Fred Evans

Drmike · 7th April 2006, 22:21

I hope we can all spare a thought for all those effected when something like this happens. The operators, the crew. It must also be very hard on unit manufacturers when anyone dies for whatever reason on one of their units.

TechBlue · 7th April 2006, 22:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by Philippe GERIN)

Anger is what I feel now. My heart sunk when I saw Fred's name as a title of a thread associated with memorial forum. I knew what was coming next.
I can't believe it. A few weeks ago we started to put together a plan for a trip together later this year. Sad, sad day.
Rest in peace Fred. My thoughts go to your family.
My thoughts also go to the other diver who helped. I read you put your life in jeopardy to help Fred. I hope you are recovering soon. If anything, remember that you tried hard man. Go easy on yourself.
Philippe

I couldn't say it better I did a double take to make sure, a very sad event Fred was a good man, our thought go out ot his family and as Philippe said to the second diver I wish you a speedy recovery.

Chris

8th April 2006, 12:26

Very sad news. I'm shocked.

If Fred can die on an Rebreather anyone can. Top guy. Really solid diver.

I'm really sad.

Cheers

Dave Walton

Triton · 8th April 2006, 13:50

much respect to the recovered diver with balls of steel and the guy who jumped in quick enough to save him...

db8us · 10th April 2006, 18:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by Unregistered)

Very sad news. I'm shocked.

If Fred can die on an Rebreather anyone can. Top guy. Really solid diver.

I'm really sad.

Cheers

Dave Walton

I can not agree more !
Good, that another diver was there, otherwise it would have been a heart-attack again.
Maybe NOW people start to think about the machines, the training, the procedures and the divers and maybe the ask NOW why there are never reports published afterwards.
It is sad to hear that another oldtimer is gone...

Michael

15th April 2006, 04:40

All my respects to Fred RIP but spare a thought for the owners of the Trident Jamie and Stuart who will be always wondering if they could have done anything to prevent this from happening or to have helped in anyway they could. Full respect to the diver that risked his life.

RichardGreen · 18th April 2006, 09:28

I have just returned from holiday and read with disbelief the tragic news of Fred's death. I have spoken to Fred about various re breather matters in the past he was always very helpful and a great bloke.

A great loss.

My admiration to the OC diver

Richard Green

scubagrunt · 18th April 2006, 12:24

I just can’t believe the news. What a shock. My condolences to the family and friends. I sure wish as a community we could get to the real issue in an attempt to increase all of our safety.
Fred you are missed.

7th April 2006, 22:21	#21 (permalink)
Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,163	Re: Fred Evans I hope we can all spare a thought for all those effected when something like this happens. The operators, the crew. It must also be very hard on unit manufacturers when anyone dies for whatever reason on one of their units. __________________ Cave diving is a sport Wreck diving is a sport Diving in general is a sport 'Rebreather diving' is not a sport its the delusional obsession with a highly dangerous and often inappropriate piece of equipment
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7th April 2006, 22:55	#22 (permalink)
TechBlue RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Optima Other CCR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Costa del Sol, Spain Posts: 212	Re: Fred Evans Quote: (Originally Posted by Philippe GERIN) Anger is what I feel now. My heart sunk when I saw Fred's name as a title of a thread associated with memorial forum. I knew what was coming next. I can't believe it. A few weeks ago we started to put together a plan for a trip together later this year. Sad, sad day. Rest in peace Fred. My thoughts go to your family. My thoughts also go to the other diver who helped. I read you put your life in jeopardy to help Fred. I hope you are recovering soon. If anything, remember that you tried hard man. Go easy on yourself. Philippe I couldn't say it better I did a double take to make sure, a very sad event Fred was a good man, our thought go out ot his family and as Philippe said to the second diver I wish you a speedy recovery. Chris __________________ Cheers, Chris www.tech-blue.com The site dedicated to Rebreather and Technical diving "We only sell what we dive"
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8th April 2006, 12:26	#23 (permalink)
Unregistered Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Posts: n/a	Fred Evans Very sad news. I'm shocked. If Fred can die on an Rebreather anyone can. Top guy. Really solid diver. I'm really sad. Cheers Dave Walton

8th April 2006, 13:50	#24 (permalink)
Triton New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Med Posts: 39	Re: Fred Evans much respect to the recovered diver with balls of steel and the guy who jumped in quick enough to save him...
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10th April 2006, 18:52	#25 (permalink)
db8us Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Other SCR Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 225	Re: Fred Evans Quote: (Originally Posted by Unregistered) Very sad news. I'm shocked. If Fred can die on an Rebreather anyone can. Top guy. Really solid diver. I'm really sad. Cheers Dave Walton I can not agree more ! Good, that another diver was there, otherwise it would have been a heart-attack again. Maybe NOW people start to think about the machines, the training, the procedures and the divers and maybe the ask NOW why there are never reports published afterwards. It is sad to hear that another oldtimer is gone... Michael
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15th April 2006, 04:40	#26 (permalink)
Unregistered Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Posts: n/a	Re: Fred Evans All my respects to Fred RIP but spare a thought for the owners of the Trident Jamie and Stuart who will be always wondering if they could have done anything to prevent this from happening or to have helped in anyway they could. Full respect to the diver that risked his life. Last edited by schford : 15th April 2006 at 08:05. Reason: Memorial thoughts ONLY - not for discussion of the accident itself

18th April 2006, 09:28	#27 (permalink)
RichardGreen Internet Dive Guru Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 140	Re: Fred Evans I have just returned from holiday and read with disbelief the tragic news of Fred's death. I have spoken to Fred about various re breather matters in the past he was always very helpful and a great bloke. A great loss. My admiration to the OC diver Richard Green Last edited by RichardGreen : 18th April 2006 at 09:31.
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18th April 2006, 12:24	#28 (permalink)
scubagrunt CCR Diva Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 427	Re: Fred Evans I just can’t believe the news. What a shock. My condolences to the family and friends. I sure wish as a community we could get to the real issue in an attempt to increase all of our safety. Fred you are missed. __________________ "No good deed goes unpunished!" www.silentscuba.com
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