Eric Swenson współzałożyciel Thrashera i Independent Trucks popełnił samobójstwo przed komendą Policji w San Fransisco. Thrasher umieścił na swojej stronie oświadczenie "People talk, but seldom act. Eric Swenson got things done. Never one to clamor for the spotlight, he preferred the hard work, orchestrating the show from behind the scenes. It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of a dear friend and one of our founders. His mark on skateboarding is extraordinary. Without him there would be no Thrasher Magazine, Independent trucks, or Spitfire wheels, to name a few. He leaves behind his wife Linda and sister Rebekah, along with a tremendous number of admirers.".