My condolences to the family of the deceased diver. My thoughts also go out to Brian. I'm sure this situation is one you prepare for, but hope never to encounter, as a charter boat captain.
Note: Brian has clarified via a facebook posting that these were certified technical divers, not rec divers as suggested in some news articles.
Thanks for posting this Jason. I had not seen it on the news. Besides Derril's family and Brian, my thoughts and prayers are with the others divers in the group. I have dove with them many times in the past and I was very close to joining them on this trip. I can't imagine how difficult this is for them.
Thanks for posting this Jason. I had not seen it on the news. Besides Derril's family and Brian, my thoughts and prayers are with the others divers in the group. I have dove with them many times in the past and I was very close to joining them on this trip. I can't imagine how difficult this is for them.
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Agreed and well stated Ron & Jason. My condolences to all involved
Thanks to both of you. Derril was an excellent diver and buddy. On his last dive, he was in good shape, well within his training & experience, had well-maintained equipment, was never separated from his buddy, had plenty of breathing gas, didn't miss a stop or have an uncontrolled ascent. The ME has not yet determined the cause of his sudden death about 2 minutes into his first stop, at 70 feet. We were on a well-run, reputable dive charter. We will always miss Derril, and he leaves behind a huge number of friends and loved ones. There are quite a few inaccuracies in the news coverage, and I hope anyone posting comments in this forum or elsewhere will keep Derril's loved ones in mind.
I am deeply sorry to hear about Darril. My prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.
Please accept my condolences.
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(Bob G)