "Long hauler"), but it is the same thing. I was at the top of the world, surfing daily, in love, planning to move to the Big Island, and I simply came down with a common virus at age 30, shingles and I haven't recovered 16 years later & I'm now disabled. I lost EVERYTHING because I wasn't believed & that is why I realize how lucky Billy is to have the support system & love around him(this is the greatest healer in life). Pro surfer Tyler Wright has recently overcome this same condition and was written up by ESPN(www.espn.com/espnw/story/_/id/31010434/how-world-champion-tyler-wright-came-back-crippling-virus-change-surfing-forever) Enjoy each "wave" and squeeze those friends & family like it is the last time...you never know when it can all change. My goal now is to simply bodysurf one more wave or feel the ocean before I die...Covid has made that less likely to happen, but I'm gonna try! 🤙🏽

[@pg5420]

Heavy tale brother. Really hope you can get back in the water again

[@omrider]

@@pg5420 thanks, since have improved a bit since I wrote that & I got in 48 degrees OR coast water this month briefly(no board, just a quick dip)...I can now see that it might be possible to surf one day again:)

[@ianhayward68]

“I have woven a parachute out of everything broken.” ― William Stafford

[@Foundhimnow]

Billy's adversity made him a stronger man for his own family and himself. His heart grew 10x larger through his life experiences; his examples of life have encouraged thousands.

[@remibarthelemy1043]

Incredible life, Incredible man... so Inspiring

[@shrek420ify]

This series has been amazing.

[@leticiabeanguido]

I’m in tears! God bless you Billy! God really chose an angel to raise a warrior❤️🤍🫶

[@snckria6644]

You and your mom are legends. Best prayers for her afterlife and to the rest of your career.

[@sferguson1130]

Such an inspiring story. What a living legend. All that it takes to be a world champion athlete, but more than that, what it takes to be a man.

[@HKSlays]

I have been following his story. Such an inspiration! World class big wave rider, husband and father.

[@silviomarquesreal]

Nothing compares in mental power strenght when you receive a lot of babes hugs ... emotional !!

[@Clover-tf7jc]

When Lisa talked about her son, I couldn't help but cry. The love she shared with her sons, family and others spoke volumes to how Billy grew to be the amazing man he is today. She admired Billy and he admired her. She passed on that love, determination and perseverance to her son, and I have no doubt he will pass it on to his sons. So glad I stumbled across these stories of Billy Kemper's life. They are absolutely inspiring! I think MS and HS kids should watch these videos to help them acknowledge that no matter what the world throws at you, you have choices to become who you want to be to yourself and to others.

[@dann5734]

Toutes ma sympathie pour le départ de votre Maman🙏 Merci pour cette vidéo inspirante.

[@arthurmarchese1073]

What a person, watching this gave me the inspiration I was needing

[@mumbles215]

The mental fortitude and will of a big wave rider is unmatched. Cheers to this man. Blessings to him.

[@Cody042]

You deserve a show on Netflix Billy, this is an amazing story of hard work to recovery!

[@hawaiisurfingacademy]

Man Billy, I remember seeing you with your Dad at hookipa maybe you were 2 or 3 years old! The Legend, father, World Champion you have become are far from what any words can describe! God Bless You and Yours Billy! Your story and seeing your mom really touched my heart and brought back alot of memories of Surfing Hookipa! Your a good man Billy and a great father and True Champion! Aloha from J.A. , K.A. & K.A.

[@4evervigilant8]

You, your family (all of them) is not only inspirational but should be the Spirit in all of us.

[@danielbrunner4597]

Again, a great cinematography & content. He is more than good!

[@futronixindustries]

Broke my neck in 4 places last year, my journey back to surfing has been slow but I have been getting back out there and am ready for this years big wave season... you are a long time dead,,,, keep pushing.

[@catherinelamprakes7516]

BRAVO BILLY! Bravo!

[@davidbeck2245]

Be your own hero, you are a champion of life Billy Kemper! Ride On.

[@Mike89175]

I AM BALLING RIGHT NOW AND FIGHTING CANCER AS WELL.....RIGHT ON BILLLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hhhkkk4218]

I m morrocan woman of 63 age realy what happened to you make me craying And am glad for your recovery Am verry very sorry for the bad sit in Morrocan hospitals . Y r herro of insperation Thanks to your freinds to doctors in us I wish jave a word from you I wish happy times for you and your family

[@jamesgibbs8827]

Watching Billy , his beautiful family & friends, overcome Life on Life's Terms,, is a Miracle because Billy has learned something millions of people Never figure out,,,,, How to turn the worst negatives, your worst Demons Into a life of Positivity, Compassion & Determination. I APPLAUD YOU BILLY... I also thank you for perhaps helping me realize what I need to start doing Today. I've suffered Dr

[@martinevans5587]

Billy you are a warrior

[@janetritchie7499]

What a man! What a competitor! This guy is an inspiration to anyone regardless whether they want to be an athlete or not. The mental toughness needed to tolerate the pain, the pressure, the disappointments and the loss of loved ones is incredible. Billy's story can inspire anyone with any challenge they're facing. Thank you for making this story available to all of us who struggle. Billy's life is a blessing.

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍 For several days KZbin has been pushing this video to me. So I finally watched the story. 👍Amazing. Very inspirational. 😭💝 👍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 & KZbin kept pushing this video to me. 🤔💝

[@TwoFingerSaloute]

This documentary represents such an important lesson for everyone, particularly ultra competitive people. The ultra competitive person, especially when healthy, like and expect almost immediate results when trying to accomplish something, but coming back from a serious injury, time is your friend, not your enemy. As frustrating and infuriating as it can be not getting those immediate results, there’s also that reward that only comes with the perseverance to overcome the pain related to rehab. It also puts you in a position for the rest of your life knowing that you can overcome the most difficult of obstacles. That was a brutal accident with catastrophic results and his recovery is awe inspiring.

[@blakraven7895]

Billy, your emotions show it all...great people around you!! give thanx to all your great freinds, loving family and the resources for your recovery!! i wasnt as forunate , after my injury i didnt have anyone to help or the resources (insurance or $$$) to recover... i had to do it alone, its been 5 yrs from my knee and collar bone/shoulder injury, i'm just begining to be able to surf again... the collar bone and shoulder still hurt after paddling a while and my knee also if i put too much inside pressure. i live in costa rica, pura vida!! keep surfing no matter what!

[@donnakawana]

I haven't stopped crying since Billy got injured... U have a lion inside Billy.... Thanks for sharing your life with us ✌🏻💗😊❣️

[@maxproto100]

I agree Ben this should be on a major network , Stoked to see Billy getting strong again ,And I totally relate with his mom , My mom went through the same cancer and it`s heart breaking just like my mom she was worried about Me.. Mom`s are all the same they want there kids to prosper and be happy no matter what .. This is an AWESOME story and no matter your back ground ..BILLY`s story will relate ... Keep charging Billy..

[@IMANREDANG]

Amazing Billy 🌊❤️🔥

[@soufianeouaazzan701]

what a story.....a lot of emotions, up and down, realy you are a brave person, May God have mercy on the mother

[@t-dog8528]

You give strength to others who struggle with recovery Bill, stay positive for yourself and your family bro

[@williamward7801]

This was intense and heartfelt to watch. Billy makes us all proud to be referred to as a Momma's Boy.

[@TruthIsNot4Sale]

I thank everyone in the surf community for stepping up and helping him get through

[@simonedevlin7710]

Billy Kemper you are an inspiration to all of us.Your "iron will " mentality of not surrendering to the situation and accepting Laird's gracious offer has made you an even better person. My sincerest condolances for the loss of your beautiful mother, Lisa, a role model and extremely caring person for all who knew her.Your loving wife and children are your most precious assets.Be well, keep up the great physio routines and show your fans the miracles of recovery.Blessings.

[@MarieReese]

God bless you Billy and your family! ❤❤

[@topixyt.5308]

What a special doc. about falling,struggling and standing up again,truly inspiring.I threw my painkillers away and I will start working out in morning I will survive this dark chapter in my life.See you soon somewhere out there ...

[@judyivie4181]

The best family. I am sending every bit of my healing energy.

[@oliverkremer5647]

So many chills! Incredible series.

[@MeNonya]

Wow! Never have I cried with sadness and happiness at the same time. Jood job Billy.❤

[@lioninzion]

Can't describe how good is the feeling when I see a new episode pop up in my youtube home. epic series

[@JohnnygSawyer]

Man what a tear jerking episode! RIP Mama Lisa 🙏💙 Keep up the good work Billy!

[@cooperstrachan8576]

I hope this series never ends!

[@dahbrahda8087]

Legend hero I can't put into words yeah billy watching from Hilo

[@Themusicbiz]

This whole series is RAW, DOPE, and Billy Kemper is a fuckin ROCKSTAR. Mad props to my guy. I cried

[@anthonyjohnson100]

This video of Billy's whole journey just changed my life. Aloha Kàkou braddah Billy🤙🏽 Puna, big island

[@RRW]

Epic story, watch all of these. Well done Billy. Sorry for the loss of your mum🤙🤙🤙

[@karenangell7539]

So gut wrenching Billy. You are an inspiration!

[@ashleyallan96]

This man is the strongest person I know. May God bless him and his family. 🤍

[@artaudmyard7888]

This story gives me literal goosebumps. So much respect for billy, he's a great man!

[@isaiah0360]

so beautiful, no one ever dies a second to soon or a second to late, you brought mom home the world champ 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@TheDallasField]

The Energy Billy has funneled from Family and friends and most Importantly our mother Ocean is hard to comprehend until you see him racing down the face of a triple deep blue diamond mountain. His story is beyond inspirational....Aloha BK

[@dinsche1478]

Oh gosh i cried so much....just incredible, heartbreaking and heartwarming same time 💞 speechless of Billys journey, thank you so so much for telling your Story. Gives me soooo much positivity and Light...Billy you are Amazing!!! lots oft Love for you and your family 💞😇

[@timothysheehan]

thank you for sharing billy- i just had my right leg amputated after surfing and skating all my life-i am 61-love ya bro

[@davidjodye22]

Heavy! I teared up! 🙏🏽🙏🏽 Billy a very strong dude! Inspirational!❤️🙏🏽

[@carexcell]

Mark McMorris' quote is so spot on - you really have to celebrate the super small victories in physio. Thank you for sharing your journey in such a real and raw way. There are way too many people that pretend recovery from major injuries is easy - it's rarely easy and can break you in ways you didn't know where possible. This documentary is amazing!

[@hurleycapetown8420]

Bra you are an inspiration in so many ways, you are what a man should be.

[@fionalowe2788]

Truely the best rehab story I’ve ever heard, a true inspiration billy. You deserve even more than a world champion I think. I seriously cannot express how emotionally impressed with this

[@YvngTavo]

Definition of champion. What a life story

[@davemorri8367]

10/10 series. Super inspiring, Billy is a legend!

[@lichtwesenohnenamen3714]

Namaste Billy.....our spirit is so strong.... that it can do everything...restore full health....nice that you did it too...through your deep love for your family. It greets you with love and gratitude *the being of light without a name* Der Ocean ist ein unvorhersehbarer Ort...und doch gehen wir Kinder der Gezeiten immer und immer wieder dort hinaus....bis wir eines Tages nicht wieder kommen und nur eine Erinnerung zurück lassen....

[@gayleyb1233]

Amazing ,incredible determination. I'm in awe of his motivation and unwavering will , to not only recover, but to excel . I feel meek and humbled watching his journey.

[@romainflattet1117]

So emotional !! You are fighting so hard to get one step on your feet , your mind is an example for me billy ! Thank you for that ,that give me so much motivation !

[@stephanielloyd4053]

Felt this hard. Lost my Dad in 2020 and my Mum in 2022 both to cancer.we did end of life care at home as they didnt want to go to hospice. Its devastating.❤

[@kevinvanvianen5638]

Poh this one sure brought me to tears. Keep up the incredible work you’re doing Billy. Take care.

[@kristine6180]

Billy you are truly an inspiration. Your determination makes your own luck...long may you do what you love and show us mortals what is possible. Keep rockin buddy

[@greenroomtuk]

Man i cant keep my tears away....much love BILLY! MAd Respect!

[@andrewgower9974]

Amazing Human...God Bless

[@haobaba]

I remember watching your instagram updates everyday and it just motivated me to get in the gym and make no excuses and it turns out a month ago I had knee surgery and now I am fighting through the atrophy and the pain soreness and have so much more respect for what you have accomplished. Simply super human.

[@davidhunt4307]

I’m crying my ears out man watching this having a bad day anyway but this is topped me off man 😢I’m been truthful I’m in tears brah

[@davidhunt4307]

@Jan Smith just his whole story his brother dying from overdose I felt that pain myself all the shit billy went thru and never gave up then his mam passing 🙏I couldn’t stop crying I felt so much but at least she saw him become world champion such a good series 👏👏👏I knew it would be coz billy straight up legend 🙏

[@isaacjamesbaker]

Man I was crying at that paddleout for his mom. RIP. Such a powerful episode.

[@lylecarlsonsurfboard]

Hardest worker in the gym. It’s paid off. Congratulations Billy. Epic show

[@juliodominguez4750]

Amazing story, Bill Kemper, my total respect for you and your family. Greetings from Chile

[@JMaplez]

This man is a warrior Craziest story I’ve ever heard