George Freeth

1883–1919 (age 36)

Surfing Pioneer

Biography

George Freeth earned renown as a surfing pioneer who introduced the exhilaration of riding waves to countless admirers and helped revive a cherished Hawaiian tradition.

He also embodied a gentle commitment to marine safety, leaving a legacy that continues to buoy the surfing community and draws visitors to his gravesite at O'ahu Cemetery.