In memorium: Sven Paepke.

Rickoz · 29th October 2007, 08:22

My condolences to Sven's wife and family.
R.I.P. Sven.

Rickoz

***caveseeker7*** · 29th October 2007, 09:30

The day turned dark when I got word of Sven being lost at sea,
and am devastated by the loss of one of our own.
The emptyness we felt and shared all over again.

Sven's enthusiasm for diving and our website,
the things he believed in and dreamed of was inspiring.

We lost an ardent member of the staff, full of ideas,
and frequently the calm voice of reason in heated debates.

He was a good man, with his heart in the right place, a good sense of humor,
who dared to dream and was relentless in making those dreams come true.

To those of you downunder, I hope you can find solace in the time Sven spend with you.
You shared with him the freedom and the beauty of your countries,
his passion and a life beyond even that boy' imagination,
growing up behind the iron curtain.

My sincere condolences to his family and friends, especially his wife and
the team members whose risky attemps to save his life were in vain.

tecdivertraining · 29th October 2007, 09:50

R.I.P Sven, I had the pleasure of meeting him a little while ago while he was on vacation here in Thailand, he was a true gent and generally all round nice bloke. My thoughts are with his family during this time.

Nad · 29th October 2007, 10:04

My concolences to family and friends.

Nad

**fireman** · 29th October 2007, 12:03

My profound condolences to friends and family, for the rest of us, stay safe out there--honor our lost brothers by living long and well...

CharlieT · 29th October 2007, 12:13

Very sad to learn about this.

Sven contributed so much.

I remember a very supportive PM about a year ago.

My condolences to his family and friends.

Charlie

dantheman · 29th October 2007, 12:53

Quote: (Originally Posted by fireman)

honor our lost brothers by living long and well...

Amen.

--dan

**vidodivr** · 29th October 2007, 14:26

my condolences as well

scunick · 29th October 2007, 14:28

Sven,
I was devastated when I stumbled onto this thread and can only say that you ever present smile, enthusiasm and verve for life will be greatly missed by all that knew you. To your loved ones... my deepest condolences.

In the time I dived in Aus, some of my fondest memories were with you and a small group of others, chasing our dreams on the mad Frenchman’s charter.

A life lived in the pursuit of a dream is a life worth living. God speed and love on your journey.

Nick

rhelsley · 29th October 2007, 18:47

Very sad. My very first post to Rebreather World (just last week) was in introductions, and Sven was the first to respond with a welcome to the board.

I hope I don't have that effect on all people who respond to my posts.

Condolences to family & friends.

russell helsley
seattle, usa

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Rickoz KISS Rebreather Pilot 109 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 154	Re: In memorium: Sven Paepke. My condolences to Sven's wife and family. R.I.P. Sven. Rickoz __________________ Rickoz KISS Rebreather Pilot 109
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29th October 2007, 09:30	#52 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,494	Dare To Dream - In Memoriam Sven The day turned dark when I got word of Sven being lost at sea, and am devastated by the loss of one of our own. The emptyness we felt and shared all over again. Sven's enthusiasm for diving and our website, the things he believed in and dreamed of was inspiring. We lost an ardent member of the staff, full of ideas, and frequently the calm voice of reason in heated debates. He was a good man, with his heart in the right place, a good sense of humor, who dared to dream and was relentless in making those dreams come true. To those of you downunder, I hope you can find solace in the time Sven spend with you. You shared with him the freedom and the beauty of your countries, his passion and a life beyond even that boy' imagination, growing up behind the iron curtain. My sincere condolences to his family and friends, especially his wife and the team members whose risky attemps to save his life were in vain. __________________ Cheers Stefan "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.!"
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29th October 2007, 09:50	#53 (permalink)
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29th October 2007, 12:53	#57 (permalink)
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29th October 2007, 14:28	#59 (permalink)
scunick Nick Cunningham-Moorat Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Other CCR Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Africa - Cape Town Posts: 95	Re: In memorium: Sven Paepke. Sven, I was devastated when I stumbled onto this thread and can only say that you ever present smile, enthusiasm and verve for life will be greatly missed by all that knew you. To your loved ones... my deepest condolences. In the time I dived in Aus, some of my fondest memories were with you and a small group of others, chasing our dreams on the mad Frenchman’s charter. A life lived in the pursuit of a dream is a life worth living. God speed and love on your journey. Nick
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rhelsley New Member Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: seattle, usa Posts: 32	Re: In memorium: Sven Paepke. Very sad. My very first post to Rebreather World (just last week) was in introductions, and Sven was the first to respond with a welcome to the board. I hope I don't have that effect on all people who respond to my posts. Condolences to family & friends. russell helsley seattle, usa
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