In memorium: Sven Paepke.

Bundy · 28th October 2007, 23:48

Sven was as a great guy and i will have very fond memories of him sitting at our shop telling stories of his diving or explaining how people could dive safer. I leant a lot from him over the 12 months i knew him.

Our thoughts go to is family and friends.

petemes · 28th October 2007, 23:52

I too met Sven for the first time at Oztek this year. An unassuming man, keen and excited about his diving. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.

kindest regards

Pete Mesley
Auckland NZ

JD White · 29th October 2007, 02:09

what a tragedy.

To everyone inolved, divers, family and friends, my condolences.

I never met Sven, but through his achievements and posts I highly respected him and how he carried himself.

RIP Sven.

JD

tibby · 29th October 2007, 02:12

Too sad. My condolences to his family and his many friends.
Tibby

Derek · 29th October 2007, 02:29

I have pleasant memories of many wide ranging conversations with Sven - while we shared a cabin aboard Ocean Trek, or on long drives up and down the coast, or on various boat dives and the relaxed brunches afterwards, plus the Willoughby pub.

It's hard to imagine that we can no longer talk of diving, New Zealand, Germany, music, humans and the world in general.

I guess all it's possible to do here is express heartfelt sympathy to those close to Sven, and support for his dive buddies who have had an awful experience.

Sven, you remain as a thoughtful, considerate and amusing friend.

divingtoors · 29th October 2007, 03:36

HI
Condolences to his family...
A sad day for us all.

Johan

sheepless · 29th October 2007, 05:09

My condolences to Sven's wife and family.

This is just absolutely gut-wrenching news. Not only was Sven a truly passionate diver, he always most encouraging and supportive of divers new to deep diving. I have been fortunate to dive with Sven on several occasions and his manner and professionalism was always impressive. The diving fraternity has lost a truly remarkable soul.

He will be very sorely missed by all.

Scuttle · 29th October 2007, 05:46

This is terrible news, RIP sven.
I meet Sven only once @ Oztek when he handed me the Rebreather World T-shirt.
My heart goes out to all his friends & family.

Mark Chase · 29th October 2007, 07:08

Like many on here I haven't met Sven, searching back through my mind i cant remember getting into discussion with him much on hear either. However I have great respect the time and effort he put in to this site for the benefit of us all.

Obviously a giver and generous of heart.

I hope he is found quickly and that the pain of his loss passes soon so his family and friends can think of him and smile at the memory of good times.

ATB

Mark Chase

stegri5 · 29th October 2007, 07:32

very sad news yet again this year.condolences to Sven's wife and family.
steve

28th October 2007, 23:48	#41 (permalink)
Bundy New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Shire Posts: 2	Re: In memorium: Sven Paepke. Sven was as a great guy and i will have very fond memories of him sitting at our shop telling stories of his diving or explaining how people could dive safer. I leant a lot from him over the 12 months i knew him. Our thoughts go to is family and friends.
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28th October 2007, 23:52	#42 (permalink)
petemes New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Other CCR Dolphin Ray Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Home Build Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 11	Re: In memorium: Sven Paepke. I too met Sven for the first time at Oztek this year. An unassuming man, keen and excited about his diving. Sincere condolences to his family and friends. kindest regards Pete Mesley Auckland NZ __________________ "A little less talk a little more action" Elvis Presley
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29th October 2007, 02:09	#43 (permalink)
JD White New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Adelaide Posts: 44	Re: In memorium: Sven Paepke. what a tragedy. To everyone inolved, divers, family and friends, my condolences. I never met Sven, but through his achievements and posts I highly respected him and how he carried himself. RIP Sven. JD __________________ Drilling holes is just boring.....
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29th October 2007, 02:12	#44 (permalink)
tibby untitled Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 336	Re: In memorium: Sven Paepke. Too sad. My condolences to his family and his many friends. Tibby __________________ Does the voice of reason change when you add helium to the mix?...hmm
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29th October 2007, 02:29	#45 (permalink)
Derek New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 2	Re: In memorium: Sven Paepke. I have pleasant memories of many wide ranging conversations with Sven - while we shared a cabin aboard Ocean Trek, or on long drives up and down the coast, or on various boat dives and the relaxed brunches afterwards, plus the Willoughby pub. It's hard to imagine that we can no longer talk of diving, New Zealand, Germany, music, humans and the world in general. I guess all it's possible to do here is express heartfelt sympathy to those close to Sven, and support for his dive buddies who have had an awful experience. Sven, you remain as a thoughtful, considerate and amusing friend.
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29th October 2007, 03:36	#46 (permalink)
divingtoors New Member Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Home Build Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cape Town Posts: 76	Re: In memorium: Sven Paepke. HI Condolences to his family... A sad day for us all. Johan __________________ Trust the advise of a man that does not fully trust his own, as the man that fully trusts his own, only knows one side of the problem… - CJ Langenhoven (Translated)
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29th October 2007, 05:09	#47 (permalink)
sheepless New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London Posts: 1	Re: In memorium: Sven Paepke. My condolences to Sven's wife and family. This is just absolutely gut-wrenching news. Not only was Sven a truly passionate diver, he always most encouraging and supportive of divers new to deep diving. I have been fortunate to dive with Sven on several occasions and his manner and professionalism was always impressive. The diving fraternity has lost a truly remarkable soul. He will be very sorely missed by all.
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29th October 2007, 05:46	#48 (permalink)
Scuttle 1 Grumpy ole skipper Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jan Juc, Vic, Australia Posts: 239	Re: In memorium: Sven Paepke. This is terrible news, RIP sven. I meet Sven only once @ Oztek when he handed me the Rebreather World T-shirt. My heart goes out to all his friends & family. __________________ sold CK182 now its CK243
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29th October 2007, 07:08	#49 (permalink)
Mark Chase I go down for ages Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 2,470	Re: In memorium: Sven Paepke. Like many on here I haven't met Sven, searching back through my mind i cant remember getting into discussion with him much on hear either. However I have great respect the time and effort he put in to this site for the benefit of us all. Obviously a giver and generous of heart. I hope he is found quickly and that the pain of his loss passes soon so his family and friends can think of him and smile at the memory of good times. ATB Mark Chase __________________ Is it supposed to make that noise ? I took my unit to the dive shop and demanded they bolt on every thing that would fit. Join my elite diving teem and get a Tshirt "Doing It Chasey"Hammerhead Eccr Advanced Diving System
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stegri5 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: france rennes Posts: 85	Re: In memorium: Sven Paepke. very sad news yet again this year.condolences to Sven's wife and family. steve
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