Mike Gamboa

Leslie - I wanted to let you know that I spoke to my brother Glenn this past weekend and told him of Mike's passing. To say he was sad is an understatement. I just wanted to say that Glenn said that Mike was a wonderful friend and that he had seen him the last time he was in La Jolla. Glenn had great memories of growing up in Bird Rock with Mike. Glenn is living in Lake Tahoe and couldn't go to Mike's memeorial service, so I wanted to let you know that Glenn remembered Mike so lovingly and...

To the Gamboa family,

While I did not know Mike personally, it saddens my heart to hear when someone dies at an off road race. Reading all that has been written, tells me Mike was a very special guy and lucky to have loved and been loved by his wife, family and friends. Being a
Christian myself, I know he is in a better place now having served his time on earth. I was running a pit for my team when I heard this news over the Weatherman freq on the radio. I want to...

Dear Leslie, I was so saddened to hear of Mike's passing. It has been many years since I have seen you and Mike but please know that you and your family are my thoughts. anne

Dear Leslie,
My deapest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Although it has been many years since my last vist to La Jolla and even longer that I had the pleasure of your families company the thoughts and warm memories that surround our time together are still bright spots in my heart. I know how happy Mike was with you and your beautiful children and I know that you will hold his memory close to your heart. I wish you strength and courage during this difficult time. Hoping Gods...

Dear Leslie and The Gamboa family,
I knew Mike back in elementary school. He used to come up to our street with his other little surfer friends. I have many happy memories of playing hide n seek, when the ice cream truck would make a trip up our hill and Mike would jump on the truck. He was so little that once he hid inside of a wheel well on a truck for his hiding place! On Friday nights we would all meet at the Roxy theater in P.B. and you could tell that Mike was there because of...

Dear Leslie,
I am so very sad to hear of your loss. My entire family and I have you and your family in our thoughts at this devistating time. Our love and fondest memories of Mike will always be in our hearts. Love, David, Marjorie, Robin, Heather and Bruce.

Dear Leslie,
I am so saddened to hear of Mike's passing. It has been many years since I have seen both of you, but you have/will remain in my thoughts and prayers. Mike was always so special, his smile, his laughter, the way he always made others feel. He will be missed but his legacy will live on in memories and stories to be passed down from generation to generation. My prayers are with you and your children, with Lupe, Laura and Maria. Love and warm hugs Missy.

Mike, you were my best buddy in elementary school. We climbed hillsides together, played games, and you even taught me to ride your minibike. I was so happy when you and Leslie, another best friend, got together and were married and had two beautiful kids.
You were a very special person. You were kind, generous and caring.
I will miss you as so many others who had the priviledge of knowing you. Leslie, I'm so sorry. Please let me know if I can do anything for you.

I'll always remember Mike as one of the nicer surfers in L.J. and for his charming and friendly smile.I am very sorry to hear of his passing.My heart goes out to his family.