Lewis Gavin

Crazyduck · 27th February 2006, 15:54

My condolences to his family, friends and the mates that he dove with.
Andrew

2nd March 2006, 14:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by Unregistered)

Local ABC radio reported a 31 year old man missing on a 70 m dive here on Saturday morning 4 Nm off Bondi beach. The diver has not been publicly identified, but is believed to be the diver who recently sold his Prism in December of last year (listed on this site) and purchased a 2nd hand inspiration. Reliable information about the accident is very scarce at this point. The report only mentioned he failed to return from the dive.

No matter what it is an incredibly devastating time for all involved. My heart goes out to all to friends and family

D.

Lewis was an inspiring person,loved by everyone. To him nothing was impossible. He is and will always be missed.

11th March 2006, 08:03

My name is Brian, I grew up with Lewis's Dad Jim, we lived next door to each other and were mates from the age of about 3yrs old. I have two daughters and can only guess at the feeling of loss Jim and Viv are feeling at present.

I have printed all the massages of condolance I have found on the web and will be passing them on the Jim & Viv, they of course may have read most of them by now.

Jims passion was sailing. his father (also Jim) was a sail maker in Liverpool
Jim, Viv and their two sons Lewis and Mathew lived by the sea, spent most of the leasure time either sailing on or diving under the sea. You might say a family of "old salts"

I have been impressed with all the messages of condolance and I'm sure all of Lewis's freinds and family in the UK feel the same, I would love to hear some more tales and anecdotes of Lewis's time in Australia, prehaps some of you could post some stuff with any photos you may have, I think it would be appreciated.

Its seems Lewis had a great buch of mates in OZ and like us you must be gutted.

Take care you lot! See ya B.S. bs2@btopenworld.com

rogeringebo · 11th March 2006, 17:55

I did not know Lewis in person but I feel very connected with all the rebreather-divers on this forum..
My thoughts go to family and close ones
Roger Ingebo

ROB DAVIE · 11th March 2006, 18:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by divetheworld)

Truely sorry to hear such news.
Even though most of us will never have had the good fortune to meet and know those who are lost, we feel the loss of a kindred spirit.

Brent.

Amen, folks, amen! Condolences to all those who knew him.

Bubble Boy · 13th March 2006, 23:21

Just to let everybody know, Lewis was recovered by some of the project members on the 5th of March and has been escorted home by his Fiance Zoe for a funeral on his home turf.

My deepest condolences to the Gavins and to Zoe. I will miss him and his scouse sense of humour. He was a good friend and a good dive buddy.

Rest in piece friend

19th March 2006, 10:02

Fullest sympathies and condolences to family and friends of Lewis, from his diving buddies on the Wirral, both the A and B teams.

We will remember him as an efferescent character, full of energy and a good diver too.

The Baron.

cajuncaver · 21st March 2006, 16:36

My deepest condolences to his family and friends. One most admit that he passed doing what he loved and that has to count for something!

There but for the grace of God, go us all...

29th March 2006, 09:08

I am Sarah, Lewis cousin. Having grown up with Lewis and Matthew I am fortunate enough to have lots have happy memories of time that we spent together, some funny ones too.

Some of the comments and thoughts that have been posted on this site have been lovely, Lewis had lots of friends and will be missed by us all.

I know the people who have visited this site are from far and wide but I just thought it would be nice to post the details of Lewis' funeral on here for anyone who is close by that would like to attend.

The funeral will be held at 1PM on Monday 3rd April at St Peters Church in Lower Heswall. For more information you can contact the Funeral Directors on 342-3339

Lewis was an inspiring person, never negative. To him nothing was impossible, he made the world seem like a small place. He is and will always be missed.

sven · 29th March 2006, 13:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by Sarah Badley (nee Gavin))

I am Sarah, Lewis cousin. Having grown up with Lewis and Matthew I am fortunate enough to have lots have happy memories of time that we spent together, some funny ones too.

Some of the comments and thoughts that have been posted on this site have been lovely, Lewis had lots of friends and will be missed by us all.

I know the people who have visited this site are from far and wide but I just thought it would be nice to post the details of Lewis' funeral on here for anyone who is close by that would like to attend.

The funeral will be held at 1PM on Monday 3rd April at St Peters Church in Lower Heswall. For more information you can contact the Funeral Directors on 342-3339

Lewis was an inspiring person, never negative. To him nothing was impossible, he made the world seem like a small place. He is and will always be missed.

Thank you Sarah and my heartfelt condolences to you and all of Lewis' family.

I am sure that all of Lewis' friends here in Oz, we will be with you in our thoughts on April 3rd. We have lost a good friend and buddy and we will always remember Lewis' humour, and the advice and support he was so generous in giving. I will always cherish the memory of our last meeting just days before this fateful day in February.

Thanks for your message Sarah.

27th February 2006, 15:54	#11 (permalink)
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2nd March 2006, 14:04	#12 (permalink)
Unregistered Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Posts: n/a	Re: Possible inspiration diver lost off Sydney? Quote: (Originally Posted by Unregistered) Local ABC radio reported a 31 year old man missing on a 70 m dive here on Saturday morning 4 Nm off Bondi beach. The diver has not been publicly identified, but is believed to be the diver who recently sold his Prism in December of last year (listed on this site) and purchased a 2nd hand inspiration. Reliable information about the accident is very scarce at this point. The report only mentioned he failed to return from the dive. No matter what it is an incredibly devastating time for all involved. My heart goes out to all to friends and family D. Lewis was an inspiring person,loved by everyone. To him nothing was impossible. He is and will always be missed.

11th March 2006, 08:03	#13 (permalink)
Unregistered Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Posts: n/a	Re: Possible inspiration diver lost off Sydney? My name is Brian, I grew up with Lewis's Dad Jim, we lived next door to each other and were mates from the age of about 3yrs old. I have two daughters and can only guess at the feeling of loss Jim and Viv are feeling at present. I have printed all the massages of condolance I have found on the web and will be passing them on the Jim & Viv, they of course may have read most of them by now. Jims passion was sailing. his father (also Jim) was a sail maker in Liverpool Jim, Viv and their two sons Lewis and Mathew lived by the sea, spent most of the leasure time either sailing on or diving under the sea. You might say a family of "old salts" I have been impressed with all the messages of condolance and I'm sure all of Lewis's freinds and family in the UK feel the same, I would love to hear some more tales and anecdotes of Lewis's time in Australia, prehaps some of you could post some stuff with any photos you may have, I think it would be appreciated. Its seems Lewis had a great buch of mates in OZ and like us you must be gutted. Take care you lot! See ya B.S. bs2@btopenworld.com

11th March 2006, 17:55	#14 (permalink)
rogeringebo Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Pelagian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 700	Re: Lewis Gavin I did not know Lewis in person but I feel very connected with all the rebreather-divers on this forum.. My thoughts go to family and close ones Roger Ingebo
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11th March 2006, 18:54	#15 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Re: Possible inspiration diver lost off Sydney? Quote: (Originally Posted by divetheworld) Truely sorry to hear such news. Even though most of us will never have had the good fortune to meet and know those who are lost, we feel the loss of a kindred spirit. Brent. Amen, folks, amen! Condolences to all those who knew him.
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13th March 2006, 23:21	#16 (permalink)
Bubble Boy PRISMs are kewl Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz MK 15.X Other CCR Dolphin Ray Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 132	Re: Lewis Gavin Just to let everybody know, Lewis was recovered by some of the project members on the 5th of March and has been escorted home by his Fiance Zoe for a funeral on his home turf. My deepest condolences to the Gavins and to Zoe. I will miss him and his scouse sense of humour. He was a good friend and a good dive buddy. Rest in piece friend Last edited by Bubble Boy : 15th March 2006 at 08:16.
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19th March 2006, 10:02	#17 (permalink)
Unregistered Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Posts: n/a	Re: Lewis Gavin Fullest sympathies and condolences to family and friends of Lewis, from his diving buddies on the Wirral, both the A and B teams. We will remember him as an efferescent character, full of energy and a good diver too. The Baron.

21st March 2006, 16:36	#18 (permalink)
cajuncaver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Optima Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 22	Re: Lewis Gavin My deepest condolences to his family and friends. One most admit that he passed doing what he loved and that has to count for something! There but for the grace of God, go us all... __________________ To the Undiscovered Country... Cajun Caver New Orleans, LA
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29th March 2006, 09:08	#19 (permalink)
Sarah Badley (nee Gavin) Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Posts: n/a	Re: Lewis Gavin I am Sarah, Lewis cousin. Having grown up with Lewis and Matthew I am fortunate enough to have lots have happy memories of time that we spent together, some funny ones too. Some of the comments and thoughts that have been posted on this site have been lovely, Lewis had lots of friends and will be missed by us all. I know the people who have visited this site are from far and wide but I just thought it would be nice to post the details of Lewis' funeral on here for anyone who is close by that would like to attend. The funeral will be held at 1PM on Monday 3rd April at St Peters Church in Lower Heswall. For more information you can contact the Funeral Directors on 342-3339 Lewis was an inspiring person, never negative. To him nothing was impossible, he made the world seem like a small place. He is and will always be missed.

29th March 2006, 13:01	#20 (permalink)
sven Blogs Admin / Forum Mod Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 551	Re: Lewis Gavin Quote: (Originally Posted by Sarah Badley (nee Gavin)) I am Sarah, Lewis cousin. Having grown up with Lewis and Matthew I am fortunate enough to have lots have happy memories of time that we spent together, some funny ones too. Some of the comments and thoughts that have been posted on this site have been lovely, Lewis had lots of friends and will be missed by us all. I know the people who have visited this site are from far and wide but I just thought it would be nice to post the details of Lewis' funeral on here for anyone who is close by that would like to attend. The funeral will be held at 1PM on Monday 3rd April at St Peters Church in Lower Heswall. For more information you can contact the Funeral Directors on 342-3339 Lewis was an inspiring person, never negative. To him nothing was impossible, he made the world seem like a small place. He is and will always be missed. Thank you Sarah and my heartfelt condolences to you and all of Lewis' family. I am sure that all of Lewis' friends here in Oz, we will be with you in our thoughts on April 3rd. We have lost a good friend and buddy and we will always remember Lewis' humour, and the advice and support he was so generous in giving. I will always cherish the memory of our last meeting just days before this fateful day in February. Thanks for your message Sarah. __________________ Regards, Sven [SIZE=1]The Sydney Project website: [URL]http://www.sydneyproject.com[/URL] My Blog: [URL]http://sven.rebreatherworld.com[/URL] "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain[/SIZE]
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