In memorium: Sven Paepke.

jamiemac · 9th November 2007, 02:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by DonalWalsh)

I've just found out about this and I'm heart broken. Sven was a good mate to me when I moved out to Sydney and I enjoyed diving with him. My heart goes out to his wife and his buddies who tried so hard to save him- we all know how he looked forward to this particular dive in the past couple of months.

From all at MV Trident , condolances to Sven's family and friends, especailly the poor buggers in the water at the time

He was a great help promoting us down-under and good late -night company at sea,

Jamie, Stewart , Mike

Derek · 11th November 2007, 05:58

Readers of this 'in memoriam' thread who are outside Australia may be interested to know that a ceremony took place today (Sunday 11 November) on a grassy headland overlooking one of Sydney's best known shore dive sites - Bare Island, just inside Botany Bay.

Many divers gathered in the sunshine with Sven's wife, mother, brother, work colleagues and friends. There were rebreather pilots, twin-tank wreck divers, and a couple of boat skippers (past and present).

These are not people who would turn up merely for the sake of form, and their presence was a testament to the high regard and affection held for Sven.

Reminiscences were touching and often funny, the atmosphere was cordial and supportive, and the feeling was that we would all miss a good mate.

***caveseeker7*** · 11th November 2007, 10:44

Thanks Derek.

**Monkey** · 11th November 2007, 23:19

God Speed....he is in a better place.

Def · 27th January 2008, 12:11

RIP Sven, you helped me online as much as in the water ..

Let this dive be the best one.. the one that never ends.

Thoughts are to his family, and the people on the dive... sad sad day.

9th November 2007, 02:49	#71 (permalink)
jamiemac New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: thailand Posts: 32	Re: In memorium: Sven Paepke. Quote: (Originally Posted by DonalWalsh) I've just found out about this and I'm heart broken. Sven was a good mate to me when I moved out to Sydney and I enjoyed diving with him. My heart goes out to his wife and his buddies who tried so hard to save him- we all know how he looked forward to this particular dive in the past couple of months. From all at MV Trident , condolances to Sven's family and friends, especailly the poor buggers in the water at the time He was a great help promoting us down-under and good late -night company at sea, Jamie, Stewart , Mike
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11th November 2007, 05:58	#72 (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. Readers of this 'in memoriam' thread who are outside Australia may be interested to know that a ceremony took place today (Sunday 11 November) on a grassy headland overlooking one of Sydney's best known shore dive sites - Bare Island, just inside Botany Bay. Many divers gathered in the sunshine with Sven's wife, mother, brother, work colleagues and friends. There were rebreather pilots, twin-tank wreck divers, and a couple of boat skippers (past and present). These are not people who would turn up merely for the sake of form, and their presence was a testament to the high regard and affection held for Sven. Reminiscences were touching and often funny, the atmosphere was cordial and supportive, and the feeling was that we would all miss a good mate.
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11th November 2007, 10:44	#73 (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: 5,325	Re: memorial service Thanks Derek. __________________ Cheers Stefan "It is still a good day if you are on the green side of the grass! Su amigo Roberto!" Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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11th November 2007, 23:19	#74 (permalink)
Monkey Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lauderdale By The Sea Florida Posts: 343	Re: In memorium: Sven Paepke. God Speed....he is in a better place.
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Def New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 83	Re: In memorium: Sven Paepke. RIP Sven, you helped me online as much as in the water .. Let this dive be the best one.. the one that never ends. Thoughts are to his family, and the people on the dive... sad sad day.
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