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"Superman" Austin
Austin is a founding-member of DieselFish in 1998, he was the men's captain and helped lay the groundwork for the tight-knit, competitive family we're reputed for being to this day. We gave Austin the nickname of "Superman" because of how well-rounded his abilities were — in addition to his supreme physical ability, he's a formidable chess player, artist, union ironworker, and he had that infectious smile. Austin's a dedicated friend and husband, his character is just as solid as the metal he worked on for a living.

Austin passed away in a canoe accident on February 14th, 2009. A news article from the Marin Independent Journal is here ». Below is a link to information on his memorial fund. We'll miss you Superman.