R.I.P Lewis Monks Memorial Session (Is this a joke, or is it serious?)

“On Tues 12/06/2012 We all gathered for a session at Weymouth Pavilion for a ride in honor of Lewis Monks who tragically past away on 08/06/2012. Thoughts go out to all his family and friends!
The last time I saw Lewis he asked if I could make him a web edit and we never got round to it due to lack of communication, so I’ve taken a sample from his other passion and mixed it with a few clips from the session!
R.I.P Lewis! Massive loss to the UK BMX scene.”- Matt Nicklen

Wait... What? Huh? What year are we in? It's not August of 2012 yet? Is this a joke, or is it serious?